

Alisha Haridasani Gupta
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This TikToker’s ‘Caveman’ Skin Care Routine Has Skeptics, but She Says It’s Helping
Tia Zakher’s videos about not washing her face drew millions of views, numerous questions and some legitimate concern. She insists she’s fine.

Meet Ballerina Cappuccina and the Italian Brain Rot Crew
Meet Ballerina Cappuccina and the Italian brain rot crew, an absurd group of A.I.-generated characters that are flooding TikTok.

How Labubus Turned Into a Global Sensation
Online and in person, people are clamoring to get their hands on Labubus, which are dolls that are “well-intentioned” but somewhat mischievous.

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.

‘Protect the Dolls’ T-Shirts Become a Viral Symbol of Trans Support
The designer Conner Ives hoped to do some good with his “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt. Worn by celebrities, and sold out online, the shirts are...

Trump and ‘The Residence’ Share a Fixation on Water Pressure
Paul William Davies, the creator of “The Residence,” talks about overlapping themes between his series and the actual Trump administration.

Reformation’s Devon Lee Carlson Collab Sparks Cultural Appropriation Allegations
A collaboration with the influencer Devon Lee Carlson looks a lot like a lehenga, joining a list of recent incidents that inspired questions about cultural...

Oily Hair Is In
Some South Asian women remember being embarrassed of their families’ hair oiling traditions. Now, beauty brands, bloggers and celebrities are embracing them.

Hair Oil Gets a Slick Reboot
Some South Asian women remember being embarrassed of their families’ hair oiling traditions. Now, beauty brands, bloggers and celebrities are embracing them.

Women Are Paying for Birth Control When They Shouldn’t Have To
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has called on a government watchdog to investigate. Here’s what you need to know.