'Roblox must do more to protect kids from sick and twisted freaks,' Texas attorney general says as he sues Roblox 'for putting pixel pedophiles and profits' ahead of safety

"We cannot allow platforms like Roblox to continue operating as digital playgrounds for predators where the well-being of our kids is sacrificed on the altar of corporate greed," Paxton said in a ...
The New York Times

A Partial List of Sites and Apps Affected by Outages

Major services were having issues, including WhatsApp, the official website for the British government and the payment app Venmo. By Joel Petterson Hundreds of websites and apps were reporting outages ...

LGBTQ+ representation on primetime TV grows thanks to shows like 'Abbott Elementary' and 'Hacks'

A new study by GLAAD shows a 4% increase in LGBTQ characters on primetime TV, thanks to shows like “Abbott Elementary” and ...
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He Wrote About Anti-Fascism—Then Fled the Country

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Are Democrats Already Fumbling a Win?

What weird state-wide races in Virginia tell us about 2026. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to ...
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Inside the MAGA Content Mill

How to make a city full of inflatable frog suits look like it needs the National Guard. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish ...
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My Husband Sent Me Out on a Spa Day. I Came Home to Something I Still Can’t Believe.

My husband “George” did something so flipping dumb I can’t barely believe it. Last month, he surprised me with a spa day. I thought it was incredibly sweet of him, as I work from home while also ...
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Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?

A recent article says online games are taking over young boys’ social lives. We dig into the good, the bad, and the confusing. Plus, advice on helping kids get better sleep. Apple Podcasts will only ...
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I Will Go to Great Lengths to Keep My Son From Wearing This Horrible Halloween Costume

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Voting Rights, But Mainly for White People

Didn’t you hear? SCOTUS says racism’s over. We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds. Please contact us at [email protected] for help ...
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I Began a Secret Affair With a Woman Online. When I Finally Met Her in Person, I Was Stunned by Who She Turned Out to Be.

I’m a 39-year-old man, and have been married to my wife, “Ciara,” for the past 10 years. We’ve had some ups and downs, and have been in a pretty rocky state for the past year or so. There hasn’t been ...
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Help! A Man Is Funding My Entire Life So I Can Pursue My Sport. But Something’s Not Right.

I’m a 22-year-old competitive bodybuilder, and I recently acquired a primary sponsor, “Jeremy,” who is extremely successful. He’s funded my entire life, paying for my gym membership, supplements, rent ...