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Amplify Took 3 Hours to Stop California Oil Spill

Following a low-pressure alarm around 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 2, Amplify Energy didn’t shut the pipeline down until 6:01 a.m.

By Robert Tuttle and John Gittelsohn/Bloomberg October 6, 2021

The Most Impactful Memes of 2020

This year, memes brought many together, pushed many apart and brought levity to extended crisis after extended crisis

By Megan McCluskey January 21, 2021

Sea Shanty TikTok Trend Explained

In centuries past, these call-and-response work songs maintained a ship crew's focus on safely navigating often dangerous waters

By Megan McCluskey January 13, 2021

Rescue Animals Are TIME's 2020 Pet of the Year

"In the end, I've got antibodies and a dog named Fauci"

By Megan McCluskey December 9, 2020

Facebook Kills Pro-Trump 'Stop the Steal' Group

Facebook said it removed the group on Thursday over "worrying calls for violence"

By Megan McCluskey November 5, 2020

Fleetwood Mac Skateboarder Reflects on Viral Fame

The Sept. 25 clip has racked up over 35 million views on TikTok alone

By Megan McCluskey October 9, 2020

Fly in Mike Pence’s Hair at VP Debate Causes Buzz

The unlikely star of the first and only vice presidential debate? A fly that landed on Mike Pence's head.

By Lissandra Villa October 8, 2020

Could Instagram Reels Replace TikTok? What Influencers Say

With the launch of Reels, Instagram is ready to play the short-video game

By Raisa Bruner August 5, 2020

Ryan Reynolds 'Deeply and Unreservedly Sorry' For Plantation Wedding

Ryan Reynolds has expressed regret for holding his wedding to Blake Lively at a former plantation in South Carolina. "It’s something we’ll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for," the actor told Fast Company in...

By Mahita Gajanan August 5, 2020

A Fashion Historian on the Symbolism of Beyoncé's 'Black Is King' Costumes

"Her fashion gives an access point"

By Cady Lang August 4, 2020

Principal Turns 'U Can’t Touch This' Into Everyone's Favorite New Coronavirus Awareness Bop

The principal parodies the 1990 MC Hammer classic to encourage students to stay healthy at school.

By Melissa Locker August 4, 2020

Of Course Sarah Cooper Has Her Own Spin on President Trump's TikTok Thoughts

As the President considers a ban on TikTok, Sarah Cooper responds

By Melissa Locker August 3, 2020

Everyone's Marveling Over This Jaw-Dropping Video Starring a Skateboarding Prodigy

Isamu Yamamoto may be one of the best freestyle skateboarders of all time with an incredible ability to make everything look effortless, but that doesn’t mean everyone's witnessed his skills. That may change soon as...

By Melissa Locker July 30, 2020

‘Green Needle’ or ‘Brainstorm'? A Puzzling Audio Clip Is Burning Up the Internet

Do you hear “green needle” or “brainstorm”?

By Melissa Locker July 30, 2020

Martha Stewart Explains Her 'Thirst Trap' Swimming Pool Selfie

The business mogul took a pool selfie that made waves

By Melissa Locker July 29, 2020

Ryan Reynolds Offers $5,000 Reward for Lost Teddy Bear

The actor is offering a $5,000 reward for the return of the special stuffie

By Melissa Locker July 27, 2020

How K-Pop Fans Work as a Force for Political Activism

Millions of dollars in donations. Viral hashtag domination. Ticket interference at Trump rallies. These might sound like the actions of a highly-coordinated political or philanthropic campaign. In reality, it's the work of a broad coalition...

By Raisa Bruner July 25, 2020

Meet 5 Dads Who Have Upped Their TikTok Game Amid Coronavirus

"I'd pretty much do anything to make them laugh"

By Megan McCluskey July 23, 2020

These TikTok Creators Say They’re Still Being Suppressed for Posting Black Lives Matter Content

Creators say their videos are being taken down, muted or hidden from their followers

By Megan McCluskey July 22, 2020

The 2020 Remix of Olivia Colman's Oscar Speech Is Required Viewing

There is no doubt that 2020 is a very memorable year. It is also an incredibly long one thanks to a pandemic and lockdown orders that leave many people staying home for days, weeks, and...

By Melissa Locker July 21, 2020

Mark Zuckerberg Went Surfing in Plenty of Sunscreen and It's the Internet's Latest Meme Fixation

The Facebook boss is in the spotlight for his zealous sunscreen use

By Melissa Locker July 20, 2020

NASA Elegantly Shuts Down Those New Zodiac Star Theories

Sorry, NASA has not changed your star sign with a 13th zodiac sign

By Melissa Locker July 17, 2020

Chris Evans Sent a Captain America Shield to a Young Hero

The actor sent the shield to a little boy who protected his sister from a fierce dog attack

By Melissa Locker July 16, 2020

'We Cannot Let the World Return to How It Was.' British Vogue Editor Edward Enninful Says He Was Racially Profiled at Magazine's Office

"Change needs to happen. And it needs to happen now."

By Cady Lang July 16, 2020

Tom Hanks Got Talking With Stephen Colbert About His Coronavirus Symptoms

The actor told The Late Show host that it felt like his bones "were made of soda crackers."

By Melissa Locker July 15, 2020

The Nightlife Industry Is Facing Purgatory Right Now. Here's How They're Trying to Survive

On an average midnight outside Up&Down on New York City's 14th Street, crowds of hundreds of clubgoers in shiny dresses and expensive sneakers would throng five-deep outside the velvet ropes, elbowing each other to get...

By Raisa Bruner July 15, 2020

Glee Cast Gathers At Lake in the Wake of Naya Rivera's Death

The body of the actress was found in Lake Piru in Southern California

By Melissa Locker July 14, 2020

All the Internet Is Now Officially Cake as the Surprise Cake Memes Pile High

Are you cake? Am I?

By Melissa Locker July 13, 2020

Bill Nye Is Here to Demonstrate That Face Masks Get the Job Done

The internet’s favorite science guy took to TikTok with an important mask-wearing message

By Melissa Locker July 10, 2020

A Little Girl's Quarantine Meltdown Is Really Resonating With People

The ongoing pandemic has a lot of us feeling like we’re on the verge of a meltdown

By Melissa Locker July 10, 2020

These Realistic Replica Cakes Are Making People Want to Eat a Croc

You've never seen cakes like these ones

By Melissa Locker July 10, 2020

People Simply Can't Look Away From Demi Moore’s Casual Photo of Her Decor

People have questions after the actress shared a photo of her home recording studio, which is also her bathroom

By Melissa Locker July 9, 2020

People Are Really Getting Into the Salt and Pepper Shakers Mystery of Our Time

A simple gift has turned into a mind-bending puzzle

By Melissa Locker July 8, 2020

Tom Hanks Has a Message to Deliver to People Not Wearing Masks

Mr. Nice Guy isn't playing so nice anymore when it comes to this

By Melissa Locker July 8, 2020

This Inspirational Self-Acceptance Pep Talk Is Everywhere

Let's hope sharing kind, heart-warming words become the next big TikTok trend

By Melissa Locker July 7, 2020

People Are Now Giving Cats Fragile Eggs to See If They’ll Keep Them From Cracking

This new viral feline challenge proves cats aren’t always jerks

By Melissa Locker July 7, 2020

Meet the Creator of a Viral TikTok Who Caught the Attention of Disney's Boss

“I would’ve never thought this would happen,” viral video creator Julian Bass tells TIME about the response to his work.

By Melissa Locker July 6, 2020

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Discuss Their Very Different Reactions to COVID-19

The actor discussed his illness in a new interview

By Melissa Locker July 6, 2020

Relatable Child Interrupts His Mother's Live TV Interview to Ask for Cookies

The boy's mother confirmed later that 'his high-stakes negotiating skills netted him two chocolate digestives'

By Sanya Mansoor July 1, 2020

Don't Leave Me Challenge Lets TikTok Users Show Off Their Most Ridiculous Jokes

There’s no escape from the dad jokes online

By Melissa Locker June 30, 2020

Here's What Carl Reiner Had to Say About Life, Family, and Comedy in His Last Interview During Quarantine

The legendary comedian passed away at the age of 98

By Melissa Locker June 30, 2020

Absolutely Everyone 'Knows a Spot' for a Date Thanks to This Truly Enjoyable Meme

To be clear: Very few of these are great spots

By Melissa Locker June 29, 2020

These Are the Best Memes of 2020 So Far

From Michael Jordan and his iPad to Bernie Sanders asking for a favor

By Cady Lang June 26, 2020

How the 'Karen Meme' Confronts the Violent History of White Womanhood

It follows in a long and troubling legacy of white women in the United States weaponizing their victimhood

By Cady Lang June 25, 2020

The Best New Songs of June 2020

Plus John Legend, Noname and more

By Raisa Bruner June 23, 2020

The Internet Has Plenty to Say About Those About Those Fireworks Keeping People Up in Places Across the Nation

As firework displays keeping people across the nation awake at night, Twitter

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How to Hurt Myanmar's Coup Leaders, According to Activists

UAE Intercepts 2 Ballistic Missiles Targeting Abu Dhabi

Here Are the Most 'Attractive' Global Cities

More than U.S. 120,000 Kids Lost a Parent in Pandemic