Blacksmithing is having a moment, with viral videos and easy-on-the-eyes farriers, who often like working with their shirts off.
Category: Social Media
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On TikTok, ‘Propaganda’ Lists Go Viral
TikTok users are building eye-catching lists of their dislikes and are labeling them as propaganda that they’re “not falling for.”
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Timothee Chalamet Was a Knicks Superfan Before He was Famous
Tim Chalamet, an unknown teenager, was with the Knicks in the hard times. Timothée Chalamet, the famous actor, is loving every second of the team’s deep playoff run.
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India Arrests an Academic for Antiwar Posts on Instagram
The arrest of a political science professor shows Indian leaders’ sensitivity to the political fallout from the military flare-up.
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Living the Slop Life
Slop videos. Slop bowls. Slop clothing hauls. When did we get so submerged in the slop-ified muck?
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How to Travel Without a Phone
Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.
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Breathe In, Breathe Out, Good Night: TikTok Invites Users to Meditate
Facing allegations that it knowingly lures young users into late-night scroll sessions, the company unveiled a new guided-meditation feature in the app.
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A Fake Yellowstone TikTok Account Went Viral With Thirst Traps
TikTok accounts dedicated to Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and other parks have drawn a lot of attention by leaning in on sex appeal.
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Trump Administration Cancels Scores of Grants to Study Online Misinformation
Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content.
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What Happens When Art Goes Viral on TikTok and Instagram?
A growing genre of work is defined not by its content but by its audience on social media.
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TikTok Star Oliver Widger, and His Cat, Are Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii
Oliver Widger and his cat, Phoenix, have become social media stars as they journey across the Pacific Ocean. They’re learning as they go.
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Meet the Leopards of YouTube on WildEarth’s Livestreamed Safaris
Livestreamed safaris have turned the elusive cats into internet stars with thousands of devoted fans. And they can be visited in person, too.