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Labubus are widely popular and garner mixed reactions. Some think they are absolutely adorable, while others think they are absolutely terrifying. If you want to be one for Halloween, you can go ...

Puniru follows Kotaro to school to take him something he forgot, but they end up getting into a fight. Puniru turns into an idol to get Kotaro to admit she’s cute. Kotaro tries to enlist Puniru’s help ...

When Martina Calvi designed her first scrapbook stickers two years ago, it was intended to be a side project. “I never wanted to run a business, I just wanted to share my art,” she says. But Calvi ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Slime is one of the Minecraft mobs that initially appears hostile, but upon killing it you will find useful items for many sought-after crafting ...

There's plenty of irony in how we seem to seek refuge from everyday reality in reality programming, even when we know there's a heavy degree of scripting to it. When it comes to the whole vanlife ...

If you're growing tired of the current look of your porch, an easy way to spruce it up is to upgrade its lighting. Not only will this enhance your home's front porch, but the extra lighting will also ...

Pitched as a cute, approachable “Souls-lite,” Slime Heroes combines two of my favorite things in video games: adorable slimes and Dark Souls-style gameplay. Despite some good ideas, Slime Heroes’ ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon 2025 is coming to Honolulu in March, and it’s packed with exciting events for anime fans, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to ...

Learn how to create your own ASMR slime at home with easy DIY recipes. Customize your slime with unique textures and colors to produce the most satisfying sensory experience possible. Read Joe Biden ...