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How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency

Natalie Marshall launches Expand Co-Lab, which she believes can overhaul the “broken” influencer marketing system.

Fortune · Apr 5

Which brand won April Fools in 2026?

Turns out, joke briefs are often the best briefs.

Creative Bloq · Apr 5

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

Ofcom data points to more passive consumption amid changes to apps and fears about mental health and past posts

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

Server gets no tip from high-profile guest after restaurant comps their lavish meal. Then she confronts her manager: ‘Was this the plan all along?’

It can be strenuous being a waitress at a high-profile restaurant, especially considering the clientele that regularly makes life just a touch harder. But one server had a particularly awful evening when a food influencer customer didn’t leave her any tip, even after the restaurant comped her and her friends’…

The Mary Sue · Apr 4

#MilitaryTok reactions to Iran war stray from White House messaging: ‘Now I’m regretting everything’

As Trump’s administration aims to bring ‘warrior culture’ back to the military, young service members express anxiety and snark online over potential deployment

The Guardian - US · Apr 4

‘Not quite Greggs’: TikTok creators put London’s ‘gentrified’ bakeries to the test

Viral reviews of artisan cafes across the capital are sparking a debate over cost, culture – and who gets a slice of the city

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

Don't throw them out — 5 surprising ways to repurpose your old jeans

Too many jeans? Me too. The spring and summer wardrobes are finally getting unpacked and with that comes the realization that there's far too many jeans in your closet. Here's five things to do with those old denim fits before you throw them away or donate them.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 4

'That's Not Good': Man Takes A Hyundai Sonata To The Shop. Then The Mechanic Takes One Look—And Recommends He Sell It

An Atlanta mechanic was trying to be helpful when he recommended a customer sell their 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Now he’s wondering if he overshared.

Motor1 · Apr 4

‘There’s more to life than work’: Bangkok’s young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions

Group exercise had been associated with older people, but the playlist of K-pop and US hip-hop is a hit with gen Z

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

Austin woman goes to Halal restaurant. Then the worker only smiles when she’s looking at her phone: ‘Go look at their Google reviews’

Halal Bros is one of the most famous hotspots for Austin residents, with locations across the city in Anderson Mill, Braker Lane, and West Campus. While most people absolutely adore the food, one person had a particularly strange experience when going to a Halal Bros location on South Lamar. 

The Mary Sue · Apr 3