Meta, meet another existential court case

April 15, 2025

🏛️ Meta, meet another existential court case: Mark Zuckerberg put on his best courtroom tie and took the stand Monday in a trial that could break up Meta’s empire. The FTC basically wants (paywall link) Meta to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp, claiming Meta bought them just to squash the competition. If IG goes, it could gut over half of Meta’s U.S. ad revenue. The trial runs through July, but the vibes are already tense.

Tags: Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, revenue, WhatsApp

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Remove yourself from the internet

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Michelle in Phoenix asks: “Hello, Kim, do you have recommendations for services that remove your phone number, home address off Google? My son is getting extremely harassing texts and vandalism at his home. We want to remove all our phone numbers and addresses from public viewing.”

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Real-life prompts that go way beyond work, from sleep to date night

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After I shared my list of the best AI prompts for work, the comments poured in. “OK, Kim, but what about real life?”

What, my work life isn’t real enough for you? Kidding, great question! You know AI can plan a trip and meals or write a to-do list. But let’s go beyond that.

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Egg-cellent finds

🐣 Just one week until Easter! Let’s hop into it.

Your kids will turn your sidewalk into art with a $9.99 12-pack chalk set. For some reason, the 9-pack is the same price.
Grab a dino egg kit (20% off) for a prehistoric twist to your egg hunt.
These wooden stacking blocks (10% off) make great basket stuffers.
Get your hands on this cute LEGO Easter (9% off) rabbits building set.
Bunny-shaped toaster tongs (41% off) are perfect for your Easter morning.

🍫 Sweeten the deal: Chocolate lovers, treat yourself to a yummy assortment of candies from Hershey (10% off) or Dove ($13).

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$20,000

What a guy from Wyoming is selling two giant boulders for on eBay. These aren’t just any rocks, by the way. They’re made of nephrite jade (he has no idea what their true value is). As for who’s buying? Apparently, serious collectors or people who really love stones. Oh, and shipping’s not included. You’ll need to organize a crane and a truck. Speaking of … What dinosaur used boulders as toilet paper? Megasoreass. 🦕

What to stream now

ChatGPT

I don’t know about you, but when Friday hits, the last thing I want to do is scroll for an hour trying to find something to watch. Usually, I give up and rewatch The Office for the 10th time.

Not this weekend. I made you a watch list, meticulously crafted between dopamine crashes, for the entertainment-decision-deficient among us. You’re welcome.

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Refresh your routine

😌 You made it to Friday. It’s time to unwind and pamper yourself.

Shower and scroll with a phone holder (11% off) that keeps it safe and dry.
Brighten your bathroom with an extra-soft rug (34% off) in 27 fun colors.
On the go? Pack a rechargeable travel mirror (14% off) to look your best.
These jade tools (50% off) reduce puffiness and reveal your natural glow.
Get every last drop out of your bottles with an emptying kit ($17).

🧼 Number two: Grab a 12-pack of automatic toilet bowl cleaners (28% off) that do all the hard work for you.

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1.7 billion

How many social impressions Duolingo racked up when it “killed” off its owl mascot. ICYMI, Duo was shown getting hit by a Cybertruck, and fans had to complete language lessons to bring him back. It turned into one of the most successful marketing stunts ever and even outperformed every 2025 Super Bowl ad. Honestly, better storytelling than most Netflix shows.

38%

That’s the battery level where most Americans start to panic and scramble for a charger. Funny thing? The iPhone battery doesn’t even turn red until 20%. So yes, you can calm down, your phone isn’t flatlining. Your screen dimmed itself out of self-care. Pro tip: To keep your battery healthy, charge when it hits around 20% and stop at 90%. This will help reduce wear and slow down premature aging.

$30 million

What the photo calorie app Cal AI is raking in annually. And get this: It was built by a high schooler who was rejected by 15 of the 18 colleges he applied to. Zach Yadegari had a 4.0 GPA and a 34 ACT score (top 5%). Zach’s rejection letters aged like yogurt, but his bank account is aging like wine.

Less than 1%

That’s how much of his fortune Bill Gates plans to leave each of his kids. But don’t start a GoFundMe just yet. He’s worth $102.2 billion, so they’ll still walk away with over $1 billion each. Imagine hearing “you only get a billion” and feeling robbed.