Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all).
Category: Social Media
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‘Freedom’ Shirt Becomes a Meme and an Instant Commodity
Mere hours after Charlie Kirk’s killing, the internet was flooded with replicas of his T-shirt.
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Charlie Kirk’s Killing Has Left Other Political Influencers Reeling
Creators and commentators are more anxious than ever about their safety. Some are wondering whether they should continue to make themselves so accessible.
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U.S. and China to Resume Talks on Tariffs, TikTok in Madrid
Economic officials meeting in Madrid will seek to head off a November tariff deadline.
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The Insult Comic Who Sells Million-Dollar Homes
In minute-long video tours of Florida real estate, Breanna Banaciski lampoons the rich — and the upscale houses she wants you to buy.
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Social Posts About Charlie Kirk Become Litmus Test
After the assassination of the young conservative activist, some are receiving blowback for expressing sadness or sympathy online.
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How Much More Chaotic Can Brimfield Flea Market Get?
Young buyers and sellers have started to change the character of a market known for drawing Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart.
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Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk
The two men had very different politics. But as a fellow star of a new political media class, the left-wing streamer had a personal reaction to Mr. Kirk’s assassination.
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After Kirk’s Death, Unexpected Calls for Unity From Republicans and Democrats
Joint statements from groups representing young Republicans and Democrats, and messages of tolerance from prominent figures stood out as reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination continued.
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After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Social Media Is a Mix of Sympathy and Blame
A mix of sympathy and blame proliferated in messages posted from figures across the political spectrum.
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Why Mark S. Zuckerberg Is Suing Facebook’s Parent Company
Facebook has repeatedly flagged his accounts, he says, for “impersonating” the company’s founder, Mark E. Zuckerberg.
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The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know
It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.