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The 7 Gen Alpha Slang Terms Adults Are Googling Most in 2026
From ‘Fanum Tax’ to ‘quiet on the creek,’ these are the Gen Alpha slang terms sending confused adults straight to Google.
By Ashley Fike
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The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)
Doing things you’d rather avoid can help train persistence, especially when the effort is tied to a goal you actually care about.
By Ashley Fike
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4 Signs Your Phone Addiction Is Really Starting to Mess Up Your Body
Neck pain, sore thumbs, dry eyes, and worse sleep can all be signs that your scrolling habits are taking a physical toll.
By Ashley Fike
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Introducing ‘Soft Socializing,’ the Social Trend That Lets You Connect Without Feeling Drained
A psychologist says low-pressure activities like walks, coffee dates, and creative hangouts can help people connect without burning out.
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WATCH: A TikTok Influencer Fought a Robot in the Octagon. It Did Not Go Well.
TikToker Frankie LaPenna faced a human-controlled robot in a promotional fight and a kick sent him flying across the octagon.
By Luis Prada
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35-Year-Old Man Couldn’t Pee Without Pain, Turns Out He Had a Sewing Needle in His Heart
A man sought help for painful urination. Scans revealed sewing needles throughout his body including one lodged in his heart.
By Luis Prada
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Everything We Know About the Rape Charges Against ‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular
Braden Peters faces rape, drugging-for-sex, and underage alcohol charges stemming from an alleged May 2025 incident in Cape Cod.
By Luis Prada
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This Penis-Enlargement Trend Involves Shopping Bags, Weights, and a Lot of Pain
The bizarre looksmaxxing trend promises extra length, but urologists warn it can cause pain, scarring, curvature, and erectile dysfunction.
By Ashley Fike
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Scientists Just Found Something Unexpected in the Pages of Medieval Books
Scientists recovered sheep pox DNA from medieval parchment, helping trace a devastating livestock disease back more than 3,700 years.
By Luis Prada
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New York City’s New High-Tech Toilets Will Kick You Out After 10 Minutes. Seriously.
NYC is rolling out 17 high-tech public toilets with automated warnings and doors that open if you overstay your bathroom break.
By Luis Prada
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Pepper-Spraying Cellphone User in Movie Theater
A dispute over cellphone use at a movie theater escalated when a man allegedly used pepper spray, sending bystanders to the hospital.
By Luis Prada
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WATCH: Rescuers Save Seagull With a Bamboo Skewer Stuck in Its Butt
After three days of trying to catch the injured bird, rescuers removed the skewer and returned her to the beach for a sweet reunion.
By Luis Prada