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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 professor's viral TikTok demonstrating a hidden AI prompt in a midterm assignment.

Culture

‘Madagascar Has Nothing to Do With the Industrial Revolution’: A Professor’s Hidden AI Test Caught 32 of 35 Students and the Thread Is Not Sympathetic

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

Reddit thinks filming from our phones has become deeply disturbing yet normal.

Internet Asked What People Secretly Find Disturbing but Pretend Is Normal — the Top Answer Was Filming Everything on Your Phone

Prerna is a senior writer with over 10 years of experience covering entertainment, politics, and digital culture. She’s passionate about tracking the trends, stories, and conversations taking over the internet. A movie fanatic at heart, she’s always looking for her next great watch. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s probably binge-watching something addictive and insisting everyone else watch it, too.

Prerna

Employee’s respectful resignation takes a turn after her boss challenges her 4-day notice.

‘She Does Not Owe Him Anything’: An Employee Quit Her Hotel Job and Her Manager’s Response Was So Bad She Cited New York Employment Law in Her Reply

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

A Server Allegedly Told a Customer to Eat Fast Food if He Can Only Tip 5 Percent — His Video About It Has the Internet Relitigating Tipping Culture Again

Woman’s neighbors reveal the shocking size of the python living on her roof.

‘We Are Back to Sleeping With One Eye Open.’ Woman Gives Update on the Python Living on Her Roof

Walmart customer says price changed between shelf and checkout in under 2 minutes.

Man Said the Butter He Picked Up at Walmart Was $3.98 on the Shelf — by the Time He Got to the Register It Had Changed — He Called the Manager Over

A woman, Olivia Mack, recounts an attempted apartment break-in while working from home.

Woman Working From Home Nearly Opened Her Door to a Stranger Who Was Trying to Get In — He Made Disturbing Comments When Confronted

TikToker role-plays how TSA treats passengers over no-fly items.

‘Do I Look Like I Have Time?’: TikToker’s TSA Roleplay Shows Every Traveler’s Security Nightmare

Kristen Bright’s viral TikTok sparked a discussion about “petty parenting” and childhood consequences.

Mom Ignores Son’s Elevator Tantrum, and Parents Are Sharing Their Own ‘Petty’ Tactics

3 mistakes men make according to TikToker.

TikToker Says Men Make 3 Big Mistakes on First Dates: ‘Start Off Small’

Bridesmaid says best friend’s wedding has gone too far with expensive trips, decorations and more.

Woman Vents About Best Friend’s Wedding: “I Will Never Agree to Be a Bridesmaid Again”

A TikTok skit pokes fun at coworkers starting conversations just before the end of the workday.

‘But It’s 4:59 P.M.’ TikTok Workplace Skit Has Viewers Relating To The Struggle Of Leaving On Time

TikToker lists behaviors men should avoid.

Woman Says Men Who Want a Relationship ‘Would Never’ Do These 3 Things While Dating

She dated him for 4 years before discovering she was his 6th mistress.

Woman Says She Dated a Man for Four Years Only to Discover He Had a Wife of 18 Years and She Was His Sixth Mistress

TikTok creator Caraline sparked a wave of followers after sharing a story about an awkward encounter with an unnamed influencer.