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Pictures by Emma Stern ‘Welcome to the Family’: Inside the Sex Cult of Miami’s Most Diabolical Pimp
William Foster lured desperate young women with promises of vast wealth. Instead, they were ensnared by his regime of mind control, sexual punishments, antipsychotic drugs, plastic surgery—and lots and lots of lemon juice.
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Rob Reiner recalled meeting a skier who said she performed the entire movie to keep her companions awake while trapped by an avalanche.
How ‘The Princess Bride’ Helped a Group of Skiers Survive an Avalanche
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Seth MacFarlane singled out a JFK gag from ‘Family Guy’s’ first season as a joke he would probably skip if he were making it again.
The ‘Family Guy’ Joke Seth MacFarlane Said He Wouldn’t Make Again
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After years of tabloid stories, Burt Reynolds used a helicopter to dump horse manure onto the National Enquirer’s giant Christmas tree.
Why Burt Reynolds Dumped Horse Manure on the ‘National Enquirer’ From a Helicopter
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After a 4-year-old died choking on a toy missile, Mattel urged families to return the projectiles in exchange for Hot Wheels cars.
A 4-Year-Old’s Death Forced Mattel to Change This ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Toy
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Before ‘Mandy’ and ‘Copacabana,’ Barry Manilow wrote jingles for Band-Aid and State Farm—including one that earned him just $500.
Barry Manilow Is Behind Two Iconic Commercial Jingles You Definitely Know
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Oprah’s iconic giveaway sent 276 audience members home with new Pontiacs—and left some facing tax bills of as much as $7,000.
The Truth about Oprah Winfrey’s Famous Free Car Giveaway: ‘It’s Not Really a Free Car’
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Angus de Kirkby takes aim at quiet luxury, beige conformity, and ‘Big Normal,’ encouraging followers to embrace their inner diva.
Meet the Fashion Influencer Who Says ‘Cringe’ Was Invented by ‘Big Normal’
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The ‘Mind After Midnight’ hypothesis explores how nighttime wakefulness may affect mood, impulse control, and the decisions you make.
Why Everything Can Feel Worse After Midnight, According to Researchers
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Masked thieves stole 30,000 bottles worth about €5 million from an Antinori cellar in Tuscany, using two trucks and the winery’s forklifts.
Italy May Have Just Seen Its Biggest Wine Heist Ever (And the Details Are Wild)
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WATCH: Mouse Spotted Sitting on a Dunkin’ Donut in Viral Video
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Life, Culture
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How Do Freedivers Cope With So Little Oxygen? Scientists May Have Found a Clue.
A small, unreviewed study linked freediving training to changes in brain connectivity, raising questions about adaptation to low oxygen.
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Doing This May Lower Blood Pressure More Than a Workout, Small Study Finds
In a study of 25 adults, a hot bath produced greater short-term blood pressure drops than moderate cycling. It doesn’t replace exercise.
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Your Dog May Be Losing Sleep Because of You, New Study Suggests
Trackers on 25 people and 38 dogs found humans initiated shared nighttime movements more often, challenging owners’ complaints about their pets.
MOTHERBOARD Tech
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Everything We Know About the Free Adobe Clones Built With AI. Do They Actually Work?
A developer used Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s creative apps. They’re ambitious, familiar, and buggy.
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Anthropic Is Banning ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Claude. Yes, the Chatbot.
Anthropic is banning sustained, needless abuse of Claude. Protecting a chatbot raises questions about how tech treats people.
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The Internet Has Invented Fake Online Shopping, and There’s a Wild Reason Why People Love It
‘Dopamine sites’ let you pretend to buy products or order takeout, offering the familiar thrill of clicking without spending real money.
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Photo by Chris Carroll/Corbis via Getty Images How Ice Cube Launched His Solo Career After Leaving N.W.A. at the Height of Their Fame
Despite leaving N.W.A. at their height of their fame, Ice Cube embarked on a successful solo career in the 1990s.
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(Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Time Warner Cable) The Random Feud That Allegedly Gave Drake a Dislocated Shoulder
Drake has been in a lot of feuds in his career. But only one got to the point where he allegedly got a dislocated shoulder.
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Photo by Chris Carroll/Corbis via Getty Images The Story Behind ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ and the Grandmother Who Inspired Its Famous Title
Even though LL Cool J didn’t want you to call it a comeback, that’s exactly what his 1990 album ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ became.
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3 Games Like ‘Stardew Valley’ That Could Become Your Next Obsession
These three farming games offer Stardew Valley fans new places to settle down, with magical towns, underwater crops, and family legacies.
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‘Tomodachi Life’ vs. ‘Animal Crossing’: Which Island Life Is Right for You?
Animal Crossing puts you to work building an island, while Tomodachi Life focuses on Mii personalities, relationships, and everyday surprises.
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The Pros and Cons of Playing ‘Dead by Daylight’ on PC, Console, and Switch
From mouse precision to handheld convenience, PC, consoles, and Switch offer different ways to experience Dead by Daylight’s multiplayer horror.
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Today’s New Moon Will Have You Rethinking Your Love Life, According to Astrology
October’s Libra new moon is an astrological moment to rethink your relationships, set boundaries, and get clear on what you want.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 9, 2026
The Moon spends its last day in Libra before tomorrow’s New Moon, putting harmony and great friends at the top of everyone’s list.
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Hypershell X Ultra Robot Legs – Credit: Hypershell I Walked Around Brooklyn in Robotic Legs: Testing the Hypershell X Ultra
Strapping robotic legs onto myself turning me into a human AT-ST. You read that right.
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GETTY Best Buy’s Techtober Sale Ends Sunday. Here’s What Gamers Should Grab
Games themselves are just half the battle. You need good headphones and a proper keyboard to be a competitor.
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Maha Haq for VICE I Have a High Tolerance. So How Did These 10mg Gummies Get Me This Stoned?
These tart green apple gummies hit in about 45 minutes and felt surprisingly potent for a 10mg THC dose.
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(Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage) How a Small Misunderstanding Led to One of the Most Heated Feuds in Southern Hip-Hop History
During the prime of their careers, Ludacris and T.I. engaged in an hip-hop civil war in Atlanta over the slightest misunderstanding.
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4 Ways to Stop Living for the Weekend, According to a Therapist
A therapist shares four ways to reclaim your weekday evenings, leave work stress behind, and stop saving all your fun for the weekend.
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What Is the ‘Resilience Paradox,’ and What Is It Costing You?
A psychologist explains the ‘resilience paradox,’ how pushing through can become self-neglect, and the signs it’s time to scale back.
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Why Constant Connection Might Be Hurting Your Relationship, According to a Marriage Therapist
A therapist explains how pressure to stay in constant contact can strain your relationship—and why intentional time together matters more.
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(Photo by Stephen Olker/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images) Acclaimed Rock Frontman Abruptly Cancels Five US Shows After Sexual Assault Allegation Surfaces
Former Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep cancelled five of his six remaining shows in the US after being accused of sexual assault.
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Getty Images, Gary Hershorn (L) / Getty Images Smith Collection/Gado (R) Is New York Really the Best City in the World? Here’s What a New Report Says.
New York topped a ranking of 1,000 cities, but placed 86th for quality of life. Housing costs and environmental risks remain drawbacks.
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Getty Images, BSIP Do Women Really Suffer More Pain Than Men? Here’s What the Science Says.
An analysis of more than 6 million people found women reported pain more often across 11 body areas. The reasons remain unclear.
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Getty Images, George Karger Is TikTok Ruining Your Skin? Here’s What Experts Have to Say.
If you want great skin, please consult a competent professional.
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Photo by Andy Willsher/Redferns/Getty Images Watch: Jack White Reunites With The Raconteurs for the First Time Since 2019
For the first time since December 2019, Jack White reunited with The Raconteurs during his encore at The Truth in Nashville, TN.