‘Is the price of doing this worth it?’: North Carolina Republicans worry about Trump immigration raids

Some North Carolina Republicans are worried President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown in the battleground state could backfire. The Trump administration has touted its North Carolina surge as a successful operation targeting the“worst of the worst” criminals, but some Republicans in the state — which will feature one of the most expensive and hotly contested…

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Markiplier, Michelle Phan, and more join VidCons Hall of Fame

The first generation of internet creators is entering its legacy era. Ahead of its 15th anniversary event later this month, VidCon announced the second class of inductees into its Hall of Fame, honoring four creators whose influence helped shape online culture as we know it: Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Phan, and Blogilates founder Cassey Ho….

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Grindr Unwrapped is a wild, spicy ride

Year-end reflections are upon us, but instead of journaling about your goals, Grindr has data from its annual Unwrapped to make looking back on 2025 a little sexier. Case in point: “Hung” was the most searched-for profile tag, according to Grindr Unwrapped, which pulls profile data from the app’s 15 million monthly users and over…

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The robots are coming … for the beautiful game

NEW YORK — As South Korea’s largest automobile manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Group is known for its cars. But now, as one of FIFA’s longest-running commercial partners, it’s using the World Cup stage to announce a new focus: robots. That ambition is clearly laid out in the FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai in New York City….

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Bannon warns regime change could lead to US military in Iran

Steve Bannon expressed his disapproval on Monday with the possibility of the U.S. pushing for regime change in Iran — an outcome President Donald Trump floated over the weekend — while reiterating his desire to prioritize “America first” and stay out of foreign conflicts. Bannon, the longtime Trump ally and leading figure in the MAGA…

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 26, 2026

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…

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