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Chance Townsend

Weekend Editor

Currently residing in Denton, Texas, Chance Townsend is Mashable's Weekend Editor. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Journalism at the University of North Texas with the bulk of his research primarily focused on online communities, dating apps, and professional wrestling.

In his free time, he's an avid cook, loves to sleep, and "enjoys" watching the Lions and Pistons break his heart on a weekly basis. If you have any stories or recipes that might be of interest you can reach him by email at [email protected]


By Chance Townsend
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Twitter's Substack blockade continues as site redirects searches to "newsletters"


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Quinta Brunson competes with other drug dealers in 'SNL' sketch

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NLRB accuses Activision Blizzard of labor violations during unionization efforts

Google Drive rolled out a hard file limit with no warning

WrestleMania 39 storyline guide for WWE newcomers and lapsed fans

How and where to watch WrestleMania 39

'SNL' Weekend Update riffs on Tucker Carlson, the Oscars, and more

'SNL' host Jenna Ortega reads lines with Fred Armisen for 'Parent Trap' remake

A newly discovered asteroid could, but probably won't, hit earth in 2046

'I Think You Should Leave' set for May 30 season premiere on Netflix

Travis Kelce has awkward meeting with an ex in 'SNL' sketch

Travis Kelce stars in 'SNL' sketch promoting straight male friendship

'Fox & Friends' discuss Dominion lawsuit in 'SNL' cold open

Proposed Texas bill seeks to ban abortion websites in the state

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