February 3, 2025

Colossal Squid, Vanna White, and ChatGPT Obituaries

Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors

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ICYMI

Grammys 2025: The Best, Worst, and Most WTF Moments

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar won big, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter gave unforgettable performances...and then there were the moments of cringe.

Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone

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Deep Dive

The Rich, Lonely Life of a Top-Tier Male OnlyFans Creator

CJ Clark makes millions selling adult content—and the illusion of companionship—to subscribers on the internet. His work pays for his nice house in the San Diego suburbs and the McLaren in his garage. But human connection is harder to come by.

GQ
P.E. Moskowitz

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Even Deeper Dive

Colossal Squid: The Eerie Ambassador From the Abyss

The world’s largest invertebrate remained hidden from humanity until a tantalising glimpse 100 years ago. But it would be decades before we come face to face with the colossal squid.

BBC
Stephen Dowling

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End of an Era

Vanna White’s Final Spin

She’s settled into a delightful era of senioritis on ‘Wheel of Fortune’. America isn’t ready to let go.

Slate
Luke Winkie

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AI Etiquette

Using ChatGPT to Write an Email? Sure. But an Obituary?

The people turning to generative AI for their most sensitive messages.

Vox
Allie Volpe

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Trade of the Century

Luka Doncic Is a Los Angeles Laker, (Un)explained

As the dust settles, the Luka–Anthony Davis blockbuster grows even more confusing. You have questions. We have answers. Kind of.

The Ringer
Rob Mahoney

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“I Feel More Secure Than When I Was Earning”

Meet the Woman Who Lives Without Money

Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she’s more committed than ever to her moneyless life.

The Guardian
Louise Southerden

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Explainer
What Is a Complete Protein—and Does Your Body Actually Know the Difference?