—ImbibingInAnguish “There’s a lot less fear but still a lot of stigma, if that makes sense? Like, there are really good meds available now, and HIV is very far from a death sentence (in the US, at least). It can even be the case that modern meds can suppress your viral load so far that … Read more
Getty Image/Ralph Ordaz Many words, sensical or otherwise, have been spilled over the 2021-22 MVP race. Three candidates are under the spotlight: Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid. Nobody else approximates their performances. They’ve all ridden delightful campaigns to further stamp themselves into the league’s superstar pantheon and embolden their legacies. Whoever your preference … Read more
In a viral TikTok video, two people get stuck in an elevator, and no one appears to answer the emergency phone. The video, shared by user @dan_repola, shows the inner part of the elevator doors closing, while the outer doors remain shut. “What? No. My greatest fear is happening,” one of the men says. They try … Read more
INNERSLOTH Among Us was the surprise hit of 2020 that helped many folks find a way to connect with each other throughout quarantine. The concept was nothing groundbreaking, but the execution of it was perfect for streamers on sites like Twitch to gain a following by playing the game with their friends. As streamers played … Read more
Having initially been implemented as a fan celebration, Nintendo officially began observing “Mario Day” as recently as 2016, according to Evening Standard. The official day takes place on March 10 every year. Why March 10? Simply because the date sort of lines up with the Koopa-stomping plumber’s name! March 10 can be written as Mar. … Read more
Getty Image The Trump family’s penchant for skirting the law and behaving as if no rules at all apply to them might be finally catching up with them. Maybe… On Thursday, New York State Judge Arthur F. Engoron ordered Donald Trump and two of his spawn, Donald Jr. and Ivanka, to appear in front of … Read more
“It results in a series that endlessly evades the viewer, with characters who do little but act bewildered,” Adam writes. “Who’s lying? Who’s pulling the strings? Why should we care?” Out of all the critics, even the more positive ones, many agree that it’s hard to believe that the two cops on the case, one … Read more
In terms of Pokémon lore, this works out pretty well. Inkay looks like a squid and Malamar looks like an upside-down squid. So, it basically makes sense that turning a Pokémon like that on its head makes for a new Pokémon! That being said, not everyone playing Pokémon Go has a device with an internal … Read more
This article originally appeared on 11.05.15 Which country best represents the “free world”? That was one question at the heart of a report by a London-based think tank. Each year, the Legatum Institute ranks countries on their Prosperity Index by measuring performance on eight subindices. Among their most notable findings for 2015 is a new … Read more
COVID has often meant that for young people, in-person dates and gatherings have often not been possible, and the time spent indoors has changed how they view romance. Having a partner during a pandemic has suddenly become a far better option than being single — especially if it’s during the college years. Eleanor Maher, 18, … Read more
HBO In a new interview to promote his just-released memoir, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, Brian Cox once again weighed in on the heavily scrutinized New Yorker profile of his Succession co-star Jeremy Strong. While Cox has mostly stuck to concerns about Strong’s method acting affecting his mental health, this time around, the veteran … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence took the Colbert Questionert last week. Now it’s Keanu Reeves‘ turn. The Late Show has a recurring segment where host Stephen Colbert asks his guest 15 questions, ranging from what is the best sandwich (“Toasted crunchy peanut butter with honey,” Reeves replied) and what happens when you die (he ] answered this a … Read more