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Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

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Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot. Gen Zers are ditching sleek smartphones and algorithm-fed apps for vintage flip phones, once-coveted iPods, digital cameras, even typewriters — and jump-starting a simpler, less plugged-in life.  And parents are scooping up retro tech for their children, too, as a way to preserve family … Read more

New York Botanical Garden scientist sexually harassed on social media — gets so bad that comments are now blocked

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New York Botanical Garden scientist sexually harassed on social media — gets so bad that comments are now blocked

In the concrete jungle, he’s coming up roses.  Chris Elliott, a horticulturist at the New York Botanical Garden, is in full bloom as throngs of “thirsty” phytophiles — plant lovers — are unashamedly salivating over his hotness.  But some argue that the hunk-worship is actually crossing socially acceptable lines and causing social media mania.  Chris Elliott, … Read more

Disney fans rejoice as parks restore gendered greetings after ‘inclusive’ scrub: ‘We’re so f- -king back’

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Disney fans rejoice as parks restore gendered greetings after ‘inclusive’ scrub: ‘We’re so f- -king back’

Sex is back on the loudspeaker.  Disney diehards are digitally divided amid trending claims that the formerly nixed “ladies and gentlemen” salutation at its theme parks has been restored — signaling, to some, that the world is “returning to normalcy.” “It was very nice to hear that ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ has returned to the Magic … Read more

Exclusive | Table for none! How NYC diners are forced to battle bots, apps and influencer hype at the city’s hardest-to-book restaurants

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Exclusive | Table for none! How NYC diners are forced to battle bots, apps and influencer hype at the city’s hardest-to-book restaurants

Securing a table at a top NYC restaurant has long required some planning and a great deal of patience. Lately, however, going out to dinner in the Big Apple has become a full-on competitive sport — call it the Hunger Games — complete with a list of unwritten rules and strategies for winning. Eager diners in the … Read more

Influencer fires back at critics after ‘getting canceled for her Masters outfit’

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Influencer fires back at critics after ‘getting canceled for her Masters outfit’

Abby Baffoe cares not for your feedback on her Masters attire. The social media influencer fired back at critics who blasted her choice of attire at Augusta National over the weekend, posting a video on Monday to her 1.4 million TikTok followers captioned, “Won worst dresses masters 2026.” The six-second clip, in which she walks … Read more

Starbucks fans blast new Summer menu — including exclusive Coachella drink: ‘WTF?’

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Starbucks fans blast new Summer menu — including exclusive Coachella drink: ‘WTF?’

A brutal “beef” is brewing.  Furious caffeine fiends are virtually storming the gates of Starbucks, condemning the coffeehouse chain for failing to resurrect fan-favorite drinks on its summer 2026 menu.  An even more egregious offense to some, however, is the company’s decision to revive its much-ballyhooed Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage exclusively at Coachella, leaving folks … Read more

How an adorable dachshund — set to fund $66K wedding — became one family’s breadwinner

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How an adorable dachshund — set to fund K wedding — became one family’s breadwinner

A couple says their adorable dachshund is now the “breadwinner” of the household — earning over $6,000 in just one month and helping fund their $66,239 dream wedding. Shannon Edmondson, 31, from Stalybridge, Manchester, has turned her miniature long-haired dachshund, Wilson, into a social media star, bringing in thousands through user-generated content (UGC), brand deals … Read more

Can you really treat hemorrhoids with sugar? Docs weigh in on viral ‘natural’ hack

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Can you really treat hemorrhoids with sugar? Docs weigh in on viral ‘natural’ hack

It gives new meaning to the phrase “sweet cheeks.” It’s certainly no fun to have hemorrhoids, swollen veins that grow in or around the anus and cause pain, itching and bleeding — so it’s not terribly surprising that people might be desperate to find a quick way to banish the uncomfortable bulge. But is a … Read more

Nepo or Cheapo? Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe blasted for alleged $250 haggling scheme: ‘She’s a cancer’

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Nepo or Cheapo? Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe blasted for alleged 0 haggling scheme: ‘She’s a cancer’

Bill Gates’ nepo baby is getting cyber spanked for allegedly “gaslighting” an influencer with a lowball proposition.  Billionairess on a “super limited” budget, Phobe Gates, 23, founder of AI shopping tool, Phia, is the internet’s enemy No. 1 after Kacie Margis, a content creator for hire, claimed she attempted to book her for a job … Read more

Social media scandalized by ‘naked mom theory’ — but some claim it’s good parenting: ‘Traumatizing’

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Social media scandalized by ‘naked mom theory’ — but some claim it’s good parenting: ‘Traumatizing’

They’re parenting with the bare necessities.  Without shame, nor a stitch of clothing, some mothers are perfectly comfortable being completely nude in front of their kiddos, despite a little one’s age or gender.  These unabashed forbearers are being hailed as pioneers of the “naked mom theory” movement, a digital trend in which woman are celebrating their natural … Read more

TikTok’s convinced everyone they have autism — here’s what’s actually going on

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TikTok’s convinced everyone they have autism — here’s what’s actually going on

A diagnosis from Dr. Doomscroll? It may be time for a second opinion. Social media users are increasingly diagnosing themselves with autism after watching TikTok content about the neurodevelopmental condition, drawing mixed reactions from experts. While the trend can raise awareness and build community around autism, there are concerns that much of the content is … Read more

White influencer breaks silence after she’s accused of editing her face onto black model’s body

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White influencer breaks silence after she’s accused of editing her face onto black model’s body

A white influencer has admitted to editing her face onto a black influencer’s body as she blamed AI for the bizarre post — but the model whose photo she altered isn’t buying the excuse. The social media controversy erupted when Lauren Blake Boultier, a content creator with more than 1.6 million followers, shared a photo … Read more

White influencer accused of editing her face onto black creator’s body

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White influencer accused of editing her face onto black creator’s body

A white influencer with over 1.6 million followers has been accused of editing her face onto a black influencer’s body in a bizarre move that has gone viral on social media. Tatiana Elizabeth, who is African-American, took to TikTok this week to explain how she discovered fellow content creator Lauren Blake Boultier had digitally altered her photo. … Read more

Staggering pictures show grandmother, 38, and her 20-year-old ‘identical twin daughter’

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Staggering pictures show grandmother, 38, and her 20-year-old ‘identical twin daughter’

You’ll do a double take.  These two related California girls aren’t sisters and one of them has been crowned “The world’s hottest grandma”, by social media. So, who is who? Makenzie and Brittany Desborough, Jam Press/@brittanydes Meet Brittany Desborough and her daughter Makenzie who she had when she was just 17, the Daily Mail reports. … Read more

Exclusive | Angry parents push for legislative action after Meta court ruling: ‘Phones should be illegal for kids until they’re 18!’

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Exclusive | Angry parents push for legislative action after Meta court ruling: ‘Phones should be illegal for kids until they’re 18!’

Parents are desperate for help to protect their children from harmful social media platforms following two bombshell court rulings last week that fined the tech giant Meta with penalties in the millions.   “Ninety-five percent of our kids are using these products that we know are harmful,” Julie Frumin, a 43-year-old mother of two from Westlake … Read more

Exclusive | Welcome to the ‘Erewhon-ification’ of medicine — where health is the hottest status symbol

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Exclusive | Welcome to the ‘Erewhon-ification’ of medicine — where health is the hottest status symbol

In a world of $160,000 “human optimization devices,” $10,000-per week wellness retreats and $22 collagen smoothies at upscale LA grocery store Erewhon, longevity has become not just a goal but a wealth-coded aesthetic. In this aspirational ecosystem, health is not just maintained, but curated and signaled. Interventions that once required prescriptions are now accessible via … Read more

They’re doing lines! ‘Placeholding concierges’ are charging $25 an hour to ‘line sit’ as TSA chaos still rages — despite deal

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They’re doing lines! ‘Placeholding concierges’ are charging an hour to ‘line sit’ as TSA chaos still rages — despite deal

Not all heroes wear capes. Robert Samuel certainly does not.  Instead, the Manhattanite dons a black hat embroidered with yellow lettering that reads “#LineDudes.” But his lack of superhuman regalia doesn’t make the professional line sitter any less of a champion to the Tri-State area travelers who’ve paid him to wait in frustratingly long Transportation … Read more

LI woman suing Instagram over eating disorder says ‘old man’ Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand ‘experiences of young girls’

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LI woman suing Instagram over eating disorder says ‘old man’ Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand ‘experiences of young girls’

A 23-year-old Long Island girl is suing Meta in a “David and Goliath battle,” claiming that being on Instagram as a tween caused her to experience depression, anxiety, self-harm and an eating disorder. Although Alexis Spence’s claim was already filed when a Los Angeles jury awarded a 20-year-old plaintiff, known only as KGM, $6 million … Read more

‘Hot Felon’ claims lovestruck fans fought over limited jail visit slots — leaving his 5-year-old shut out: ‘Too much’

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‘Hot Felon’ claims lovestruck fans fought over limited jail visit slots — leaving his 5-year-old shut out: ‘Too much’

Lovestruck fans didn’t just slide into Jeremy Meeks’ DMs over the past few years — they showed up to jail. The so-called “Hot Felon,” whose smoldering mugshot broke the internet back in 2014, said that overnight fame came with an unexpected downside: obsessed admirers hijacking limited prison visit slots — and shutting out the person … Read more

Gypsy Rose slammed for ‘sick’ joke about murdered mom — but fans stand behind her: ‘She was raised by a POS’

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Gypsy Rose slammed for ‘sick’ joke about murdered mom — but fans stand behind her: ‘She was raised by a POS’

It was a dead serious joke. Murderess Gypsy Rose made a joke about killing her mom on TikTok — and it didn’t land well Murder is rarely a laughing matter. But the graveness of the crime didn’t stop Gypsy Rose Blanchard — the Missouri woman who pleaded guilty to the stabbing death of her mother — from taking … Read more