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A TikToker sues Roblox for using her viral Charli XCX dance without permission
If you thought you’d heard the last of the viral “Apple” dance, think again. The TikToker behind it is now suing Roblox over its unauthorized use. Last year, during...
How Superman reflects religious themes as a symbol hope, faith, and humanity
Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist, and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references...
Apple releases re-edited canceled ‘Mythic Quest’ episode—and pulls a George Lucas
Today, Apple’s streaming service, Apple TV Plus, has done something unheard of in streaming television. The company has now re-released the final episode of the canceled sitcom Mythic Quest...
In Miami, this 3D-printed seawall will help protect the coastline
Morningside Park, a beloved neighborhood park in Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, will soon pilot an innovative approach to coastal resilience. BIOCAP tiles, a 3D-printed modular system...
Netflix beats first quarter forecast, revealing it hasn’t been touched by Trump’s tariffs, yet
Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world’s largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump’s policies...
90% of the remaining staff at the U.S. consumer financial protection bureau will be laid off
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency created to serve as a watchdog for American consumers against predatory business practices, said on Thursday it planned to dismiss...
How great leaders use curiosity to drive innovation
Curiosity isn’t just a good personality trait or an indulgence—it’s a leadership superpower. In a business environment where innovation dictates success, curiosity serves as the catalyst for breakthroughs and...
Why Yeti CEO Matt Reintjes is doubling down on bags
When outdoor accessories brand Yeti completed its first major acquisition last year, there were skeptics. After its January 2024 purchase of Bozeman, Montana-based cult bag brand Mystery Ranch, many...
This spa’s water is heated by bitcoin mining
“I thought, ‘That’s interesting—we need heat,’” Goodman says of Bathhouse. Mining facilities typically use fans or water to cool their computers. And pools of water, of course, are a...
Tennessee just made an invisible update to its tourism site—and it’s brilliant
If you’ve ever been to a Nashville honky-tonk, you’ve witnessed the chorus of cowboy boots, the thrumming acoustic guitars, the roadhouse neon, the Stetsons, the buoyant bourbon-and-barbecue-fueled energy. You probably...
