Logan Paul Sold a $5.3M Pokemon Card, Blamed His Own Platform for the Rug, and Is Now Selling It Again

Logan Paul finds himself at the center of another controversy, this time involving his cryptocurrency marketplace venture and a rare Pokemon card worth millions. The influencer, who co-founded Liquid Marketplace in 2022, is now distancing himself from the platform after users claim they cannot access their funds. Liquid Marketplace operated on a fractional ownership model, … Read more

YouTuber Internet Anarchist got caught repeatedly plagiarizing smaller channels

Popular YouTube commentator Internet Anarchist faces mounting evidence of systematic content theft after creator Mr. Snowflake uncovered multiple instances of plagiarism spanning over two years. What began as one suspicious video has snowballed into at least six documented cases of copied scripts and stolen content structure. The controversy started when Mr. Snowflake noticed Internet Anarchist’s … Read more

Whitney Cummings suspected of faking podcast viewership

Whitney Cummings’ “Good for You” podcast has recently posted numbers that place it among the biggest comedy podcasts in the world, but the engagement metrics are raising serious questions. After pulling view counts comparable to Joe Rogan and double those of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, many observers are openly questioning whether something unusual is … Read more

Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Half the U.S. Population Is Deficient in Magnesium

A widespread nutritional deficiency affecting roughly half of all Americans may be silently increasing cancer risk and causing long-term health consequences that won’t surface for decades, according to biomedical scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick. In a recent discussion about mineral deficiency, Dr. Patrick revealed that approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population fails to meet the … Read more

China’s largest Comicon bans anime manga and cosplayers portraying non-Chinese intellectual properties

China’s largest comic convention has announced a sweeping policy change that will dramatically reshape its upcoming event, requiring all content to focus exclusively on domestic properties. COMICUP, the nation’s premier doujinshi and fan-creation marketplace, revealed on December 19 that its December 27-28 convention will operate under a “New Chinese Style-only” format. The announcement means Japanese … Read more

David Choe: Nike Wouldn’t Pay Until I Threatened to Set Their Cars On Fire

Artist David Choe has never followed conventional paths, and his approach to getting paid by major corporations is no exception. During a recent conversation on the Huberman Lab podcast, Choe shared a striking anecdote about working with Nike that highlights the challenges creative professionals often face when dealing with large companies. According to Choe, after … Read more

Men are a lot less disgusted by women who use tech to find companionship and intimacy than women

A surprising double standard has emerged in the digital age, but it may not be the one you expect. According to new research, men who turn to technology for plasure and companionship face significantly harsher judgment than women doing the same thing. The study surveyed 371 participants to explore reactions to people using various forms … Read more

Youtuber exposes Honey plugin for incredibly deceptive business practices targeting kids and small businesses

PayPal’s Honey browser extension is facing legal challenges after investigative journalist MegaLag uncovered deceptive practices that allegedly harmed consumers, content creators, and small businesses. The reporting has led to more than 20 class action lawsuits and pushed Google to revise its browser extension policies. The investigation began when MegaLag noticed inconsistencies in how Honey operated … Read more

Elon Musk Makes the Case That NGOs Incentivize Homelessness

The tech billionaire has turned his attention to a controversial claim, that organizations receiving taxpayer money to combat homelessness may actually have a financial stake in the problem continuing. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience, Elon Musk outlined what he sees as a fundamental flaw in how government addresses social challenges through nonprofit organizations. His … Read more

AI-generated gospel singer tops Christian chart

An AI-generated soul singer operating under the name Solomon Ray has surged to the top of Christian music charts, triggering a growing national argument over authenticity, faith, race, and what qualifies as art in the age of artificial intelligence. Solomon Ray’s rapid ascent is notable not only because the artist does not physically exist, but … Read more