We all know a thing or two about dad. He might occasionally let some awkward dad jokes slip out, wear the occasional cringe-inducing T-shirt, or waste time muttering aloud to himself about the state of the world while scrolling through Apple News. But deep down, you know he's a cool dad with great taste who's probably ushered you into a life of drinking nice whiskey, handling nifty gadgets, or stocking up on luxury accessories. Hence, every year, you always come up short in unique Father's Day gift ideas to get dad's approving nod. But we have the tools right here to help you finally switch things up this Father's Day. |
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I started cuddling because I wanted to examine the boundary between sex and intimacy. I discovered a wild subculture, an "epidemic of loneliness," and a lot about myself, too. |
| The man who plays Trent Crimm opens up about the show, fatherhood, and discovering great clothes through great costumes. |
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Just last week, The Media told me no one would care about the NBA Finals. That a battle between chemistry-driven mid-market teams (Miami, mid-market?) wouldn't draw the same audience as Lakers vs. Celtics: Part 13. But I was elated. Over the moon. My team, the video game-loving, Goliath-led Denver Nuggets, are on the cusp of their first-ever Larry O'Brien Trophy. Hell, this trip to the finals is the first in the franchise's history. As I watched ESPN shift its focus from the Lakers or the Celtics to my beloved Nuggets, I became territorial—and defensive of my favorite team, which had kept itself out of headlines as much as others avoided covering them. "How dare they care now? Did they even watch them?" I'd ask myself. I guess that's the beauty of sports and fandom at large. You subscribe to something bigger than yourself, far removed, often even geographically, and then let it consume you. |
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Take the load off your back. |
| The Trumpian approach to politics will continue long after Trump is gone. |
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Diablo IV is a gorgeous, cinematic adventure that will rival The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and (potentially) Starfield for 2023's game of the year. At the same time, Blizzard's corporate turmoil during the development of Diablo IV made it the most dramatic story in the entertainment industry. After allegations of harassment and discrimination toward women in high-profile lawsuits, a massive employee walkout, and staff attrition, Blizzard fired Diablo IV's original leaders less than two years ago. By all accounts, conditions on the Diablo IV team have improved since 2021, thanks to employee-led efforts across Activision Blizzard, as well as new leaders like game director Joe Shely. But to understand how Diablo IV went from a crisis to a comeback story—and why some staff are still pushing for changes at the corporate level that will have a far-reaching impact on the video game industry at large—I spoke with more than two dozen current and former Blizzard employees, some of whom shared new details about the making of Diablo IV under the condition of anonymity. |
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