There are a lot of cracks in that employee. If lately you’ve been feeling less motivated, unproductive or like it’s a struggle to drag yourself to work every day — you might be experiencing “quiet cracking.” Some describe this term as a gradual burnout that can sneak up without you even realizing it. Think of … Read more
Millennials survived the original Y2K skinny craze — and now they’re warning Gen Z not to repeat history. Millennial model and content creator Kaila Uli is going viral for calling out TikTok’s troubling obsession with the “Y2K skinny” aesthetic — a look she says glamorizes the brutal body standards that dominated the late ‘90s and … Read more
The kids are not all right. While many things have changed over this years, one constant that has remained is parents needing to keep an eye on the friendship group of their impressionable teens. Of course, doing so is arguably more difficult than ever thanks to the rise of social media. New research out of … Read more
While many vacationers are ready to throw on their bathing suits, slather on the SPF and head to the beach for some fun in the sun this summer — researchers at Tideschart, a leading tide forecasting platform, are warning travelers to steer clear of these 10 dangerous beaches. What makes a beach risky to hang … Read more
What you do in the shower is your business, but there’s one specific thing experts wish people would stop doing while sudsing up: peeing. One healthcare expert shared in a now-viral TikTok with over 1 million views that emptying your bladder while standing in the shower can be damaging — especially for women. “Hot take … Read more
It’s the most important performance of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life. The rapper/actor/showman has apparently been treating the US District Court in Lower Manhattan as his stage as he is on trial fighting charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. He has allegedly been working so hard to charm the jury that the judge has ordered him … Read more
That’s one fishy situation. As a busy medical school student, Gita Lozovaya spends much of her time studying, but decided to unwind one day at the beach with a friend. Residing in Yalta, a seaside town on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula — “On my day off from college, my friend and I decided to have … Read more
It’s not that kind of swingers party. How far would you go to get a good night’s rest? Would you take supplements, journal or do a fire-burning ritual? How about swinging from your neck in a public park? That’s precisely what some senior citizens in the northern Chinese city of Shenyang are doing — and … Read more
TikTok has long been a breeding ground for viral trends, but its latest subculture, “SkinnyTok,” is reigniting old diet culture in a digital age. Behind the trendy filters and catchy sounds lies an extremely problematic reality – a community where thinness is idolised, extreme calorie deficits are glamorised, and the pursuit of a shrinking body … Read more
What seemed like a fun day in the sun turned life-threatening for one New Jersey family. Although this terrifying incident happened to Adam Lisberg and his two young daughters a few years ago — it’s still relevant today, even more so with summer right around the corner. A popular swimsuit among many young girls — … Read more
In the lead-up to a wedding, it’s expected that brides might have a few extenuating requests, especially of the bridal party. For the most part, people nod their heads and go with it. Buy a dress they’ll probably never wear again? Sure. Attend various pre-wedding events that have hefty price tags attached? The lead-up to a wedding … Read more
Forget the turf — studs are stomping onto city streets. In the latest bizarre-but-make-it-fashion trend, guys are ditching sneakers in favor of full-blown soccer cleats to grab coffee, hit Trader Joe’s or strut through SoHo like it’s a Champions League tunnel. Dubbed #BootsOnlySummer, the viral movement sees TikTokkers proudly clicking and clacking through sidewalks and … Read more
A young man from Adelaide has been confronted by a stranger in a Kmart after a prank went horribly wrong. The prankster teen filmed himself approaching an older man with dreadlocks in the underwear section of the store before asking him for the time on his phone. When the man pulls out his phone to … Read more
These shoes are really tack-y. It’s safe to say this fashion fad is starting to stick. DIY fashionistas are setting off alarm bells by putting tacks in their flip-flops to imitate a viral celebrity couture trend, as seen in viral TikTok videos online. The spiked sandal hack was inspired by a collaboration between Spanish fashion … Read more
Whatamess. A Texas man is suing Whataburger for an eye-popping amount, claiming that they served him onions despite his requests that they withhold them from his meal. Demery Ardell Wilson outlined his beef in a petition filed April 25 in Texas’ 269th Judicial District Court of Harris Count, Today.com reported. In it, the plaintiff accused … Read more
Nearly a third of young Australians are engaging – for pleasure – in a sex act that can go “from fun to deadly” in a matter of seconds, new research has found. Of the more than 54,000 people who took part in The Great Aussie Debate – a wide-ranging, 50-question survey news.com.au launched earlier this year, uncovering … Read more
Is it a Ryan-air mattress? Catching sleep at 30,000 feet might seem impossible. However, one enterprising Ryanair passenger has devised an unorthodox way to grab some shuteye in the sky despite cramped onboard conditions, as observed in a TikTok video with 2.7 million views. The footage, filmed by another traveler seated behind the subject, pans … Read more
They put her on blast. A well-known Florida influencer and mother-to-be faces criticism after her extravagant gender reveal put her and her unborn child at risk. Popular Florida influencer Lele Pons and her husband are being criticized over an extravagant and potentially dangerous gender reveal stunt. Gender Reveal Miami/Instagram Lele Pons, from Miami, hosted a … Read more
They’re beautiful places — but are they to die for? U.S. News and World Report has ranked the 10 most dangerous states in America, with several picturesque places considered among the most violent. The site used FBI estimates to factor in the violent crime rate and property crime rate of each state to assess overall … Read more
Forget harmless pranks — TikTok’s latest trend has students setting their Chromebooks ablaze, sparking school evacuations and safety warnings across the country. Known as the #ChromebookChallenge, the dangerous stunt encourages kids to jam metal objects, like paper clips and pushpins, into the charging ports of their laptops, causing electrical short circuits that can ignite fires. … Read more