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Gen Z will be watching tonight’s debate on TikTok

TikTokkers such as Harry Sisson and Link Lauren are poised to provide live reactions and recaps of the debate.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will square off at 9 p.m. ET tonight, for their first—and possibly only—one-on-one debate. While there won’t be a live audience, the debate will air on ABC News and other major networks, including CNN, CBS, Fox News, NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, NewsNation, and BBC. But instead of tuning in live to watch it themselves, many viewers will likely be waiting for the debate’s most talked-about moments to hit their TikTok For You Page (FYP).

This genius website captures Trump’s weirdest debate quotes

Creatives for Harris is using the former president’s own words against him.

Donald Trump has said his fair share of strange things. “If Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her,” the Republican candidate proudly told hosts of The View in 2006.

Those AI-generated ducks on X are part of a racist MAGA lie

Donald Trump and JD Vance are spreading racist lies about Haitian immigrants. The conspiracy theory crystalized on X.

A racist lie about Haitian immigrants, spread by former president Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, is now disseminating widely through memes on X. 

SIRI moves explained: Why Sirius XM’s share price swung wildly after its reverse stock split

The stock volatility is the result of the much-anticipated split, which came with the completion of a major company merger.

You might have woken up this morning to see Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) down a whopping 7% on early trading. And now, at time of publishing, it’s back up over 4% in midday trading. What’s going on?

‘Tadpole water’ is the latest TikTok wellness trend. Does it work?

The mixture of water, lemon juice and chia seeds is the latest weight-loss hack. But health experts preach caution.

“Drinking my tadpole water, hoping to get snatched by Thursday,” posts one TikTok user in a clip viewed 1.4 million times. For those worried, she is not about to down a glass of frog larvae. Rather a viscous mixture of water, lemon juice, and chia seeds, dubbed the latest weight-loss hack. 

Northern Lights may be visible in some states this week. Here’s where and when to look for the aurora borealis

According to a NOAA forecast, the lights may be visible this week from northern New York State to Idaho to the northern parts of Michigan and Wisconsin.

Ferris Bueller said it best: “If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” So on Tuesday this week, don’t forget to look up, or you could miss what is looking like a spectacular show of Northern Lights right here in the United States.

Rizz dating app cofounder explains how AI works as a wingman

Rizz analyzes screenshots of conversations you’re having on other platforms—from Tinder to iMessage—and crafts reply suggestions.

Can artificial intelligence be an effective wingman?

Hyperloop test launch signals a step forward for the transit system

Hyperloop developers aim to have capsules speeding through tubes at up to 700 kph (435 mph).

Hyperloop, a new form of mass transit involving capsules whizzing on magnetic fields through depressurized tubes, has achieved significant liftoff in the northern Netherlands, a company developing the technology said Monday.

Where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 election

Here are the states where abortion will be on the ballot on November 5, as well as other states where the issue may still go before voters.

Abortion will be on the ballot in at least eight U.S. states for the November 5 election, including battleground states likely to play critical roles in the presidential race and the fight for control of Congress.

Biden administration finalizes rule to boost mental health care access

Less than half of U.S. adults with mental illness were able to access care in 2020, while nearly 70% of children cannot receive treatment.

The Biden Administration on Monday said it had finalized regulations to help ensure that the 175 million Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services.