The Tuesday Edition - May 23, 2023
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News, Los Angeles, transit

This L.A. Bus Shelter Managed to Offend Literally Everyone

A blue bus drives up to the camera.

L.A. is touting it as a momentous achievement, but bus riders are feeling pretty insulted.

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Gaming, explained, Hide From Homepage, warhammer, Warhammer 40K

What is ‘Warhammer 40K’?

Tabletop Space Marine units of Warhammer 40k

So you wanna dive into the dark stuff, huh?

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Big on the Internet, LGBTQIA, Pride Month, Target, transphobia

Transphobic Conservatives Pivot to Target’s Pride Collection

A branded sign outside a Target store

Target rolled out a new collection ahead of Pride month, and it didn't take long for conservatives to take offense.

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Gaming, LET'S PLAY, streaming, video games

If You Aren’t Watching Snapcube Yet, What Are You Even Doing With Your Life?

Snapcube's infamous Eggman rant.

If you're watching any streamer right now, it oughta be Snapcube's Penny Parker!

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News, music, tiktok

I Finally Found a ‘TikTok Band’ I Actually Like!

Kian Stevens-Winston of my new favorite band, Sugar Pit.

Unlike a lot of "rock" bands on TikTok, this one in particular has so much bite to it.

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News, drag bans, Los Angeles Dodgers, Marco Rubio

The LA Dodgers Are Really Sorry They Listened To Marco Rubio

A person dressed in a white nun's habit holds a sign shaped like a heart reading "respect all genders" during a Pride parade.

Maybe Rubio should spend a little less time worrying about what's happening in California and maybe a little more time doing literally anything else.

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Big on the Internet, fashion, fast fashion, Hide From Homepage, Shein

Shein’s Low Prices Come at a High Cost

A pop-up Shein storefront

Shein is the biggest fashion retailer in the world, but its success comes at the expense of workers, the environment, and even its shoppers' health.

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Movies, Natalie Portman, Padmé Amidala, Star Wars

Does This Mean We Could See More of This Fan Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Character?

Gaming, pokemon, Pokémon Go

Get Ready for Shadow Raids in ‘Pokémon GO’!

An image of a Pokémon Gym in Pokémon Go taken over by Team Rocket to promote Shadow Raids

Shadow Raids have different rules and mechanics than other raid battles in Pokémon GO. Here's everything you need to know!

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News, Bud Light, Dylan Mulvaney

Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out Against ‘the Need to Dehumanize and Be Cruel’ Amid Bud Light Backlash

Dylan Mulvaney wears a red gown on a red carpet.

I can only hope people listen to Mulvaney’s message and think about what they say before they dehumanize someone else.

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TV, Andrew Garfield, Carey Mulligan, Chukwudi Iwuji, Daniel Kaluuya, Doctor Who, Felicity Jones, gemma chan, Joe Dempsie, Jonathan Bailey, Karen Gillan, Letitia Wright, Noma Dumezweni

Famous Actors Who Starred in ‘Doctor Who’ Before They Made It Big

carey mulligan in doctor who

Everyone from Marvel heroes to leading ladies to Oscar winners have been on 'Doctor Who'.

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Big on the Internet, HBO, HBO Max, MAX

RIP, HBO Max. I Hardly Mourned Ye Before My Stepdad Max Took Over.

dr Melfi and tony soprano in the sopranos being angsty

Sorry, dad. Mom said I have to call Max my father now.

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Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Let’s Talk About All the Deaths (And Near Misses!) in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

The Guardians of the Galaxy walk toward the camera. Nebula is carrying Peter in her arms.

Figuring out how many tissues to bring to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? Here are all the characters who die—and survive.

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Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn, the High evolutionary

James Gunn Confirms That This ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Character Survived

The Guardians of the Galaxy walking in Vol. 3

One character seemed to die at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but it turns out they're still out there.

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News, a.i. art, A/b/o, ao3, fanfiction, news, omegaverse

One of Fanfiction’s Most Notorious Genres Just Exposed AI Program Ripping Off Authors

A young Black woman holding her laptop in one hand and pointing at it with the other, with an expression of delight and surprise.

This is evidence that could be used as proof of appropriating authors’ works without compensation or credit.

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Big on the Internet, conservatives, far right, LGBTQIA, Pride Month, Target, transgender

Forget the Anti-Trans Bigots, Target. Bring On the Tuck-Friendly Swimsuit!

Two Target models showing the tuck-friendly swimsuits part of Target's Pride collection.

Trans people deserve affirming swimwear.

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Anime, anime, Hide From Homepage, yona of the dawn

Will ‘Yona of the Dawn’ Ever Return for Season 2?

'Yona of the Dawn'

Yona of the Dawn is how I want to start my morning.

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Movies, Colman Domingo, The Color Purple, Zola

‘The Color Purple’ Reactions Show Not Enough People Saw Colman Domingo’s Last Horrifying Role

Colman Domingo in the 2023 musical "The Color Purple."

Domingo has the range not just to pull this character off but to speak on serious subjects with care.

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Anime, anime, Bleach, Hide From Homepage

The Ultimate Guide To Watching (and Reading) ‘Bleach’

Ichigo with a little smile in 'Bleach'

I swear I will save Rukia. Just gotta get through all these arcs first.

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Anime, Demon Slayer, Hide From Homepage, Netflix

Where and How To Watch ‘Demon Slayer’

Tanjiro looking devilish in 'Demon Slayer'

So you wanna join the Demon Slayer Corps, huh? Just watch the show instead.

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