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Ja Morant's Recent Behavior Highlights The Toxic Appeal Of Traditional Masculinity
Earlier this month, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, who has emerged as one of the NBA’s most exciting young stars, took time away from his team to attend counseling sessions.
Albert Samaha
My New Favorite Nepo Baby Is Sofia Coppola’s Daughter
“Is this an onion?” she asks, holding up a shallot.
Estelle Tang
Financial Companies Are Encouraging Gen Z To Pay Rent With Their Credit Cards
Though many Gen Z adults still prefer other forms of payment over credit cards, companies are launching new credit card programs that incentivize young people to use credit cards for their rent and other large expenses.
Venessa Wong
I Attended “Submissive School” For A Day. Here’s What I Learned.
Atlanta's Subby School is a hybrid of support group and skill-sharing class that connects BDSM submissives with each other.
Hallie Lieberman
Social Media Outrage Over Vintage Clothing Is Reaching A Fever Pitch
It's not that serious!
Stephanie McNeal
People Think Gen Z Is Sex Negative, But The Truth Is More Complicated
It’s easy to dismiss young people as prudes. But our perspectives on sex are more nuanced than naysayers think.
Izzy Ampil
If You Are A Single Woman Who Bought A Home, BuzzFeed News Wants To Hear From You
Single women own about 10.7 million homes in the US — that’s more than single men.
Venessa Wong
The Fantasy Of The Dream Job Is Gone
Layoffs at some of the country’s most prestigious companies are the latest sign that no one’s job is ever really safe.
Venessa Wong
Abdul Sharifu Was Buying Milk For A Neighbor’s Baby. A Snowstorm Killed Him.
How the tragic death of one man during Buffalo’s historic snowstorm in December highlights both the city’s close-knit immigrant community and its systemic failures.
Albert Samaha
Why Beige Is The Preferred Color For Rich Women
A Beige Baby becomes a Vanilla Girl becomes a Coastal Grandmother. It’s the modern way to convey privilege and wealth.
Stephanie McNeal
BuzzFeed News Is Looking To Speak With Wives Who Outearn Their Husbands
If you're a married woman who outearns your husband, we want to know how you discuss and manage your finances.
Venessa Wong
Critics Wish The NBA's Dunk Contest Had More Star Power. They're Wrong.
Midway through the season, the NBA hosts its All-Star Weekend festivities, featuring a slate of low-stakes competitions. The most polarizing is the dunk contest.
Albert Samaha
Sorry, But The "Deinfluencing Trend" Is Just...Influencing
The best influencers have always talked about things they liked or disliked. That’s literally what influencing is!
Stephanie McNeal
She Bought A House On Land That Locals Loved. Then The Town Turned Against Her.
Kittredge is home to fewer than 1,000 people. But, fueled by Facebook rumors and social media infighting, a community disagreement has become a toxic battle leading to real-world confrontations, a lawsuit, and death threats.
Stephanie McNeal
Amazon Warehouse Worker Daniel Olayiwola Decided To Make A Podcast About Amazon’s Working Conditions
On his podcast Surviving Scamazon, Daniel Olayiwola, a 29-year-old warehouse worker, offers frank commentary about the company’s working conditions.
Albert Samaha
What Happens When A Corporate TikTok Girlie Gets Laid Off? She Posts Through It.
Under hashtags like #techlayoffs, you can find videos with titles like “A day in my life getting laid off at Google.”
Stephanie McNeal
I Want to Eliminate My Credit Card Debt. I Also Want To Enjoy My Life.
Consider switching to other forms of payment, tracking and adjusting your spending, budgeting for things you enjoy, and seeking your friends’ support to stick with a repayment plan.
Venessa Wong
The NFL Has Done The Bare Minimum And Salvaged Its Reputation
A few years ago, critics accused the NFL of racism, inadequate player safety, and lax punishments for players accused of domestic violence. How did the NFL convince people it's changed?
Albert Samaha
Why I’ve Decided To Delay Taking Testosterone As Part Of My Transition
I had come up with a plan for medically transitioning, which included taking testosterone. Then I found out what T does to your vocal cords.
Noor Noman
She Didn’t Like Her Nose. So She Went To Turkey For An Ethnic Rhinoplasty.
“I don’t think it takes away from my being African or hides my features. I’m always like, if you don’t like something, change it.”
Ade Onibada
“Litefeet” Has Become A Symbol Of New York City. This Subway Dancer Is Keeping The Legacy Alive.
In an illustrated essay, Molly Crabapple talks to Sony Jayy, one of the many New York City hip-hop dancers behind “showtime” on the New York City Subway.
Molly Crabapple
Gen Z, Tell Us What You Think About Sex
BuzzFeed News is looking to speak with young people about your sexual values, practices, and goals.
Izzy Ampil
When They Got Pregnant, Their Kinky Sex Lives Changed
“I used to call him ‘Daddy’ — I still do that, but now sometimes there’s that weird moment of, ‘Oh, but you are one now.’”
Anna Fitzpatrick
They Used To Skate With Tyre Nichols In Middle School. They Gathered Together To Grieve Him.
“Nobody wants to leave. What are you supposed to do after this?”
Albert Samaha
The “Vanilla Girl Aesthetic” is TikTok’s Latest Popular — And Exclusionary — Fashion Trend
Dressed only in neutral tones like white, beige, or a very light brown, she might favor a loose comfy knit sweater over leggings with short Uggs.
Stephanie McNeal
Yeeting Your Ashes To The Moon Is Surprisingly Cheap
To some, launching ashes into space might seem nontraditional or even extravagant. But more and more people are choosing this method of handling their remains.
Emily Dieckman
“I’ve Just Spent $14,000 On One Egg”: Five People On Their Egg Freezing Experience
“I think it’s definitely scarier when you need to do it versus just doing it preventatively.”
Dayna Evans
Pickup Basketball Was My Outlet. Then I Tore My Achilles.
After I got injured, I had to get used to my new body.
Albert Samaha
This School Teaches People How To Poop Properly
For most people, knowing how to poop comes naturally. For everyone else, there’s poop school.
David Mack
Running And Writing Made Me Anxious. Here’s How I Got Better At Both.
After relinquishing control over my daily habits, I found a crucial lesson: It’s only worth it if it’s fun.
Izzy Ampil
