Monday, February 16, 2026

Culture

Listening To Happy Music Can Make You More Creative

If you can’t find the answers to a problem, research suggests that listening to happy music may help you come up with innovative and useful solutions.

Investigation: Drug Court Rehabs Survive On Forced Labor

The worst day of Brad McGahey’s life was the day a judge decided to spare him from prison.

Why Millennials Can’t Help Loving ‘Rick And Morty’

A recent survey indicated that Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty is the No. 1 comedy show among millennials and it isn’t hard to understand why.

These Cannabis Fruit Leathers Are Your New Favorite Snack

So many people make their own snacks, and I have tried to be one of those people. These cannabis fruit leathers are magic and not all that hard to make.

Shake Shack Replaces Employees With Machines

Shake Shack, New York's celebrated burger joint, is launching another outpost, but this one will be quite a bit different: it'll be run by machines.

Gossip: Ben Affleck In A Bad Place; Ashton Kutcher On Gun Control

Ben Affleck in a bad place; Ashton Kutcher on gun control.

Britain’s Number One Sexual Fetish

Oh, hey there, Britain! We see you and your sexual fetishes. Weird stuff is what you're into, according to a new survey.

31 ‘Game of Thrones’ Costumes For Halloween

This was the year "Game of Thrones" definitively became the “It” show of our moment, like "Breaking Bad" and "The Sopranos" before it.

Everything You Need To Get Ready For ‘Stranger Things’ Season Two

Now that the "Game of Thrones" elephant has left the room, the cultural zeitgeist now looks forward to the second season of "Stranger Things."

How Forest Fires Ruin Wine And What It Means For You

For awhile now, scientists haven't been able to identify why some wines have a terrible aroma that makes them undrinkable. Until now.

Latest News

Don't Miss Your Weekly Dose of The Fresh Toast.

Stay informed with exclusive news briefs delivered directly to your inbox every Friday.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.