Man reviews hundreds of pounds worth of Easter eggs to raise awareness about cost of living Billy D’Souza received more than 4.2 million views on a TikTok video reviewing 21 Easter eggs costing £550. Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2025
TikTok trend for ‘Dubai chocolate’ causes international shortage of pistachios High-end ‘Dubai’ bar with Middle East-style nut filling is rationed in shops as price of raw kernels surges The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
From Messi To Trump, AI Action Figures Are The Rage The latest internet obsession is one impossible to escape on social media_ images of well-known figures in plastic toy packaging alongside evocative props... welcome to the meme of AI action figures. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025
Is Coachella better than Glastonbury? Festivalgoers are fighting it out on TikTok The Southern California desert music festival returns Friday for its second weekend, while the U.K. music festival kicks off this June The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
What we know about Aimee Lou Wood's surprisingly famous sister What we know about Aimee Lou Wood's surprisingly famous sister Marie Claire · Apr 19, 2025
Inside the small business success story of Tony's Chocoloney, which rakes in $162 million yearly thanks to influencers and Gen Z values Hooked by viral TikTok moments, big-brand partnerships, and celebrity endorsements, young consumers are ditching Hershey’s for Tony’s. Fortune · Apr 19, 2025
10 pet influencers with seriously high followings It’s not just humans who are racking up millions of followers, these pets are at it too PetsRadar · Apr 19, 2025
Carrot-shaped lights, bunny wreaths and beauty boxes – forget Easter, welcome to ‘Eastermas’ Social media is turning the spring festival into yet another opportunity for lavish spending. What’s in your #EasterBasket? asks writer Amelia Tait The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Labour MPs urge Starmer to ‘get out there’ with Trump-style media strategy Some in his party argue the prime minister’s cautious approach is out of step with modern politics The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Sunscreen and snail slime: what skincare experts do – and don’t do – to their skin Think you look better with a suntan? Worried you don’t have a 12-step routine? Dermatologists cut through the noise to reveal the products they swear by – and those they’d run a mile from The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
‘He’s got MS-13 tattooed onto his knuckles’: Trump appears to hold up altered image of Abrego Garcia’s hand The spelled-out ‘MS-13’ doesn’t appear on his hand in recent photos of Abrego Garcia posted on his wife’s TikTok account The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
My 56-Year-Old Mom Has Never Looked Better—Here’s Every Beauty Product in Her Routine Shopping made easy. Marie Claire · Apr 18, 2025
Canadians Reject Gavin Newsom's Plea to Keep Visiting California Over Deportation Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Be Plucked Off the Street' The California governor encouraged Canadians to visit the state, but many rebuffed his invitation, citing Kilmar Abrego Garcia's detainment. Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025
Instagram Blend lets you mix Reels with friends — here's how it works You might learn something about your friend's taste with this new Instagram feature. Tom’s Guide · Apr 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 From Sidemen to MrBeast: how YouTube and its creator economy took over TV Stars and their high-quality content enable streamers and others to pull in younger audiences
Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025 ChatGPT Declares Trump's Physical Results 'Virtually Impossible': 'Usually Only Seen in Elite Bodybuilders' A viral TikTok shows ChatGPT calling Trump's reported weight and height "virtually impossible," fueling online jokes and renewed scrutiny over his health.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 TikTok removes videos promoting birth control misinformation after The Independent investigation SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: Myths suggesting that birth control is more dangerous than beneficial were spreading to millions, an investigation by Hebe Campbell reveals
Tom’s Guide · Apr 18, 2025 I tested ChatGPT vs Gemini with 101 prompts across 15 categories — here's the overall winner Here’s what happened when I tested 101 prompts with Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and ChatGPT-4o.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it? IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025 Chinese Vent Anger At Trump's Trade War With Memes, Mockery While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight Donald Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2025 Train takes, diss tracks and TikTok clips: politicians pull out the stops to win over gen Z voters Analysis by marketing firm finds Albanese far outpacing rivals on TikTok engagement. Also: leaders drawn to the marginals; and FriendlyJordies hits back
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Baby girl unable to blink or smile diagnosed with rare disorder A mother first noticed something was wrong during pregnancy when her daughter’s eyes appeared open during ultrasound scans
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Flight attendant ignites airline safety debate after telling passenger to put away knitting needles ‘They literally serve boiling beverages and meals to be eaten on a lap tray, which is a threat even outside of a plane-related emergency,’ one TikTok comment read
International Business Times UK · Apr 17, 2025 Chinese TikTok's Reveal How 'Luxury' Brands Charge Thousands for Factory-Produced Goods Worth £30 Chinese factories are making TikToks exposing the brands they make products for. This trend follows US President Donald Trump increasing international tariffs on Chinese products from from 34% to 125%.