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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

Woman names the dating moment when someone suddenly switches up on you.

Culture

The Switch Up Day’: A TikToker Has a Name for the Moment That Catches Her Off Guard

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 viral TikTok depicts a couple disagreeing over restaurant tipping, prompting debate about service workers' wages and customer responsibility.

A TikTok Couple Disagrees Over Leaving a Restaurant Tip—and It Comes Down to More Than Money

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

Entertainment

‘Armageddon’ Is Still Awesome But…’: Internet Debates Which Hollywood Movies Have Aged Poorly

Akil is a Caribbean native who enjoys writing, reading, music, and fitness. He loves exploring new ideas, telling engaging stories, and making the most of every experience. When he’s not working, he enjoys living life to the fullest.

Akil Rashid

Man Said his Friend was Counting Favors after Paying for his Meal

Man Says Friend Insisted He Didn’t Need to Repay a $65 Dinner, Then Called Him Out for Giving Cash to Someone Else Two Weeks Later

Haley Van Horn is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in lifestyle, entertainment, and culture stories. She has contributed to publications like PEOPLE and Parade, and her work is preserved in the Library of Congress.

Haley

Reddit User Says Best Friend Scheduled a Friendship Breakup

Reddit User Says Best Friend Scheduled a Friendship Breakup, Then Showed Up to the Call With Notes: ‘I Couldn’t Believe What Happened’

Man Left his Lady High and Dry at the Nail Salon on their First Date

Man Says His Hinge Date Expected Him to Pay $120 for Her Pedicure Before Their First Date, So He Left Her at the Nail Salon: ‘Is That Okay?’

Woman Warns TikTok Users About ‘Nice Nasty’ Friends to Avoid

TikTok Creator Warns About Friends Who Seem Nice but Act Differently in Private: ‘They Play Their Part Very Well’

TikToker Says Customer Called Repeatedly Before Café Opened

TikToker Says She Ignored an Angry Customer’s Calls After She Tried to Enter the Café 30 Minutes Before Opening: ‘I Wasn’t Obligated to Answer’

TikToker Says Young People Are in a ‘Dating Recession’

“We Are in a Dating Recession”: TikToker Says Young People Are Dating Less as Commenters Blame Dating Apps, Rising Costs and Fear of Rejection

Woman's 2-minute date story sparks debate about rejection and dating.

Woman’s 2-Minute Date Story Sparks Debate About Rejection and Dating

TikTok creator Jennifer Latch (L) encourages people in their 30s (R) to stop comparing their progress with others and focus on their own goals.

Feeling Behind in Your 30s? Here’s Why Comparing Yourself to Others Can Make It Worse

Scariest American cities according to Reddit.

We Got Back In The Car and Just Sped Out of There’: Drivers Name The Towns That Spooked Them Most

Woman explains when to stop making time for people who don't respect yours.

TikToker Explains The ‘Reasonable Boundaries’ Everyone Should Set In Friendships And Relationships

A TikTok creator's comments about gentle parenting and traditional schooling have sparked debate among parents and teachers.

‘School Functions Differently From Home’: Gentle Parenting Could Create Challenges When Children Start School, TikToker Warns

Redditors list subscriptions they’d never cancel.

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