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The internet sure does love a cat, as illustrated by games like Stray, and Copycat eagerly jumps on that bandwagon in its demo debut. Thankfully, that never feels gimmicky, and the Steam Next Fest sampling is packed with enough emotion to make the grumpiest grouch’s heart melt. Copycat illustrates a somber mix of both loss and belonging through Dawn, the cat, and Olive, an older lady who adopts her. Dawn isn’t receptive at all to her new home where even the ring of a telephone has the feline racing for cover. Before her…

If there is one thing that has become synonymous with Taylor Swift and her sold out Eras tour, it would be friendship bracelets.Seen as a nostalgic trend of the past in many ways, friendship bracelets have well and truly made a comeback thanks to Swift. Fans are making dozens – even hundreds – of them to swap with fellow Swifties at live shows.So how did this trend start and why are fans so obsessed?What are friendship bracelets?In case you’ve never been a 12-year-old girl at a sleepover party, here are the basics: the…

An online trend in which people label impulsive cleaning as “manic cleaning” has raised concerns from those with actual manic experiences who feel the casual use of mental health terms diminishes the severity of conditions like bipolar disorder. Many people have experienced a sudden urge to clean or dedicated a specific period during the year to drastically wash their home, such as spring cleaning. Yet, some individuals have found a questionable way to brand the need to instantaneously cleanse their surroundings.Some…

After four consecutive quarters of revenue decline, Apple broke the trend and reported its first period of revenue growth today. In its earnings report for the first quarter of the financial year of 2024, the company announced a quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, which is an increase of 2 percent from the same period last year.In addition, Apple CEO Tim Cook said its "installed base of active devices has now surpassed 2.2 billion, reaching an all-time high across all products and geographic segments." This quarter…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new trend taking over TikTok is targeting vulnerable young men. The "looksmaxxing" phenomenon—to maximize one's looks—is aimed at young men and boys who want to change their appearance to become more attractive and gain social acceptance. Unhappy with their appearance, teenage boys and young men scrolling the app…

As the crypto landscape evolves, the allure of meme coins and altcoins continues to captivate the attention of both seasoned buyers and enthusiastic newcomers. January 2024 saw a flurry of activity in the crypto space, with several cryptocurrencies gaining prominence. Constructed from the latest market trends and available sources, we delve into the distinct features and functionalities of 10 hot meme coins and altcoins that trend in early 2024, providing an insightful exploration of ApeMax, Sei, Bonk,…

As it turns out, eating fried toothpicks made of starch is not a healthy snack, health authorities have warned.South Korea’s food ministry reportedly issued a health warning urging people not to eat fried toothpicks made of starch in a shape resembling curly fries after the practice went viral on social media.Video clips showcased adventurous eaters consuming the deep-fried starch toothpicks with seasoning such as powdered cheese, amassing thousands of likes and shares on TikTok and Instagram, NBC News reported.Taking…

Is it harder to get into college these days?BackgroundAs a recent Grinnell College alum, I’ve closely observed and been impacted by significant shifts in the academic landscape. When I graduated, the acceptance rate at Grinnell had plummeted by 15% from the time I entered, paralleled by a sharp rise in tuition fees. This pattern wasn’t unique to my alma mater; friends from various colleges echoed similar experiences. This got me thinking: Is this a widespread trend across U.S. colleges? My theory was twofold: firstly, the…

Google is cutting 100 employees at YouTube, the world’s most popular video platform, adding to the hundreds of other layoffs recently announced by the parent company, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. Google, which owns YouTube, told employees at YouTube’s operations and creator management teams that their jobs were eliminated, The New York Times reported, citing an email it reviewed that was sent to employees. The Times also reported that the layoffs primarily affected those who provided support to YouTube’s…

Did you know Twilight’s Nikki Reed and The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder are married? Yep, it’s pretty much the best fictional vampire union to happen! The couple exchanged vows back in 2015 and have two kids together. While the pair have opted to leave Hollywood in recent years to live a much quieter life on a farm, they aren't totally out of touch with the happenings of the world at large. Reed, for her part, just joined TikTok and did so by sharing a video of her and Somerhalder, which included the perfect homage…