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Our Simulated Universe Is Just One Piece of a Matryoshka Doll of Annihilation

09.15.16

By Phil Torres
Tech

The Looming Extinction of Humankind, Explained

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By Phil Torres & Peter Boghossian

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As a Pisces moon myself, I understand just how emotionally taxing it can be to have this lovable water sign in your chart.

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Music

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Says the Band Is ‘Woodshedding’ Again After Drummer Matt Cameron’s Exit

Pearl Jam lost longtime drummer Matt Cameron in 2025 and has not yet announced a new one, something Vedder was coy about.

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News

California Spent More on OnlyFans in 2025 Than the Average Californian Would Make in 3,000 Years

The median household income in California is $99k, by the way.

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By Caitlin Berard
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Music

Adam Sandler Receives Songwriting Honor for Contributions to Comedy and Popular Culture

Adam Sandler was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the society’s 2026 Experience event in Los Angeles.

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By Lauren Boisvert
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Music

Mac DeMarco on Surviving the Hype and Trying to ‘Downsize in a Tasteful Way’

After releasing his sixth album in 2025, Mac DeMarco explains how he’s tastefully downsizing his tour stops for 2026.

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By Lauren Boisvert