Aliens Abducted My Parents Finds Companionship in the Loneliness

Movies often use alien abductions to set up the extraterrestrial danger to come. In the aftermath of those abductions, the witness or person left behind is often portrayed as an outcast who may or may not be fully right; it’s a well-worn trope, but when it works, it works.

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Trump Withdraws Lawsuit Against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The withdrawal comes a day after Trump was ordered to pay nearly $1 million for filing a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton.

Ranking of Kings and Spy x Family Dominate Crunchyroll's 2023 Anime Awards Nominees

We left 2022 behind in the dust weeks ago, but there’s still awards to be given for the previous year’s top movies and TV shows. It’s the same for anime too, as Crunchyroll finally unveiled the list of nominees for its annual Anime Awards ceremony.

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Twitter is working on an ad-free subscription tier

Twitter is working on a new, more expensive Blue subscription tier that will allow users to browse the platform without seeing ads. “Ads are too frequent on Twitter and too big. Taking steps to address both in coming weeks,” Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday afternoon. “Also, there will be a higher priced subscription that allows zero ads.”

In the US, Twitter Blue currently costs $11 per month when users subscribe directly through the Twitter iOS or Android app. On the web, where Apple and Google’s up to 30 percent commission on in-app purchases doesn’t apply, the service costs $8 per month. Since Twitter began revamping the subscription in November, the ability to see fewer ads on your timeline has been one of the primary selling points the company has pushed, but that perk is still listed as “coming soon” when you go to sign up for the service.

By some estimates, Twitter’s ad revenue has declined precipitously since Musk’s takeover of the company in October. According to a recent report published by The Information, a senior Twitter manager told employees this past Tuesday that daily revenue was down 40 percent from the same day a year ago. One internal slide seen by the outlet saw Twitter attribute the decline to the initial relaunch of Twitter Blue, which saw the platform overrun by verified trolls who used the paid verification feature to impersonate brands, celebrities and other notable accounts.

A Newbie’s Guide To Celebrating Lunar New Year With An Asian Baddie

When people of different ethnicities date, sharing traditions can make them feel vulnerable. Here’s how to get in on the festivities in a fun and respectful way.

Here's Why You Might Want To Replace Your Wi-Fi Router's Antennas

Whether you’ve been experiencing degraded signal, or the default range of your router isn’t enough, there are ways to replace and enhance your Wi-Fi signal.

Here's How Much It Actually Costs To Maintain A Tesla Model 3

The maintenance costs of a Tesla Model 3 can, in most cases, be more cost-effective compared to gas cars. However, these savings can vary between customers.

The Incredible Capabilities Of The Air Force's New Hypersonic Bomber, And Why It's So Important

Draper will work on Project Mayhem and contribute towards design, development, and testing of the hypersonic bomber system.

How To Customize The Lock Screen On Your Samsung Galaxy S22

If you open the Settings app on your Galaxy S22 and tap “Lock screen,” you’ll find tons of options for customizing your lock screen.

How To Enable Dark Mode For Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook on Windows, Macs, Androids, iOS, and the web app has a way to turn on dark mode so you can avoid vision issues.