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Image by Eva Bevec VICE Magazine Presents: The Self-Destruction Issue, Pre-Order Now
It’s summer 2026 and the magazine is back, shining a light on feats of ingenious human calamity.
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Despite the distance of decades, there are still some Breeders lyrics that Kim Deal looks back on with embarrassment.
The Set of Lyrics That Still Give Kim Deal Firsthand Embarrassment Decades Later

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Trekkies will soon be able to use these themed decks to learn how to play Magic: The Gathering through the lens of Star Trek.
Magic: The Gathering Confirms Themes for 5 New Star Trek Decks

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Steve Lacy accidentally let it slip who Sadie Sink’s secret ‘Spider-Man’ character was, before the movie was even released.
Steve Lacy Responds to Controversy of Spoiling ‘Spider-Man’ Twist: ‘No One Told Me It Was a Secret’

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In an incredibly nostalgic move, Hilary Duff brought out Good Charlotte to perform “The Anthem” at Madison Square Garden.
2000s Nostalgia Overload: Hilary Duff Brings Good Charlotte on Stage at Madison Square Garden

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Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites is live now and the update is full of new content and gameplay tweaks for players to enjoy.
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites Delivers Major Free Content Update

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Retro gaming fans can now revisit a late 1990s title that was original exclusive to the Japan region during the PlayStation 1 era.
1999 Alien Adventure Is Finally Coming to Modern Consoles

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The latest Marvel Rivals datamine suggests that a brand-new game mode could be coming to the title, along with some new shop items.
Marvel Rivals Dataminers May Have Uncovered a Major New Feature

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Legendary Philly rapper Kurupt shared that Eminem once paid for him to go to rehab after his substance abuse issues nearly killed him.
Eminem Put Up His Own Money to Help a Hip-Hop Legend Go to Rehab

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Elliott Smith’s honest and vulnerable songwriting endeared him to fans who related to his pain, and made his death all the more tragic.
Today Would’ve Been the 57th Birthday of This Indie Icon With a Heartbreaking Musical Legacy

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Life, Culture
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Is Having a ‘Work Wife’ or ‘Work Husband’ a Red Flag?
Therapists say close work friendships can be healthy, but secrecy, blurred boundaries, and emotional replacement are red flags.
MOTHERBOARD Tech
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Photo: Lazy_Bear / Getty Images The Strange Case of Elias Thorne, the Imaginary Man AI Chatbots Are Obsessed With
Elias Thorne is a weird quirk of the system, but also a symbol of just how hollow and deeply unoriginal chatbots can be.
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Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images AI-Powered Teddy Bears for Kids Are Here, and Experts Say They Could Do More Harm Than Good
Ethicists warn that always-on, sycophantic AI companions could quietly replace real-world social learning with engineered attention loops.
NOISEY Music
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Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic 4 of the Most Creative Ways a Rapper Has Gotten Their Music Heard
To get recognized in the rap game, you have to get creative and take risks. That’s what these rappers did, and it paid off.
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Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images ‘Inspire Without Being Preachy’: How a Breakup and Bush-Era Politics Helped Create This L7 Hit
L7 are grunge legends with some killer songs in the catalog, but their biggest we owe to a bad breakup and a conservative U.S. president.
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(Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) This 1995 Alt-Rock Band Wrote This Moody Hit As a ‘Dig’ to Themselves, but the Rest of the World Obviously Related to It
Despite the fact that Garbage had bigger hit songs, this 1995 fan-favorite became part of the band’s identity.
WAYPOINT Gaming
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Screenshot: Nintendo Nintendo Reaffirms Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date in Financial Report
Nintendo confirms the Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake is still on track for 2026 as rumors point to a potential November release date.
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Screenshot: Rockstar Games, Netflix GTA 6 Gameplay Trailer Announced for Netflix on August 27
The GTA 6 gameplay trailer and extended look premieres on Netflix on August 27, six hours before its Rockstar Games YouTube release.
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Screenshot: Epic Games 7 New Fortnite Sprites Added in August 6 Update – Locations & Release Time
Here is a complete list of the seven new Fortnite Sprites added to the game on August 6, as well as all Gem Sprite locations.
Horoscopes
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: August 6, 2026
Saturn trines the Sun today and Venus comes home to Libra. Whatever you’ve been building just got its confirmation.
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Photo: sutthirat sutthisumdang / Getty Images The Lion’s Gate Portal Peaks on August 8: Here’s How to Harness Its Energy, According to an Astrologer
“The Lions Gate Portal on 8th August is one of the most talked about dates in the spiritual calendar.”
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: August 5, 2026
The Moon squares Pluto, then Jupiter, then the Sun today. It’s uncomfortable and it’s supposed to be. Stay with the friction.
via VICE
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Why Are Athletes Taking Mushroom Gummies?
One study found mushrooms improved VO2 max and time to exhaustion, but what does that even mean?
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Nick Stockton for VICE Cann 0mg Made Me Happy (But Not In the Way It’s Supposed To)
Can electrolytes, magnesium, and passion flower stand in for 2mg THC?
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An older model, not the Apple Watch Ultra 4 You Can’t Buy the New-Chip, Speedier Apple Watch Ultra 4 Yet, But These Apple Watches Are On Sale Right Now
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is fashionably late. These other options aren’t.
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The Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan Fight That Jerry Springer Had to Break Up
Piers Morgan says Sharon Osbourne choked and slapped him at an NBC dinner before they became longtime friends.
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27 Years Ago, Jim Carrey Accepted an MTV Award in Disguise and Refused to Break Character
Carrey showed up in full hippie disguise, stayed in character backstage, and said he even fooled Samuel L. Jackson.
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What to Know About ‘Exploitative Daters,’ the People Who Keep You Hooked With Mixed Signals
Experts say inconsistent attention can act like intermittent reinforcement, making mixed signals feel addictive.
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The Innocent Question Men Ask in Bed That’s Secretly Ruining Everything
Experts say the question can create performance pressure, pulling attention away from sensation and making orgasm harder.
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What Is ‘Gym Penis,’ and Is It Even a Real Thing?
Doctors say intense workouts can briefly reduce blood flow below the belt, but everything usually returns to normal quickly.
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Why You Should Schedule Sex in a Long-Term Relationship, According to a Sex Therapist
Sex therapists say planned intimacy can reduce pressure, build anticipation, and help couples with mismatched desire.
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Screenshot: PlayStation Marvel Tokon Year 1 DLC Fighters Might Have Just Leaked
Marvel Tokon’s remaining Year 1 DLC fighters may have leaked through the official First Strike comic. Here are the three rumored characters.
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(Photo via Mark Clennon) ‘You Can’t Fake an Experience’: Odeal Talks His New EP, Gatekeeping, and the Importance of Traveling [Exclusive]
Odeal speaks with Noisey about his latest EP ‘For a Good Time’, house music, the importance of traveling, and why he’s against gatekeeping.















