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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

A person speaks to the camera in a video discussing financial insecurity and fears of homelessness.

Culture

31-Year-Old Worker Says Her Retirement Plan Is to ‘Die Homeless on the Street’ Despite Working Full-Time — X Pushes Back

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

Phoenix’s new speed cameras spark debates on privacy.

Phoenix Outsourced Its Speed Camera Program to a Private Company That Gets Paid $20 Every Time Someone Pays a Ticket — Now That Company Is Serving Citations at People’s Homes

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

Woman cancelled kid's appointment at the dentist after noticing Bibles everywhere.

‘I’m Not Playing Games Anymore’: A Mom Canceled Her Kids’ Dentist Appointment After Seeing Bibles in the Waiting Room

Representative image of an engaged couple, illustrating the whirlwind relationship described in a Reddit post.

A Woman Posted About Her Sister’s Engagement to a Man She Met Online a Week Ago — Then Described His Alleged Antisemitic Comments at the Dinner Table

San Francisco’s managed alcohol program provides controlled doses of alcohol to eligible participants under medical supervision.

‘Free Shots for Homeless People’: The $80 Million Claim About San Francisco’s Alcohol Program Doesn’t Hold Up

A Woman Filmed Herself Confronting a Man Who She Said Stopped His Car to Follow Her — the Video Has Sparked a Discussion About Women’s Safety

Redditors earning beyond $500 reveal what they do for a living.

People Earning More Than $500 a Day Shared Their Jobs — and a Professional Tree Planter’s Answer Surprised Everyone

TikToker campaigns for a Black-only localized economy.

TikToker Promotes $1 Monthly Donations to Build a Nonprofit “Black-Only Localized Economy”

Video of Woman Screaming at Domino’s Employee Over Delayed Order Resurfaces on TikTok — Worker Appears Near Tears

Traveller called out Amtrak's insane prices in a viral TikTok.

“That is Unbelievable”: Traveler Calls Out Amtrak’s ‘Insane’ Prices—Claims Uber Black and Delta Airlines are Cheaper

A first visit to a date’s home can reveal unexpected red flags, according to stories shared on Reddit.

From a Used Tampon to a Giant Photo of Her Own Face: Women Are Sharing the Most Alarming Things They’ve Seen at a Guy’s Place for the First Time

Redditor starves before going to restaurants

‘Why Can’t Restaurants Have a Half Plate Option?’: Reddit Thread on Solo Dining Portions Resonates Widely

Mom declawed their kitten, who was 8-months-old, behind Redditors back.

“Stop Speaking to Her…”: Redditor Says Mom Had Their Kitten Declawed Against Their Explicit Wishes — and Waited Until Moving Day to Tell Them

Florence's Bronze Pig is usually rubbed on it's nose and given a coin for good luck, but tradition may have changed.

A Tourist Placed a Coin in Florence’s Famous Lucky Pig Statue — a Man Sitting Beside It Took It Straight From the Grate

Police detain Black teen over alleged playfighting.

A Black Teen Was Detained Outside a Train Station While a Bystander Pleaded for Officers to Be Gentle — the Video Has Sparked a Debate About Stop-and-Search Policing