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The 53 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
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The 53 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

Black Rabbit, Haunted Hotel, and Alice in Borderland are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
How a Travel YouTuber Captured Nepal’s Revolution for the World

How a Travel YouTuber Captured Nepal’s Revolution for the World

Harry Jackson went into Kathmandu as a tourist. He ended up being one of the main international sources of news on Nepal’s Gen Z protests.
Confessions of a Black Looksmaxxer

Confessions of a Black Looksmaxxer

Critics say looksmaxxing—the trend of men boosting their physical attractiveness—often uses eugenic beauty standards. Some Black influencers are struggling to fit in, while others are fighting back.
The NFL Goes MrBeast Mode

The NFL Goes MrBeast Mode

WIRED went to Brazil for YouTube’s first live NFL broadcast. It was helmed by the platform’s biggest influencers as the league expands its quest for global domination.
No One Knows What ‘Terminally Online’ Means Anymore

No One Knows What ‘Terminally Online’ Means Anymore

The memes and online footprint of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson don’t place him neatly in a box, though many are still trying.
Baby Steps Is a Hiking Game That Trolls ‘Slightly Problematic’ Men

Baby Steps Is a Hiking Game That Trolls ‘Slightly Problematic’ Men

The walking simulator, launching September 23 on PlayStation and Steam, stars a jobless 35-year-old “privileged, white male” whose pride stops him from getting help.
Hades II Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month

Hades II Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month

Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II.
Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, will reprise their roles.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Already Causing Online Gaming Stores to Crash

Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Already Causing Online Gaming Stores to Crash

After years of waiting for the sequel, a lot of fans trying to buy the game are getting error messages—and they’re not happy about it.
The 36 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now

The 36 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now

Bring Her Back, Prime Minister, and Hereditary are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now

Task, Peacemaker, and The Pitt are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.
The 24 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

The 24 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

American Fiction, Heads of State, and Knives Out are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
The 25 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now

The 25 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now

Highest 2 Lowest, Deaf President Now!, and Number One on the Call Sheet are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
There’s Never Been a Worse Time to Be Authentic at Work

There’s Never Been a Worse Time to Be Authentic at Work

Workers have been told to bring themselves to work, only to be disappointed time and time again, argues author Jodi-Ann Burey in her new book.
Is AI the New Frontier of Women’s Oppression?

Is AI the New Frontier of Women’s Oppression?

In her new book, feminist author Laura Bates explores how sexbots, AI assistants, and deepfakes are reinventing misogyny and harming women.
People Are Trying to ‘Deprogram’ Their MAGA Parents Through Book Clubs

People Are Trying to ‘Deprogram’ Their MAGA Parents Through Book Clubs

Divisive politics have led people to go “no contact” with their right-wing parents. Some hope reading together could help bridge the gap.
The Song of the Summer Is Dead

The Song of the Summer Is Dead

In an age of wavering consensus and widening divisions, music reflects the times more than ever. One factor missing from the discussion of this year’s song of the summer? The Donald Trump of it all.