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OpenAI's GPT-Live-1 voice model is tested by a TikTok creator who shows it struggle with simple prompts (counting letters in 'seventeen' and the Rs in 'strawberry'), despite OpenAI's claim of a smarter, more natural voice, with observers noting interruptions and awkward sign-offs that highlight early limitations of the new model.
Dermatologists warn that melanotan II, a banned injectable/nasal tanning drug sold online and promoted by TikTok influencers, poses serious risks (including priapism), offers no proven sun-protection, can darken or alter moles, and may be linked to melanoma; experts urge regulation and caution amid widespread misinformation.
Layla Taylor, star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, posted a TikTok showing her holding hands with a woman she didn’t name, confirming she’s dating a woman after publicly coming out as bisexual on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast. Co-star Jen Affleck and Miranda McWhorter expressed support, with McWhorter revealing she cried happy for Taylor. Taylor noted she’s currently dating and taking it slow, having previously been married to Clayton Wessel and co-parenting sons Oliver and Maxwell; her dating history on the show includes Cameron Jolley and Mason McWhorter.
South Florida TikTok influencer Brianna Johnson, known as ItGirlBri, died after a green Lamborghini she was in was shot at while leaving an Airbnb party in Miramar, early July 5; two other people were injured; investigators say the shooter may have been following them in a BMW, and it’s not yet known if the attack was targeted. Johnson, 21, had about 380,000 TikTok followers and had begun a music feature with Sadiityrackz; the investigation is ongoing.
A golden retriever named Moose at a daycare gets a tongue-in-cheek “naughty” report card after hogging the pool, as showcased in a TikTok video and accompanying photos that show him occupying the entire baby pool while friends wait. The meme-worthy clip sparked fans to weigh in on pool-size fairness and daycare dynamics, with some defending Moose. The piece also echoes reminders on what to look for when choosing a good doggy daycare.
A TikTok video recounts a new neighbor’s experience at a Fourth of July gathering, where she says she was asked to leave minutes after arriving with a homemade antipasto salad; the clip went viral as online users expressed sympathy and criticized the hosts, though the Daily Dot notes it could not be independently verified.
Newport Beach’s July 4 celebration devolved into chaos with illegal fireworks, fights, and looting. Police arrested more than 400 people over 36 hours as officials announced a zero-tolerance safety crackdown, tripling fines in designated zones and instituting a one-strike rule for short-term rental owners tied to unruly crowds. Officials cited social media and out-of-state revelers for the disruption, while volunteers later helped clean the beach and officials promised a post-holiday safety review.
Manchester is portrayed as an influencer hotspot where a walkable city centre, 1990s regeneration, and strong transport links have drawn young workers and content creators who review cafés, bars and classes on TikTok, and even launch related businesses. The piece follows creators like Ruwaydah, Harry, Sufia and Lamar, whose online growth is tied to Manchester’s vibe and proximity, while analysts caution that wage growth may be modest and some high-rise developments carry safety concerns. Overall, the city’s energy and Mancunian swagger are driving a new wave of social and economic activity.
In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, a 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were publicly caned 21 lashes each after allegedly kissing during a TikTok livestream, a punishment under Aceh's Sharia-based morality code; their four-month detention preceded the sentence, which was reduced from 25 lashes, and authorities confiscated a cellphone and USB containing the video; human rights groups criticize the public caning, while officials defend it as a deterrent; Aceh is the only Indonesian province enforcing its own Islamic criminal code, with moral offenses that can carry up to 100 lashes.
A Chili’s server in Macedonia, Ohio filmed the creation of a viral, off-menu dessert—molten skillet cookie (a warm skillet chocolate chip cookie topped with a lava cake). The clip drew praise from customers and staff, with talk that Chili’s may formally add the indulgence to a secret menu, illustrating how TikTok buzz can drive restaurant marketing.
An Ohio Chili’s server filmed a viral build of a molten skillet cookie—a warm skillet chocolate chip cookie crowned with a molten lava cake—that fans the flames of off-menu hacks and hints it may join Chili’s official secret menu, illustrating how TikTok-driven dessert hacks can become marketing fodder for chains.
The mother of Brooke George, a UK-based TikTok creator with about 100,000 followers, is pleading for her daughter to be spared death by firing squad in Dubai after she is charged with stabbing her boyfriend, William Treeby, during a visit to the UAE. Detained in Dubai says the attack was self-defense amid alleged abuse and control by Treeby; George remains in a Dubai jail facing either execution or life imprisonment with no parole as the case proceeds and international channels, including the British Foreign Office, monitor the situation.
YouTube is adding TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a 'clear screen' mode to remove icons and text, swapping the thumbs-up for a heart, a new 2x speed option (swipe-down to adjust with a lock), and a mute control, while also removing the dislike button to steer feedback.
A 23-year-old TikTok influencer from Gravesend, Kent, Brooke George, has been charged in Dubai with premeditated murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend; she could face the death penalty if convicted. Detained in Dubai says she claimed self-defence during a violent attack by her partner, and supporters are calling for bail and fair treatment amid concerns about domestic violence, due process and consular access. The UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office says it is supporting her and in touch with authorities.
Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne's partner, shared on TikTok that a man she had started dating after Payne's death in October 2024 dumped her, confessing she often looks for Liam in every new guy and that dating post-loss has been incredibly tough; the update comes as she navigates her first romance since Payne's passing, which she discusses with her large follower base.