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“It’s so irresponsible”: Kylie Jenner’s oddly edited TikTok plugging “cutting jelly” is drawing serious criticism

TW: This article contains discussions of disordered eating. Kylie Jenner is facing backlash after promoting Foodology’s TikTok-viral “cutting jelly,” a fiber supplement …

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Former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone, wearing a black "Dropkick Murphys" band t-shirt, mid-confrontation with a bald man in a suit inside of a courtroom. Othe rman are seen restraining him.

“As in Puck Puck???”: One of the first-ever villains on “The Real World” returns as a TikTok cook

The notorious villain from an early season of The Real World is back as a TikTok cooking show host, and he hasn’t …

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Left: Model and activist Alana Hadid in a gray sweater during an interview. Right: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz arrives for 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 15, 2022.

“I would be so sad”: First-time mom lightly “slaps” grandma who tried to kiss her newborn

A first-time mom’s playful-ish attempt to enforce a no-kissing rule for her newborn has folks online debating boundaries and baby safety. In …

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Left: Model and activist Alana Hadid in a gray sweater during an interview. Right: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz arrives for 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala on October 15, 2022.

“Divorce him NOW”: Southwest passenger accuses stranger of flirting with his wife, throws food as flyers heckle him

A chaotic confrontation took place on a Southwest Airlines flight after one passenger accused another man of flirting with his wife. Instead …

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Papa John’s customer was forced to tip in order to complete their pick-up order: “It’s one thing to tip a delivery driver, but the people making the pizza?”

A person using the Papa John’s app to order carryout was required to enter a tip amount to place the order.  When …

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Left: Soyjak character pointing at the T-shirt he is wearing reading, "I love vagueposting. Right: X.com search terms list reading, "never believe," "you are never gonna believe," "you're not gonna believe," "you'll never guess," "not gonna like," "won't like the answer," "a lot of people."

I look like a fridge”: Tana Mongeau says she found the viral shirt Tara Lynn wanted in “under 5 minutes

Tana Mongeau has stepped into the recent TikTok drama involving another influencer’s search for a shirt, and she did so in the …

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“Here we go again…”: Ted Cruz dismisses concerns after being spotted on a plane out of Texas ahead of rare winter storm

Sen. Ted Cruz attempted to tamp down criticism after a photo appeared to show him flying out of Texas just as the …

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“I Am Obsessed”: Ex-Reddit Moderator Lashes Out After His Removal, Inspires Parodies

Drama has exploded around the removal of an r/LivestreamFail moderator after he promoted a vanishing reality show many fear was a scam. …

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Slow cooking yourself”: Woman who uses a heating pad nightly shows her “toasted skin syndrome

A TikTok video showing the aftermath of sleeping with a heating pad has left viewers stunned. In the now-viral clip, a woman …

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So good”: TikTok is drooling over this massively viral two-ingredient “Japanese cheesecake

TikTok’s latest food obsession is a minimalist dessert known as “Japanese cheesecake,” a viral recipe that promises cheesecake-like results using Greek yogurt …

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“China’s living in 2040”: YouTuber shows how she built the “Ningtendo PXBOX 5″—a custom 3-in-1 console

A Chinese YouTuber built a three-in-one gaming console that can play PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X titles. The …

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“Unholy”: Peeps drops Sunny D, Pop-Tarts, and Chili Lime Mango flavors for Easter 2026. The internet is torn

In 2025, Peeps gave us Breyers Cookies & Cream and Rice Krispies Treats flavored marshmallows. In 2026, Peeps is continuing its streak …

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Dr Pepper features TikToker’s viral jingle for the brand in latest ad: “I hope you got paid”

Romeo did it. Dr. Pepper took notice and embraced the TikTok creator’s jingle—something most people who post to the internet only dream …

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UK considering its own Australia-style, teen social media ban: ‘No option off the table’

UK contemplating its personal Australia-style, teen social media ban: ‘No option off the table’

LONDON — The British authorities says it can think about banning younger youngsters from social media because it tightens legal guidelines designed to guard …

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“Whole department didn’t know what to do”: Cop admits he doesn’t know how to handle a Waymo crash

A viral TikTok is raising new questions about how prepared police actually are for self-driving cars on public roads. After getting into …

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Rumors that the Starbucks unicorn frappe will return are rampant on TikTok, but is it just more 2016 nostalgia?

People on social media are expressing nostalgia for Starbucks’ discontinued Unicorn Frappe—and spreading rumors about its return.  TikTok creator Saige Chambers was …

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Heinz solves an age-old problem by debuting a fry box with a built-in ketchup holder

Heinz declared an end to the problem of where to put the condiments when eating fries without a plate by debuting the …

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"This is not me": Reese Witherspoon says scammers are sliding into fans' DMs pretending to be her

“This is not me”: Reese Witherspoon says scammers are sliding into fans’ DMs pretending to be her

Reese Witherspoon warned fans after she discovered a viral scam trend of people impersonating her. The Legally Blonde actress posted a video …

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"Not the flex you think": Mom who made her kids use their own Christmas money for McDonald's fires back at critics

“Not the flex you think”: Mom who made her kids use their own Christmas money for McDonald’s fires back at critics

A mother found herself at the center of a heated TikTok debate after sharing that she had her children use Christmas money …

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TikTokers are "becoming Chinese" in the newest wellness trend. Here's what that means

TikTokers are “becoming Chinese” in the newest wellness trend. Here’s what that means

TikTok’s latest wellness trend has users joking that they’re “becoming Chinese,” a phrase that might raise cultural appropriation concerns at first glance. …

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"You want to make a scene, I'll make a scene!": Man berates "loud and obnoxious" audience at "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway

“You want to make a scene, I’ll make a scene!”: Man berates “loud and obnoxious” audience at “Mamma Mia!” on Broadway

A Broadway audience member is being hailed as a hero after a viral video showed him snapping at “loud and obnoxious” theatergoers …

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"Wedding hostage situation": Southwest passengers forced to attend surprise mid-flight wedding at 30,000 feet

“Wedding hostage situation”: Southwest passengers forced to attend surprise mid-flight wedding at 30,000 feet

Two lovebirds tied the knot at 30,000 feet on a Southwest flight last weekend, forcing other flyers to attend the surprise wedding. …

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"Most romantic thing I've ever seen": Man writes a viral song begging the internet to hire his wife—and it actually works

“Most romantic thing I’ve ever seen”: Man writes a viral song begging the internet to hire his wife—and it actually works

A man’s unconventional approach to helping his wife land a job has struck a chord on TikTok. Facing a tough legal job …

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“He is real”: TikTokers swear “mimics” are copying their ringtones in a creepy new trend

TikTokers are claiming to be haunted by “mimics” that attempt to imitate voices, songs, or other audio in creepy, distorted tones. This …

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YouTuber's "Ant War" Video Sparks Planned Outrage Discourse

YouTuber’s “Ant War” Video Sparks Planned Outrage Discourse

On Nov. 30, 2025, YouTuber AntsCanada posted a video describing a clash between the various bugs and insects that inhabit his vivarium. …

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