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Airbnb Host Manages Cartel Chaos Remotely With Water Filters and Empathy
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Business

Airbnb Host Manages Cartel Chaos Remotely With Water Filters and Empathy

Because nothing says 'vacation' like explosions and filtered H2O updates.

Meet Lora Pope, 36, the Canadian digital nomad-turned-Airbnb-sheriff who bought into Puerto Vallarta’s real estate in 20...

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UK’s Peter Kyle Signs EU Deal, Declares Nostalgia a ‘Toxic Emotion’
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Politics

UK’s Peter Kyle Signs EU Deal, Declares Nostalgia a ‘Toxic Emotion’

Because only pragmatic trade ties can cure Brexit heartbreaks and nostalgic side-effects.

On February 25, 2026, British business secretary Peter Kyle embarked on the ultimate diplomatic wink by signing a compet...

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Google’s Gemini AI Gets Almost Helpful, Still Won’t Press ‘Order’ for You
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Technology

Google’s Gemini AI Gets Almost Helpful, Still Won’t Press ‘Order’ for You

Your AI assistant will do everything but hit ‘submit’—human touch mandatory.

Google’s shiny new Gemini AI, debuting on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 phones, now promises a near-magical power: it ...

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White House Demands Iran Behave Forever or Else, Because Why Not?
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World News

White House Demands Iran Behave Forever or Else, Because Why Not?

Sunset provisions scrapped—Welcome to nuclear negotiations, Forever Edition.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff practically told Iran on Tuesday, 'You either sign a never-ending nuclear deal or deal w...

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Americans Keep Buying Houses, Then Marvel At Surprise Property Taxes
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US News

Americans Keep Buying Houses, Then Marvel At Surprise Property Taxes

Because owning a home means paying for it... forever. Welcome to lifelong taxation.

Welcome to America's never-ending homeowner initiation: the devouring beast known as property tax. New Jersey, the eager...

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Goldman’s Chief Diversity Officer Hops to Morgan Stanley as DEI Exits Stage Left
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Business

Goldman’s Chief Diversity Officer Hops to Morgan Stanley as DEI Exits Stage Left

Because nothing says inclusion like quietly scrubbing diversity from your resume.

In a plot twist Wall Street neither anticipated nor particularly cared about, Megan Hogan—the 12-year Goldman Sachs dive...

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James Beard Awards Honor 6 Immortal Diners Defying Culinary Death Since 1927
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US News

James Beard Awards Honor 6 Immortal Diners Defying Culinary Death Since 1927

Because nothing says 'timeless appeal' like Polish vinaigrette and peppery cottage cheese.

In 2026's James Beard Awards, six legendary eateries took the crown for being America's Classics—aka, food cultural arch...

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Delta Flight Attendants Caught Playing Sick Day Standby Like It’s Avengers: Endgame
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Business

Delta Flight Attendants Caught Playing Sick Day Standby Like It’s Avengers: Endgame

Apparently ‘calling in sick’ now means catching free rides anywhere but your couch.

Endeavor Air, Delta’s regional cousin, just realized their flight attendants updated sick leave tactics to “vacation mee...

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Gucci AI Ads Spark Outrage for Looking Like Expensive Video Game Glitches
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Entertainment

Gucci AI Ads Spark Outrage for Looking Like Expensive Video Game Glitches

Grand Theft Auto meets Italian fur coats, and the internet is not amused.

In a move that confused more than impressed, Gucci launched AI-generated images ahead of Demna Gvasalia's first Milan Fa...

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Trump’s 108-Minute State of the Union: Marathon Bragging Without a Break
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Politics

Trump’s 108-Minute State of the Union: Marathon Bragging Without a Break

He awarded medals, denied economic reality, and invited hockey players for moral support.

On February 25, 2026, President Trump embarked on the longest-ever State of the Union — a 108-minute flex fest despite p...

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Honor Trims Tablet Thickness by a Whole Millimeter and Calls It Progress
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Technology

Honor Trims Tablet Thickness by a Whole Millimeter and Calls It Progress

Because 4.8mm is obviously a game-changer in the race of pointless thinness bragging.

In a breathtaking saga of ultrathin tech obsession, Honor announced the MagicPad 4, now boasting a hair-raising 4.8mm th...

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Love Now Locked Behind Bumble-Level Paywalls and Tinder Add-Ons
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Technology

Love Now Locked Behind Bumble-Level Paywalls and Tinder Add-Ons

Swipe right, pay up, and pray Cupid accepts subscriptions.

Dating apps have jumped the shark and your bank account post-pandemic. The 'golden age' of free swipes turned to a full-...

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Trump’s 108-Minute SOTU Awards Hockey MVP and Racist Sign Waver
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Politics

Trump’s 108-Minute SOTU Awards Hockey MVP and Racist Sign Waver

Longest speech, shortest patience, and medals handed out like candy at Halloween.

President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union stole Lincoln’s 'Four score' record by clocking in at 108 minutes—basically a ...

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Trump Calls Supreme Court 'Unfortunate,' Then Hits Economy with ‘Better’ 10% Global Tariff
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US News

Trump Calls Supreme Court 'Unfortunate,' Then Hits Economy with ‘Better’ 10% Global Tariff

When your bestselling tariff gets axed, just slap on a ‘time-tested’ sequel instead.

In a performance worthy of an economic soap opera, President Donald Trump declared the Supreme Court's February 2026 kno...

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Trump Promises Retirement Plan That Matches Generosity of Federal Workers’ Excuses
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US News

Trump Promises Retirement Plan That Matches Generosity of Federal Workers’ Excuses

Forgotten Americans get 401(k)s, but nobody knows how or when—yet.

During his State of the Union, President Trump declared that 56 million Americans without 401(k)s are victims of a 'gros...

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Politico Announces Australia Launch for 2026, Because Why Not Start Late?
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Politics

Politico Announces Australia Launch for 2026, Because Why Not Start Late?

Bringing timely political gossip to Australians after winter break delays democracy.

In a bold move planned for the third quarter of 2026—which, if you’re counting, is way past when anyone cares about 2023...

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Pentagon Brings Tech Bros to War Room, Still Confused About AI's Consciousness
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US News

Pentagon Brings Tech Bros to War Room, Still Confused About AI's Consciousness

When the Defense Secretary tours robot exhibits with venture capital execs, you know it’s serious-ish.

On July 16, 2025, inside the ever-secure Arlington fortress known fondly as the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...

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Workday CEO Wonders Who to Replace with AI Before Deciding to Lay Off 400 Humans
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Business

Workday CEO Wonders Who to Replace with AI Before Deciding to Lay Off 400 Humans

Innovating busywork automation while quietly sending employees to the unemployment line.

In a move tech lovers call 'innovative' and employees call 'uh-oh,' Workday's CEO Anil Bhusri—reinstalled for the third ...

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Apple Shrinks Dynamic Island on MacBook So You Feel Smaller Too
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Technology

Apple Shrinks Dynamic Island on MacBook So You Feel Smaller Too

Because nothing says innovation like a tiny pill-shaped distraction on your laptop.

Apple, the company that loves tiny gadgets you can't live without, is taking its touchscreen MacBook Pro game to new hei...

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David Ellison’s 10th WBD Offer: Slightly Better Than Doing Nothing
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Business

David Ellison’s 10th WBD Offer: Slightly Better Than Doing Nothing

Paramount bumps $30 to $31, Netflix nervously checks couch cushions.

After nine humiliating punts, Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison soldiers on with offer #10 at $31 per Warner Bros. Disc...

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