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Influencer Alix Earle recapped her first date since reentering the dating scene, describing a poorly planned Malibu drive, a quick Starbucks stop, and a moment she feared she was being kidnapped; she joked that she won’t go on dates again until there’s a full itinerary after her date was marked by an awkward question about OnlyFans. The post follows her December breakup from Braxton Berrios and comes amid prior dating rumors.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to lift the 2023 TikTok ban on city devices, allowing at least some city agencies to use the app again, with the policy rollout expected in a TikTok video on the @nycmayor account. The move ends the Adams-era security ban amid ongoing debates about data security and ByteDance’s ties to Beijing, reflecting a broader national trend of easing restrictions while cybersecurity concerns persist.
Skin dysmorphia is a mental health condition in which people obsess over imagined or minor skin flaws, a trend amplified by acne fears and social media. The Independent’s feature shares sufferers’ experiences and expert insights, warns about extreme or unsafe skincare and procedures, notes a proposed Skin Dysmorphia Scale to improve identification and management, and calls for closer collaboration between dermatologists and mental health professionals, along with practical steps for self-audit and seeking support.
A Golden Retriever named Humphrey falls off a chair while asleep and ends up twisted into a sleepy pretzel on the floor, yet remains in a deep slumber. His owner Lily captures the moment on video and shares it on TikTok, where the clip goes viral with hundreds of thousands of likes as viewers joke about waking a sleeping pup.
Since its 2012 founding, ByteDance has evolved into the world’s leading ‘application factory,’ turning TikTok and Douyin into global gateways used by billions and building a sprawling portfolio from video editing to workplace collaboration and chatbots—positioning the Chinese tech giant as a dominant force shaping the internet and drawing continued regulatory and competitive scrutiny.
Bunnie Xo posted a TikTok showing her face visibly swollen and red after a facelift, drawing attention to the dramatic aftereffects of the cosmetic procedure.
A TikToker urged Taylor Frankie Paul to get off her phone amid ongoing The Bachelorette controversy and past domestic‑abuse allegations. Paul fired back with a pointed quip, “Want me to stare at the wall instead?” while continuing to be active online as the drama surrounding her season’s cancellation and related allegations unfolds; a spokesperson later condemned the tactic as an attention‑seeking distraction.
A viral TikTok moment shows a Golden Retriever named Waffles turning from relaxed to offended after being called 'chonky,' prompting affectionate comments and a lighthearted reminder of the breed's lovable personality. The clip, shared by @thegoldenwafflehouse, highlights the pup's expressive face and the playful nature of Golden Retrievers.
A popular TikToker known as @connorsmellsbad went viral after his girlfriend started educating him about menstruation. He watched a 3D representation of what happens during a period, apologized for his earlier ignorance, and admitted the process looks rough. He also learned about symptoms like bloating, cramps, nausea, mood swings, and “period poops,” and even period jellyfish. Followers’ comments filled in more details, and his respectful engagement earned praise as he shows newfound appreciation for what women go through.
A TikTok star (connorsmellsbad) goes viral after his girlfriend educates him on menstruation, prompting him to watch a 3D inside-the-body model and acknowledge how complex periods are beyond just bleeding. He learns about uterus contractions, hormones causing cramps and symptoms like bloating or period poops, and even the “period jellyfish” tissue. The humorous but earnest content sparks discussion about men’s knowledge of menstruation and the need for greater respect toward what women experience.
The White House is using TikTok-style videos and other viral content to frame the Iran war, prioritizing engagement across platforms over traditional wartime decorum; the strategy has produced billions of impressions and is part of a nontraditional, ‘both/and’ messaging approach that draws praise for reach but criticism for tone from former defense officials and some lawmakers, while public opinion remains mixed.
Kate Cassidy, who dated Liam Payne at the time of his 2024 death, soft-launched a new romance on TikTok nearly two years after his passing, posting a clip with a mystery man and heart emojis; fans offered support as tributes from Payne’s One Direction bandmates and other celebrities reflect on his life.
After an ER visit for stomach pain was first blamed on an ovarian cyst, Giahan Tang’s CT scan later revealed small lesions that pointed to metastatic disease, and a biopsy confirmed stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The 24-year-old underwent an aggressive treatment plan of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and steroids, enduring fatigue, hair loss and loss of independence before a PET scan showed no detectable lymphoma. She completed six rounds of treatment and is now cancer-free. Tang has been sharing her journey on TikTok to encourage others to listen to their bodies and value health.
Doja Cat revealed in a TikTok video that she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), calling it an agonizing condition and saying she’s been in therapy for years with an eight‑year journey of treatment and healing; she also praised Chappell Roan for setting boundaries with the media and stressed that she is not diagnosing Roan, highlighting the need for honesty and self‑care in the public eye while continuing her world tour.
A TikTok creator, 23-year-old Tori Mosser, shared her struggle with cyclic vomiting syndrome. A random commenter suggested her worsening CVS could be chronic appendicitis; when doctors finally ran a CT scan, she underwent emergency appendectomy and recovered, with Mosser noting the commenter Ella may have saved her life. The viral post underscores how online health communities can help patients obtain crucial insights when clinicians miss them.