With Khloud, Khloe Kardashian Will Release a Protein-Packed Popcorn
Social media has fueled a “proteinification” of snacks, and Khloé Kardashian is hopping on board with a line of enhanced popcorn.
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As Recession Fears Rise, ‘No Buy’ Takes On New Urgency
The uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariffs has invigorated an underconsumption movement that took off early this year on TikTok and other platforms.
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For China’s Trolls, ‘Chairman Trump’ and ‘Eyeliner Man’ Are Easy Targets
Online mockery of President Trump is fodder for the Communist Party’s propagandists. For liberal-minded Chinese, it is a creative expression of shock at his policies.
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On TikTok, Chinese Manufacturers Open a New Line in the Trade War
Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.