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“They’ve been changing their ingredients”: Shoppers...

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2025/11/30

Fans of Siete Foods say the brand’s quality has plummeted since Pepsi acquired the family-owned company for $1.2 billion. Now, they're taking to social media to vent their frustration after noticing a decline in quality. Is Siete Foods declining in quality? Siete Foods built its reputation on grain-free, allergy-friendly products beloved by shoppers with gluten sensitivities and dietary restrictions. However, the very same shoppers, already with limited options, now claim that the $1.2

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“Incredibly important”: Former director of “The Sims”...

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2025/11/30

An ex-artist and director for The Sims spoke out on how important it is to keep queer representation in the games following the Saudi buyout. Charles London, who worked on the original Sims and Sims 2, called this in-game diversity "essential" to both the series and society as concerns grow over the fate of the franchise. The Saudi Arabian government isn't known for being tolerant of the LGBTQ+ community. Charles London: The Sims needs queer rep Fans expressed fears over the future of

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“Fighting for my life”: Driver blinded by...

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2025/11/30

A TikTok video about glare from bright headlights is getting attention from drivers who say it’s unsafe to have the mega bright beams on the road. Creator Alexa McNee filmed her car filling with white light as a vehicle with ultra-bright beams sat behind her in traffic, making it nearly impossible to see the road ahead. She warned, “I'm sorry, but if your lights are this bright, I literally cannot f***ing see.” @alexamcnee/TikTok Social media users echoed McNee’s sentiment in the

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“60% of America is illiterate”: Creator explains why...

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2025/11/30

A TikTok creator has sparked a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to be “functionally illiterate.” Brandon (@brandonruinseverything) posted a video explaining that the commonly cited “60% of America is illiterate” stat doesn’t refer to an inability to read a book, but to gaps in comprehension and practical reading skills. @brandonruinseverything/TikTok In the video, he said, "I don’t think y'all realise that when they say that 60% of America is illiterate, they don't mean

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“I would be throwing up”: Viewers stunned after...

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2025/11/29

A bride named Monica San Luis went viral after her friends surprised her at her Paris bachelorette party with a montage featuring every one of her childhood exes wishing her and her fiancé well. Although Luis found the party gag hilarious, a clip of the bride-to-be’s reaction is getting a lot of attention from social media users who say there’s no way they’d be laughing. @monicasanluis/Instagram Luis told Newsweek, “I thought it was the funniest thing in the world.” Luis, 28, and

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“AI is just stealing with extra steps”: Japanese...

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2025/11/29

Japanese manga publisher Shueisha has publicly condemned OpenAI after a wave of AI-generated videos appeared to mimic iconic anime and manga works without consent. Shueisha has published some of the biggest names in manga, which have also been adapted into beloved anime TV series. Titles published through its Shōnen Jump and Jump Square magazines include One Piece, Dragon Ball, Blue Exorcist, and Chainsaw Man. At the end of September, OpenAI put out a preview of Sora 2, its updated video

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“Be bored in the airport”: Travelers share the...

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2025/11/29

Waking up bright and early to make sure you have time to get to the airport, make it through security, and board your flight is tough enough. Add holiday travel into the mix with potential delays and cancellations, and the ordeal is even more stressful. But according to frequent travelers on TikTok, there are plenty of ways to make the airport experience smoother, cheaper, and far less chaotic. From clever packing strategies to small behavioral shifts that make long flights feel shorter, these

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“Being comfortable in silence”: 17 simple social...

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2025/11/29

The socially challenged of Reddit are currently benefiting from shared psychological hacks that help them deal with other people. A recent Ask Reddit post challenged users to give away their most powerful social secrets that help them calm people down, make new friends, and even confuse their enemies. Social awkwardness and anxiety are common problems that may only be getting worse now that we communicate so much behind screens rather than in person. Figuring out how to navigate social

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“He got baby oil”: Kids are apparently playing “Diddy...

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2025/11/28

A musician and dad said his son and classmates now play “Diddy tag,” a twist on the classic game where the tagged kid becomes “Diddy,” a reference to the rapper currently serving 50 months in prison for facilitating prostitution. The video elicited reactions from parents and teachers who are stunned that children know enough about the controversy to turn it into playground entertainment. On Wednesday, @nestaog posted a video of his son explaining "Diddy tag." His TikTok account is pretty

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McDonald’s launches The Grinch Meal with...

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2025/11/28

McDonald's has introduced a new perk that has customers' hearts growing three sizes for the holidays—Grinch-themed socks. The fast-food franchise is actually going all-out with the Grinch theme this year. The "Grinch meal" comes with either a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, a medium drink, and McShaker Fries with a Grinch Salt dill pickle seasoning packet. And yes, the meal also comes with a pair of Grinch socks. https://twitter.com/McDonalds/status/1991521926129598798

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Couple finds “creepy secret” rooms in 130-year-old...

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2025/11/22

TikTokers Courtney and Matt (@living_in_history) recently shared that their Victorian-style house held more secrets than they expected. They said a mysterious letter from the "last surviving member" of the Madison family, who previously owned the house, revealed some of its hidden history. Not only that, the couple explained on TikTok that the message arrived from Canada and came addressed only to "purchaser." The intrigue alone pulled in millions of viewers, who watched as the pair explored

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“Enough is enough”: Creator says pro-ED culture is...

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2025/11/22

TikToker Ashe Wright (@yourdashofashe), a self-described “lifestyle creator from the Bay Area,” posted a video that pushed back on what she viewed as a new wave of celebrity thinness. She vented about how many well-known actors appeared drastically underweight during recent public appearances. @yourdashofashe/TikTok Wright said she had grown exhausted with pretending this look seemed normal, especially as it spread across major franchises and fan events. She explained that she stayed off

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“It smelled like ammonia”: Chef’s viral video...

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2025/11/22

A TikTok chef is sounding the alarm after cooking a package of ground beef and noticing an ammonia-like smell—sparking debate about beef processing and food safety in the U.S. Should Americans worry about ammonia in beef? In a video with over 190,000 views, TikToker TheAudhdchef (@audhdchef) declares that “America is cooked” after noticing an odd odor while browning a package of lean ground beef that was still days away from its expiration date. At first glance, the beef looked normal, but

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“It’s insane it took this long”: Never-before-seen...

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2025/11/22

The lost episodes of Joey are available to watch on YouTube, and Friends fans are loving it. Friends was one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, running for ten years. When the show came to an end in 2004, a spinoff starring Matt LeBlanc was greenlit. Friends/YouTube The hope was for Joey to have the same success as the Cheers spin-off, Frasier, but it only lasted for two seasons. When it was cancelled in 2006, eight filmed episodes never made it to air in the United States. Now,

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“New color, deal with it”: Pantone and Bon Iver...

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2025/11/21

Indie folk legend Bon Iver got together with Pantone to create a whole new shade ahead of the 2026 Color of the Year announcement. The color, named fABLE Salmon by the official color decider, comes from the cover art of the band's latest album: SABLE, fABLE. Artists are intrigued, and Bon Iver fans are impressed at the band's ability to influence culture. fABLE Salmon takes the stage Pantone announced the partnership and the new color Friday as the "story of a musical makeover." "The two

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“I hope she sues”: Kristen Bell, Brian Cox and other...

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2025/11/21

Multiple film and TV stars were blindsided this week by the announcement that their voices would appear in a Fox News Media podcast. The network's "The Life of Jesus Podcast" will feature such names as Kristen Bell, Brian Cox, and Malcolm McDowell after repurposing audio recorded over 15 years ago for another project. Many fans of these celebrities condemned the use of their voices without consent for a podcast associated with a rather controversial company. Brian Cox isn't going to like

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“Second-hand embarrassment”: X users notice Grok is...

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2025/11/21

Users of the social media platform X have noticed that the built-in AI, Grok, seems overly positive about its creator and owner of X, Elon Musk. Is Grok overcorrecting for Elon Musk? The AI bot, Grok, responds to users' posts when tagged, leading some to experiment with how it would answer when asked questions about Musk. One X user asked Grok to pick between Musk, Peyton Manning, and Ryan Leaf in an NFL draft. Despite the businessman's lack of experience with football, Grok insists that

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“I didn’t authorize this”: Man spots a photo of...

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2025/11/21

A man on TikTok is going viral after saying Sketchers used his image in one of their sneaker ads without ever asking him. Justin Starling (@justusraps), an artist and songwriter, says he was in New York when someone reached out to tell him they’d spotted him in a Sketchers display. Curious if that was actually true, he went to check it out himself. “I pull up to the Sketchers store, what do I see?” he asked. Inside, he found a photo of himself modeling the brand’s shoes—except, according to

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Benedict Cumberbatch got real about AI in a Reddit...

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2025/11/21

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch did an "ask me anything" on Reddit on Thursday, answering questions about hobbies, AI, and acting experiences. The Sherlock star is currently promoting the upcoming film The Thing with Feathers, in which he plays the leading role. The British drama got mediocre reviews from critics after it premiered at the Sundance film festival in January, but die-hard fans can still see it in the U.K. and Ireland starting on Nov. 21. It will release to general audiences on Nov.

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“Imperfections are what makes us perfect”: ’90s...

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2025/11/21

Paulina Porizkova, one of the most recognizable supermodels from the '90s, shared a fresh take on aging and self-acceptance this week. The 60-year-old supermodel posted a "get ready with me" video on Instagram. It quickly drew attention for its direct, unfiltered look at her morning routine. There’s something very calming in watching videos of women getting dressed for the day. And, so, here’s my contribution," she said. @paulinaporizkov/Instagram Porizkova's GRWM video Porizkova appeared

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