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There are moments when our friends make decisions that leave us puzzled. We might love them dearly, but we certainly don’t always agree with their choices. Regardless, we do what friends do: we voice our opinions, even if they differ, and ultimately support them. They’re our people, and we’ll always have their backs. This Redditor, however, found herself in a bind with her friend’s relationship choices. One, in particular, she wasn’t the biggest fan of. When her BFF asked for her input on her fiancé’s behavior, the…

IFC Films’ Late Night With the Devil has its finger on the pulse of what exactly will impress horror fans. A combination of nostalgic ‘70s horror and found footage, the film is primed to be a classic in the making. The movie resurrects the genre found in films like Paranormal Activity and sets it in one of the most aesthetically spooky times for horror. But that is where the nostalgia stops being fun and starts being disconcerting. The Stephen King-approved film seems eerily like something that could have actually…

Apple has been rumored to have plans to launch a new OLED iPad Pro and refreshed iPad Air for months now, but the exact date that will happen has so far been elusive. A recent leak claimed that it might happen as soon as March 26, a date that means we could see the tablets finally break cover in just a few short days. However, one well-connected journalist now says that simply isn't going to happen.The March 26 date was shared by a leaker on the Chinese social network Weibo but it has now been contradicted by Bloomberg's…

Wired: As “censorship free” social network Parler returns to the iOS App Store, CEO Ryan Rhodes talks new features, moderation, and building “a true open platform” — The “free speech” social media alternative is back on Apple's App Store ahead of its official relaunch. Wired: As “censorship free” social network Parler returns to the iOS App Store, CEO Ryan Rhodes talks new features, moderation, and building “a true open platform” …

Image: Know Your MemeThe Pentagon recently released its fiscal year 2025 budgetary estimates. Hidden in the document is a new classified program run by the DoD’s defense development agency, DARPA, that is destined to give the internet’s conspiracy theory community a collective heart attack. The name? “CARCOSA.”How Important Was it for Jason Reitman to be a Part of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?TV buffs will recall that this is the name of an ancient temple featured in HBO’s prestige cop drama True Detective, the likes of…

Numbers can be very powerful. Even though a few bits of data cannot provide the full nuanced context about something, they can subtly change how we perceive the world. Random stats and facts are also one (albeit a slightly geeky) way to break the ice at social gatherings.Redditor u/magica12 recently sparked an interesting discussion after asking the incredibly active r/AskReddit online community for their favorite true statistics that stun other people. We’ve collected some of the most interesting ones, and it’s quite…

Researchers led by Johns Hopkins University have debunked claims that sound waves from a 2014 meteor fireball were responsible for vibrations near Papua New Guinea, revealing the actual cause to be a truck. This discovery casts doubt on the supposed recovery of “alien materials” from the ocean floor related to the meteor, with further analysis showing the materials to be ordinary meteorites or terrestrial contaminants.Sound waves thought to be from a 2014 meteor fireball north of Papua New Guinea were almost certainly…

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 EarbudsThe clunky buds look nice but will tire your ears out because of its hefty build. The battery life could have been longer, and the ANC more powerful. They sound decent, but $300 is a hefty price to pay for just that. ProsImpressive sound with crisp highs and rich lowsFeatures wireless chargingVisually appealing with a premium-looking metal body ConsAwkwardly solid designUncomfortable fit because of a heavy buildBattery life is shorter than competitor budsANC isn't powerful enough…

Nyad is a beautiful tale of determination, following your dreams, and the true power of friendship.  It was released on Netflix in 2023 and immediately gained popularity for resurrecting the story of Diana Nyad in people’s consciousness. However, with the highs and lows faced by the titular character, it’s easy to wonder if any real-life figures inspired the Oscar–nominated sports drama.  What happens in Nyad? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3anCgVSQb3Q Nyad is a story about a woman’s journey, as she swims from Cuba to…

Picks of the weekHear Me OutWidely available, episodes weeklyThis chatty theatre podcast from actor Lucy Eaton gives you a snippet of multiple stars’ dramatic talent. They each pick a favourite speech, then act it out, amid a personal chat that gives it a feel of Desert Island Discs for the stage. The first episode of the latest series hears Mark Gatiss perform Hamlet’s “yearning” and “angry” “speak the speech” soliloquy, as used in Jack Thorne’s The Motive and the Cue. Alexi DugginsDead RiverWidely available, episodes…