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Skin condition under the eyes goes viral as doctors warn it could signal hidden health issue
A social-media trend dubbed “ferritin face” has linked dark circles under the eyes with low iron stores, prompting doctors to warn that the appearance can sometimes indicate an underlying health issue. Experts say ferritin, a protein that stores and releases iron when needed, is relevant to iron status, but stress that under-eye darkness alone cannot…
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From TikTok to signing with Kesha, Boy Throb say they’re for real – and serious about a US visa
Boy Throb, a four-member boy band that grew through TikTok, are campaigning for US authorities to approve an O-1 visa for singer Darshan Magdum, who remains in India while his bandmates perform in America. His remote appearance at a New York concert, where fans chanted “Visa!”, has made the immigration application central to the group’s…
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Unearthed posts show Heartland Dem candidate rallying in favor of child gender surgery: ‘Radical as it gets’
Nebraska Democratic congressional nominee Denise Powell is facing criticism over past social media posts opposing the state’s 2023 restrictions on gender-transition procedures for minors. The posts have become an issue in the campaign because opponents are using them to portray her position as out of step with voters in a conservative-leaning state. Powell described Nebraska’s…
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Caitlin Clark kept from reporters despite triple-double night as coach goes viral for women’s sports comments
Caitlin Clark was not made available to reporters after recording the fourth triple-double of her WNBA career for the Indiana Fever, while team-mates ended a media session after being questioned about Sophie Cunningham’s views on women’s sport. The incident drew attention because it coincided with wider debate around transgender participation in women’s sports and how…
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Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against ‘AI slop’
Snapchat will stop recommending wholly AI-generated videos in its Spotlight feed, joining YouTube, LinkedIn and Substack in efforts to limit so-called “AI slop”. The move matters because platforms are responding to concerns that mass-produced AI material is low-quality, repetitive and makes it harder for users to judge what is genuine online. Snapchat will still recommend…
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6 Best Thriller Movies Released Since 1990
Collider ranks six thriller films released since 1990, arguing that the period has produced some of the genre’s most enduring and formally accomplished work. The article highlights suspense, sharp writing, strong direction and memorable twists as the qualities that distinguish its selections. – The Usual Suspects (1995), ranked sixth, is praised as a landmark independent…
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White House Uses Bad Bunny & Drake Songs in New ICE Deportation Videos: ‘You’re Going Home’
The White House has posted two TikTok videos promoting its deportation campaign using songs by Bad Bunny and Drake, prompting criticism from fans and renewed scrutiny of artists’ music being used in political messaging. The clips pair immigration-enforcement footage with altered or selected lyrics, while presenting President Donald Trump’s mass-deportation agenda positively. One video used…
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Snapchat Banning Entirely AI-Generated Videos From Its Spotlight Platform
Snapchat will ban fully AI-generated videos from Spotlight, its section for trending and original creator content. The move is intended to limit low-quality, repetitive AI material while preserving Spotlight as a place for human-led creativity and personal storytelling. Videos that use Snapchat’s AI tools for editing or enhancement will remain eligible, so the policy does…
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Comedian Leonard Ouzts Releasing New Special ‘Lil Sumn Sumn’ With 800 Pound Gorilla
Comedian Leonard Ouzts will release his new stand-up special, Lil Sumn Sumn, on Gorilla Comedy+ on 10 August, before it arrives on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube channel on 10 September. The release gives Ouzts a new platform for material that combines personal family experiences with observations on dating, popular culture and society. The hour draws…
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AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over X—and Their Creators Are Cashing In
AI-generated melodramatic threads are becoming increasingly prominent on X, often posing as true first-person accounts of betrayal, injustice and eventual vindication. Their creators can earn money through X’s Creative Revenue Sharing programme, creating an incentive to produce highly emotive content that attracts clicks, replies and impressions despite being misleading or fabricated. The stories commonly follow…