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Threads hits 150 million active users, adds option to archive posts

Despite constant mockery from X owner Elon Musk, Threads is growing. According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who shared the news during Meta’s most recent earnings call, Threads now has more than 150 million monthly active users. That’s a pretty … Continue reading

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How to delete your Reddit account

Redditors have been around for a while, witnessing the social media platform’s various ups and downs. In the past year alone, Reddit has been through a lot: an IPO, AI-powered updates, API changes that resulted in major backlash…we could go … Continue reading

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NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for April 25

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful … Continue reading

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‘Touch’ trailer teases a dying man trying to solve a 50-year-old mystery

Two timelines 50 years apart play out in the trailer for Touch, Baltasar Kormàkur’s drama about a terminally ill widower Kristófer (Egill Ólafsson) trying to learn what happened to the woman he fell in love with as a young man. … Continue reading

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Don’t miss ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’s 4 post-credit scenes

With four episodes checking in at around the 40 minute mark, Conan O’Brien Must Go is the kind of show you just want more of. But while we don’t know if the comedy travel show, which sees the host surprising … Continue reading

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Give Mom 2 dozen farm-fresh roses for $49.99

TL;DR: Through Mother’s Day, give the mom — or moms, or mom-figures — in your life two dozen long-stem farm-fresh roses for just $49.99 (reg. $86.76), which includes shipping. The colors are the farmer’s choice, depending on what’s freshest. Whether … Continue reading

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Which books are going to go TikTok famous this year

So many books, not enough time. Most avid readers share this sentiment. With so much to choose from, it can be hard to determine what to read next. Like Alaina Leung, a creator on TikTok and Instagram, said: “As with … Continue reading

Five images from Netflix documentaries: a girl auditioning for the role of JonBenet Ramsey, Angela Davis, Michael Jordan, Sandi Tan, and Taylor Swift.

The 35 best documentaries on Netflix

Escapism is bliss, but knowledge is power.  It’s why the humble documentary is more important than ever, unearthing truths, offering different perspectives, and introducing you to stories you might not have come across in your short time on this planet. … Continue reading

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Score this MacBook Air refurb for less than $250

TL;DR: Through April 30, this affordable and reliable refurbished Apple MacBook Air with a protective case is just $247.99 (reg. $700). In the market for a reliable laptop that meets your daily needs without stretching your budget too far? Consider … Continue reading