Channel Descriptionhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USFri, 02 Oct 2026 21:13:36 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/this-shoe-companys-instagram-ad-with-a-frat-is-pissing-people-off/6abea2ea7734bf093a637fdaFri, 02 Oct 2026 18:19:53 +0000A collaborative Instagram post between footwear line HEYDUDE and a University of Florida frat is sparking backlash due to sexual cyberharassment allegations against two former members.CultureCulture / Digital Cultureonline harassment, cyberbullying, X, Crime, college, Social Media, harassmentEj Dickson Condé NastMisstep https://www.wired.com/story/the-nhl-is-releasing-its-own-hot-fanfic-romance-lovers-hate-it/6abd2947b729f64a710059cdFri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:32 +0000The league is releasing romance-style audio stories to promote games. 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