Recently, Super Junior’s Choi Siwon was embroiled in a controversy after expressing his condolences for Charlie Kirk’s sudden death. Super Junior’s Siwon | SM Entertainment He posted Instagram stories praising Kirk’s influence as an American conservative activist, before earning more criticism for his responses to fans’ criticism. His interactions with other members was also documented, with some believing […]
Archives for 5th October 2025
Waffles eat Bluesky
For the past few days, my Bluesky feed has been increasingly filled with mysterious posts about waffles. The back-and-forth seems to have started with a tongue-in-cheek post by Jerry Chen lampooning a form of social media sanctimoniousness that’s become all too recognizable on Bluesky: “(bluesky user bursts into Waffle House) OH SO YOU HATE PANCAKES??” […]
Panthers' Rico Dowdle sends clear message to Cowboys after 200-yard performance
Ahead of his first game against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, in Week 6, Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has a message for his ex-mates. Dowdle, who took over lead-back duties from Chuba Hubbard after he was ruled out, went absolutely nuts in the Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins, rushing for […]
TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! More than a month ago, I asked you, dear reader, how you thought EV sales would play out once the $ 7,500 federal tax credit expired on […]
Why is kicker Daniel Carlson punting for the Raiders in Week 5 vs. Colts?
The Las Vegas Raiders had to turn to their kicker for punting duties during the Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Carlson attempted his first punt of the game in the third quarter and it went for 30 yards. That marks the first punt of his NFL career. But Carlson did attempt 41 punts […]