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Rhett & Link Celebrate Milestone 3,000th Episode of Hit YouTube Channel Good Mythical Morning (Exclusive)

Rhett & Link are celebrating their milestone 3,000th episode on their hit YouTube channel Good Mythical Morning

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The YouTube duo first started uploading videos to YouTube back in 2006 and launched Good Mythical Morning in 2012
"Hitting this milestone is incredibly special to us and the Mythical crew," the pair told PEOPLE. "Not just because of the number, but because of the community that's grown around the show"

Rhett & Linkare looking back as their YouTube careers hit an impressive milestone.

On March 13, the content creation duo — known for nearly two decades of comedic videos — released the 3,000th episode of their flagship web series,Good Mythical Morning.

"When we started Good Mythical Morning back in 2012, we knew it would be a long-term project. But this long term? We could have never imagined we would get to 3000 episodes," the pair tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.

"Hitting this milestone is incredibly special to us and the Mythical crew," they continue. "Not just because of the number, but because of the community that's grown around the show. The Mythical Beasts have been with us every step of the way, and this episode is really a celebration of them as much as it is of us."

The internet personalities, whose full names are Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, first started uploading videos to YouTube back in 2006, but it wasn't until 2012 that they launched Good Mythical Morning, where they complete silly taste tests among other out-of-the-box content.

Today, Good Mythical Morning has close to 20 million subscribers, and the pair have a host of other media properties under their entertainment studio, including the YouTube channel Mythical Kitchen, podcastsEar BiscuitsandA Hot Dog is a Sandwichand the food outlet Sporked.

Speaking to PEOPLE in June, thepair notedhow rare it is to see the kind of career longevity they've managed to cultivate on the internet.

"Almost everybody who started at the beginning of YouTube when we were getting going is not still experiencing the traction that we are," Link said. "A lot of that is owed to the success of Good Mythical Morning, which wasn't the first thing we did. We started it as a side project, not knowing that it was gonna be our lifeline to our audience."

Rhett added that, while other content creators tried to chase viral trends for short-term success, they dug into a consistent show format to slowly build a reliable audience.

The pair have also not been shy when it comes to setting boundaries with their audience — even amid the rise of influencers who make a living sharing intimate details about their personal lives.

"If you get into a place where you're letting your audience lead you or you're just sitting there, cowering to them, to do the thing that they want from you, you're going to shrivel up creatively and personally," Rhett told PEOPLE. "Understanding how that relationship actually works has been a key to our longevity."

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As they looked to the future, the Rhett said that they want to continue to build out the Mythical brand, creating new properties that "shepherd from a distance" and can "develop a life of their own."

And as for Great Mythical Morning, though Link acknowledged it can be a "challenge to keep it fresh," he added that "the challenge is part of why it works."

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Rhett & Link Celebrate Milestone 3,000th Episode of Hit YouTube Channel Good Mythical Morning (Exclusive)

Rhett & Link are celebrating their milestone 3,000th episode on their hit YouTube channel Good Mythical Morning ...

Kazakhs to vote on new constitution in referendum on Sunday

By Felix Light and Mariya Gordeyeva

ALMATY, March 13 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan holds a referendum on Sunday on a new constitution that some critics say could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to ‌remain in charge of Central Asia's largest economy beyond his current term limit of 2029.

Tokayev, ‌a former diplomat who has maintained good relations with Russia, the U.S. and China, has called the referendum "a truly historic moment" that moves Kazakhstan, an energy and minerals giant, away from a "super-presidential" system towards a greater separation of powers.

But some analysts say the draft retains an excessively powerful presidency.

"[It] significantly increases the powers of the head of state and does not create a system of checks and balances," said political analyst Dosym Satpayev.

The proposal merges ‌parliament's two chambers into one and ⁠restores the post of vice-president, abolished in 1996, who would be picked by the president.

Kazakh presidents would remain limited to a single term of seven years, a ⁠change Tokayev himself introduced in 2022.

Tokayev, 72, has said he will step down in 2029, but some observers say a new constitution could reset his term limit, a tactic used by the leaders of several other ex-Soviet republics, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Referring to a rumour widespread in Kazakhstan that Tokayev ‌may run for the post of United Nations secretary-general this year, Satpayev said the vice-presidency would allow Tokayev to anoint a successor before leaving office early.

A Kazakh diplomatic source told Reuters that Tokayev, who headed the UN's Geneva office in 2011-2013, is considering both being a candidate for secretary-general and seeking a possible second presidential term.

Tokayev has said he does not want to return to the UN.

State-approved pollsters say ‌a large majority backs the new constitution, while public opposition to it has been subdued.

The vote comes at a fraught time for Kazakhstan, whose economy is closely intertwined with Russia's, and which has suffered from the Ukraine war fallout.

Economic growth has ‌accelerated but so has inflation, hitting 11.7% in February, while interest rates are at 18%, a record high. A tranche of tax rises has deepened discontent.

Asya Tuligenova, who sells horsemeat, a Kazakh delicacy, at a bazaar in the commercial capital Almaty, said traders were shouldering rising costs to avoid ‌passing them on to consumers.

"We're kind of afraid. If we raise prices, it will be difficult for our regular customers."

She did not say whether she would vote on Sunday.

(Reporting by Felix Light and Mariya GordeyevaEditing by Gareth Jones)

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Exclusive-New US weapons for Taiwan could be approved after Trump's China trip, sources say

By Michael Martina, Trevor Hunnicutt, Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past Taiwan flags on a street amid China's

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Women's History Month event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past Taiwanese flags on a street in Taipei

WASHINGTON/TAIPEI, March 13 (Reuters) - A major U.S. arms package for Taiwan that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready for President Donald Trump's approval and could be signed after his trip to China this month, sources briefed on the discussions said.

With a price tag ‌of about $14 billion, the arms deal would be the largest ever for the democratically governed island, which faces steadily rising military pressure from China.

Sources familiar with the ‌administration's thinking told Reuters the deal was under wraps ahead of Trump's planned trip to Beijing from March 31 to April 2 to meet President Xi Jinping, but could be announced after his return.

Xi told Trump in February that arms sales to Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory, must be handled with "prudence."

Trump's moves to secure a favorable trade deal with China have raised concerns among some China watchers that he could curb U.S. military support for Taiwan.

But the queued arms approval suggests that the administration plans to maintain, or even increase, support. That, in turn, would ease anxiety in Taipei.

The package largely consists of PAC-3 and NASAMS air defense missiles, one of the sources said.

"As soon as the president gives the thumbs up, those are ready to be officially announced. Everything is done," said the source, ‌who, like the others, spoke on condition of anonymity, given ⁠the sensitivity of the matter.

Another $6 billion in "asymmetric" defense capabilities was also awaiting approval and could be announced in linked or subsequent packages, the source added. The source declined to specify what those capabilities are.

Trump's National Security Strategy issued last year says deterring conflict over Taiwan is a priority for ⁠Washington, "ideally by preserving military overmatch."

But Trump's comments, including a February remark to journalists that he was "talking" to Xi about Taiwan arms sales, have stirred speculation that he could scale back the long-standing U.S. practice of providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, which is written in to U.S. law.

Last month, the New York Times reported the package had been delayed to avoid upsetting Xi ahead of Trump's China visit.

Nonetheless, Trump's arms sales approvals to the island in his second term have already surpassed the amount approved by his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden over four years, including an $11 billion package in ‌December for various missiles, drones, artillery and aircraft parts.

Taiwan's parliament authorised the government on Friday to sign contracts for four weapons systems included in that $11-billion package ahead of lawmakers' formal spending approval, to ensure the deal met a signing deadline.

Analysts say U.S. administrations going back decades have timed weapons approvals for Taiwan around sensitive political engagement with Beijing.

China's foreign ministry said in a statement to Reuters that the government's "opposition to U.S. arms sales to China's Taiwan region is consistent and unequivocal."

China, which considers Taiwan its own territory, regularly demands that the U.S. stop selling it weapons.

In response to questions to the White House, a senior U.S. official confirmed more weapons approvals were in the works.

"Arms sales are working their way through the process. There is no change ‌to our policy with respect to Taiwan," the official said.

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Two Taiwan sources familiar with the matter said that Washington has repeatedly assured them of its support.

But the upcoming summit has been a source of uncertainty.

Beijing was seeking to delay U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and has been trying to create a better atmosphere ahead of the summit, including by toning down military pressure on the island, another Taiwan source familiar with ‌the matter said.

"We have confidence in Trump, though. Beijing has underestimated the strategic vision of the White House," the source said.

Taiwan's defense ministry told Reuters that its arms procurement projects have completed "preliminary coordination" with the U.S. side, and the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has provided information on items to be purchased and delivery schedules.

Taiwan's defense ministry said in January that an arms deal with the U.S. covering four items was in the offing, but said it could not give details before they were provided to the U.S. Congress, ‌the usual process for approval of such sales.

The U.S. State Department has said it supports increased defense spending by the island. Raymond Greene, Washington's top diplomat in Taiwan, said in January that the U.S. was "fully committed to delivering critical systems as quickly as possible."

(Reporting by Michael Martina Trevor Hunnicutt in Washington and Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard in Taipei; Editing by Andy Sullivan, Don Durfee and Matthew Lewis)

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Pakistan bombs airline fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Afghan Taliban says

By Mohammad Yunus Yawar

People stand near a house damaged in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani air strike on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, March 13, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

Aqeel, 6, who got injured in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani air strike, stands outside his damaged house on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, March 13, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

Children stand near a house damaged in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani air strike on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, March 13, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

People stand near a house damaged in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani air strike on the outskirts of Kabul

KABUL, March 13 (Reuters) - Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the Taliban said on ‌Friday, a significant escalation in the worst conflict in years between the neighbours ‌despite China's efforts to mediate.

Following Beijing's stepped up mediation efforts, no Pakistani air strikes were reported by either side in over a week until the bombing in Kandahar. Ground clashes along the 2,600 km (1,600 mile) border had also tapered off, although there had been intermittent bouts of fighting.

"The company (Kam Air) supplies fuel to civilian airlines as well as to United Nations aircraft," Taliban ‌spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said.

Pakistan also ⁠carried out bombings in other areas, including the capital Kabul, with women and children among those killed as civilian homes were targeted in ⁠some locations, he said, adding that the aggression would "not go unanswered".

Pakistani security sources said the military had carried out overnight strikes on four militant hideouts in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia province, including one targeting an oil storage facility at the Kandahar airfield.

Afghanistan's defence ministry said it carried ‌out drone strikes in response on a Pakistani military base in the northern city of Kohat, causing heavy damage.

Pakistan's military and information ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

The fighting erupted last month with Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan that Islamabad said targeted militant strongholds. Afghanistan called the strikes a violation of sovereignty as it launched ‌retaliatory attacks.

Militancy has been a bone of contention between allies-turned-foes Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad saying Kabul provides safe haven to militants executing attacks on Pakistan.

The Taliban, however, denies the allegation and says militancy is ‌Pakistan's internal problem.

Reuters had reported on Thursday that mediation efforts by China, which had been urging an end to the violence, had helped ease the fighting.

Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi had also said that Islamabad and Beijing were engaged in a "dialogue ‌process" on Afghanistan.

(Reporting by Mohammad Yunus Yawar in Kabul and Saad Sayeed in Bangkok; Additional reporting by Shilpa Jamkhandikar in Mumbai; Writing by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by Christopher Cushing and Raju Gopalakrishnan)

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Meghan Markle Branded 'Sarah Ferguson 2.0' for 'Faux Royal' Trip — Source

Meghan Markleis facing fresh criticism ahead of her AprilAustraliavisit, with some critics already calling her "Sarah Ferguson 2.0." The Duchess of Sussex is set to return to Australia with Prince Harry for the first time since their 2018 royal tour. Their spokesperson told an outlet the couple will take part in "private, business and philanthropic engagements." Still, Meghan's Australia trip is already drawing scrutiny. The reason is a one-stop, involving a paid, women-only event in Sydney.

Meghan Markle criticized for 'faux royal' trip to Australia, per source

As perRadarOnline, Meghan Markle will appear as the headline dinner speaker during a three-day Sydney retreat scheduled for April 17. While people reported the event runs from April 17 to April 19 at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach. It includes a gala conversation with the former "Suits" alum. Organizer Gemma O'Neill defended the appearance, saying, "I have admired this woman and what she has endured." She also said Meghan joined because "she really loves what our community is about."

However, the backlash is centered on optics. RadarOnline quoted one insider as saying Meghan is being nicknamed "Sarah 2.0" because critics believe she is trading on royal-style visibility. The report said the comparison toSarah Fergusoncomes from the nature of the engagement rather than any palace role. Another source argued the event "blurs the line between private business ventures and the kind of engagements royals used to perform in an official capacity." So, the criticism is less about the speech itself and more about how Meghan's Australia trip may be perceived.

That context matters because of Harry and Meghan's last visit to Australia. In October 2018, they were there for an official royal tour. Then, in 2020,the Sussexesagreed to step back from royal duties and stop carrying out representative work for the monarch. Buckingham Palace later confirmed in February 2021 that they would not return as working members of the Royal Family. In that light, even private overseas appearances can attract royal-style debate. That is why Meghan, Sarah, and "faux royal" comparisons are now being folded into the same conversation around this trip.

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53 Times People Had Their Words Used Against Them On Social Media (New Pics)

Picking a fight online is generally pretty silly, but that doesn't stop folks from running their mouths (or keyboards) in comments sections or via poorly-thought out posts. Everything on the internet is there forever, so it's important to not be too confident or aggressive if you've posted something questionable in the past.

Don't believe me? We've gathered somehilariousexamples of folks calling out others with "this you?" screenshots. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments down below.

The digital world has a funny way of making us feel like we're shouting into a void when, in reality, we're etching our thoughts into a block of granite that never erodes. This phenomenon often begins with what psychologists call the online disinhibition effect, a term coined byDr. John Sulerto describe how the lack of eye contact and physical presence makes us feel shielded from the consequences of our words.

When you're sitting on your couch in your pajamas, the internet feels like a cozy, private living room rather than a global stage with a front-row seat for your future employer. This sense of invisibility acts as a psychological cloak, leading people to drop their social filters and post things they would never dream of saying during a face-to-face meeting. We trade our long-term reputation for the quick dopamine hit of a few likes or a clever retort, forgetting that every keystroke contributes to a permanent digital footprint.

Part of the issue lies in the way our brains are wired to prioritize the now over the later, a cognitive quirk known as present bias. We are naturally inclined to value immediate rewards, like the satisfaction of winning an argument or trending for an hour, far more than the abstract threat of a screenshot surfacing five years down the line.

According to research on digital behavior from thePew Research Center, many internet users feel a sense of anonymity that emboldens them, even when their real names are attached to their profiles . This disconnect creates a false sense of ephemerality, where a post feels like a passing thought rather than a stored file.

We treat our social media feeds like a conversation that will disappear into the wind, but the internet operates more like theWayback Machine, which tirelessly archives the web for posterity. Even if you hit the delete button, the ghost of your opinion often lingers in a cache or a stranger's gallery.

The rise of the "this you?" comeback has turned this forgetfulness into a spectator sport, highlighting the gap between who people claim to be today and who they were on social media years ago. This happens because the internet collapses our social contexts. A joke intended for your friends is suddenly being read by a stranger in a different country with zero context.

It is a concept called context collapse, and it explains why a comment that felt "safe" in a specific niche can become toxic when it hits the mainstream. We often forget that the internet is a public square with a perfect memory, and while we evolve as people, our digital history remains frozen in time.

This creates a trap for anyone who hasn't scrubbed their past, as the searchability of our digital lives makes it incredibly easy for others to perform a "vibe check" against our previous statements. Furthermore, the user interface of most platforms encourages speed over reflection.

We are prompted to "share what's on our mind" the moment a thought occurs, bypassing the part of the brain that weighs the risks of public scrutiny. This "post first, think later" culture is fueled by the algorithmic demand for engagement, which rewards high-emotion content. When we are angry or excited, our prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for impulse control, often takes a backseat to the amygdala.

This biological hijack is why so many people find themselves frantically deleting a post thirty minutes after the adrenaline wears off, only to realize that the "this you?" crowd has already hit the Print Screen key. The illusion of a "delete" button provides a safety net that doesn't actually exist, giving us the confidence to be reckless while the architecture of the web ensures that nothing is ever truly lost.

The internet denies us that natural decay of information. By treating the web as a casual conversation rather than a formal publication, we set ourselves up for those awkward moments of public accountability. The "this you?" phenomenon serves as a sharp reminder that our digital shadows are often longer than we think, stretching across years to meet us just when we thought we had moved on. Awareness of thisdigital realityis the only way to navigate the web without leaving a trail of regrettable receipts that might one day return to greet us.