The internet is both excellent and horrible at spreading information and community. In one sense, it can provide access to so many people and perspectives that aren’t available in a person’s day-to-day life. At the same time, it can be ripe with misinformation and people who cause more harm than good. Now, a new study…
Brace yourselves – “Broistas” are coming. Dutch Bros is expanding to a handful of new states in 2025, chief executive officer Christine Barone has confirmed to USA TODAY. The drive-thru coffee chain, which has locations in 18 states as of June 2025, is based in Oregon and opened its first franchise in 2000. The company…
Do airlines show the same airfare rates to everyone? Can airlines really track your flight search history to increase rates shown to you? Early morning flights, particularly between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., offer a less stressful experience due to cleaner terminals, shorter lines, and fresher staff. Tuesday is the most satisfying day to fly,…
Baby Steps, a absurdist walking simulator, has been under construction for a long while now. But at today’s PlayStation State of Play event, the game finally got a release date: September 8, 2025. The game stars the hapless, chubby, bodysuit-wearing Nate (sigh), who, judging from the release date trailer, appears to be perpetually in search…
Chinese propaganda and social engineering operations to create posts, comments and drive engagement at home and abroad. OpenAI said it has recently disrupted four Chinese covert influence operations that were using its tool to generate social media posts and replies on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Reddit and X. The comments generated revolved around several topics…
Workers seek flexibility as employers implement return-to-office mandates Despite technological advancements and a preference for flexibility among American workers, employers are pushing for a return to the office. Scripps News Horrible bosses − the ones who lose their temper, shout at subordinates and berate their work − are bad for everyone. On that point, the…
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a student at a school built entirely out of escape rooms and silly puns, Coin Crew has the game just for you. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is heading to PC in 2026, and it’s available now to wishlist on Steam. It’s the sequel to Escape Academy, which…
The Switch 2 has finally launched, and we’ve got our systems in-hand to show them off. This week, Devindra, Sam Rutherford and Nathan Ingraham will dive into their first impressions of Nintendo’s new console and Mario Kart World. And of course, we’ll discuss the chaotic launch experience. Also, we chat about what to expect from…
Mother, daughter left stranded as cruise ship breaks from port Jamie Cisco and her daughter were left stranded in Catania, Sicily, after their cruise ship unexpectedly pulled away from the port due to high winds. unbranded – Newsworthy High winds caused a Norwegian Epic cruise ship to detach from its mooring in Catania, Sicily, leaving…
6 signs you might have a vitamin B12 deficiency Vitamin B12 is essential for producing energy and some research has shown that it can help with depression and prevent dementia. unbranded – Lifestyle Once a niche industry confined to small sections of health food stores, vitamin supplements have exploded in popularity over the past 25…