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In Defense Of Midtown Manhattan, A Place That Knows Exactly What It Is

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:02:07 GMT

I will always love Times Square because it's one of the few parts of Manhattan that is completely honest about what it is — a depraved tourist trap, surrounded by some of the most soulless neighborhoods and business districts American capitalism has crafted. It is ultra-commercialized, offering the most dense, tall, bright, exciting version of what you find at any suburban shopping mall. And it isn't sorry about it for a second.

How Doja Cat Keeps Dodging Cancellation

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:23:25 GMT

The consistently viral pop star has bucked controversy thanks to a prolific career, including a new infectious album, Planet Her.

The City Of Minneapolis Forced This Couple To Build A Garage. So They Found A Really Creative Way To Meet This Requirement

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:02:49 GMT

Jean and Joe put together this Quonset hut on an extremely skinny lot in Minneapolis.

Watch The World's Worst Fan Cause A Massive Crash On Stage 1 Of The Tour de France, Knocking Down Half The Racers

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:19:30 GMT

The 2021 Tour de France had barely started when this fan caused one of the worst pileups in the history of the race.

Engineer Warned Of 'Major Structural Damage' At Florida Condo Complex

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:55:16 GMT

A consultant in 2018 urged the managers to repair cracked columns and crumbling concrete. The work was finally about to get underway when the building collapsed.

Keep Those Blood-Sucking Mosquitos Away Without Bug Spray

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:09:48 GMT

Stay bite-free all afternoon on the patio with this dead-simple repellent solution from Thermacell.

Two Guys Attempt To Recreate The Mini Bike Road Trip From 'Dumb And Dumber,' And Proceeded To Have The Time Of Their Lives

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:42:11 GMT

Using a street-legal replica minibike, two daredevils took a two-man road trip, going on a ~400 mile, 15,000 foot elevation gain excursion. Here's how long it took.

Come Work At Digg! We're Hiring A Curation Editor For Evenings And Weekends

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:20:26 GMT

We're looking for an editor to help fill in our round-the-clock coverage, curating and creating the best stories on the internet and keeping the Digg homepage fresh. Apply today!

A Local News Anchor Reveals How A 'Normal Teen's Bedroom' Could Be A Sign Of Drug Use, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character'

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:48:28 GMT

This week's characters include a guy who said gay people ruined male friendships, a Harvard research fellow who wants her fellow female academics to cover up and more.

Someone Pitted A Formula One Race Car Against A Bugatti Chiron In A Drag Race, Here's How It Went

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:42:58 GMT

Here's pretty much the craziest matchup you can make in a drag race imaginable.

5 Explanations For 144 Mysterious Flying Objects In The Government UFO Report

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:11:32 GMT

"We will go wherever the data takes us."

Man Sells His Acura Integra Type R For $50K, Wrecks It On One Last Drive

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:48:04 GMT

You might really wanna bring a trailer for this one.

Comedian Calls Out An Audience Member For Coming To Her Show Alone, And It's A Roller Coaster Of Cringe

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:57:12 GMT

Megan Stalter, one of the hilarious breakout stars from HBO Max's "Hacks," got no love from Reddit for this standup performance, with one user saying they "sat through the whole thing scratching (their) neck and having to physically contort over and over."

Texans Are Mad As Heck Their Smart Thermostats Don't Respect Their Freedom

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:17:04 GMT

It appears 78 degrees is the boiling point for "Don't Tread on Me" Texans.

Guy Buys A 60-Year-Old Camera At A Flea Market In France And Discovers Undeveloped Film Inside — What Happened Next Was Extraordinary

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:00:12 GMT

A curious shutterbug discovers some old, undeveloped film inside a vintage camera he purchased and went to a professional lab to see what it contained.

How The FBI Created A Terrorist

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:28:37 GMT

In 2012, Sami Osmakac was 25 years old, broke and struggling with mental illness. His family wanted to get him help. The FBI wanted him to plot a terrorist attack. (From 2015)

Inside Wikipedia's Endless War Over The Coronavirus Lab Leak Theory

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:13:09 GMT

Building a better encyclopedia requires consensus and neutrality, but behind the scenes, editors wrangle with the pandemic's most contentious question.

Watch Japanese Soccer Star Takefusa Kubo Score A Goal Between The Legs Of Four Different Players

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:44:46 GMT

Real Madrid wunderkind Takefusa Kubo nutmegged four Jamaica players at a match earlier this month.

Here's Exactly What Needs To Happen For Britney Spears To End Her Conservatorship

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:23:00 GMT

An attorney who specializes in these cases walked us through what's next for Britney Spears, step by step.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years For George Floyd's Murder

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:21:36 GMT

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd's murder. CNN is updating this blog live.

Officer Michael Fanone, Who Was Injured During The Capitol Riot, Met With Kevin McCarthy. It Didn't Go Well

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:07:58 GMT

DC Officer Michael Fanone met privately with top House Republican, Representative Kevin McCarthy and asked him to disavow the lies being made about January 6. He came away disappointed.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'F9,' 'The Ice Road' And More

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:21:10 GMT

Here are our recommendations on what's most worth watching this weekend both in theaters and on Netflix and Hulu, including "F9" and horror-comedy "Werewolves Within."

It's Grilling Time — Treat Yourself To The Best BBQs This Summer

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:11:42 GMT

Fourth of July, family reunions and any ol' summer weekend need some grilling to be at their best. Stock up on grilling gear now for hot grill summer.

Hate Cleaning The Toilet? We Do Too, So We Let The Robot Handle It

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:02:23 GMT

Shine will keep your toilet squeaky clean without having to break out the brush. Even better, you can save 28% on a single cleaner.

Can You Fit Everything You Need In A Backpack That Only Weighs About 20 Ounces?

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:47:27 GMT

Believe it or not, this daypack from Hyperlite Mountain Gear can store 17 liters internally and 6 liters externally while weighing in at a mere 577 grams.

Here's A Supercut Of The Greatest Moments From 'Conan Without Borders'

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:38:05 GMT

Here are some of the best moments when Conan took audiences to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Qatar, Australia, Ghana, Germany, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Haiti, Cuba, Greenland, Armenia, and Israel.

Conan O'Brien Says Goodbye: 16 Essential Bits From His 28-Year Late-Night Run

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:41:24 GMT

As Conan O'Brien signs off from late night TV, EW celebrates the sketches and appearances that kept on giving over the years.

Why Is Ransomware On The Rise?

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:01:56 GMT

Working from home, and the rise in the value of Bitcoin, are just some of the many reasons why ransomware is on the rise.

Michael Cohen Dishes To Jimmy Kimmel That Manhattan Prosecutors Have Enough Dirt On Donald Trump To Charge Him

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:17:34 GMT

"Why?" Cohen said on Kimmel's show. "Because there's documentary evidence that's in their [prosecutors'] possession."

John McAfee Fled To Belize, But He Couldn't Escape Himself

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:22:25 GMT

On November 12, 2012, Belizean police announced that they were seeking John McAfee for questioning in connection with the murder of his neighbor. Six months earlier, I began an in-depth investigation into McAfee's life. This is the chronicle of that investigation. (This story is from 2012. McAfee died by suicide in prison on June 23, 2021, after a Spanish court authorized his extradition to the US.)

What To Expect When You Steal Medical Leeches From The Hospital

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:29:38 GMT

You can put the word "medical" in front of their name, but that doesn't change the fact that leeches are predatory, parasitic worms whose livelihood depends on sucking blood from another host animal.

Comedian Reenacts What It's Like To Check Your Phone As Soon As You Wake Up

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:08:17 GMT

Ryan George brilliantly demonstrates that same cycle everyone goes through when they wake up and then reach for their phones.

Collapsed Miami Condo Had Been Sinking Into Earth As Early As The 1990s, Researchers Say

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:07:46 GMT

A Florida high-rise that collapsed early Thursday was determined to be unstable a year ago, according to a researcher at Florida International University.

US Confirms Removal Of Wuhan Virus Sequences From Database

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:22:46 GMT

The news adds to concerns over secrecy surrounding the outbreak and its origins.

How Instagram Is Ruining America's Natural Wonders

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:56:52 GMT

In the past, many beautiful natural areas were only known to the locals. Now with the rise of Instagram, tourists have swarmed and are ruining many of the wild places they touch.

Pay Your Respects To Gift Of Gab By Watching Him Perform His Tongue-Twisting Masterpiece 'Alphabet Aerobics'

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:16:36 GMT

Blackalicious rapper Gift of Gab demonstrates his verbal dexterity in this 2016 performance of "Alphabet Aerobics."

What The Critics Think of 'Mario Golf: Super Rush'

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:39:08 GMT

A new Mario Golf is out today for the Nintendo Switch – but what's the consensus? Chris takes a look at what the critics think in this review roundup.

This Kestrel's Next-Level Head Stabilization While Hovering In Place Proves That Nature Is Lit

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:25:36 GMT

A kestrel was spotted at the Snetterton Race Circuit in Norfolk, England hovering in place while keeping its head still. And we're still figuring out the physics of this extraordinary animal.

The Early Careers Of 12 Famous Novelists

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:11:27 GMT

As recent graduates start exploring the job market, they should take comfort in the fact that these noteworthy authors took a sometimes winding path to literary superstardom.

Did COVID-19 Take Your Taste And Smell? Here's When They May Return

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:26:56 GMT

"If you can go from sweet and sour to the full flavor and know what the flavor is, then your sense of smell is probably in pretty good shape."

A Supercut Of Triumph The Insult Comic Dog's Sickest Burns Of All Time

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:46:37 GMT

As we bid adieu to Conan O'Brien's 28-year late night run, it's fun to look back on one of his show's greatest characters: a cigar-smoking puppet with no mercy for nerds.

How To Prepare For Your First Vacation As A Couple

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:07:42 GMT

A first vacation together is an important milestone in any relationship. Here's how couples can prepare for uninterrupted time together.

Hey GM Parking Lot Goons, Teslas Are American

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:16:13 GMT

They're even made in an old GM factory, in case anyone over there forgot.

How Removing A Freeway Has Transformed Seattle's Waterfront

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:50:07 GMT

Here's what happened to Seattle when city planners got rid of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

The Thorny Ethics Of Displaying Egyptian Mummies To The Public

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:16:37 GMT

Mummy exhibits are big draws for museums, but curators are grappling with issues of cultural and racial sensitivity.

Scottie Pippen Has Something To Say

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:26:24 GMT

The six-time NBA champion has a new bourbon. And a memoir coming soon. And some candid thoughts about great players past and present.

Here's What It Feels Like To Touch The World's Most Painful Plant

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:53:30 GMT

The Backyard Scientist experiences the sensation when you touch a Gympie Gympie (The Suicide Plant) with bare hands.