Social Media Platform X Experiences Widespread Outage — Here's What We Know
On Monday, March 10, 2025, thousands of X (formerly Twitter) users are reporting that the social media platform is down.
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Why Does China Only Have One Time Zone? The Reason Behind the Decision
Despite only have a single time zone, China actually stretches across five different time zones.
Apple Quietly Removed International Women's Day from Its Calendar App — Why?
"Tell me you're afraid of women without telling me you're afraid of women."
What Happened to SpaceX’s Starship 8? Inside the Explosive Test Flight
Starship 8 took off, and eight minutes later multiple engines cut off as the upper stage of the spaceship was still accelerating.
Picking a Team — Facebook or TikTok?
The choice between these two platforms depends on multiple factors, including user demographics, content style, and engagement.
Washington Huskies College Baseball Team Gets VIP Treatment In Las Vegas
It’s already clear that Circa Las Vegas has earned its title as a pro athlete/celebrity magnet, but now also seems to work as a good luck charm.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Established the First Presidential Library — Who Pays for Them?
Technically taxpayers fund presidential libraries, but it's in pursuit of preserving democracy.
What Happens if I Don’t File My Taxes? Exploring Penalties and IRS Consequences
Think skipping tax season is no big deal? Here’s what happens when you don’t file and why it could cost you more than you think.
Some Consumers Are Beginning a 40-Day Boycott of Target Over Its DEI Policies
Target's DEI rollback has not been great for business.
Exactly How Much Money Has Target Lost Since the Boycott? Its Profits Have Definitely Dropped
Did Target really lose $15.7 billion as a result of the boycotts?
“Airball” Is How TikTokers are Mocking Folks Who Shoot Their Shot and Fail
"Dying from second hand embarrassment."
The Trump Tariffs Are Here, but What Will They Mean for the Cost of Stuff?
Trump's new tariffs could make basically everything more expensive.
Where Does the Tariff Money Go? Understanding What Happens After It’s Collected
What exactly happens to tariff money after it is collected?
How to Score the Free Kroger Hour Back Box, Full of Delicious Goodies
Kroger is doing a limited run of its Hour Back Box, so get all the details here.
If You Want to Make Commissions With Sellers on TikTok, Keep an Eye on Your GMV
It's what sellers look out for.
8647 Is a Form of Silent Political Protest, but What Does It Actually Mean?
8647 is a form of quiet resistance for anti-Trump America.
Mike Myers Was Canadian and Proud During His Recent Appearance on 'SNL'
Mike Myers's "elbows up" message was meant to signify a fighting posture.
Skype Is Officially Retiring — Find out Who Owns It and Why It’s Shutting Down
Goodbye Skype, hello Teams.
The Secret to Winning an Oscar? It Might Be All About Choosing the Right Dress Color
Which dress colors do you think give Oscar nominees the best shot at winning gold?
What Happens if a Soldier Doesn't Get Tapped out at Their Boot Camp Graduation Ceremony?
Not everyone has involved family, but there's always someone there ready to step up and celebrate the soldiers.
Driving Through Danger: The U.S. Roads with the Highest Accident Rates
All 10 of the deadliest stretches of road are in either Texas or Florida.
Is It Normal to Get My State Refund Before Federal? Here's Why It Happens
There’s a simple explanation behind it.
Facebook Has Changed Its Messenger Icon to Blue, and Many Want to Know Why
Messenger's new look has many of its regular users upset.
Meta Is Apologizing to Users Who Saw Sexual and Violent Content on Instagram
Instagram made a mistake that showed sensitive content to all its users.
Amazon Upgraded their AI with Alexa Plus, and Here's When It Will Be Released
Alexa+ is touted as "meaningfully smarter," bringing new features and a more comprehensive AI assistant to an Amazon device near you very soon.
If You Hear Someone Say They Want to "Swiss Cheese" You, It Probably Isn't Good
"Swiss cheese" might have more than one meaning on TikTok.
Here's When You Can Catch Joann's Going-Out-of-Business Sales
After being in business for roughly 80 years, Joann announced in February 2025 it's closing all of its stores.
Google Maps Is Showing Some Users a Totally Black Icon Instead of Its Logo
The icon has been replaced by a totally black box for some users.
Automation and Ambition: How Niko Dieckhoff Scaled His Online Business With Smart Strategies
"I wanted to create something of my own, something that wasn’t tied to a fixed schedule or location."
Apparently, Ringing in Your Left Ear Means You’re Connected to the Spiritual World
So, you’re telling me the ringing in my ears could be more than just a buildup of earwax?
TikTok Users Are Jokingly Preparing to Slime Their Homeboys on February 26
The trend has taken over TikTok headed into Feb. 26.
iPhone Users Noticed an Issue With Dictation That Replaces the Word 'Racist' With 'Trump'
Apple released a statement about the dictation issue.
John Oliver's Facebook Instructions Will Make Your Data Less Valuable to Meta
John Oliver has concrete ways you can make yourself less valuable to Meta.
People Around the Country Are Confused by Strange Deposits in Their Bank Account
TPG Products is a third party that might get involved in your tax return.
What Does “Gay Baby Jail” Mean? Brittney Griner’s Note Was an Unfortunate Misunderstanding
Brittney Griner, an openly gay WNBA player, received the note in a hotel room after being released from prison in 2023.
One Parent Shared They Believe Girl Scouts Is "Using Child Labor To Sell Their Product"
"We just thought it would be a decent hobby to try out," a parent wrote on Reddit.
Got Plans With Your Homie on Feb. 26? TikTok Says Cancel Them Expeditiously
Feb. 26 was typically considered a non-eventful day until TikTok decided to use it as a day of deception.
The Orange Broken Heart Emoji Is a Memorial to a Family of Israeli Hostages
The orange broken heart refers to a specific Israeli hostage family.
What Does “Chopped” Mean? The Insulting Slang Term Is Rooted in Black and LGBTQ+ Culture
The term can be used in multiple ways, but is almost always used to offend.
Donald Trump Has Announced an End to Congestion Pricing, but What Is It?
Congestion pricing has been effective in New York, but Donald Trump is trying to kill it.
If Your Cursor Keeps Disappearing in Google Docs, Try These Fixes Out
"So frustrating."
Pia Mehta Attends Madame Ushi in Aspen for Star-Studded President's Day Weekend
Pia Mehta has garnered attention in elite social circles with the launch of her new podcast.
An Asteroid Wouldn't Have to Be a Certain Size to Totally Destroy the Planet
It wouldn't take an asteroid all that big to wipe out life on the planet.
Boston's JFK Library and Museum Closed Suddenly Without Warning and People Want To Know Why
The JFK Library opened for the first time on Oct. 20, 1979.
Snapchat’s Sponsored Ad Feature Is the Final Straw for Many of Its Loyal Users
Snapchat users just want to have their sneaky conversations in peace!
2030 AI World: In Five Years Artificial Intelligence Will Have Completely Transformed Everything
"What we found is that we have exactly five years until everything changes."
Delta Flight Flips Upside Down During Landing — Here's What Might Have Caused It
Experts believe the weather conditions contributed to the Delta plane flipping.
When Will Chernobyl Be Safe? What We Know About the World's Largest Nuclear Exclusion Zone
Chernobyl is mysterious and ominous at times, but it's not entirely uninhabited.
Meet Kartik Kaipa: What We Can Learn From The Genius Behind Uber’s Gulfstream Project
Kartik Kaipa is an industry professional who has made major contributions to today’s global payments systems
Not a Big Fan of Red or Pink? You Can Always Wear Black on Valentine's Day!
Wearing black on Valentine's Day carries a variety of meanings!