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Nine months ago, the Marubo people got Starlink — now elders say everyone’s lazy and hooked on porn. Plus, Tokyo’s government launches a dating app, and remote job scams are on the rise.

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Ever wonder how your smartphone “knows” the exact time? It uses one specific time zone — which is it?

Click here for the answer!

MrBeast primer: I mentioned him in today’s top story. If you don’t know much about him, check out this short video, where Andrew tells me about his start. Super interesting!

Ozempic's life-changing side effects

Sure, it’ll help you lose weight, but Ozempic has side effects people aren’t talking about. It may even cancel out birth control.

247 million views

On TikTok to erase one guy’s student loan debt. Jake Heisenburg went viral on TikTok trying to make it happen. He challenged people to help him pay off his loans by watching a 60-second video of him eating cereal. He’s only at 26 million so far, but that’s about $4,200 in loans. Not bad.

🚚 If only Red Bull gave you wings: An 18-wheeler loaded with Red Bull got stuck on a muddy mountain road after the driver followed Google Maps’ instructions to Utah. Reminder: Google Maps is optimized for cars. Giant trucks need special navigation software that considers their dimensions and cargo size. For that, Garmin is a solid pick.

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MrBeast's backstory: Rise to No. 1 on YouTube

MrBeast surpassed the top YouTube channel #tseries, then broke a world record for most subscribers in one day. How did this enormous creator get where he is? We did the digging.

85% blood oxygen levels

For folks who drank and snoozed on a plane — meaning it’s terrible for your ticker. The combo of alcohol and sleep at higher altitudes can tank your blood oxygen levels and put a strain on your heart, even for young healthy folks. Next time you board a plane, bring your own bottle of water. That’s what I do.

I like big bots and I cannot lie: This is strange. The first-ever “Miss AI” beauty pageant unveiled its 10 finalists from a pool of 1,500 AI-generated models. Judges (both human and droid) choose contenders like Morocco’s Kenza Layli and Europe’s Anne Kerdi. There’s $20,000 on the line. Click here to see who else is in the running. I’m surprised by how normal the women look.

🦅 Nature unfiltered: Thousands of folks just witnessed three eaglets lose their nest in an Iowa storm, leaving the parent eagles shocked as they returned with fish. It’s scenes like these that keep viewers glued to live nature cams offering brutal, unedited glimpses into nature’s raw reality. Curious? Check out Explore.org.

Keep your eyes peeled: Southern Californian residents got a creepy surprise: A camera, disguised with camouflage tape and leaves, spying on a whole street. Scary setup, right? Cops think it’s the work of South American theft rings scouting for their next break-in. Check your yard.