October 2025

Beloved Philly DJ Pierre Robert’s passing symbolizes the decline of community-centered media amid corporate consolidation, eroding trust, and the fading era of truly local voices.

Tech-enabled food delivery has transformed American dining, turning restaurants into profit-driven takeout factories and eroding the in-person experiences that once defined them.

Los Angeles singles are attending The Feels, a dark-room event where guided eye contact, gentle touch, and deep conversation aim to help participants connect authentically.

A new trend is replacing doomscrolling with “analog bags” — totes filled with books, crafts, and other screen-free activities, embracing a return to offline wellness.

NYT: Candidates who embrace pragmatic, populist centrism consistently outperform ideological extremes, and Democrats in particular must reclaim the political center to restore voter trust.

Jonathan Haidt warns that AI poses an even greater threat to kids’ mental health than social media, urging parents to act before serious long-term damage.

We’re seeing the rise of artificially intelligent ‘chatbot’ companions capable of romance and naughty talk, from G-rated to pornographic.

A “Month Offline” challenge in D.C. helped a group discover how disconnection from constant connectivity reshaped their attention, relationships, and sense of presence.

In Ireland’s tiny town of Lisdoonvarna, Europe’s last great matchmaking festival keeps the spirit of old-fashioned romance alive as thousands gather each year.

Nearly one in five high schoolers has experienced or knows someone who has had a romantic relationship with AI, highlighting risks to privacy and wellbeing.