Why is Jennifer Hudson singing the U.S. anthem at the World Cup final?

Jennifer Hudson will sing the U.S. national anthem before Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final. Here’s why. [...]

The ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality

As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little. [...]

Boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack

Traditionally, nicotine’s whole brand was “this will ruin your life but make you look hot outside a bar.” Now boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack. [...]

Sydney Towle, who documented her cancer journey for 1.1 million TikTok followers, dies at 26

Sydney Towle has died at 26. The TikTok creator documented life with cholangiocarcinoma and built a community of 1.1 million followers. [...]

Erling Haaland’s Snapchat is giving World Cup fans something else to cheer for

Erling Haaland is scoring goals for Norway at the FIFA World Cup, but his funny Snapchat posts have become their own viral moment. [...]

The World Cup’s latest viral trend is surprisingly wholesome

World Cup 2026 teams and fans from Japan, Jordan, and Iran are going viral for clean locker rooms, thank-you notes, and postgame courtesy. [...]

A24 Knows You’re Mad About the Google AI Collab

Indie movie fans are upset about Google DeepMind’s $75 million investment in the studio, which comes as AI companies are deepening their influence in Hollywood. [...]

After More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI’ Is Finally Around the Corner

We’re finally getting Grand Theft Auto VI, poised to be one of the largest gaming releases in history. [...]

Ned Fulmer takes center stage at VidCon to talk learning from mistakes

Ned Fulmer spoke on his cheating scandal at the VidCon panel "F*ckups, Fixes, and Lessons Learned." [...]