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Category: Social Media
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Holy Airball Posts on TikTok Are Revealing Nepo Babies, both Real and Fake
As part of a social media trend, some people are revealing themselves as the children of celebrities or heirs to big businesses. The catch? A lot of them are joking.
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Fake My Run Is Tricking Strava While Trying to Make a Larger Point
The man behind a program that lets you trick apps like Strava with fake workouts is trying to make a larger point. “I feel like I’m poking at a very real problem,” he said.
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New Generation Is Loving Steve Madden After His ‘Cutting Room Floor’ Podcast
The shoe designer has had his share of controversies, but his blunt answers on a podcast have made him a man of the moment. “It’s nice to be appreciated,” he said.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Draws Long Lines and Limited Seating
Without any livestreaming of the often graphic testimony, securing space inside the federal courtroom has meant long lines and long waits.
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If You Want a Seat at the Trial of Sean Combs, Leave Yesterday
Without any livestreaming of the often graphic testimony, securing space inside the federal courtroom has meant long lines and long waits.
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On TikTok, Men Are Calling Each Other to Say Good Night
A social media trend has men surprising their friends with a call before bed. It has led to a lot of laughs, but also some deeper connections.
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This Lululemon 2-in-1 Maxi Dress Is Dividing TikTok
A Lululemon “2-in-1” maxi dress has become a lightning rod for debate. It is also mostly sold out.
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Deepfake Laws Bring Prosecution and Penalties, but Also Pushback
Dozens of A.I.-related regulations enacted in the past two years now lead to fines, incarceration and legal challenges from the likes of Elon Musk.
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Should I Retire if My Co-Workers Are Facing Layoffs?
I’m eligible for retirement, but I love my job. Can I keep working?
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They Nail Shoes on Horses’ Feet. Millions Watch.
Blacksmithing is having a moment, with viral videos and easy-on-the-eyes farriers, who often like working with their shirts off.
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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.”