Snapchat’s parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial Snap’s chief executive had been due to testify in civil action also involving Meta, TikTok and YouTube The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
I tried the Chinese hot water trend and it's helping me fall asleep faster — an expert explains why Another social media fad or genuinely beneficial? I tried the Chinese hot water trend and it's helping me fall asleep fast— an expert explains why Tom’s Guide · Jan 21
Stranger Things 'Season 6' Promo Released? Surprise Video Of What Could Be The Conformity Gate Episode Goes Viral - But Is It Real? Despite confirmation that Stranger Things won't feature a secret ninth episode tied to the viral 'Conformity Gate' theory, a circulating Season 6 teaser has reignited fan frenzy — but is it real? International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Florida woman issues warning to customers who pay on Toast tablets at restaurants like Chipotle after what happened to her: ‘They added an extra $30’ Noticing that your restaurant bills are higher than usual? The Mary Sue · Jan 21
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary brands Musk’s X a ‘cesspit’ in ongoing row with tech billionaire It comes after Elon Musk floated the idea of buying the budget airline The Independent UK · Jan 21
Why 2016 is all over your social media feeds right now We’ve become obsessed with 2016. Why? Call it pre-chaos nostalgia, says Amira Arasteh Evening Standard · Jan 21
What Does “6 7” Mean, And Why Are Kids Yelling It Everywhere "6 7" meaning explained! Decode the viral phrase sweeping youth culture. Understand its roots, from a rapper's song to its use by young people everywhere. Bored Panda · Jan 21
The Cost of Fame? Pokimane Reveals the 'Fatigue' of Being an AI Deepfake Target Twitch star Pokimane is speaking out against the rise of non-consensual AI deepfakes, linking the recent Grok-AI controversy to her own history of digital abuse. International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Commuter core: How work took over our wardrobes and turned us all beige LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Sophie Turner takes to the small screen in new office drama ‘Steal’, Lydia Spencer-Elliott investigates how bland workwear has gained a vice-like grip on our day-to-day dress sense – and whether it’s possible to escape The Independent UK · Jan 21
‘I could not stay silent’: Palestinian prisoner tells of sexual abuse in Israeli jail Sami al-Saei has defied social stigma to speak out about what a report calls a ‘grave pattern’ of sexual violence The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
TikToker Emily Jolie-Pitt’s AO Ralph Lauren Fever Dream Actually Came True (Kinda) Ralph Lauren where you at?? Pedestrian.tv · Jan 21
The Glambot Guy Is Now Copping His Own ‘Rude’ Allegations Amid Spicy Resurfaced Emails “This is not how you interact with potential clients. Unkind and unprofessional.” Pedestrian.tv · Jan 21
‘Please tell me it’s her own wedding’: Florida wedding guest orders dress online. Uh, does she have beef with the bride? Some are calling it a fashion faux pas, while others name it a full bridal coup. A Floridian mom videos her daughter unboxing a dress they ordered online to attend a wedding. Except, when the tiny box explodes into a floor-length, beaded, feathered mermaid gown, the internet collectively squints. The… The Mary Sue · Jan 20
Gen Z’s nostalgia for '2016 vibes' reveals something deeper: a protest against the world and economy they inherited In 2016, millennials were hanging onto the last gasp of their youth—and so was the internet, in retrospect. Fortune · Jan 20
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Foreign National Declares Wanting to Spread HIV in the Philippines Stirs Concern Among Netizens A foreign national visiting the Philippines shared in a series of posts that he wants to spread HIV, stirring concern amongst local netizens.
TechRadar · Jan 20 World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses Yodobashi Camera, Japan's largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Six families sue TikTok after their kids die trying viral ‘choking challenge’ The families’ lawyer has accused TikTok of exposing children to ‘material they can't turn away from’
We Got This Covered · Jan 20 ‘This is not real’: Passenger films what older woman does to her during Emirates flight and viewers are baffled Being nice cost her the entire flight.
inkl · Jan 20 Top 10 Reasons AI Is Changing Fashion Trend Forecasting AI is changing how fashion trends are predicted and used by brands. AI is changing fashion trend forecasting by spotting trends early, understanding consumer behavior, and helping brands design what people actually want. From colors and styles to influencer impact, AI turns data into smart decisions. This makes fashion faster,…
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Louise Thompson breaks down in tears in ‘hugely disappointing’ IVF update Louise Thompson has opened up about the difficulties she has faced with IVF, describing a "hugely disappointing" development in her treatment.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 ‘Why was it me?’ Mon Rovîa on going from war-torn Liberia to US folk-pop stardom Having just released his debut album, Bloodline, the singer discusses his fractured identity, survivor’s guilt and how he took solace in Mumford & Sons
The Mary Sue · Jan 20 ‘Divorce redneck style’: Tennessee man gives wife the house and everything in it in divorce. She’s going to wish she went after his money instead If you think your divorce was messy, Tennessee just dropped the trailer for the most chaotic breakup of the year. What might have been a “you get the house” win quickly took a hard left into pure petty performance art captured by a peeking neighbor.
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 13-Year-Old Girl Died by Suicide After Being Drawn Into TCG Extremism Online A 13-year-old girl died by suicide after exposure to TCG extremism online, as her mother warns parents about hidden digital dangers.
The Guardian - US · Jan 20 Does it even need to be said? No, you don’t need to do a ‘parasite cleanse’ Pricey deworming remedies are being touted as cure-alls. Supermodel Heidi Klum gave it a go – experts roll their eyes
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Justin Bieber Joins 2016 Throwback Trend as Selena Gomez Kiss Photo 'Like' Fuels Frenzy Justin Bieber sparked new Selena Gomez chatter after an alleged 'like' on a 2016 kiss photo comment, reigniting throwback trend talk online.