Australian social media ban both a success and failure Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof. AAP · Feb 7
Watch: Minneapolis yoga studio students confront staff over anti-ICE protest sign removal A heated confrontation at a Minneapolis yoga studio has gone viral after a group of students confronted staff over the removal of an anti-ICE protest sign from the premises.In a video shared on TikTok, around a dozen patrons are seen gathering in the studio lobby after a Sunday class, demanding… The Times of India · Feb 7
Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds. AAP · Feb 7
Southwest customer flies from Chicago to L.A. without problem. Then her carry-on is barred on the return flight: ‘I guess I’m getting a new suitcase’ A woman read the online measurements for Southwest carry-on bags. Then, she brought a suitcase that was well within the company’s parameters, only to be told that she could not take it onboard as a carry on. The Mary Sue · Feb 7
Wyoming woman sends engagement ring to Jared Jewelers for resizing. Now she’s accusing them of having ‘destroyed’ it: ‘Local jewelers. Always’ More often than not, jewelry carries deep sentimental value for the owner. Precious stones and metals, after all, are often gifted among loved ones, meant to last a long time. The Mary Sue · Feb 7
Netflix dominates streaming. No wonder it’s trying to redefine the market As Chairman Mike Lee put it, Netflix could become “the one platform to rule them all” if the merger is allowed to happen. Fortune · Feb 7
Woman gets free scalp detox sample from Ulta. Now she says she’s left with chemical burns: ‘You need to get a lawyer’ We all love free samples when shopping at cosmetics stores like Ulta Beauty, especially now that this perk is somewhat rare. The Mary Sue · Feb 7
Walmart’s Pizza Rivals Restaurants While Saving Cash — Plus Other Grocery Dupes Walmart's private-label Bettergoods brand, which launched in 2024 as a premium, gourmet line of foods, is seeing its frozen pizza varieties go virally popular. GOBankingRates · Feb 7
Police warn social media sleuths are harming search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother Several theories about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance have been circulating online The Independent UK · Feb 7
TikTok's favourite headphones are 20% off Take my sound advice and buy these headphones. Creative Bloq · Feb 7
2026 is the year of fibremaxxing: is it good or a fad? Food trends come thick and fast in this day and age. Will Rogers-Coltman investigates the merits of the latest: fibremaxxing Evening Standard · Feb 7
‘We’re gonna sue’: Woman conducts Skype interview with Brown University. Then the interviewer asks her to turn to the side—for one disturbing reason A woman is claiming that an alumnus from Brown University may have discriminated against her, thus making her lose an opportunity at the prestigious college. The Mary Sue · Feb 7
‘Literally ruined my experience’: Bride-to-be warns against David’s Bridal after employees ‘degraded’ her. Now people are saying she’s not alone Wedding dress shopping is meant to be one of the highlights of planning the whole thing. However, for one bride-to-be, the experience was ruined at David’s Bridal. The Mary Sue · Feb 7
Los Angeles woman reveals what her boyfriend packed her for lunch. But no one is laughing—and now she’s being urged to dump him: ‘Does he like you?’ TikTok’s latest relationship red flag didn’t come from a DM; it came in a sad little brown bag. One Los Angeles woman proudly revealed her boyfriend-packed lunch, only for the internet to collectively gasp at the crime scene. The Mary Sue · Feb 6
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 Toyota recommends waiting 10,000 miles between oil changes. Mechanics warn that’s exactly how engines die It was a "cage fight" in the comments.
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 ‘You’re not leaving’: Mom discovers Costco’s strict policy after her baby rips up the wrong paper in the store No receipt, no freedom.
The Mary Sue · Feb 6 Woman upgrades wedding ring for anniversary. Then she says Kay Jewelers ‘messed’ it completely: ‘I learned my lesson’ Wedding rings are special. Especially because there aren’t many other pieces of jewelry people wear on a daily basis. So if there’s ever any need to upgrade or alter a wedding ring, it’s worth doing it right.
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 ‘Don’t you ever’: Nurse is speaking out to warn women to stay on guard after being cornered by a bathroom creep How did this guy think it was going to go down?
The Mary Sue · Feb 6 Atlanta woman gets $20 nose piercing. Then it burns to breathe—and realizes the piercer bamboozled her: ‘Welcome to Atlanta.. home of the scammers’ A face piercing is a common way for people to express their personal style, identity, and in many cases, their culture or traditions.
PC Gamer · Feb 6 EU regulators say that TikTok has 'an addictive design' in a preliminary report, and that it might receive a hefty fine if it doesn't change its infinite-scrolling ways "At this stage, the Commission considers that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service."
Bored Panda · Feb 6 50 People Who Got Roasted So Bad, They’re Still Recovering Insulting someone is incredibly rude. But when a jab is so well-crafted it takes a moment to land, it’s hard not to admire the brains behind it. The problem is, in the heat of an argument, most people can’t think of anything that clever on the spot. So one TikTok…
The Conversation · Feb 6 Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry A little over a year after TikTok temporarily went dark in the United States and users were greeted with a message explaining that “a law banning TikTok has been enacted,” those same U.S. users opened the app to find a pop-up message requiring them to agree to new terms before…
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 Buying a used luxury vehicle? This 10-year-old Mercedes oil change is a cautionary tale You should know what you’re getting yourself into.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission Preliminary EU ruling says app shifts brains of users into ‘autopilot mode’, with concerns for children and vulnerable adults
Euronews · Feb 6 TikTok’s 'addictive' design breaches EU law, European Commission says The European Commission found that TikTok has not sufficiently limited addictive features such as infinite scroll, which encourages compulsive behaviour.