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  1. recaps
    Champagne Facials on a Bachelor BudgetA recap of The Bachelor, week two.
  2. tv
    So What Are People Reading in The Circle?A (short) investigation.
  3. power
    Just Imagine Getting Messages Like This From Your CEOThe CEO of Away has decided not to step down, despite reports on the company’s toxic environment.
  4. keeping up with the royals
    Prince William and Prince Harry Deny Any Royal ‘Bullying’The brothers issued a rare joint statement amid reports of family tension.
  5. keeping up with the royals
    Was Kate Middleton’s Birthday Ruined?Happy birthday to – Oh my God, did you hear about Harry and Meghan?
  6. keeping up with the royals
    Does the Queen Seem Incredibly Mad, or Is It Just Me?The queen was reportedly not informed beforehand that Meghan and Harry would be stepping back — and she does not seem pleased.
  7. save the bees
    Almond Milk Is Even More Evil Than You ThoughtAlmond pollination can wipe out billions of bees in a matter of months.
  8. crime
    Britain’s ‘Most Prolific Rapist’ Has Been Sentenced to Life in PrisonReynhard Sinaga was found guilty of 159 counts of sexual offenses against 48 men.
  9. recaps
    Remember When Hannah and Peter Had Sex in a Windmill?A recap of The Bachelor season 24 premiere.
  10. crime
    A British Teen Said She Was Gang-Raped. Then She Was Sent to Prison.After international outrage, a judge has suspended her sentence for three years.
  11. australia fires
    Model Says Her Nudes Raised $700,000 for Australian Fire Relief“Every $10 you donate = one nude picture from me to your DM. You must send me confirmation that you donated.”
  12. happy new year
    The Pope Is Sorry for Slapping That LadyMea culpa.
  13. giving up
    I Gave Up on Meditating, and It Feels GreatThe liberating feeling of letting go of a wellness trend.
  14. happy new year
    Good-bye 2019, You Oozing Hole of a YearHappy New Year, from the Cut.
  15. happy holidays
    This Might Be the Best Short Film of the DecadePlease enjoy this clip from The View, of Joy Behar gifting everyone enormous, individual lasagnas.
  16. happy holidays
    Does Rob Lowe Know Something About Christmas Trees That We Don’t?An existential question.
  17. rankings
    Whales, RankedWe ranked 38 species of whales.
  18. happy holidays
    Just Save Some Parties for JanuaryIt’s still winter then. Still possible to have a celebration!
  19. power
    Wow, Trump Is Really Jealous of Greta Thunberg’s Time CoverHe attacked the 16-year-old climate activist on Twitter after she was named Person of the Year.
  20. happy holidays
    Walmart Pulls Tasteful Sweater Depicting Santa at Bushwick Loft PartyChristmas was canceled for this Santa.
  21. news
    The Man Who Helped Inspire the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge Has DiedPeter Frates devoted his life to fighting against ALS. He was 34 when he died.
  22. beep beep here comes a mess
    Elon Musk Terrorizes L.A. by Driving Transformer to NobuThe future is here, and it looks like a terrible episode of Entourage.
  23. movies
    What to Do If Your Recently Divorced Friend Starts Singing Sondheim at a BarA question raised by Adam Driver’s behavior in Marriage Story.
  24. hot shot
    Cheekbones Attend Basketball GameGo team!
  25. keeping up with the royals
    Of Course the Royals Didn’t Snub TrumpThe royal family never comments on politics — and the Queen and her children are definitely not finding subtle ways to insult the U.S. president.
  26. culture
    I Crave This Man’s DisapprovalCharles Dance, please say you’re disappointed in me.
  27. wellness
    Please Don’t Expose Your Nether Regions to Sustained, Direct SunlightAs Josh Brolin learned the hard way, the viral “perineum sunning” trend can be very painful.
  28. helpful tips
    What Should You Talk About This Thanksgiving?Some suggestions.
  29. cut opinion pages
    The Simple Joys of Waiting for a FlightGrab your snacks and meet me at Gate 5.
  30. the jeffrey epstein scandal
    Bad Man’s Mother Cancels His BirthdayBecause of his disastrous BBC interview about Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew is being subjected to “a small family dinner” for his 60th birthday.
  31. vroom vroom
    Boy Breaks Toy TruckPoor Elon.
  32. politics
    How Did Donald Trump Jr. Really Get on the Best-Seller List?A week after it was published, Triggered landed on the top of the New York Times nonfiction best-seller list. With a small caveat.
  33. breaking
    The Mayor Pete Song Was Written by 4 People in a Hot Tub“We didn’t have any instruments because we were in the hot tub.”
  34. big boys
    Can You Tell These Rich Political Sons Apart?Be honest.
  35. 2020 election
    Mayor Pete Is Being Mercilessly Roasted With His Own Campaign DanceNot everyone has high hopes for Buttigieg.
  36. music
    Peppa Pig Was RobbedWhere is Peppa’s Grammy nomination??
  37. oooh
    Adult Man Shares Some Good Gossip About Middle-School FriendsRon says Hermione and Draco had a “spark.”
  38. keeping up with the royals
    All the ‘Untrue and Offensive’ Rumors Meghan Markle Is Suing OverMeghan Markle’s lawyers have outlined which of the Daily Mail’s claims they refute.
  39. gaming
    The Goose Game Is RealFor some, Untitled Goose Game is just a game. For the residents of this small town, it’s real, and also the geese are swans.
  40. the crown
    An Ode to the Most Incredible, Historic Jawline on TVSeason three of The Crown is full of stars, but one mandible shines brighter than the rest.
  41. ???
    Excuse Me, What the Hell Is Making This Noise?A haunting video from northwestern Ontario last month captured the terrifying cry of … what, exactly?
  42. activists
    Thousands Rush to Join Sailing Clubs to Be More Like Greta ThunbergThe climate activist has inspired a boom in sailboat hitchhiking.
  43. dating
    What Is the Best Pre-Sex Meal?The New York Post claims chicken parm is “NYC’s aphrodisiac of choice.” There has to be a better way.
  44. :’)
    Narwhal the Puppy Is the Sweetest Harbinger of the End TimesThe puppy has gone viral for the adorable, cursed little tail on his forehead.
  45. follow me
    What Is My Personal Brand?I worked with a personal branding consultant to find out.
  46. tim ryan (??)
    Mysterious Entity Emerges From Ether to Endorse Joe BidenFormer candidate “Tim” “Ryan” endorsed the former vice-president during an appearance on Morning Joe.
  47. u up?
    Dirtbag Pivots to Fashion InfluencerKermit the Frog has been showing off some great fits lately.
  48. culture
    Oh No, It’s Too Early in the Week to Watch Alex Trebek CryThe Jeopardy host got choked up on Monday in response to a contestant’s Final Jeopardy answer.
  49. culture
    Drunk Olivia Colman Deserves Her Own OscarThe Best Actress winner joked that she was so “bladdered” at the Academy Awards that she doesn’t remember her speech.
  50. tv
    10 Haunting Moments From the New Vanderpump Rules TrailerEveryone is shouting. New people are fighting. Brittany is wearing a wedding dress.
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