The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think

After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point.

The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis
The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis

When Sam Zahr first saw the gray Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible with orange interior and orange roof, he knew he’d found a perfect addition to his fleet. “It was very appealing to our clientele,” he told me. As the director of operations at Dream Luxury Rental, he outfits customers in the Detroit area looking to ride…

Inside the App Where Queer Gooners Run Free

In light of Zoom crackdowns and Skype shutting down, Batemates has emerged as an alternative for “bators” who like masturbating together online.

4chan’s creator says ‘Epstein had nothing to do’ with creating infamous far-right board /pol/
4chan’s creator says ‘Epstein had nothing to do’ with creating infamous far-right board /pol/

The close timing of Jeffrey Epstein coming into contact with 4chan founder Chris ‘moot’ Poole and the launch of the “politically incorrect” message board /pol/ that became a breeding ground for QAnon and the white supremacist alt-right movement was coincidental, says Poole. In a statement given to The Verge, Pool writes, “The decision to add […]

The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart

The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.

LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.

How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel

On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.

Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers

EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”

The myth of the high-tech heist
The myth of the high-tech heist

Making a movie is a lot like pulling off a heist. That’s what Steven Soderbergh—director of the Ocean’s franchise, among other heist-y classics—said a few years ago. You come up with a creative angle, put together a team of specialists, figure out how to beat the technological challenges, rehearse, move with Swiss-watch precision, and—if you…

‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?

Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men’s hockey’s lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable.