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Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

Sayantan

Mom splits one scoop of ice cream among 4 kids.

Culture

‘Stop Saying I Starve My Kids’: A Mom’s Video Defending Her Decision to Split One Ice Cream Cone Five Ways Has Divided the Internet

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

A man spent his birthday in jail after the restaurant refused to split a $7.9K bill.

A Man Booked a Five-Star Restaurant for 20 Friends, Got Stuck With a Nearly $8,000 Bill, and Says He Spent His Birthday in Jail

Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

This woman claims U.S. bagged lettuce is “gassed” and soaked in chlorine

Bagged Lettuce Controversy Explodes Online As Shoppers Question Food Processing Methods

Woman with a walker struggled to open a door while a bystander stood by, dividing the internet.

Woman With a Walker Struggled to Open a Door While the Bystander Watched—The Internet is Urging Critics Not to Be Quick to Judge

‘There’s a Little Maggot’: Viral Video Shows What’s Really Hiding in Wild-Picked Cherries

Brooklyn Pizza Shop owner's advice to teens wanting an increase on liveable wages goes viral.

“They Live in Their Mom’s Basement”: Brooklyn Pizza Shop Owner’s Advice to Teens Demanding ‘Livable Wages’ Divides the Internet

‘It’s Undercutting’: Homeowner’s Lakefront Erosion Video Has the Internet Playing Engineer

Mom's viral video about Chuck E. Cheese has sparked a debate on X about the overall vibe of the place.

A Mom Called Chuck E. Cheese a ‘Sad Place’ — Now The Internet Remembers the Colorful Old Aesthetic After Viral Video

Color of the water at a kiddy ride has sparked concern on the internet about sanitary conditions.

‘Very Gross’: Viral Clip of Brown Water at Kiddy Ride Has the Internet Questioning Its Safety

ICE agent shoots at protesters before driving away

Attack Was Completely Unprovoked’: Video of ICE Agent Firing From Moving Car Sparks Outrage

An American Influencer Jumped Into Lake Como From His Hotel Balcony and the Backlash From Local Residents Has Been Immediate.

An American Influencer Jumped From His Hotel Balcony Into Lake Como and Italian Residents Are Done With This Kind of Tourism

Newly purchased mustard bottles from Walmart were found to be underweight by a TikToker.

‘Is This How We’re Ripping Off Americans Now?’: Woman Weighs Two Sealed French’s Mustard Bottles From Walmart and Finds One Significantly Lighter

A TikToker Says Mexico Lost the World Cup on Purpose So Players Wouldn’t Have to Meet Trump — X Is Not Buying It

British Tourist disappointed by Disney's acknowledgement of 4th of July.

A British Tourist Said Disney’s Hollywood Studios Had No Patriotism on July 4 — X Responded With Parade Footage and Fireworks Videos

Katrina Bookman was a New York casino patron whose $43 million jackpot was ruled a malfunction