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11 summer beauty trends taking over in 2025

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2025/07/27

With what seems to be the hottest summer in history, these rising temperatures are encouraging the easiest beauty trends that create the illusion of wearing a lot of makeup when, in reality, you’re not. In summer 2025, online creators and beauty enthusiasts are embracing the less-is-more makeup style, emphasizing bronzy, layered looks with durable products that can be used throughout multiple steps of their makeup routine. These are the top 11 beauty trends gaining popularity online and

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Where is Jenna Marbles now? Why she quit YouTube (and...

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2025/07/27

Jenna Marbles, real name Jenna Mourey, was one of YouTube’s most beloved early creators, known for her quirky humor and unapologetic authenticity. But in 2020, at the height of her fame and with over 20 million subscribers, she walked away from the platform after addressing past controversial videos in a heartfelt apology. Unlike many creators who make similar exits, Marbles stayed true to her word—disappearing almost entirely from the public eye. While she’s avoided a formal return, fans still

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“These people are relentless”: Woman warns of a new...

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2025/07/27

Online scams are constantly evolving, often preying on people’s trust to get personal information. From fake job offers to social media “brand deals,” they can look convincing at first glance. Now, one woman on TikTok says she almost fell for one that was brand new to her. "She said it was for an art project" TikTok user Jen (@jen961) shared her experience in a recent video, explaining how the scam unfolded. She says it started when someone messaged her, asking if they could use her

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20 men with obnoxiously loud cars explain exactly why...

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2025/07/27

Not all cars and drivers are created equally. Redditor u/elevate-digital asked, "Guys with extremely loud vehicles, why do you do this to everyone?" The answers came in fast and with plenty of variety. Some responses leaned into the simplicity of it: they just like the sound. The rumble, the growl, the roar; whatever you call it, many drivers admitted it gives them a rush, plain and simple. Others were a bit more candid, saying the volume is part of the appeal when it comes to turning heads or

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“I go to around 60-90 a month”: A man is on a journey...

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2025/07/27

McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast food franchises in the world. According to the company’s website, the chain has over 38,000 locations in over 100 countries. However, it appears that the country where the chain is most beloved is the one where it started: the United States, which currently has approximately 13,544 locations. That means one could go to a different McDonald’s location every day for 37 years and still have some locations left over. Of course, no one would actually do

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20 red flags in relationships that don’t seem like...

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2025/07/27

In a recent r/AskReddit thread, u/PayOptimal9051 asked fellow Redditors to weigh in on the subtle, often-overlooked behaviors that they consider "silent red flags" in relationships. u/PayOptimal9051 via Reddit "What's a 'silent red flag' most people don't notice in relationships?" they asked. Unlike dramatic blowups or clear-cut betrayals, these warning signs are quieter. They are easy to ignore in the moment, but are deeply telling over time. Redditors described a range of actions that

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Pilot explains what those mysterious double dings on...

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2025/07/26

TikTok’s favorite pilot is easing anxious flyers’ minds. In a TikTok video, airline pilot @pilotpete.fly explains the real reason planes make those mysterious “ding” noises during takeoff and landing. Far from signaling danger, the sound is actually a simple cue: it lets flight attendants know the aircraft has passed through 10,000 feet and they can resume their duties. @pilotpete.fly/TikTok Pilot Pete replied to a TikTok user's question in a June 17 video with 2.9 million views

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“Consider yourself lucky”: Man sets a trap to catch a...

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2025/07/26

A Redditor’s sting operation to catch a petty thief ended with heartbreak when the culprit turned out to be their own girlfriend. Reddit user u/scum-and-villainy recently sparked a conversation on trust in the r/Wellthatsucks subreddit. In their post, they shared a photo of their nearly-empty wallet. In their post, they explained that they had grown suspicious about missing cash, so they set a trap. They placed two $20 bills and a $100 bill among a few singles and left the wallet out in the

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“Gen Z is kind of ageist”: ’90s millennials clap back...

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2025/07/26

The latest front in the generational war between Gen Z and millennials has opened up on TikTok, where creator Jada Amil called 30- to 35-year-old millennials “weird” and emotionally immature. Her video sparked a wave of rebuttals from millennials who say they’re not childish, they're just a generation that grew up with both dirt bikes and dial-up. Millennial defender ND, @ndbabyyy, took back some territory in a TikTok stitch shared July 23, 2025. ND quoted Amil’s claim that 90s millennials are

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20 times someone peeked at their partner’s phone and...

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2025/07/26

Redditors shared their discoveries after one asked them to reveal relationship-changing finds on their partners' phones. You might assume that there are a lot of horror stories in this thread, but instead, most of what commenters found was heartwarming to the point of nausea. Sometimes you don't know just how much your significant other loves you until you stumble upon the evidence. Sometimes, true love stories are real. Redditor u/gotwire accidentally proved that in May with their Ask Reddit

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Have you seen the “Do It Lady” meme? Behind the rise...

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2025/07/19

TikTok’s favorite awkward coworker tried to convince his officemates “Do it lady!” was a catchphrase, and now it is.Internet character Chit confused his colleagues when he wrote, “Do it lady!” on a coworker's birthday card. They told Chit, “Do it lady!—isn’t a thing.” But after repeating the phrase as the camera whip-panned from character to character, Chit’s officemate, Linda declared it “catchy.” The short episode shared June 18 went viral with 12.9 million views, and “Do it lady!” is now

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“I’m not paying to bag my own groceries”: Woman...

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2025/07/19

An off-duty Walmart worker blasts the company for its new policy, which reserves self-checkout lanes for paying members. Do you have to pay to use self-checkout at Walmart? In a video with over 19,000 views, TikToker Madilynn Cameron (@themadivlog) says she bagged her own groceries for five years as an employee. So, she was shocked when a worker told her she would have to get a membership to use self-checkout. She complains that she never received benefits such as a free membership or

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Khloé Kardashian admits to formerly Photoshopping...

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2025/07/19

On Thursday's episode of her podcast, Khloé Kardashian confessed that she used to always Photoshop her pictures, but finally stopped. The reality star has faced several accusations of doctoring her Instagram photos in the past, and she blamed this on "filter lifestyle." On social media, people cast doubts on her claim that she's ditched Photoshop. A victim of a filter lifestyle On the July 17 episode of "Khloé in Wonder Land," the Kardashian admitted to heavy past Photoshop use. Though she

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Here’s how the other late night hosts reacted to the...

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2025/07/19

The announcement of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's impending cancellation has drawn surprise and frustration from many, including Colbert's fellow late night hosts. Colbert himself dropped the shocking news on Thursday, clarifying that he wasn't being replaced as host, but rather, that CBS was simply axing the show entirely. "This is all just going away," he said. Other late night hosts react Jimmy Kimmel was the first of the other late-night hosts to publicly react to the news,

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“I genuinely have rage in my chest”: Dictionary.com’s...

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2025/07/18

Word enthusiasts have been left out in the cold after Dictionary.com made some radical changes. The Dictionary website's domain has been registered since 1995, and for the majority of that time, it's had a strong relationship with its customer base. Users with a Dictionary.com account were able to log their favourite words, while those who downloaded the Dictionary.com Pro app were privy to a number of perks, including offline dictionaries, grammar tips, rhyming dictionaries, and being able

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“I would not feel safe there”: Airbnb guest cancels 5...

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2025/07/18

An Airbnb host says one of her guests took one look at a Trump flag in the yard and left without even unpacking. The host, who runs the TikTok account @outskirtsofheavenfarm, explained that the woman had booked a stay at her animal rescue and sanctuary but canceled almost immediately after arriving. The reason, she said, was political. “She got in her car, drove away, and left,” the host said in the clip, which has now been viewed over 1.5 million times. “There was no way she could stay

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“What a time to be alive”: The internet is filled...

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2025/07/18

A Coldplay concert jumbotron moment turned into a workplace affair scandal, and the internet hasn’t stopped memeing the "Coldplay Couple" since. During Coldplay’s recent Boston show, frontman Chris Martin paused to chat with the crowd while the jumbotron panned across fans. First, it focused on a man wearing a birthday sash and crown, happily cheering. Then, the camera shifted to a couple hugging, until things took an unexpected turn. Rather than smile for the camera, both individuals

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BookTok and Reylo fans frenzy over “The Love...

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2025/07/18

TikTok book lovers are in a tizzy over actress Lili Reinhart posting a series of videos teasing the film adaptation of The Love Hypothesis. She and Tom Bateman appear in costume and possibly on set as their respective characters, and fans of the romantic comedy can barely contain themselves. Those who understand the book's origins are especially thrilled. Everything we know about The Love Hypothesis film The TikTok videos published on Thursday show Reinhart in both her lab coat and everyday

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“Those two crazy kids”: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey...

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2025/07/18

Fleetwood Mac fans went wild after former bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham appeared to tease a new project on social media. On Thursday, the pair both posted half a line from the song "Frozen Love," with Nicks starting it and Buckingham finishing. Needless to say, many fans are taking this as a good omen. Others seem to think it's something more personal between the former paramours. "And if you go forward, I'll meet you there" On July 17, Nicks posted an image on X of the

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“A Disney adult and other theme park enthusiast...

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2025/07/18

Do you have a friend who seems to constantly be at a Disney theme park? While you’re relaxing over a holiday or long weekend, you find yourself opening Instagram, only to be greeted by a picture of them hanging out with Pluto or giving Mickey a high-five? This is a phenomenon known as a “Disney Adult.” In a 2022 article for Business Insider, author Amanda Krause defines the terms as “grown-ups — often millennials without children — who are obsessed with Disney.” Historically, this term and

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