A Week In Review: The Best Bits of The Internet Without The Doomscroll

SSENSE Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Luxury e-comm giant SSENSE has officially filed for creditor protection under Canada’s CCAA, pointing to new tariffs as the culprit. The brand built its reputation on impossibly cool campaigns and niche-to-mainstream designer drops, but even a Rick Owens leather trench can’t shield you from a 35% import duty.

Jennette McCurdy Announces New Novel Half His Age

After the runaway success of her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died (the book that kick-started 2025 for me), Jennette McCurdy is back! This time she’s jumping into fiction with her debut novel Half His Age, slated for release on January 20, 2026. Safe to say, I’m already planning to let it kick-start 2026 for me, too...

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Get Engaged

Your English teacher and your gym teacher are tying the knot. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce confirmed their engagement this week, sending Swifties and Chiefs fans into a frenzy. It’s the crossover event of the decade… sports and pop, the homecoming king and queen, the cheerleader and the footballer. Baby, just say yes!

Sabrina Carpenter Releases Man’s Best Friend

Our pint-sized fave dropped her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend on August 29th, and it’s every bit as sticky-sweet and hearteningly horny as you’d expect. My favourite moments are “House Tour” and her ♡ Slutty Pyjamas ♡ no longer working their charm on a lover in “My Man On Willpower”.

Nvidia Posts Record Breaking Growth

Nvidia has reported more than $47 billion in quarterly revenue. So while I’m over here struggling to get hired after three interviews, these chips are powering the future of everything from ChatGPT to self-driving cars. Wall Street’s thrilled, investors are side-eyeing, and I’m just wondering when my laptop (which only works when plugged into an external monitor) will finally give up on me #HowGood