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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

18-year-old gives up her baby for adoption.

Culture

‘I Don’t Want to Be a Mom No More’: An 18-Year-Old’s Video About Giving Up Her Baby to a TikTok Stranger Has Sparked Alarm Online

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

Man asked to tip kitchen staff before ordering or anticipate a booger sandwich.

‘Is This a Shakedown?’: A Man’s Video About Being Asked to Tip Kitchen Staff Before Ordering Has X Furious About Tipping Culture

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 traveler's point of view as they walk through an international airport terminal.

‘This Person Is Deceiving You’: A Viral Airport Hack Video Has Commenters Questioning Whether Confidence or a Paid Pass Did the Work

Woman breaks up with boyfriend over messages with ex.

‘You Still Owe Me Italy’: A Woman Found Out Her Boyfriend Had Been Texting His Ex Throughout Their Anniversary Trip to Rome

Muslim man chants “Allahu Akbar” while confronting Christian couple.

A Viral Video Claims a Man ‘Attacked’ a Street Evangelist in Houston — but the Footage Shows Something Different

A 4-year-old's comments on skin color led parents to share advice on childhood development and empathy.

4-Year-Old Said Classmate ‘Looks Like Poop’— Mom Worried Over Son’s ‘Racist Behavior,’ Turns to Internet for Help

A boyfriend accidentally hurt his girlfriend during a fight, but she doesn't want to leave even though Reddit strongly suggested it.

A Woman Said Her Boyfriend Accidentally Hit Her With a Door During an Argument — She Went Online for Support and Got Told to Leave Him

A Mother Says Her Three Kids Have Never Done Homework and Never Will — ‘Teachers Can Get Over Themselves,’ She Says, and X Is Divided

Domino's delivery guy pranked by a customer, sparked outrage on the internet.

Domino’s Delivery Guy Tried Completing His Order, But a Customer Pranked Him—The Internet Called Out the Bad Joke

General Tso's Chicken serving turns out to be less in weight.

‘How Is That Legal?’: A Woman Measured Out Two Boxes of General Tso’s Chicken and Says She Got Half the Servings Advertised

The internet sounded alarm bells on data privacy after Man's Vizio TV didn't come on without a Walmart account.

‘They Wanna See What We Watch’: A TikToker Says His Vizio TV Forced Him to Link a Walmart Account and X Is Alarmed by What That Means for Your Data

TikToker teaches how to vandalize cars without a knife.

‘You Won’t Go to Jail for Deflating Them’: A Viral TikTok Is Teaching People How to Sabotage Tires Without Slashing Them

Woman negotiated six-month severance package despite retaliation for three weeks.

“Be What They Didn’t See Coming”: Woman Refused to Train Her Replacement for Free — Weeks Later, She Walked Away With a Six-Month Severance

Dad complains about inappropriate school wear.

‘Where Are the Appropriate Clothes for Little Girls?’: A Father’s Viral Shopping Trip Sparks a Debate Over Kids’ Clothing

Pet owner found maggots and black bugs in Purina One Dog food, grossing out the internet.