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Playing AI telephone

Playing AI telephone

Google's AI Overview had the wrong "Love Island USA" winner listed ahead of the season finale on July 12.

Tradwife counterprogramming

Tradwife counterprogramming

In this tradwife era, those who have been there and done that are disrupting the fantasy.

Discourse

What's the opposite of the Khia Asylum?

What's the opposite of the Khia Asylum?

From Taylor Swift to Madonna to Beyoncé, it was a big weekend for the A-list pop stars.

Fan Culture

No more sympathy views

No more sympathy views

Drama between two New York City roommates has gone viral—and honestly kind of irritated people.

Controversies

The new manosphere litmus test

The new manosphere litmus test

Is “How do you feel about KC from Love Island?” the new “Do you listen to podcasts?”

TV

Behind closed doors

Behind closed doors

We’re seeing the subtle ways the manosphere bleeds into "Love Island USA."