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Reddit's Woke WNBA Forum Just Banned Sophie Cunningham's Name Amid Trans Row

Reddit's Woke WNBA Forum Just Banned Sophie Cunningham's Name Amid Trans Row The biggest unofficial WNBA fan forum on Reddit just made it nearly impossible to type the name of one of the league's own players. On Sophie Cunningham's 30th birthday, users trying to post a simple "Happy Birthday Sophie" on r/WNBA ran straight into an automated brick wall. The community doesn't allow "Sophie" in post titles. Same goes for "Cunningham," "sc," "scunning…

 •  Zerohedge

GTA 6 Ban Feared Following Latest Update

A GTA 6 ban is now feared by some Grand Theft Auto fans following a recent update. GTA 6 may be the most anticipated entertainment release of all time…

 •  ComicBook.com
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The Aughts Effect Is Everywhere

If you, like me, lived through the aughts, you'll never forget 2006. The year was prolific for minting cultural icons: it's when Taylor Swift released her debut album, "The Devil Wears Prada" hit theaters, The Real Housewives dropped its first season, everyone was watching "High School Musical" for the first time, and yes, Popsugar was born. (It's also when I went all-in on tanning beds and chunky highlights - two things I'm glad to leave firmly …

 •  POPSUGAR