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Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 day ago

'Heavy soda': Why TikTok is packing soda with more and more syrup

Some Midwest gas stations and convenience stores serve a 'heavy soda' fountain option that dispenses extra syrup, producing a thicker, sweeter soft drink.
fromVulture
2 days ago

'I Became the Jubilee Girl'

Last September, Naima Troutt was one of 25 liberal college students chosen to debate Charlie Kirk. One interaction in the 90-minute video was particularly memorable: After Kirk attempts to argue that abortion is murder, Troutt mutters to herself, "Ugh, his smile is very creepy." "Oh, so smiling is creepy?" he asks, to which she replies, "No, your smile specifically." The room erupts into laughter. The clip went viral. Fan edits were made in her honor. In the world of debates designed for maximum social-media engagement,
Media industry
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

She Fought the Far Right Online for Years. Now She Wants to Do It in Congress

Kat Abughazaleh leverages viral social-media skills and grassroots tactics to run for Congress in Illinois, emphasizing antiauthoritarianism, labor support, and mutual aid.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Crime statistics: How safe is life in Germany? DW 09/16/2025

Major German cities show higher crime rates concentrated in certain districts, but Germany overall remains a very safe country with declining crime since the 1980s.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

TikTok is obsessed with this guy who bought an abandoned golf course in Maine

Man in Maine bought an abandoned Chesterville golf course, restoring it into Fairway Fields with new facilities and attracting an online following and community support.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

From US Open 'hat thief' to Coldplay affair: CEOs keep going viral for bad behavior

CEOs now face constant public scrutiny from ubiquitous smartphone cameras and social media, making reputational risks from visible misconduct immediate and unavoidable.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Business Model Behind The Baller League

Baller League's six-a-side, low-pay matches showcase technically skilled players, create viral stars, and scaled from a 6,000-seat court to selling out London's O2 Arena.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The secrets of lost luggage auctions: I bought four bags for 100. What would I find inside?

People bid on locked, unclaimed suitcases at auctions to discover strangers' belongings, turning lost-luggage hauls into addictive spectacle amplified by social media.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo Rush to Mock NYC Mayoral Rival Mamdani for Viral Bench Press Effort: Mamscrawny!'

Zohran Mamdani's 135-pound bench press attempt became a viral political liability as rivals and pro-Trump accounts mocked and amplified the clip.
US news
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Andy Byron Resigns from Tech Company After Being Caught Canoodling on Coldplay Kiss Cam

Andy Byron resigned as CEO of Astronomer after being caught on kiss cam with a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Reminder: Smashing Your Wife's Face in Your Wedding Cake Is Unforgivable

Surprise cake smashing at weddings often reflects a lack of respect and could indicate future relationship issues.
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