Posts by Nathan Pine
Swipeless online dating? How AI is reshaping the search for love
Tired of the same old dating apps like Bumble and Hinge, Marie Lansley tried talking to an artificial intelligence matchmaker. For roughly 15 minutes, she chatted with an AI voice on the dating app Known, answering questions about her upbringing, personality, education, lessons from past relationships and whether she’s looking for a serious relationship or…
Read MoreGreenback declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain
Published Sun, Jun 28, 2026 · 05:37 PM THE US dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday (Jun 26) as recent economic data and a drop in oil prices slightly cooled expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes, although the yen remained in territory that left it primed for an intervention. Despite the recent…
Read MoreMom hoped baby would be able to see deaf brother, then she noticed eye
When Emily Varnum was asked by her midwife during labor whether she was worried her son would be born deaf like his older brother, her answer was “no.” Varnum, from Queensland, Australia, told midwife that her only wish for her newborn son was that he would have good “eye health,” because he would need his…
Read MoreWho Is Jannik Sinner: Inside the Tennis Champion’s Private World as He Begins Wimbledon Title Defense
He was a champion junior skier, but at 13 he left home to train at the Piatti Tennis Centre in Bordighera, hundreds of miles away. “The truth is, as soon as I got there, I started crying,” Sinner told Vanity Fair Italia in 2024 (as translated into English). “I called [my parents] after two hours,…
Read MorePrime Video’s Obsessed Fest Recap: Highlights, Connections & More
Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest fan event at nya Studios in Los Angeles was for the fangirls, and it’s evident that the streamer has begun to create its own ecosystem of romance, summer settings, book adaptations, coming of age stories and returning stars for various projects. Overcompensating writer, star and creator Benito Skinner kicked off the…
Read MoreLionel Messi sets another World Cup record — his most ridiculous yet
Jordan were the latest victims of Messi magic at the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. Argentina wrapped up Group J days ago by winning their first two matches in dominant fashion, so Lionel Messi started their group-stage finale against Jordan on the bench, but the 39-year-old GOAT didn’t hold back once he came on in…
Read MoreColombia robbed of goal after VAR rules Davinson Sanchez’s toe offside
It was the right call, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying. Colombia and Portugal lit up Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, June 27. The Group K finale ended in a scoreless draw, but the final score is deceiving. Colombia and Portugal combined for 37 total shots, with Colombia accounting for 24,…
Read MoreWWE draws strong criticism for Sami Zayn championship win in Saudi Arabia
WWE fans were stunned by the outcome in the 2026 Night of Champions main event, as Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match against defending champion Cody Rhodes and Gunther. It marked the first time in Zayn’s career that he captured one of the top championships within the company, and…
Read MoreChristopher Nolan On Convincing Ryan Coogler To Film ‘Sinners’ On Imax
Ever the Imax advocate, Christopher Nolan recalled introducing Ryan Coogler to the high-res format. The 2x Oscar winner recently noted that he assured Coogler it “wasn’t crazy” using Imax to film his 2025 film Sinners, which earned Autumn Durald Arkapaw the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. “Ryan called me before he committed to Imax,” he…
Read MoreUFC ref Herb Dean under fire for latest error after Alex Pereira criticism
It’s a bad month to be UFC referee Herb Dean. One heralded by UFC president Dana White as the best official in the business, Dean has come under fire in recent weeks after being called out by former tow-division champion Alex Pereira following his UFC Freedom 250 loss to interim heavyweight champion Cyril Gane. Pereira…
Read MoreRed Wings GM reveals where things stand after Dylan Larkin trade request
The 206 NHL draft came and went and Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is still on the roster. The 29-year-old center requested a tread weeks before the draft, and many expected the Red Wings to field offers for the six-time 30-goal scorer and possibly move him for a bounty of draft picks. However, no…
Read MoreArch Manning shuts down Heisman Trophy talk before 2026 season
Expectations are high for Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns heading into their 2026 college football season, as they’re currently among the top three contenders with Ohio State and Notre Dame to win the national championship. Each of those teams features a quarterback capable of winning the Heisman Trophy, with Manning second in odds to…
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