New York woman was trying to board a city bus for work. Then the driver allegedly shut the doors on her hand: ‘This is the life of poor people’ She was rushing to catch the bus. We Got This Covered · Aug 17
I swapped Wonderskin for Elf's £5 lip stain – and it impressed me Easy to apply and transfer-free, Elf’s lip stain could be what your makeup bag is missing Evening Standard · Aug 17
Passenger has an unusual request at 30,000 feet. Then the entire cabin is alerted: ‘is it airborne?’ A small gesture can mean a lot when someone's safety is at stake We Got This Covered · Aug 17
Austin man sees Sam’s Club selling Rotisserie Ribs for $16.98. There’s one problem as the first try immediately makes him hesitate: ‘Look at that’ Not perfect. We Got This Covered · Aug 17
‘Diabolical. Malicious. Intentional’: Doctor tries to set up peer-to-peer with patients’ insurance, only for them to not follow their own protocols "What a colossal waste of time, energy, and resources.” We Got This Covered · Aug 17
Perez Hilton still receiving inpatient care Perez Hilton's family have confirmed the gossip blogger is still receiving inpatient care three weeks after being hospitalised following a disturbing TikTok livestream. BANG Premier · Aug 17
AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study says In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study. Euronews · Aug 17
Mechanic Works On Tire. He’s Never Seen One String Out Like This. Ever: ‘Goodyear By The Foot’ "I didn’t know tires could get tape worms." Motor1 · Aug 17
Perez Hilton remains in hospital and ‘treatment is continuing’, family says Emergency services were seen outside the blogger’s home on August 4 after members of the public reported seeing him self-harm in a TikTok livestream. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Minnesota woman is helping rescue baby squirrels when a cop approaches her. Then she panicked and told him she’s going to show him her boobs “I didn't mean it like that.” We Got This Covered · Aug 17
How ‘forensic fandom’ in Lindsay Clancy trial threaten postpartum psychosis awareness Clancy’s livestreamed trial has become fodder for amateur sleuths to push viral conspiracy theories that threaten to undermine efforts to destigmatize illness, experts say The Guardian - US · Aug 17
When the leader of the Tuskegee Airmen attended West Point he had ‘not one human interaction’ for 4 years:’ ‘Stay tight, stay focused’ A clip from the podcast Really? No, Really? recently highlighted a story of resilience from the United States military. Author Doug Melville recently sat down with Jason Alexander of Seinfeld fame and producer Peter Tilden and shared the experiences of his ancestor, General Benjamin O, Davis Jr. We Got This Covered · Aug 17
'Makeup Still Intact': Tate McRae Trolled Online Over 'Fake' Post-Show Skincare Routine in Sponsored Video Tate McRae faces online backlash and is mocked over a sponsored skincare video, with viewers questioning whether she actually used the products shown in her post-show routine. International Business Times UK · Aug 17
Man is saving up for a Switch 2, so he decides to head to GameStop. 17 controllers later, he had $242: ‘How they keep the doors open’ If you have a collection of controllers you don't use, you might be sitting on a gold mine. We Got This Covered · Aug 17
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 First Time in a Human Body: Trump Officer Kelly Loeffler Goes Viral for Awkward Q&A Walk That Had People Claiming 'Aliens' Kelly Loeffler's TikTok video intended to introduce her role as SBA chief instead went viral due to her awkward walk and empty binder, sparking humorous reactions online.
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 'Too Girly' for Wall Street? How a 27-Year-Old Turned a Brutal Insult into Millionaire Success Vivian Tu turned criticism into success, becoming a millionaire at 27 and founding Your Rich BFF. Learn about her journey from finance to TikTok, her bestselling books, and her advocacy.
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Jason Arday Death: Cambridge Professor's Words on Love Resurface Amid Family's 'Sustained Abuse' Claims Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday's words about love resurface as his family claims he endured a years-long campaign of 'sustained abuse.'
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 TikTok Wipes Dearborn Islam Documentary After 230K Likes: Creator Stripped of Earnings and Threatened With Permanent Ban TikTok has removed investigative videos critical of Islam, including a viral documentary by Nate Friedman, while erasing his earnings and threatening a permanent ban, sparking debates on content moderation.
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 TikTok Influencer Dean Withers Breaks Down on Stream Amid Unverified SA Allegations Involving Underage Victims TikTok commentator Dean Withers denies unverified allegations of misconduct, leading to an emotional breakdown during a live stream. The controversy highlights challenges of digital harassment and unverified claims.
Bangkok Post · Aug 16 TikTok promotes discovery commerce Thailand can capitalise on a growing "discovery economy" as online content, creators and communities increasingly turn inspiration into transactions, creating opportunities for the country to monetise its strengths in tourism, food, wellness, hospitality and culture, TikTok says.
The Economic Times · Aug 16 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social media strategy: Engaging youth and broadening reach Prime Minister Andy Burnham skillfully uses social media platforms like X and TikTok. He engages a broad audience by appearing on creator-led entertainment channels. Burnham's communications team demonstrates a strong grasp of the current media environment. He has featured in a TikTok series and jogged with a popular athlete. Teenage…
We Got This Covered · Aug 16 Delta passenger smells something at 30,000 feet. Then her seatmate pulls out Tupperware with the most cursed snack: ‘this should be illegal’ TSA rules allow it. other passengers, not so much.
We Got This Covered · Aug 16 Texas candle maker’s $15,000 Vidcon shipment arrives crushed, and FedEx allegedly blames her for the damage. She can’t ‘beleaf’ it “How are their workers this comfortably reckless?”
Motor1 · Aug 16 Customer Comes Into Shop At 8 A.M. They Put Something Unthinkable In Their Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir: ‘Charge Them Double’ "Better than olive oil in the oil."
We Got This Covered · Aug 16 Woman gets a man’s number after a date app match. Then she types it into Venmo to find out who he really is: ‘Worked for every single person’ A useful background check method.