Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election after a contested vote. A day before the election, Twitter blocked posts by Erdogan critics from being viewed in the country. Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule now extends into its third decade. LoadingSomething…
Trump had kind words for Tim Scott in the lead-up to the senator’s WH campaign launch, per The Times. “I like him. We’re just going to say nice things about Tim,” Trump reportedly told the newspaper. While Trump has shown…
A man broke into Vancouver’s Sweet Something bakery in the early hours of Friday, and the security footage made for a viral video. The bakery owner told Insider her “heart sank” until she saw the “hilarious” footage of the thief…
Founded in 2018, Swimply allows homeowners to rent out their private pool to strangers. Maryland residents have issued complaints about noisy “raucous” guests renting their neighbors’ pools. Local governments, including the state of Wisconsin, are seeking to regulate the practice…
A video shows an octopus appearing to wake up from sleep in distress. The behaviour looked similar to waking up from a nightmare, scientists said. The findings raise questions about the possibility of dream-like experiences in the creatures. LoadingSomething is…
Bitcoin has jumped over 60% year-to-date, paring losses from a brutal 2022. Insider spoke to four crypto experts on what’s next for bitcoin in 2023. One blockchain exec said bitcoin can’t hit a record high until US inflation is under…
The S&P 500 has come under scrutiny, given its gains haven’t been broad-based and were fueled by a handful of tech stocks. Many experts have pointed to the elevated concentration risk, while others have warned of an impending market sell-off. …
TikTok has a mindless new obsession called “sludge content.” The content is usually two or more unrelated videos cropped together. The videos polarize users. Some dismiss them as lacking substance while others find them soothing. LoadingSomething is loading. Thanks for…
Biologists discovered three mountain lion kittens in a patch of poison oak outside of Los Angeles. They were only 24 days old when they were found on May 18. Now, they must survive in an increasingly urbanized area of Southern…
An app that simulated colonial Brazil in the 17th century allowed users to be slave masters. The game was called “Slavery Simulator” and was available in Brazil for about a month. A Brazilian lawmaker filed a complaint against Google and…
