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Anyone in their 20s understands the chaotic, often discouraging struggles we all face during the relentless decade. From job hunting to tumultuous relationships to uncertainty about the future, this time in our lives can feel impossible to navigate. In fact, it’s such a relatable struggle that people now refer to it as a “quarter-life crisis.”  As a 30-year-old woman who somehow survived her messy 20s, I owe much of my growth to reading . If you’re looking for support and relatability in the form of a novel, here are three books that feel like a quarter-life crisis. 1. My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh tells a story we all wish we could lead: one of a self-chosen, year-long solitude/hibernation.  The narrator is a young woman who seemingly has it all. She’s young, rich, gorgeous, thin, intelligent, successful, creative…but still, that doesn’t seem like enough to fulfill the deep hole in her heart. She’s ...

Michael Smith, 54, was found guilty on March 19, 2026, in the first-ever federal criminal case of streaming fraud in the U.S. He agreed to forfeit more than $8 million in assets, the amount he managed to scam from streaming platforms. A sentencing is scheduled for July 29. Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, per a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York. The maximum sentence is five years in prison, which will be determined during the hearing in July. According to the official statement, Smith created hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs, then used bots to generate billions of fraudulent streams. He scammed more than $8 million from the various streaming platforms where he uploaded his fake music. “Although the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole was real,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists an...

A new Pokémon Winds and Waves leak claims that the Gen 10 games could bring back a fan-favorite feature that completely changed how players catch Pokémon. If true, this would mark the return of one of Pokémon Legends Arceus ’ biggest innovations. It’s a mechanic fans have been asking for ever since it was removed. Pokémon Winds and Waves Catching Mechanic Leaked (Real-Time Catching Returns?) Screenshot: The Pokémon Company When Pokémon Legends Arceus released in 2022, one of its most beloved features was its real-time catching mechanic. Players could use a reticle to freely aim and throw Poké Balls at wild Pokémon without having to battle. This was a game-changer, because it allowed players to sneak around the environment, and use traps to catch rarer Pokémon. According to a new leak , Pokémon Winds and Waves will bring back free-aim catching from Pokémon Legends Arceus . Yes, you read that right . According to a major Pokémon leaker that goes by “BallGuy”, the popular Arceus...

The astrological new year arrives with all the grace of somebody kicking open a bathroom door at a party. Aries season begins, the Spring equinox draws a line in the sand, and Mercury finally moves direct after dragging us through missed cues, mixed messages, and a few truly cursed interpretations. There’s fresh energy here, but it’s not neat or perfectly packaged. It’s hungry, impatient, a little sweaty, and very ready to get moving. Stargazer, this is the kind of day that dares us to stop circling the point and actually live inside our own intentions. Say the thing. Make the plan. Let the version of you that’s been warming up finally enter the room. Read your horoscope for the week , and see what the stars have in store for your sign today.  Aries: March 21 – April 19 It’s your season, but that doesn’t mean you need to kick every door off its hinges before lunch. With the Sun entering Aries and Mercury finally moving direct, the day has real forward motion, even if your rulin...

Starfield is officially coming to PS5 and the PlayStation ecosystem. Sony console owners can now check out the full list of updates and new content to decide whether or not they want to explore the Bethesda sci-fi RPG when it drops. Starfield PS5 Release DAte and PlayStation Features Starfield released in September of 2023 after a lengthy development window and PlayStation console owners have had to wait more than two years for an official confirmation that the game would make its way to the Sony platform. Starfield is finally confirmed for a PS5 launch and the title is scheduled to go live on April 7 . To help incentivize PlayStation owners to check out the game a few years after its launch, Sony and Bethesda Software are delivering a handful of new features and exciting content additions to the game. PlayStation Exclusive Features: DualSense Controller Immersion – Starfield on the PS5 will obviously take advantage of the DualSense controller. Adaptive triggers change fro...

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is finally here, and Epic Games has revealed the patch notes early. The Fortnite Showdown update introduces a massive new loot pool, fresh map changes, and several gameplay features that completely shake up the battle royale. Here is every new weapon, POI, and feature added in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2. Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Weapons Revealed (Full Loot Pool) Screenshot: Epic Games Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 adds a brand new loot pool featuring weapons like the Vector 7 DMR, Chaos Reloader Shotgun, and Bouncing Boomstick, alongside returning items such as the Combat Assault Rifle and Mythic Goldfish. The update also introduces new map locations like Frigid Fortress and gameplay features including the Rivalry system and the ability to drive the Battle Bus. Additionally, Fortnite Showdown will feature over 12 unvaulted weapons from previous seasons , although some of these will be slowly phased in as Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 progresses....