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Over 50% of adolescents reported exposure to alcohol marketing on the internet, with nearly 61% of the typical people their age posting alcohol content on social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026 -
Content creators can now write and publish autonomously, with no editorial barriers or safety checks to ensure accuracy before posting.—
Jennifer Best,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Another episode, directed by Andrew DeYoung, sees Tom accidentally ingest potent hallucinogenic mushrooms, with Rhys nailing absurdist humor and a haunting flashback.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Grammy winner didn't miss a beat, nailing Bob Fosse's iconic choreography while belting out the iconic John Kander and Fred Ebb tune.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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