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‘Pop the Balloon’ Was a Viral Hit for Black Daters. Then Netflix Gentrified It
Fans of the hit YouTube series are upset over Netflix’s “watered-down” remake, which one of the streamer’s executives calls a “tragedy.”
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Reception: Neutral
Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory
Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managing biological samples tied to research projects.
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Reception: Neutral
Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It
Activists affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are selling a “measles treatment and prevention protocol” for hundreds of dollars, including supplements supposedly formulated by AI.
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Reception: Neutral
13 Best Earplugs (2025): for Concerts, Sleep, and Listening
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.
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Reception: Positive
New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children
The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord’s features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inadequate.
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Reception: Positive
Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope confirmed that the planet K2-18b has traces of dimethyl sulfide, a potential biosignature of marine microorganisms.
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Reception: Positive
9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2025): For Homes and Apartments
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.
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Reception: Negative
8 Best Dash Appliances (2025), Tested and Reviewed
From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.
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Reception: Positive
Best Apple Watch 2025: Buyer’s Guide to the Series 10, SE & More
Should you splurge for the new Series 10 or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
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Reception: Positive
GameSir G7 SE Controller Review: Hall Effect for Less
If you don't mind a wire, this affordable gaming controller is a winner.
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Reception: Neutral