The once-niche powdered green tea known as matcha is now facing a serious supply crunch—driven not by dwindling interest, but by a dramatic surge in demand that Japanese producers are struggling to match. The Origins of the Shortage Matcha is made from tencha, a shaded green tea leaf then finely ground into the powder we … Continued
What began as a hopeful romantic meeting turned criminal in an instant: a woman in Massachusetts alleges that after meeting her date via an app, he robbed a bank — and coerced her into being his escape driver. The incident stunned observers and raised questions about trust, coercion, and digital dating dangers. The Date That … Continued
At the 2025 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, Billie Eilish used her stage to not only accept the Music Innovator Award but also to deliver a pointed critique of extreme wealth—and to announce she’s donating $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour … Continued
In a shocking incident, Stein-Erik Soelberg, a former tech executive in his 50s, allegedly killed his 83-year-old mother, Suzanne Eberson Adams, and then died by suicide. The case has drawn attention not only for its tragedy, but for how ChatGPT reportedly played a role in reinforcing his paranoia. What the Reports Say Why This Case … Continued
In a major shift for music charts, the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 now contains no rap songs — a phenomenon not seen in over 35 years. The change follows new charting rules that led to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” falling off the list despite its long run. What Changed & Why “Luther” Fell … Continued
A tragic story is drawing attention to the dangerous intersection of restriction, online influence, and self-harm. Karolina Krzyzak, a 27-year-old former student at Leeds University, was found dead in her Bali resort room after years of following an extreme “fruitarian” diet that completely excluded cooked or processed foods. The report claims she weighed as little … Continued
In a deeply troubling example of wrongful conviction, Robert DuBoise spent nearly 37 years in prison—three of those on Florida’s death row—before being officially exonerated on September 14, 2020. His release came after new DNA testing excluded him and identified another individual. Robert DuBoise: Arrest & Conviction In August 1983, when he was just 18, … Continued
In a bizarre viral stunt, an Indonesian man named Khoirul Anam made headlines after staging a wedding with his rice cooker — only to announce a “divorce” just four days later. The episode quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from amusement to disbelief. The Wedding: Ceremony, Veil & Kisses Khoirul posted a series of … Continued
OpenAI has officially entered the web browser game with the release of ChatGPT Atlas, positioning itself as a competitor to Google Chrome. The move is part of OpenAI’s strategy to make ChatGPT the central lens through which users navigate the web. What Atlas Brings to the Table Opportunities, But Mounting Risks What do we need … Continued
A dramatic social media video recently sparked outrage online by declaring that a mother (44-year-old Dani) and her daughter (22-year-old Jade) were both pregnant by the same man, YouTuber Nick Yardy. The claim stirred emotions, confusion, and condemnation — but later, Yardy admitted the pregnancy announcement was a stunt, not a real event. What the … Continued