• The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Taylor Swift and Matty Healy’s Relationship

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    • GQ

    The Rise of the Grocery Store Sneaker

    Late last month, the German discount supermarket chain Aldi, best known for its inexpensive groceries, released an Air Force 1–esque sneaker called the Gear. Available in two colorways—an all-white version with blue outsoles, and another with a big, colorful Aldi logo on the side—for just $12.99, they promptly went viral. What’s odder is that the Aldi Force 1s aren’t the only discount supermarket sneakers on the market. In fact, they aren’t even the only discount supermarket sneakers on the...

  • The rise of Afghanistan’s women YouTubers

    Amid strict restrictions on women’s employment, some have been able to meet the Taliban’s stringent requirements and obtain licences to become content creators.

  • All eyes on women's basketball as popularity rises

    The world of women's basketball is center stage with girl power on full display

  • Punishments rise as student protests escalate

    Exasperated and under intense scrutiny, some college administrators are increasingly punishing student activists with suspensions, expulsions and arrests.

    • KHON2

    Hit and run incidents on the rise in Honolulu

    Hit and run cases are on the rise leaving victims and their families to pick up the pieces. But lawmakers are working to crack down on dangerous drivers.

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  • Meta shares sink as AI doubts rise

    Shares in Meta plunged on Wednesday after the US tech giant revealed plans

    • Forbes

    The Best Right Wingers On The Rise In The Premier League

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  • Spotify swings to profit; paying subscribers rise

    Music and podcast streaming giant Spotify reported Tuesday an increase in the number of paying subscribers and a rare but lower-than-expected operating profit for the first quarter. The company posted a "new quarterly high" operating profit of 168 million euros ($179 million) -- a turnaround from a loss of 156