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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.

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The 53 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

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Bad Bunny Has MAGA All Worked Up

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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
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