A chilling case of infant abuse in California has captured international attention after a nanny was caught on camera violently abusing a two-day-old baby. The nanny, Guitan Liu, fled to China before authorities could intervene, leaving a devastated family and an outraged public calling for justice. Trusted Caregiver Turned Villain The wealthy Chinese-American family, residing … Read more
Trauma dumping has emerged as a trend on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. This phenomenon involves individuals sharing their personal traumas and emotional struggles in a public, unfiltered manner. Experts caution that this trend might be causing more harm than good. The ‘Trauma Candy Salad’ Trend One prevalent example is the ‘Trauma Candy Salad’ trend, … Read more
On Friday, a U.S. court upheld a law that could force TikTok off American app stores unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake by January 19. TikTok swiftly announced plans to challenge the ruling, stating it would appeal to the Supreme Court on First Amendment grounds. “Unfortunately, the TikTok ban was conceived and … Read more
A now-deleted TikTok video featuring a “content creator” based in Arizona falsely accusing Native American schoolchildren of being illegal immigrants has gone viral, sparking outrage and safety concerns. The incident, which led to threats against a local school in Flagstaff, Arizona, has ignited discussions about racism, misinformation, and community accountability. The Controversial TikTok Video The … Read more
Singer-songwriter Noemi Oberhauser, 24, has been enjoying free Premier League matches from her living room ever since moving into a two-bedroom flat next to the Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford FC. Her enviable view has attracted the attention of numerous suitors hoping to snag a good spot for upcoming games. TikTok Musician Turned Superfan … Read more
Fast food reviews are the most recent trend followed by content creators on TikTok.Some creators have been slammed for profiting from their food reviews and monetising their content through paid partnerships. Viewers have questioned the creators on whether they have paid for their meals themselves or if the food was gifted to them by the … Read more
At an e-commerce school, Chinese students practice selling clothes to overseas TikTok users. To understand their target audience, they record themselves on camera wearing hijabs and abaya gowns over casual clothing. It’s the final day of a two-week course on selling products abroad via the short video app TikTok. Despite being blocked in China, this … Read more
On Saturday, Congress advanced efforts to ban the widely-used video-sharing platform TikTok. The House made a second attempt to pass legislation aimed at tackling what lawmakers argue poses a national security risk. In a decisive 360-58 vote, the House of Representatives approved a bill containing a provision that would compel ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, … Read more
Without a degree in business, Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt built jewellery brand Bijoux De Mimi from her bedroom during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK. At just 18 years old, after being inspired by a trip to Paris in 2020, Hitchcock-Merritt told Hello!: “I launched Bijoux when I was 18, with £400 of my own savings from … Read more
TikTok executives were reportedly convinced that the US had abandoned its plan to ban the Chinese-owned app after President Joe Biden joined, only to find out that wasn’t the case. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the Biden campaign’s decision to join the app in late February and post several videos provided … Read more
