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Oct 12, 2022

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“It appears that the problem of distinguishing human writing from software-generated text remains unsolved.”

The Company Behind ChatGPT Just Released A Tool To Detect Text Written By AI. It Only Works About 1...

“It appears that the problem of distinguishing human writing from software-generated text remains unsolved.”

Former Young Life participants say that in spite of its message of friendship and belonging, the organization continues to reject its queer members when they come out.

A Gay Couple Tried To Sign Up For A Christian Camp’s Reunion Weekend. The Anti-LGBTQ Pushback They...

Former Young Life participants and staffers told BuzzFeed News that in spite of its message of friendship and belonging, the organization continues to reject its queer members when they come out.

“Hey, did anyone lose a big white balloon?” tweeted the city of Myrtle Beach's tourism account after the US military shot down the Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean.

The US Shot Down The Chinese Spy Balloon And The Memes Are Gold

“Hey, did anyone lose a big white balloon?” tweeted the city of Myrtle Beach's tourism account after the US military shot down the Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean.

It only affects bugs but it's still horrifying.

Damar Hamlin is challenging people to learn CPR in a new partnership with the American Heart Association

Damar Hamlin Has Launched A CPR Challenge With The American Heart Association

"As you know, CPR saved my life earlier this year on the field, and CPR could easily save your life or someone you love."

10h

The Biden administration will end the COVID pandemic’s status as both a national and a public health emergency in May. Here's what that means for you.

What The End of COVID’s Public Health Emergency Status Really Means

You might pay more for tests and treatments, although vaccines are still free (for now).

11h

Tyre Nichols’s old skateboarding crew had gradually gone their separate ways. In death, he brought them back together again.

They Used To Skate With Tyre Nichols In Middle School. They Gathered Together To Grieve Him.

“Nobody wants to leave. What are you supposed to do after this?”

From liking someone’s photo posted in 2017 to getting asked about joining an MLM, here’s our social media take on New York Magazine’s etiquette guidelines.

61 Etiquette Rules, But For Lurking, Soft Launching, And Fighting Over Text

From liking someone’s photo posted in 2017 to getting asked about joining an MLM, here’s our social media take on New York Magazine’s etiquette guidelines.

A TikToker who claimed to have been diagnosed with cancer and raised thousands on GoFundMe was actually faking the whole thing, police say.

A TikToker Faked Having Cancer And Scammed GoFundMe Donors Out Of Thousands, Police Say

Madison Russo, 19, has been charged with theft for the alleged ruse, which raked in more than $37,000 from hundreds of GoFundMe donors.

Memphis police determined that Officer Preston Hemphill broke several department protocols, while two emergency responders had their licenses suspended after a state review determined they failed to help Tyre Nichols for 19 minutes.

A Sixth Police Officer Was Fired And Two EMTs Had Their Licenses Suspended For Failing To Help Tyre...

A woman created a “cold and calculated plan” to kill her lookalike friend with a slice of poisoned cheesecake, prosecutors said.

A Woman Used A Poisoned Cheesecake To Try To Kill A Friend Who Looked Like Her And Steal Her...

Viktoria Nasyrova allegedly targeted a friend who looked like her to avoid returning to Russia, where she faced another criminal investigation.

13h

giving AI generated hands the middle fingers

Why Are AI-Generated Hands So Messed Up?

It all comes down to the images AI is learning from.

14h

An NFT guy said he lost his money in FTX while he was in a coma. Turns out he made the whole thing up.

An NFT Guy Who Said A Car Crash Put Him In A Five-Month Coma Was Making The Whole Thing Up

The 23-year-old "crypto detective" told BuzzFeed News that the viral story was "performance art" meant to draw attention to his NFT investigation.

Broadway actor Justin David Sullivan, who is nonbinary, has opted out of consideration for the Tony Awards because of the organization’s gendered acting categories.

A Nonbinary Broadway Actor Is Rejecting Consideration For A Tony Because Of The Awards’ Gendered...

"I could not in good faith move forward with denying any part of my identity to conform to a system and structure that does not hold space for people like me."

“[I] like that everyone else also really enjoys Beyoncé’s music, [but] I wish they didn't enjoy it that much. I wish that I was the only one.”

How Beyoncé Fans Are Preparing To Secure "Renaissance" Tickets

“[I] like that everyone else also really enjoys Beyoncé’s music, [but] I wish they didn't enjoy it that much. I wish that I was the only one.”

The content creator shared all of her packing essentials — including the best luggage, packing cubes, and skincare for travel — for anyone embarking on a lengthy adventure.

Lydia Keating Is Taking A Six-Month Trip. Here Are The Travel Products She Swears By.

The content creator shared all of her packing essentials — including the best luggage, packing cubes, and skincare for travel — for anyone embarking on a lengthy adventure.

Doctors and parents gave powerful testimony in opposition of a Tennessee bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and criminalize any violation as “child abuse.”

Tennessee Is Considering Banning Gender-Affirming Care As Child Abuse. Doctors, Parents, And...

"I'm very lucky my child is alive today," a mother of one trans teen said.

16h

Tom Girardi has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling more than $15 million from his legal clients.

Tom Girardi Has Been Accused Of Embezzling More Than $15 Million From His Clients

He could serve up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

17h

Think of them like lash extensions in a tube.

The Best Tubing Mascaras For Longer Lashes That Won't Smudge

Think of them like lash extensions in a tube.

20h

This week, I'm reflecting on Drake's 2010 interview for a Jewish lifestyle magazine.

What I Watch To Remember That One Day I'll Triumph Over My Enemies

This week, I'm reflecting on Drake's 2010 interview for a Jewish lifestyle magazine.

Feb 4

A California man who allegedly shot a 21-year-old unarmed Black man who was crossing the street told him, “Oh, you think you can run?” before firing his weapon.

A Man Who Allegedly Shot An Unarmed Black Airbnb Guest Who Was Crossing The Street Said “Oh, You...

Police said the suspect called 911 to report that he had shot someone he thought was breaking into his house. But even the suspect’s attorney admitted there was no evidence the victim was involved in...

Feb 4

Can cracking your neck really cause a stroke? Here's what experts had to say.

What Experts Say About The Relationship Between Stroke Risk And Cracking Your Neck

A recent viral tweet suggested that a woman developed stroke symptoms after a neck adjustment at the chiropractor. Here’s what experts say.

The son of Alex Murdaugh’s dead housekeeper described how he’d cheated her family out of millions — but the jury of the murder trial may not hear his testimony.

The Son Of Alex Murdaugh’s Dead Housekeeper Described How He Cheated Her Family Out Of $4.3 Million

Defense attorneys have painted Alex Murdaugh as a loving father. They don’t want the jury to hear how he stole millions from the family of his housekeeper, who died while working for him.

SZA's latest genre-bending album has stayed atop the charts for seven weeks, cementing her as a superstar.

SZA’s “SOS” Has Been No. 1 For 7 Weeks. Her Success Is No Surprise.

The singer’s latest genre-bending album has stayed atop the charts for seven weeks, cementing her as a superstar.

The "No Love" challenge is kicking off a majorette revival on TikTok.

The “No Love” Challenge Is Bringing Majorette Culture To TikTok, And Here’s Why The Black Style Of...

“You’re not just using your body, you’re using your soul. People feel when you’re dancing, and I feel like that’s one of the differences between majorette and every other style of dance.”

🗣️ Austin Butler is getting rid of the Elvis accent 🗣️

Austin Butler’s Elvis Accent Has Left The Building

“I am getting rid of the accent.”