American Eagle faces backlash over ‘Sydney Sweeney has great jeans’ ad Some critics allege phrase is coded promotion of eugenics and accuse campaign of being ‘tone deaf’ The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2025
‘We do that to the people we think will tip more’: Texas woman goes to hibachi. Then the chef starts giving away her extra meat to other customers A woman on TikTok sparked debate after claiming a hibachi chef gave away the extra meat she paid for to other customers at the table. The Mary Sue · Jul 29, 2025
George Kamel Reacts To TikTok Advice That Will Actually Make You Broke In a recent YouTube video, money expert George Kamel reacted to TikTok clips with unwise money tips you might have heard before. GOBankingRates · Jul 29, 2025
Sami Sheen details struggles with OCD Sami Sheen's OCD has caused her to "starve" because she convinces herself even fresh food is not edible. BANG Premier · Jul 29, 2025
Ecuadorian TikToker Gunned Down Mid-Live Stream Joked With Killer to Shoot Her in The Head Moments Before In a deeply unsettling incident that has shocked both Ecuador and the wider region, Keyla Andreína González, a 28-year-old content creator from Guayaquil, Ecuador, was shot and killed in her home during a live TikTok broadcast. Latin Times · Jul 29, 2025
Children to be banned from having YouTube accounts as Albanese government backflips on exemption Labor reverses earlier decision to exempt Google-owned platform from national social media youth ban in move communications minister says will make ‘positive difference’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025
Would you swap homes with an internet favourite designer? Gustaf Westman is letting guests stay at his vibrant Stockholm home Gustaf Westman is letting guests stay at his vibrant Stockholm home Ideal Home · Jul 29, 2025
A Tyler, The Creator single 'leak' turned out to be an AI-generated fake and points to a whole cottage industry in misleading fans of games, music, and movies Don't listen to the AI. PC Gamer · Jul 29, 2025
YouTube’s cofounder and former tech boss doesn’t want his kids to watch short videos, warning short-form content ‘equates to shorter attention spans’ Steve Chen said companies that distribute short-form video should add safeguards for kids. Fortune · Jul 29, 2025
As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are running ads and events saying their services are safe for children – with the possibility of a legal challenge The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025
'Absolute Madness': Thailand's Pet Lion Problem Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogram lion-tiger hybrid called "Big George." International Business Times · Jul 29, 2025
Cruz Beckham Accused Of Posting Brutal Instagram Notes About Brooklyn & Nicola Peltz Among the scathing Instagram Notes, Cruz reportedly wrote: “Bloody inbreds", "Whole family o’ c*nts", "Ur a dick now :cry:", and “Ur dead to me". Pedestrian.tv · Jul 29, 2025
‘I’m certainly under attack’: This inventor says he can save the world — the internet says he’s missing Is he in danger, or on a break? We Got This Covered · Jul 28, 2025
“Just Left Crying”: Restaurant Shamed Online Ruthlessly After Disrespecting Micro-Influencer Is all publicity actually good publicity? Bored Panda · Jul 28, 2025
We Got This Covered · Jul 28, 2025 ‘My BFs most valid crashout’: Man turns into Batman after his dog escapes and chases after bear This is why dogs are a man's best friend.
The Mary Sue · Jul 28, 2025 ‘This is very contagious and very expensive’: Woman catches bacteria that gives her POTS. Then she warns against using public bathrooms Two TikTokers have gone viral for warning against the bacteria C. diff, which one says is having an uptick in cases.
The Mary Sue · Jul 28, 2025 ‘Buy now, cry later?’: Dallas realtor says client almost lost out on home over Klarna loan. Now she’s issuing a ‘buy now, pay later’ warning Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make— if they can even afford to.
Bored Panda · Jul 28, 2025 “Five-Star Apology”: People Praise Chef Who Disrespected Influencer And Quit His Job Over It "A hard lesson learned, sir."
International Business Times UK · Jul 28, 2025 Ex-Kis Cafe Chef Luke Sung Finally Speaks Out: 'I Was Condescending, Hurtful and Intimidating' Former Kis Cafe Chef Luke Sung has broken his silence after days of backlash, admitting his comments toward a micro influencer were 'condescending, hurtful and intimidating.' His apology comes after stepping down amid mounting outrage.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025 ‘It touched a lot of hearts’: Patrick Watson on Covid hit and Spotify record-breaker Je te laisserai des mots ‘It took off in the pandemic. And once those algorithms get going, you can’t stop them. It’s the first French-language song to hit more than a billion streams on Spotify’
TechRadar · Jul 28, 2025 Apple Music fans are obsessed with AutoMix in iOS 26, but one big flaw could be its downfall Apple Music's AutoMix feature is one of the standouts in iOS 26, but subscribers have picked up on one limitation that affects the streaming experience.
The Mary Sue · Jul 28, 2025 ‘I wonder if he’s a secret shopper’: Woman goes shopping at Walmart. Then she feels like she’s being followed, and turns around Just existing as a woman in public can feel risky, even when doing something as normal as picking up groceries.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 28, 2025 10 Times Stock Market “Tips” Came From Questionable Sources Stock market tips can come from analysts, financial news, or credible investor letters. But every now and then, they come from sources that raise eyebrows—tabloids, celebrities, conspiracy forums, or shady online pump-and-dump schemes. These moments often blur the line between financial advice and entertainment, and they’ve burned many investors chasing…
Windows Central · Jul 28, 2025 ByteDance clarifies concerns over Trae, its fork of Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code ByteDance, best known in the west for TikTok, has a new AI-infused code editor forked from Microsoft's Visual Studio Code. Shockingly (or not) it seems it might well be phoning home quite a lot, even if you turn off telemetry.