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The Signal Leak Incident: A Cautionary Tale
Organizations now require crisis communications teams equipped not just with media relations skills but with digital forensics expertise, social media monitoring capabilities, and rapid response protocols designed for a 24/7 news cycle.
By Reese WatsonApril 1 2025, Published 4:00 p.m. ET
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Ticket Prices Are Through the Roof — Does Ticketmaster Let Fans Use Afterpay?
We have some tough news for you, Ticketmaster users...
By Allison DeGrusheApril 1 2025, Published 3:38 p.m. ET

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Why The Bark Watch Is the Best First Device for Kids
The Bark Watch is a purpose-built kids' smart watch that provides essential communication, safety, and monitoring features without the distractions of a smartphone.
By Reese WatsonApril 1 2025, Updated 12:29 p.m. ET
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Yacht Rock Radio Is Moving to a New Station Number Permanently on SiriusXM
Yacht Rock Radio thankfully isn't gone, but it did move to a totally new channel.
By Joseph AllenApril 1 2025, Published 10:04 a.m. ET
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Celebrate April Fools' Day by Texting and Confusing the People You Love
None of the following suggestions should involve law enforcement getting called on your behalf.
By Brandon CharlesMarch 31 2025, Updated 1:26 p.m. ET
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15 of the Best April Fools' Jokes to Play on Students
Plus, a bonus prank for students to play on their teacher!
By Jamie LernerMarch 31 2025, Updated 12:42 p.m. ET
Humor
13 Pranks to Pull on Your Parents Without Getting in Trouble
OK, maybe a little bit of trouble.
By Katie GarrityMarch 31 2025, Updated 12:07 p.m. ET
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FUBAR Is Actually an Acronym That Contains Some NSFW Language — Here’s What It Means
It's not a good thing. Unless you're planning on a raucous night out.
By Mustafa GatollariMarch 28 2025, Published 3:10 p.m. ET
Sports
Two-Time NBA Championship Winner Chris Bosh Retired Early Due to a Medical Condition
Blood clots cut his career short.
By Mustafa GatollariMarch 28 2025, Published 2:57 p.m. ET
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Why Do Phones Have to Be on Airplane Mode? Does It Actually Make a Difference?
Will something bad happen if you forget to turn on airplane mode during a flight?
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 28 2025, Published 2:39 p.m. ET
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What Does "ICBA" Mean on TikTok? The Answer May Depend on Who You Ask
Borrowed from British slang, "ICBA" gives people a succinct way to express their frustrations.
By Ivy GriffithMarch 28 2025, Published 2:12 p.m. ET
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Trump Is Trying to Change the Smithsonian, but Who Actually Owns the Institute?
The Smithsonian is funded by the federal government.
By Joseph AllenMarch 28 2025, Published 1:11 p.m. ET
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TikTok's Latest Pop-Up Has Many Wondering About Its Intellectual Property Policy
TikTok's updated intellectual property policy could be a big deal ... or not.
By Joseph AllenMarch 28 2025, Published 11:10 a.m. ET
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Tesla's Cars Are More Made in America Than Any Other Major Auto Manufacturer
Teslas are more made in America than almost every other car brand.
By Joseph AllenMarch 28 2025, Published 10:52 a.m. ET
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How Lior Pozin Turned a Simple Idea Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Business
Pozin’s journey from teenage seller to CEO is proof that the right idea, paired with automation, can scale into something massive.
By Reese WatsonMarch 28 2025, Published 9:41 a.m. ET
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Why Do People Rub Banana Peels on Their Face? What To Know About the Odd Beauty Trend
Banana peels have tons of nutrients that keep your face youthful without any Botox. Who knew?
By Elizabeth RandolphMarch 27 2025, Published 3:36 p.m. ET
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"Wham, Bam, Thank You, Ma'am" Doesn’t Actually Mean What You Thought It Did
"It's only dirty if you make it dirty."
By Jennifer FarringtonMarch 27 2025, Published 11:55 a.m. ET
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A 13-Month Calendar More Accurately Reflects Lunar Cycles, so Why Are There 12 Months?
Julius Caesar's astronomers first advocated for a 12-month calendar.
By Mustafa GatollariMarch 26 2025, Published 3:48 p.m. ET
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Zap2It's Listings Are No Longer Online, and the Site Now Redirects to NewsNation
Zap2It just totally vanished from the internet without warning.
By Joseph AllenMarch 26 2025, Published 1:29 p.m. ET
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Natali Yura: The Breakout Star of the 'Cash Out' Franchise Shines in 'High Rollers'
As audiences eagerly await what’s next for the series, one thing is certain: Natali Yura isn’t just supporting the action — she’s leading it.
By Reese WatsonMarch 25 2025, Updated 5:12 p.m. ET
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A Blue Stop Sign Still Means to Stop, as You Might Have Guessed From the Name
A blue stop sign means exactly what a stop sign always means.
By Joseph AllenMarch 24 2025, Published 2:46 p.m. ET
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What Does "Getting Jodied" Mean? Inside the Military Slang for Heartbreak and Betrayal
What does it mean when someone says they were "jodied"?
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 21 2025, Published 2:21 p.m. ET
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Ring in Spring on March 21 by Giving Someone Yellow Flowers! Here's What They Signify
March 21 is National Flower Day, but if you give someone yellow flowers, it means something special.
By Callie (Carlos) CadornigaMarch 21 2025, Updated 11:26 a.m. ET
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What Does "Nonce" Mean in England? How a Common Word Took on a Sinister Meaning
In England, the word "nonce" once had an innocent meaning — until it became one of the most offensive insults in British slang.
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 21 2025, Published 9:09 a.m. ET
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Here's How to Do the Cool "Eye Trend" on TikTok: Lights, Camera, Blink!
"No.1 Party Anthem" will start to play, and it's go time for your peepers.
By Ivy GriffithMarch 20 2025, Published 9:23 a.m. ET
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What Does "Loading Complete" Mean on Shein? Understanding Your Order Status
What does it mean when your order status on Shein says "loading complete"?
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 19 2025, Published 1:25 p.m. ET
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Fascinating "Baby Picture Trend" on TikTok Shows What Happens When Worlds Collide
"When two worlds collide."
By Ivy GriffithMarch 19 2025, Published 9:32 a.m. ET
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'High Rollers' the Sequel to 'Cash Out' Directed by Randall Emmett Is a Stylish Heist Thriller with a Standout Performance by John Travolta
Travolta’s magnetic performance, Emmett’s sharp direction, elevates High Rollers beyond the typical heist thriller.
By Reese WatsonMarch 18 2025, Updated 3:40 p.m. ET
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Southwest Airlines' New Bag Charging Policy Is Going Into Effect Pretty Soon
The company announced a shift in its policy earlier this year.
By Joseph AllenMarch 18 2025, Published 2:29 p.m. ET
Food
"Split the G" Is a Drinking Challenge That Requires You to Have a Guinness
Split the G is a drinking challenge that pops up every March.
By Joseph AllenMarch 18 2025, Published 11:10 a.m. ET
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Alex Hall from ‘Selling the OC’ Sparks Buzz with New Relationship Reveal
While Alex Hall has maintained a relatively low profile when it comes to her dating life, Selling the OC viewers have speculated about potential romantic connections in the past.
By Reese WatsonMarch 17 2025, Published 7:30 p.m. ET
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HBS Is the Latest TikTok Slang Term That Is Confusing Users Who Aren't in the Know
HBS is a TikTok slang term that's actually easy to grasp.
By Joseph AllenMarch 17 2025, Published 1:05 p.m. ET
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Who Owns Forever 21? How Shaq Is Involved With the Fallen Fast-Fashion Retailer
Forever 21's CEO, James Salter, called acquiring the brand his "biggest mistake."
By Elizabeth RandolphMarch 17 2025, Published 12:51 p.m. ET
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Venezeulan Gang Tren de Aragua Is the Subject of Trump's Latest Deportations
The criminal gang has been around since it was first founded in 2014.
By Joseph AllenMarch 17 2025, Published 12:01 p.m. ET
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If You’ve Ever Wondered Why Some Window Grills Curve at the Bottom—Here’s Why
Leaves room for an AC, plants, etc..
By Mustafa GatollariMarch 17 2025, Published 9:51 a.m. ET
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St. Patrick's Day Trivia Questions and Answers That Are Sure to Stump Your Friends
Test your Irish IQ with these St. Patrick's Day trivia questions and answers about Saint Patrick, shamrocks, and more.
By Sarah KesterMarch 15 2025, Updated 10:43 a.m. ET
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65 St. Patrick's Day Instagram Captions to Give You the Luck of the Irish
Are you looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day but need the right captions for your Instagram posts? Here are 55 lucky and cute captions for all your social media needs.
By Kori WilliamsMarch 15 2025, Updated 10:39 a.m. ET
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Can Putting Your Dead MacBook in the Fridge Really Make It Work?
"Please don't do this, the condensation will destroy it eventually."
By Jennifer FarringtonMarch 15 2025, Published 10:20 a.m. ET
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The Romantic Reset: Transform Your Home into a Year-Round Haven of Intimacy
Your home is more than a place to live; it’s a canvas for expressing love, warmth, and intimacy.
By Reese WatsonMarch 14 2025, Published 3:31 p.m. ET
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You Asked, We Cracked the Code: Here's What "/pos" Really Means on TikTok!
The meaning of "/pos" on TikTok is... interesting.
By Allison DeGrusheMarch 13 2025, Published 4:40 p.m. ET
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The Most Iconic Celebrity Social Media Moments That Broke the Internet
While some viral moments disappear quickly, others prove that in the digital world, a single post can break the internet.
By Reese WatsonMarch 13 2025, Published 4:32 p.m. ET
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What Is a Smishing Text? Understanding the Rising Threat of SMS Phishing Scams
Do you know how to tell if the text message you received might be trying to scam you?
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 13 2025, Published 11:48 a.m. ET
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What "All Day" Really Means When Shouted in the Kitchen — The Lingo Explained
If you're a fan of 'The Bear,' you've probably heard the term "all day" used frequently during kitchen scenes.
By Jennifer FarringtonMarch 13 2025, Published 9:26 a.m. ET
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Is TikTok Getting Banned on April 5? President Trump Clarifies the Situation
Are TikTok users once again at risk of losing their favorite app?
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 12 2025, Published 2:29 p.m. ET
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When You See a Red Flag During a Jubilee Media Debate, It's Actually Not a Bad Thing
"We want to show what discourse can and should look like," said Jubilee Media founder and CEO Jason Y. Lee
By Jennifer TisdaleMarch 11 2025, Published 2:25 p.m. ET
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Social Media Platform X Experiences Widespread Outage — Here's What We Know
On Monday, March 10, 2025, thousands of X (formerly Twitter) users are reporting that the social media platform is down.
By Allison DeGrusheMarch 10 2025, Updated 10:42 a.m. ET
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Why Does China Only Have One Time Zone? The Reason Behind the Decision
Despite only have a single time zone, China actually stretches across five different time zones.
By Trisha FaulknerMarch 10 2025, Published 9:31 a.m. ET
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Apple Quietly Removed International Women's Day from Its Calendar App — Why?
"Tell me you're afraid of women without telling me you're afraid of women."
By Jennifer FarringtonMarch 7 2025, Published 12:25 p.m. ET
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What Happened to SpaceX’s Starship 8? Inside the Explosive Test Flight
Starship 8 took off, and eight minutes later multiple engines cut off as the upper stage of the spaceship was still accelerating.
By Danielle JenningsMarch 7 2025, Published 11:07 a.m. ET
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Picking a Team — Facebook or TikTok?
The choice between these two platforms depends on multiple factors, including user demographics, content style, and engagement.
By Reese WatsonMarch 7 2025, Published 10:43 a.m. ET

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The Signal Leak Incident: A Cautionary Tale

Ticket Prices Are Through the Roof — Does Ticketmaster Let Fans Use Afterpay?

Why The Bark Watch Is the Best First Device for Kids

Yacht Rock Radio Is Moving to a New Station Number Permanently on SiriusXM

Celebrate April Fools' Day by Texting and Confusing the People You Love

15 of the Best April Fools' Jokes to Play on Students

13 Pranks to Pull on Your Parents Without Getting in Trouble

FUBAR Is Actually an Acronym That Contains Some NSFW Language — Here’s What It Means

Two-Time NBA Championship Winner Chris Bosh Retired Early Due to a Medical Condition

Why Do Phones Have to Be on Airplane Mode? Does It Actually Make a Difference?

What Does "ICBA" Mean on TikTok? The Answer May Depend on Who You Ask

Trump Is Trying to Change the Smithsonian, but Who Actually Owns the Institute?

TikTok's Latest Pop-Up Has Many Wondering About Its Intellectual Property Policy

Tesla's Cars Are More Made in America Than Any Other Major Auto Manufacturer

How Lior Pozin Turned a Simple Idea Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Business

Why Do People Rub Banana Peels on Their Face? What To Know About the Odd Beauty Trend

"Wham, Bam, Thank You, Ma'am" Doesn’t Actually Mean What You Thought It Did

A 13-Month Calendar More Accurately Reflects Lunar Cycles, so Why Are There 12 Months?

Zap2It's Listings Are No Longer Online, and the Site Now Redirects to NewsNation

Natali Yura: The Breakout Star of the 'Cash Out' Franchise Shines in 'High Rollers'

A Blue Stop Sign Still Means to Stop, as You Might Have Guessed From the Name

What Does "Getting Jodied" Mean? Inside the Military Slang for Heartbreak and Betrayal

Ring in Spring on March 21 by Giving Someone Yellow Flowers! Here's What They Signify

What Does "Nonce" Mean in England? How a Common Word Took on a Sinister Meaning

Here's How to Do the Cool "Eye Trend" on TikTok: Lights, Camera, Blink!

What Does "Loading Complete" Mean on Shein? Understanding Your Order Status

Fascinating "Baby Picture Trend" on TikTok Shows What Happens When Worlds Collide

'High Rollers' the Sequel to 'Cash Out' Directed by Randall Emmett Is a Stylish Heist Thriller with a Standout Performance by John Travolta

Southwest Airlines' New Bag Charging Policy Is Going Into Effect Pretty Soon

"Split the G" Is a Drinking Challenge That Requires You to Have a Guinness

Alex Hall from ‘Selling the OC’ Sparks Buzz with New Relationship Reveal

HBS Is the Latest TikTok Slang Term That Is Confusing Users Who Aren't in the Know

Who Owns Forever 21? How Shaq Is Involved With the Fallen Fast-Fashion Retailer

Venezeulan Gang Tren de Aragua Is the Subject of Trump's Latest Deportations

If You’ve Ever Wondered Why Some Window Grills Curve at the Bottom—Here’s Why

St. Patrick's Day Trivia Questions and Answers That Are Sure to Stump Your Friends

65 St. Patrick's Day Instagram Captions to Give You the Luck of the Irish

Can Putting Your Dead MacBook in the Fridge Really Make It Work?

The Romantic Reset: Transform Your Home into a Year-Round Haven of Intimacy

You Asked, We Cracked the Code: Here's What "/pos" Really Means on TikTok!

The Most Iconic Celebrity Social Media Moments That Broke the Internet

What Is a Smishing Text? Understanding the Rising Threat of SMS Phishing Scams

What "All Day" Really Means When Shouted in the Kitchen — The Lingo Explained

Is TikTok Getting Banned on April 5? President Trump Clarifies the Situation

When You See a Red Flag During a Jubilee Media Debate, It's Actually Not a Bad Thing

Social Media Platform X Experiences Widespread Outage — Here's What We Know

Why Does China Only Have One Time Zone? The Reason Behind the Decision

Apple Quietly Removed International Women's Day from Its Calendar App — Why?

What Happened to SpaceX’s Starship 8? Inside the Explosive Test Flight

Picking a Team — Facebook or TikTok?