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TikTok is host to one of the most influential, fastest-growing online industries: relationship misinformation. trib.al/tPWLXCa

Leslye Headland’s new Star Wars show is getting positive reviews from critics and being trashed by audiences. Some are calling it review-bombing—but it’s more complicated than that. trib.al/K8mhO0V

As the video game industry contracts, indie developers are left with fewer options for funding. Innersloth has some ideas for how to provide a lifeline. trib.al/nhnBmln

As with other Pixar movies, Inside Out 2 had hidden gems—including one for the forthcoming Elio. trib.al/oZfiqnp

All 10 episodes of the new season of The Bear just hit Hulu. Maybe they shouldn’t have. trib.al/23qWbaw

Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning. trib.al/UqP4bAA

In March, Russia named the "LGBT movement" an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country. trib.al/zYtHhDM

As the entertainment industry rebounds, Kamala Avila-Salmon, head of inclusive content at Lionsgate, wants to make sure it comes back healthier than before. trib.al/N4AZoL1

From Chappell Roan to Kendrick Lamar, online life is spilling onto the lighted stage, and vice versa. Maybe we all just want something real. trib.al/Dyks9wl

To understand how to take a match-winning penalty, you’ve got to understand the physics behind the perfect kick. trib.al/Nm3eVPK

As social media filled with people asking why no one was watching the best show on TV, fans desperate for a season three renewal of “Interview With the Vampire” turned the blame on AMC's own marketing. trib.al/chYg3wt

Princess Zelda is getting her own adventure on September 26. trib.al/QTFFXRf

"Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday's Nintendo Direct. trib.al/p9enUh4

Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, Lena Dunham, Roxane Gay: We’ve all agreed to be turned into AI reading companions by a mysterious company called Rebind. I report from the inside. trib.al/wOCozEr

You can compete against anyone on Strava, anytime, anywhere—even in an international airport at 2 am. Which is better than doomscrolling. trib.al/SSc11Rm

For months, players have been complaining about the high rents in the city-building sim. This week, developer Colossal Order fixed the problem by doing something real cities can’t: removing landlords. trib.al/wjFe6fv

"Signalis" came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes. trib.al/qhwVp8m

Editor and news aggregator Phil Lewis isn’t afraid of YouTubers or TikTokkers. He says the real threat is misinformation. trib.al/0G2EYXh

How many gallons of blood are there in the second season of 'House of the Dragon'? How many wigs? Click here for an overview. trib.al/BQ9uQ8p

In “The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge With AI,” the spiritual sequel to his (in)famous first book, Ray Kurzweil doubles down on the promise of immortality. trib.al/n6Sol3M