Mara Leighton
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Julia Fox apologized for not knowing TikTok's alternative meaning of 'mascara' — 'It was, in fact, not just mascara'
A TikToker used the term 'mascara' in a post about non-consensual sex. Fox made light of it, seemingly not realizing the TikToker was speaking about a sexual assault. → Read More
Fans want a popular TikToker to replace 'Rick and Morty' cocreator Justin Roiland in Adult Swim series
"He was interviewing people for his job without even knowing it lol," a top comment on a video of Roiland critiquing "Rick and Morty" impressions reads. → Read More
Gerard Piqué goes Instagram official with Clara Chia Marti after Shakira split
"I'm worth two 22-year-olds," the 45-year-old star sings on her supposed diss track. "I was out of your league and that's why you are with someone like you." → Read More
The University of Minnesota law school tested ChatGPT on exams — it was a C+ student
It ranked among the worst in the class — but, associate professor Jon Choi told Insider that's still pretty impressive. → Read More
29 gifts for music lovers that'll hit all the right notes, from guitar ornaments to vinyl subscriptions
If they love music, you'll want to gift them something that reflects their passion. These gifts are perfect for musicians and music fans alike. → Read More
51 gifts for teens that they won't toss away in their closet, from a popular hair dryer to a tie-dye kit
The best gifts for teens are ones they'll actually want to use, like tech gadgets, beauty products, and cool accessories. Here are 51 unique gifts. → Read More
28 quirky White Elephant gifts under $50 that are great to give year-round
From a banana phone to a breakfast sandwich maker, here are some of the funniest affordable gifts to give to your friends and family. → Read More
46 work-appropriate gifts for your boss, including lots of last-minute gift ideas
From desk accessories and food deliveries to adult coloring books, these gifts will make your boss feel appreciated. → Read More
My sister gave me a copy of Joan Didion's 'The Year of Magical Thinking' and it greatly changed my perspective on life — here's why I started gifting this memoir about grief to my loved ones
"The Year of Magical Thinking," Joan Didion's 2005 memoir about grief, is my favorite book of all time. Here's why I gift it to all my loved ones. → Read More
The 56 best last-minute gifts for college students, from portable photo printers to the comfiest sheets
The best gifts for college students are practical and fun. Here are 56 gift ideas from a recent college graduate. → Read More
21 electrifying gifts for the guitar player in your life, from vibrant guitar straps to vintage band tees
We rounded up the best gifts for guitar players, including acoustic and electric guitars, straps, amps, and picks from Fender, Gibson, and more. → Read More
Hillary Clinton reads her would-be 2016 presidential victory speech in her new MasterClass on resilience
In her new MasterClass on resilience, Hillary Clinton shares her would-be 2016 victory speech and insights on negotiation, sexism, and ambition. → Read More
The Financial Times and McKinsey's best business books of 2021 cover pressing topics like global cybersecurity, climate change, and the opioid epidemic
The Financial Times & McKinsey just announced the best business books of 2021, which range in topics from cybersecurity to climate change. → Read More
Facebook launched an online program in marketing analytics that aims to get beginners job-ready in 5 months — here's why it can be a good lower-cost option
Facebook has a new online marketing analytics program through Coursera to get you certified in about 5 months. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
150+ last-minute Cyber Monday deals you can still grab at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more
You can still find last-minute Cyber Monday deals right now. Save big on Roku streaming sticks, Apple MacBooks, robot vacuums, and more. → Read More
Cyber Monday mattress deals are still live — get up to 50% off top brands like Casper and Tempur-Pedic
Cyber Monday brings some of the best deals we see on mattresses. Here are discounts of up to 50% on Casper, Leesa, Tempur-Pedic, and more. → Read More
Cyber Monday 2021 tech deals on TVs, AirPods, and more are still available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
Many retailers are offering Cyber Monday 2021 deals on tech, including TVs, headphones, and gaming accessories. → Read More
Here are the 150+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop now: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more
Shop Cyber Monday deals now. Save big at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Nordstrom, and with small brands like Outdoor Voices, Eberjey, and Kiehl's. → Read More
28 of the best Cyber Monday deals under $50, including KitchenAid, Roku, and Instant Pot products
We rounded up some of the best Cyber Monday deals under $50. Save on AncestryDNA kits, Roku's 4K streaming stick, and more. → Read More
Nike's Cyber Monday sale includes steep discounts on sneakers and clothing — here are the best deals
Here's what we know about Nike's Cyber Monday 2021 sale so far, plus the best deals you can shop right now. → Read More