In today’s New York, even friendship is no longer affordable. That’s the tough lesson learned by Vira, a Manhattanite who found herself shelling out nearly $5,000 to cover the cost of being a bridesmaid in a dear pal’s recent nuptials. For the Harlem resident, who asked that her last name not be used, the unwelcome … Read more
Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday. “Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office, and that includes protecting our kids from the potential … Read more
A viral confrontation between a young social media creator and an older passerby has sparked a heated debate about filming in public. In the clip, a young woman sets up her phone on a city footpath at night, steps back a bit, and begins filming an outfit-of-the-day “fit check” while traffic drives past behind her. … Read more
She works in a glass tower. He works with his hands. Cue the love story. Wall Street power suits are getting steamrolled by steel-toe boots. This winter, a growing number of high-achieving city women are swapping cubicles, KPIs and Slack notifications for something straight out of a wintry Hallmark movie: blue-collar boyfriends with calloused hands, … Read more
They’re doing what they can to secure their futures. Constantly being forced to pivot professionally by changing industries or turning to trade work, youngsters born between 1997 and 2012 have been nicknamed the “reroute generation” — whether they like it or not. A new report by Zety, a resume template service, found that Gen Z … Read more
She said what? People on social media are sounding off after a mother took to social media to claim that childfree people have all the time in the world. Clearly thinking the other grass is greener, Danielle Ekwerekwu (@danni_ek) shared her controversial thoughts in a now viral video: “I don’t think people without kids realize … Read more
Attention, women – chivalry could be dead. And it took one TikToker with sore legs on a train to prove it. Katy Olivia shared a TikTok of herself standing in the middle of a packed Tube carriage in London, shopping bags in hand, surrounded by men who were firmly seated. On camera, she groans: “Owww, my legs … Read more
Like any good mother, Gina Kasoff rises each morning, heads to the nursery to greet her baby girl, Pippa, before waking up the tot’s older siblings in preparation for yet another busy day. The difference between Kasoff and other moms, however, is that Pippa, along with her brothers and sisters, isn’t real. They’re dolls. “They’re … Read more
Madeline Lawrence, a married mother of three, including newborn twins Nico and Ash, is determined to fix a flat. The Utah native is working to remedy the flatness of her babies’ skulls with $700 3D-printed head-shaping helmets — and she’s getting a whole lot of backlash. “The babies wear their helmets 23 hours a day … Read more
She’s going public about her private life. A 35-year-old Maine woman who’s never had sex says she’s frequently mocked for her virgin status — but refuses to be silenced. Lauren Harkins has taken to social media to reveal she’s never even been on a date, but hopes to bust myths around virginity. “I’ve never once … Read more
The internet got a kick out of this. Former Rockette Alina Silver posted a throwback video of her audition for the iconic dance company while seven and a half months pregnant — and it quickly went viral with a combined 11.7 million views on TikTok and Instagram. Commenters marveled over her astounding accomplishment, calling her “super human,” “badass” … Read more
The average FinTok user spent over 400 hours scrolling through their feed in 2025, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation who use FinTok — the financial side of TikTok — revealed that they spend an average of eight hours per week watching videos, totaling 416 hours this year. … Read more
Gone are the days of late-night partying — today’s youngsters are all about staying in and crafting. It’s no secret that Gen Z and millennials have turned crafting nights into the new going out, bonding over “junk journaling” and tiny trinket-making like it’s a competitive sport. As a result, social media is flooded with clips … Read more
He didn’t love it. Rapper Busta Rhymes (nee Trevor George Smith Jr., ) clapped back at a troll during a recent event — and it was all caught on camera. The “I Love It” rapper, 53, appeared at Art Basel Miami over the weekend and paused to take a photo with a Gen-Z TikTok influencer. The exchange … Read more
Salish Matter was just 10 when she first appeared on her father Jordan’s burgeoning YouTube channel. At the time, 5 million subscribers were tuning in to watch the photographer-turned-content-creator set himself various oddball challenges. But it was when he decided to involve his daughter in a fitness challenge video — where Salish faced off against … Read more
Emma Wood is on a Swift rise to worldwide superstardom. The 13-year-old, an eighth-grade student with an abiding affinity for music, is Taylor Swift’s No. 1 listener on the planet, per Spotify leaderboards — a new feature of the streaming platform’s annual “Wrapped” roundup that ranks fans based on total listening minutes. Emma has played and replayed Swift’s … Read more
That’s one lucky find. Roaming a thrift store to see what deals and steals can be found is a thrill in and of itself. But one woman scored big when she brought home a piggy bank that was unexpectedly stuffed with cash. The thrifter, who goes by the name @miles8katrina on TikTok, posted a video … Read more
The internet cavalry has come to the defense of a bride-to-be after her fiancé’s family pulled a so-called “prank” on her, with many claiming the stunt is nothing short of “bullying”. In the now-deleted TikTok, the woman, Libby, is seen standing with her soon-to-be in-laws, all dressed in matching shirts and fun-run gear. They appear pumped … Read more
It’s snot a good idea — no matter what TikTok tells you. That’s the message from doctors about a viral at-home trend for unclogging stuffed noses, warning it could leave cold and flu sufferers even more miserable than before. “Please don’t do this,” Dr. Madeleine Herman, physician president at the Sinus Center & ENT Specialists … Read more
Lights, camera… and one little Chinatown film shop that gets a lot of action. A tiny, unassuming photography store on 77 Elizabeth St. is suddenly the hottest place in town for a glow-up — the passport kind. Eliz Digital, a cramped Chinatown photo counter, has amassed a cult following of New Yorkers sprinting in for … Read more