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Jason Parham

It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?

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David Fucillo

Your daily NFL trivia game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re returning to our system of a new article each day for the game.

We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each...

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J. David Goodman

Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.

Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.

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Azam Ahmed and Bryan Denton

How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban

Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.

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David E. Sanger

Trump Will Confront a More Vulnerable but Determined Iran

“Coercive diplomacy” could leave Tehran to choose either a negotiated disassembly of its nuclear capability, or a forced one.

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18 Wild, Unfiltered Facebook Posts From 2024 That Show What A Chaotic Place It Is

"I have likely been cloned. Please do not accept any friend requests from me."

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Mashable

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Too good to miss — take $400 off a refurbished iPad Pro

TL;DR: Enjoy the potential of the grade-A refurbished iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi + cellular) with top-tier performance, stunning visuals, and massive storage for $699.99 (reg. $1,099).

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Get an 8-in-1 charging cable for just $25

TL;DR: The GoCable Ultimate 8-in-1 Charger combines fast 100W charging, universal compatibility, and handy tools like a bottle opener and safe-proof cutter — all in one portable device for just $24.99 (reg. $44).

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Get 1TB of cloud storage for life for just $120

TL;DR: Secure 1TB of lifetime cloud storage with Koofr for $109.97 — the no-nonsense last-minute gift or essential new year upgrade.

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From Grindr to Scruff: The best dating apps for gay, bi, and queer men to try in 2025

Online dating as a gay man has its share of horror stories. It's also a rite of passage dating back to the Craigslist m4m era. It's a high-risk, high-reward activity.

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, online dating presents a unique set of challenges, which can sour the experience. Ghosting and catfishing are still common, but you might also find people asking unnecessary questions about your past, straight guys who shouldn't be in your feed, and even some not-so-subtle fetishization. Not...

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Hurdle hints and answers for December 24

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer...

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I Watched The Sebastian Stan Donald Trump Biopic To See If It's Actually That Controversial

Yes, turns out Sebastian Stan can do a decent Donald Trump impression.

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Ingrid Robeyns

People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized

The gap between the ultra-rich minority and the vast majority has never been greater. But a wave of activist millionaires is asking for higher taxes.

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27 Products So Great Reviewers Over 50 Have Basically Written Them Love Letters

Let's just all admit now that sandals without arch support are trash.

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43 Things To Help With Warts, Fungus, Foul Breath, And Other Problems You’d Rather Not Speak Of

These bodily functions may serve a purpose but trust me when I say, there's a better way to deal with 'em.

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39 Clever Ways To Hide All The Eyesores In Your Home You’ve Been Glaring At For Ages

Trust me when I say, these genius solutions are a sight for sore eyes.

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Psst — Everything On This List Of Ridiculously Beautiful Target Products Is Under $25

A fancy claw clip, some new sunnies, and a press-on mani will have you feeling like a million bucks without spending a million bucks.

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Stream thousands of documentaries with no adverts — the perfect gift for curious minds

TL;DR: MagellanTV’s two-year documentary streaming subscription delivers advert-free access to 3,000+ hours of content for just £47.84 (reg. £95.56).

If you or someone on your holiday gift list loves diving into history, science, or true crime, the MagellanTV two-year subscription is the perfect find. With over 3,000 hours of documentaries to choose from, this streaming service is packed with content that’ll keep your brain busy for months. Whether you’re into ancient civilisations,...

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Mark Schofield

How the Packers clinched a playoff berth in Week 16

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The Green Bay Packers are on the playoff doorstep. We break down how they clinched a spot in the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 16.

Monday night update: The Packers throttled the Saints on Monday night to clinch their playoff spot. Green Bay can’t win their division, so they’ll be playing for wild card positioning from here on out.

Sunday 1 p.m. window update: The Packers will have to punch their playoff ticket themselves on Monday. They could have...

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