The seemingly endless pump of meaningless AI-generated cat content on the web gets stranger than you’d think. If you’ve been on the internet any time within the past year, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen this video  of a kid in tears while watching a feed of AI-generated cat stories. The video has amassed over 160 million views on TikTok (the original appears to be no longer available) and at least 22.8 million likes.  This video and its popularity aren’t an isolated incid

The niche-est unexplored musical genre. Shoegaze, a genre known for its dreamy guitars and ethereal vocals, first emerged from the UK in the late 1980s and found niche popularity among young adults in regions like California, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Texas. Over time, this uniquely hazy, introspective sound gained global traction and, unexpectedly, resonated with youth in the Middle East. While Western portrayals of Middle Eastern music often rely on tired and exoticized ste

Rising global temperatures and a prolonged ‘dry season’ may have increased the likelihood and intensity of the California wildfires, study finds. In January 2025, a series of 14 devastating wildfires broke out in California. The fires lasted from January 7th to January 31st, destroying thousands of buildings, including schools, stores, and homes. Additionally, the fires tragically claimed the lives of at least 29 people, and families who lost their homes are still recovering

The tweens of today are robbed of their childhood—and it’s not their fault. Walking through the middle and elementary school recently, I was struck by how grown-up the students looked and acted. Stanleys lined the cubbies as girls wore clothing that wouldn’t look out of place in my high school hallways.  Justice. Fidget spinners. Slime. Rainbow loom bracelets. Legos. All fads and hallmarks of my childhood seem so immature in comparison.  Looking back as a high school sophomor

Our favorite spot is reaching its final days and our community is reacting.  Think of the times you warmed up with a hot lavender latte...

In the first installment of the hidden gems subsection in my food column, I grace you, dear reader, with maybe the best, definitely the...