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The Hint App and the New Age of Emotional Tools Rooted in Symbolic Insight
Hint App operates at the intersection of ancient symbolic systems and modern technology, using artificial intelligence and NASA astronomical data to deliver highly personalized emotional insight reports.
By Distractify StaffJan. 16 2026, Published 7:30 p.m. ET
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The Meaning of Dry Begging and the Subtle Way It Shows up in Toxic Relationships
They’re not asking for anything ... but they are. Dry begging is the red flag no one sees coming.
By Trisha FaulknerJan. 16 2026, Updated 2:57 p.m. ET

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The Scientist of Workplace Love: How Louis Carter Turned Emotional Connection Into a Measurable Edge
Rather than chase the next feel-good workplace initiative, Louis Carter built a science around the conditions where people genuinely thrive.
By Distractify StaffJan. 16 2026, Published 2:42 p.m. ET
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What Happened to Talkie AI? Is the App Gone for Good?
Talkie AI disappeared from iPhones and went offline, leaving users wondering if the app was shut down or just down.
By Amy ColemanJan. 16 2026, Published 12:52 p.m. ET
Food
Some Avid Drinkers Think Alani Tastes Different — Here's Why They Might Be Right
Alani tastes just a little off these days. Is it just us?
By Ivy GriffithJan. 15 2026, Published 5:10 p.m. ET
Television
A Real-Life Story Inspired Quinta Brunson to Move 'Abbott Elementary' to a Mall
The 'Abbott' team wanted to make the mall look like an East Coast mall that had been closed for about a decade.
By Risa WeberJan. 15 2026, Published 12:51 p.m. ET
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MAGA-Coded Is One Way to Describe Things That May Not Immediately Seem MAGA-Adjacent
"Coded" may have started off as social media slang.
By Chrissy BobicJan. 15 2026, Published 12:27 p.m. ET
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If You've Been Wondering What "Lowkirkenuinely" Means on TikTok, You're Not Alone
It's lowkirkenuinely a little bit complicated.
By Risa WeberJan. 15 2026, Published 9:17 a.m. ET
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Model Ember Snow Enters Pre-Production on Sci-Fi Horror Feature 'Replay'
A deadly virus sweeps through a group of young friends, inflicting such unbearable pain that victims either take their own lives or beg for release.
By Distractify StaffJan. 14 2026, Published 7:30 p.m. ET
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Australian Model Ambergoeswild Blasts Critics of Under-16 Social Media Ban: “The Internet Is Not a Place for Children”
“Your children are not my audience."
By Distractify StaffJan. 14 2026, Published 2:31 p.m. ET
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Threads Post Linking Bill Ackman to Chipotle Sparks Firestorm: Did Chipotle Donate to ICE?
Chipotle channeled Mean Girls energy with its response to the backlash: 'She doesn't even go here!'
By Trisha FaulknerJan. 14 2026, Published 1:12 p.m. ET
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Why Did Alexa’s Voice Change? Users Say the New Voice Feels “Obnoxious”
“I don’t need an AI friend. I just want Alexa to answer and stop talking.”
By Amy ColemanJan. 14 2026, Published 11:40 a.m. ET
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Affordable Contractors Insurance Is Hopeful of Expanding Its Market Share
Designed specifically for contractors, ACI’s execution will improve at scale, believes founder Sean O’Keefe.
By Distractify StaffJan. 13 2026, Published 7:30 p.m. ET
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What Brands, Clinicians, and Insurers Want People to Know About Harm Reduction
Here are a few basic practices you should implement before, during, and after an event to keep yourself and others safe.
By Distractify StaffJan. 13 2026, Published 2:37 p.m. ET
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Mattel Introduces Its 1st Autistic Barbie Doll — Here’s Where and How To Buy It!
The inclusive doll is part of Barbie's diverse Fashionistas collection.
By Elizabeth RandolphJan. 12 2026, Published 4:26 p.m. ET
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Model Jewelz Blu Opens Up About Toxic Relationship That Almost Broke Her
“Dating becomes a delicate art when your career is visible and misunderstood."
By Distractify StaffJan. 12 2026, Published 2:22 p.m. ET
News
Nearly 15,000 New York City Nurses Are on Strike — Here's What We Know
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed solidarity for the nurses on strike.
By Risa WeberJan. 12 2026, Updated 1:37 p.m. ET
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How Much Do Astronauts Get Paid? NASA Salary, GS Pay, and Training Explained
Space travel sounds glamorous — until you see how astronaut pay actually works under federal salary rules.
By Darrell MarrowJan. 9 2026, Published 12:21 p.m. ET
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Watch Brazilian Bombshell Lucé Lu Coach Technical Snowboard Maintenance in Subzero Weather
"Only time you guys will ever see me out in the cold is when we're going snowboarding. Besides that, no."
By Distractify StaffJan. 8 2026, Published 4:36 p.m. ET
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Europe's New Travel Requirement, ETIAS, Will Begin This Year — Here's What You Should Know
Travelers should apply early, since applications can take up to 30 days to process.
By Risa WeberJan. 8 2026, Published 12:58 p.m. ET
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“Not Even a Power Button” — Lego’s Smart Brick Could Breathe New Life Into Popular Sets
"The brick has a tiny speaker."
By Mustafa GatollariJan. 7 2026, Updated 1:01 p.m. ET
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2026 Is the Year of the Horse: Here's What Astrologists Think
Giddyup.
By Mustafa GatollariJan. 6 2026, Published 9:22 a.m. ET
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What Really Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in Florida?
Having legal representation early can help prevent missteps that unintentionally make a situation worse.
By Distractify StaffJan. 5 2026, Published 2:39 p.m. ET
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Entrepreneur and Coach Callum Parker Brings Data-Driven Insights to Fitness
“Our data-driven model solves that problem and helps members achieve meaningful and sustained progress."
By Distractify StaffJan. 5 2026, Published 9:36 a.m. ET
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Why Website Traffic Checkers Matter More Than Ever in Competitive Markets
As industries shift online, the businesses that use data will be the ones shaping markets, not just reacting to them.
By Distractify StaffJan. 2 2026, Published 4:27 p.m. ET
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Some Frustrated iPhone 17 Users Say Their Phones Are Restarting Randomly
The issue could be due to a couple different things.
By Risa WeberJan. 2 2026, Published 4:07 p.m. ET
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The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop Wasn't Shown in Its Entirety on TV — Here's Why
"Watched for three hours and they didn't even show the ball dropping?!"
By Chrissy BobicJan. 2 2026, Published 10:11 a.m. ET
Music
If You've Listened to Fetty Wap, You Might Be Wondering What "1738" Means
The number refers to his New Jersey crew, the Remy Boyz.
By Risa WeberDec. 31 2025, Published 2:31 p.m. ET
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Why the New Year’s Eve Ball Will Drop Twice in Times Square to Ring in 2026
A brand new ball is also being used.
By Jennifer FarringtonDec. 31 2025, Published 11:07 a.m. ET
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Wondering When Hobby Lobby Christmas Items Will Be 90 Percent Off? Here's What We Know
"Smart people do their Christmas shopping in January."
By Niko MannDec. 31 2025, Published 10:59 a.m. ET
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Model Harriet Sugarcookie Spent Christmas Alone Answering Strangers' Emails
"There’s an endless number of reasons why someone is alone on Christmas Day, and my tradition is to simple say, 'You’re not alone, you can email me.'”
By Distractify StaffDec. 30 2025, Published 7:30 p.m. ET
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Capri Cavanni Balanced Personal Healing and Animal Rescue After Painful Breast Explant Surgery
She continued to work, maintain her income, and navigate the mental shock of seeing a body she barely recognized in the mirror.
By Distractify StaffDec. 30 2025, Published 2:59 p.m. ET
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What Happens When You Archive a Post on Instagram? The Social Media Feature Explained
Because sometimes, deleting a post feels a bit extreme.
By Elizabeth RandolphDec. 30 2025, Published 1:42 p.m. ET
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Top Content Creator and Model Laura Reflects On Viral Rumor That Reached 15 Million People
Helping other women lose weight, she says, is her top priority.
By Distractify StaffDec. 29 2025, Published 7:30 p.m. ET
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Upset Over Oracle's Deal With TikTok? Here Is How to Block the Software
Users are worried about censorship, political manipulation, and algorithm glitches.
By Niko MannDec. 29 2025, Published 4:28 p.m. ET
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Model Forrest Smith Gets Banned From Family Christmas Over Bikini Pics, Buys Revenge Presents
Smith's gambit is a brushstroke of charitable spite, a masterclass in killing them with kindness while maintaining just enough edge to prove a point
By Distractify StaffDec. 29 2025, Published 2:44 p.m. ET
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TikTokers Are Wondering Why They're Only Seeing Old Content on Their "For You" Pages
TikTok is in the middle of a deal with U.S. investors.
By Risa WeberDec. 29 2025, Published 1:27 p.m. ET
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Technicolor Changed the Film Industry Forever — So What Happened?
The company shut down in 2025.
By Mustafa GatollariDec. 29 2025, Published 1:17 p.m. ET
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Is New Year’s Eve an Official Holiday or Just a Cultural One?
New Year’s Eve operates in a gray area. It's culturally significant, legally ordinary, and widely misunderstood.
By Darrell MarrowDec. 29 2025, Published 10:24 a.m. ET
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What Happens if You Put a Vape in Your Carry-on? TSA’s Much-Debated Restriction Explained
Happy (and hazy) travels!
By Elizabeth RandolphDec. 26 2025, Updated 3:57 p.m. ET
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The Woman Fixing Crypto's Broken Tax System
"Most people aren't trying to avoid crypto taxes. They're trying to understand them."
By Distractify StaffDec. 26 2025, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
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Gold Coast Model Ambergoeswild Reveals the Unexpected Choice Powering Her Rise
“It’s a decision I made years ago to support my well-being, and I’ve never looked back.”
By Distractify StaffDec. 26 2025, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
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Why Hobby Lobby Doesn’t Use Barcodes, Straight From the Founder of the Store
"I work at Hobby Lobby and hate having to manually enter every item."
By Jennifer FarringtonDec. 26 2025, Published 2:00 p.m. ET
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Content Creator Zoe Skye Purchases Five-Figure Birkin Bag at Just 21
Most people believe you need a lifetime of connections or a decades-long career to bypass the legendary Hermès waitlist. Skye just proved that theory dead wrong.
By Distractify StaffDec. 25 2025, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
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Decentralized Masters: Building Trust in an Industry That Hasn't Earned It
Radical transparency differentiates education platform in skepticism-heavy DeFi space
By Distractify StaffDec. 25 2025, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
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Influencer Mila Monte Admits Her Parents Think She’s Studying While She Films Spicy Content
While the older generation views a laptop as a tool for academia, Monte is using it as a canvas for a global brand built on her own physique.
By Distractify StaffDec. 24 2025, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
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The Hidden Drivers And Solutions of America’s Anxiety Epidemic
There are several ways to address mental health concerns, including teletherapy, somatic therapy, lifestyle interventions, medication, mindfulness, and behavioral techniques.
By Distractify StaffDec. 24 2025, Published 12:09 p.m. ET
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The NORAD Santa Tracker Makes Us Feel Like Kids Again — Here's How It All Began
Sometimes a wrong number isn't wrong at all.
By Jennifer TisdaleDec. 24 2025, Published 11:10 a.m. ET
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"Christmas Eve Gift" Is a Common Saying on Christmas Eve, but What Does It Mean?
"Christmas Eve gift!"
By Jennifer FarringtonDec. 24 2025, Published 10:58 a.m. ET
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The Elf on the Shelf's Last Night Before It Says Goodbye Might Be the Easiest One of All
A lot of families make their own elf-related rules for their holiday companion.
By Chrissy BobicDec. 24 2025, Published 9:07 a.m. ET

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The Hint App and the New Age of Emotional Tools Rooted in Symbolic Insight

The Meaning of Dry Begging and the Subtle Way It Shows up in Toxic Relationships

The Scientist of Workplace Love: How Louis Carter Turned Emotional Connection Into a Measurable Edge

What Happened to Talkie AI? Is the App Gone for Good?

Some Avid Drinkers Think Alani Tastes Different — Here's Why They Might Be Right

A Real-Life Story Inspired Quinta Brunson to Move 'Abbott Elementary' to a Mall

MAGA-Coded Is One Way to Describe Things That May Not Immediately Seem MAGA-Adjacent

If You've Been Wondering What "Lowkirkenuinely" Means on TikTok, You're Not Alone

Model Ember Snow Enters Pre-Production on Sci-Fi Horror Feature 'Replay'

Australian Model Ambergoeswild Blasts Critics of Under-16 Social Media Ban: “The Internet Is Not a Place for Children”

Threads Post Linking Bill Ackman to Chipotle Sparks Firestorm: Did Chipotle Donate to ICE?

Why Did Alexa’s Voice Change? Users Say the New Voice Feels “Obnoxious”

Affordable Contractors Insurance Is Hopeful of Expanding Its Market Share

What Brands, Clinicians, and Insurers Want People to Know About Harm Reduction

Mattel Introduces Its 1st Autistic Barbie Doll — Here’s Where and How To Buy It!

Model Jewelz Blu Opens Up About Toxic Relationship That Almost Broke Her

Nearly 15,000 New York City Nurses Are on Strike — Here's What We Know

How Much Do Astronauts Get Paid? NASA Salary, GS Pay, and Training Explained

Watch Brazilian Bombshell Lucé Lu Coach Technical Snowboard Maintenance in Subzero Weather

Europe's New Travel Requirement, ETIAS, Will Begin This Year — Here's What You Should Know

“Not Even a Power Button” — Lego’s Smart Brick Could Breathe New Life Into Popular Sets

2026 Is the Year of the Horse: Here's What Astrologists Think

What Really Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in Florida?

Entrepreneur and Coach Callum Parker Brings Data-Driven Insights to Fitness

Why Website Traffic Checkers Matter More Than Ever in Competitive Markets

Some Frustrated iPhone 17 Users Say Their Phones Are Restarting Randomly

The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop Wasn't Shown in Its Entirety on TV — Here's Why

If You've Listened to Fetty Wap, You Might Be Wondering What "1738" Means

Why the New Year’s Eve Ball Will Drop Twice in Times Square to Ring in 2026

Wondering When Hobby Lobby Christmas Items Will Be 90 Percent Off? Here's What We Know

Model Harriet Sugarcookie Spent Christmas Alone Answering Strangers' Emails

Capri Cavanni Balanced Personal Healing and Animal Rescue After Painful Breast Explant Surgery

What Happens When You Archive a Post on Instagram? The Social Media Feature Explained

Top Content Creator and Model Laura Reflects On Viral Rumor That Reached 15 Million People

Upset Over Oracle's Deal With TikTok? Here Is How to Block the Software

Model Forrest Smith Gets Banned From Family Christmas Over Bikini Pics, Buys Revenge Presents

TikTokers Are Wondering Why They're Only Seeing Old Content on Their "For You" Pages

Technicolor Changed the Film Industry Forever — So What Happened?

Is New Year’s Eve an Official Holiday or Just a Cultural One?

What Happens if You Put a Vape in Your Carry-on? TSA’s Much-Debated Restriction Explained

The Woman Fixing Crypto's Broken Tax System

Gold Coast Model Ambergoeswild Reveals the Unexpected Choice Powering Her Rise

Why Hobby Lobby Doesn’t Use Barcodes, Straight From the Founder of the Store

Content Creator Zoe Skye Purchases Five-Figure Birkin Bag at Just 21

Decentralized Masters: Building Trust in an Industry That Hasn't Earned It

Influencer Mila Monte Admits Her Parents Think She’s Studying While She Films Spicy Content

The Hidden Drivers And Solutions of America’s Anxiety Epidemic

The NORAD Santa Tracker Makes Us Feel Like Kids Again — Here's How It All Began

"Christmas Eve Gift" Is a Common Saying on Christmas Eve, but What Does It Mean?

The Elf on the Shelf's Last Night Before It Says Goodbye Might Be the Easiest One of All

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