New Jersey woman sings to a spam caller instead of hanging up. Then he calls back asking for an encore: ‘Can I clap for you, ma’am?’ Interesting way of handling spam calls. But is it safe? We Got This Covered · Jul 24
Put child safety ahead of Big Tech profits When I joined Facebook in 2009, I believed in the mission that founder Mark Zuckerberg espoused: to connect and empower people around the world. We all know how that turned out. Meta, now the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is focused on generating as much engagement as possible,… Bangkok Post · Jul 24
Black woman in Missouri walks into a Chinese restaurant. The first thing the waiter says is ‘speak english’ and then they seat her by the bathroom He ordered them to 'speak English' just to refuse to talk to them We Got This Covered · Jul 24
78 Tumblr Posts That Deliver The Exact Kind Of Internet Chaos We’ve Been Missing (New Pics) If you were online in the late 2000s, you were likely on Tumblr, as well. It was a time when microblogging was at its peak, with another site known as Twitter dominating the scene. While Instagram and TikTok are more popular these days, it doesn’t mean that Tumblr has completely… Bored Panda · Jul 24
EU Says TikTok Allowed Kids To Be Vulnerable To Predators. Now It Might Face Massive Fines The European Union has alleged that ByteDance and its social media platform TikTok are breaking online content rules and making children potentially vulnerable to online predators. International Business Times · Jul 24
Spain sets global audience records after World Cup win Millions of fans followed Spain's national team throughout the FIFA World Cup via the media and social networks, pushing its audience to record levels. Euronews · Jul 24
Doctor Exclusively Reveals Dangers Of New Beauty Trend Taking The Internet By Storm “Tanmaxxing” has become the latest trend that pushes people to tan for as long and as intensely as possible in the middle of the day. Bored Panda · Jul 24
Pregnant Kentucky woman finds out Texas Roadhouse sells something for $4.99. She’s furious she didn’t know sooner: ‘There are good sides of life’ Picked up a gift for herself. We Got This Covered · Jul 24
Bride fakes being drunk at her wedding to hide her ‘secret,’ spins a whole new story when she is almost busted: ‘My friends still haven’t forgave me’ Even her best friend hasn't forgiven her. We Got This Covered · Jul 24
Woman orders her waffle at Waffle House. Then 4 workers stop what they’re doing and come over to judge her: ‘The look of pure disgust’ Extraordinarily or bleh!? We Got This Covered · Jul 24
The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend A dangerous social media trend that started in 2020 has persisted into 2026, with heartbreaking consequences. The Conversation · Jul 24
EU finds TikTok failed to shield the privacy of children's accounts from adults TikTok's list of EU headaches keeps growing, with Brussels now finding its privacy settings left children's accounts open to adults and to the risks that come with it. Euronews · Jul 24
TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says TikTok faces EU charges for allegedly failing to protect minors from cyberbullying and predators through its account and privacy settings. The company could face a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. The Economic Times · Jul 24
The creator economy has a new middle class Young workers now see social media influencing as a plausible career pivot. This shift allows them to earn income through brand deals and personal content. Microinfluencers with smaller audiences are increasingly sought by brands for their engagement. Some creators now earn substantial incomes, rivaling traditional mid-level salaries. The Economic Times · Jul 24
The Independent UK · Jul 24 EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors The European Commission has found TikTok did not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors
Tom’s Guide · Jul 24 My first 36 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: I was wrong about the passport screen (but that $1,899 price still stings) I spent 36 hours with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Here is why the new passport display, Flex Titanium crease, and battery life won me over.
International Business Times UK · Jul 24 How Fans Allegedly Traced the Anonymous Accounts to Elena Taber and Why the Internet Is Divided Reddit users claim they uncovered links between anonymous accounts and influencer Elena Taber, though the allegations remain unverified.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 24 This ultimate garden hack reveals why you should be planting your tomatoes horizontally Growing tomato plants can be a tricky garden task. I should know, I've failed on numerous attempts. Now, I've found out I should be planting my tomato plants horizontally, here's why.
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 Florida woman says she left a ‘factual’ 1-star online review for a Nissan dealership. Then strangers started review-bombing her business She says it started with the general manager.
Latin Times · Jul 23 TikTok Star Gabbie Gonzalez's Murder-For-Hire Case Hits Another Delay as Arraignment Moves to September Gabbie Gonzalez's arraignment over an alleged plot to kill Jack Avery was delayed again, with the case now set for September.
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 Bride-to-be paid thousands for a custom dress only for the designer to deliver a ‘Shein-looking dress,’ and allegedly refuse a refund The dressmaker allegedly refused to refund despite the bride claiming the dress looked cheap and nowhere near what she had asked for.
Motor1 · Jul 23 Man Buys Ford From Carvana. Then It Shows Up With A Cracked Windshield. Then He Realizes He's Got Bigger Problems To Solve “I bought that EcoSport based on the Carvana listing and..."
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 ‘She got me’: Car detailer exposed after client realizes where her missing money went When a routine car detailing job turns into a treasure hunt
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 Louisiana man says he was about to board Carnival Cruise ship. But then the staff allegedly treated him like a criminal: ‘It all went ‘pbbt’ after that’ He says it got worse once they reached the hotel.
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 ‘Pay it or leave’: Louisiana woman calls Planet Fitness ‘scammers’ after they claim she owes $500 but won’t tell her what for The woman also claimed that this manager tried to forge her signature.