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McDonald’s employee reveals secret menu hacks
A viral video by a McDonald's employee sharing behind-the-scenes secrets and menu hacks has customers rethinking how they order.
Social Media
60 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Entertainment
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Universal Responds To Online Leak Of ‘The Odyssey’ With Takedown Protocols
Universal deploys swift takedown protocols after an unauthorized copy of 'The Odyssey' leaks online and spreads rapidly.
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Technology
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Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok
Facebook is testing a fundamental shift in its mobile app, replacing its classic feed with an immersive, TikTok-like video experience.
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Instagram will now ban creeps in Meta glasses
Instagram implements a ban on users who film harassing POV prank and pickup videos using Meta smart glasses.
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Business
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Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A Florida teenager has dropped a major bellwether lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction just days before trial.
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Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts
Instagram introduces a new feature allowing users to replace audio on previously published posts and carousels without deleting them.
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Health
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What exactly is ‘explosive diarrhea’?
Social media influencers are promoting the cyclospora parasite as a dangerous rapid weight loss method.
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World
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France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
France establishes itself as the first EU nation to ban social media for children under fifteen.
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Kai Trump reveals diet and nutrition secrets that created six-pack abs post-surgery
Kai Trump is drawing attention for sharing the specific diet, nutrition, and exercise strategies used to achieve six-pack abs following a surgical procedure.
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Donald Trump photo op goes viral following Spain's World Cup victory
A series of viral moments involving President Donald Trump and FIFA have emerged following Spain's victory in the World Cup final.
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Ricki Lake shares unfiltered before-and-after photos to mark 2 years since facelift: ‘I’m so grateful’
Ricki Lake shares unfiltered before-and-after photos to mark the two-year anniversary of her facelift.
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Megan Fox Claps Back After Critic Calls Her Sultry Photos “Embarrassing”
Megan Fox responds to online critics and deletes a gothic-themed lingerie photoshoot following backlash over its religious undertones.
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Kim Kardashian cozies up to Lewis Hamilton in rare PDA pics from family getaway
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton feature together in new family getaway photos.
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The 36 Funniest Tweets Of The Week
Corporate brands and social media users are responding with humor to a widespread cyclospora parasite outbreak affecting the United States.
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World
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Midnight social media curfew and limits to infinite scrolling proposed for older UK teens
UK authorities propose voluntary overnight social media curfews and scrolling limits for older teenagers amidst emerging study data.
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From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
Media outlets mark twenty years since the launch of Twitter and its evolution into the platform known as X.
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World
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UK to lay out social media curbs for 16 and 17 year-olds
The UK government is proposing a midnight social media curfew and restrictions on infinite scrolling for teenagers aged 16 and 17.
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Ella Langley tells fans to stop measuring themselves against social media in viral concert video
Country singer Ella Langley has gone viral for urging fans to stop measuring their self-worth against the curated images of social media.
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Donald Trump trolls 3 countries with AI map showing America annexing territories
Trump sparks international backlash by posting AI‑generated map claiming U.S. annexation of Canada, Greenland and Iran’s Kharg Island.
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Kim Kardashian Shares Photos of Lewis Hamilton Hanging Out With Her Kids
Kim Kardashian shares photos of Lewis Hamilton spending time with her children during a lakeside gathering.
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World
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EU wants 13+ age restriction for social media
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for an EU-wide social media age restriction for children under 13.
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People Are Flooding Brandy With Support After She Spoke Out About Speculation On Her Appearance
Singer Brandy Norwood is receiving widespread fan support after addressing body-shaming and appearance speculation in a candid Instagram post.
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Health
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From booksmaxxing to looksmaxxing: Why the viral trends concern some mental health experts
Social media users are adopting 'maxxing' trends to optimize everything from sleep and reading to physical appearance, sparking warnings from health experts.
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Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
Meta is appealing a landmark jury verdict that held the company responsible for social media addiction among young users.
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Ariana Grande Look-Alike Paige Niemann Says She Felt 'Misled' by Star's DM
Ariana Grande's viral look-alike Paige Niemann claims she felt misled following a direct message from the singer regarding her appearance.
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Major airline roasts passengers who jump up right after landing, igniting fierce backlash
Southwest Airlines faces widespread backlash following a social media post mocking passengers who stand up immediately after landing.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's Baby Girl Shows Off Full Head of Hair in Rare Photo
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have shared a rare glimpse of their daughter, highlighting her full head of dark hair.
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Four states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in child social media addiction trial, Meta says
Four U.S. states sue Meta and other platforms, demanding $1.4 trillion in penalties over alleged youth addiction.
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Taylor Swift wedding guest causes controversy amongst fans: ‘She would never work for me again’
An Eras Tour dancer is under scrutiny from Taylor Swift fans following reports of her wardrobe choice at a wedding.
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World
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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a formal apology following public backlash over crude remarks regarding entertainer Kylie Minogue.
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Jilted Trump, 80, Taunts Female World Leader Giorgia Meloni With Creepy Meme
Donald Trump targeted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with a meme prior to an upcoming NATO summit.
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Emilie Kiser Announces Pregnancy 1 Year After Drowning Death of 3-Year-Old
Influencer Emilie Kiser has announced she is expecting her third child, marking a significant personal update following the death of her son, Trigg.
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UK culture minister quits X over ‘abuse and misinformation’
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has departed the social media platform X, citing concerns regarding platform-wide abuse and misinformation.
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How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers
Thai Airways staff arrests spark AI‑image hype as drug gangs exploit social media for courier recruitment.
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Sitcom star announces divorce from ‘baby momma’ after 10 years in now-deleted post
Frankie Muniz has deleted a social media video announcing his divorce following public backlash.
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Business
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Judge refuses to dismiss state AGs' Meta child addiction lawsuit
A federal judge has cleared the way for a trial regarding allegations that Meta designed its platforms to addict children.
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WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours
WhatsApp has officially initiated a username reservation system, allowing users to communicate without sharing their personal phone numbers.
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Technology
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Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’
8 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Health
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Children's Minnesota doctor warns of Benadryl challenge dangers
6 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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A Man Refused to Move for an 80-Year-Old Woman on a Staircase and Told Her to ‘Go Around’
A viral video of a man refusing to move for an 80‑year‑old on stairs sparks worldwide online backlash.
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Reddit co-founder on the expansion of the internet: 'We will never be able to escape'
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
Meta is testing a standalone AI companion app designed to optimize workflows and audience growth for content creators on Facebook.
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This Video Of A Woman On Vacation Removing All The Towels From Pool Chairs Is Going Mega Viral
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Sandra Bullock Shares Rare Throwback Photos of Kids Louis and Laila with Her Late Dad: ‘Happy Heavenly Father’s Day’
13 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Gisele Bündchen snubs ex Tom Brady as she celebrates ‘role model’ husband Joaquim Valente in Father’s Day post
Public discourse has intensified following Gisele Bündchen’s Father’s Day social media post, which honored her husband while omitting her ex-husband.
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The UK’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents
7 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Olivia Wilde Addressed "Looking Like An Actual Dead Body" On The Red Carpet
Olivia Wilde has publicly responded to viral internet criticism and commentary regarding her physical appearance in a red carpet photograph.
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‘Idiot’ Daniel Cormier responds to Eric Trump ‘rigged’ UFC fights controversy, claims he was hacked
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier and Eric Trump are at the center of a social media dispute following a series of leaked messages concerning fight integrity.
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Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death
12 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say
UK's new under‑16 social‑media ban sparks teen backlash and economic warnings
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Sports
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The USA is a FIFA World Cup hit as visitors from around the globe are in love with Americana
7 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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UK to ban social media for under-16s to 'give kids their childhood back'
The United Kingdom has announced a nationwide social media ban for individuals under the age of 16 to prioritize childhood development.
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Molly Russell: Head of online safety charity warns against social media ban
UK government officials and safety advocates are debating a proposed social media ban for teenagers under 16.
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Keir Starmer poised to ban social media for under 16s
Britain moves to restrict social media access for individuals under the age of 16.
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Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Debate intensifies in the UK over proposed government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing high-risk social media applications.
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Health
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Amid social media challenge, calls to poison centers for Benadryl among teens more than double this year than last
Teen Benadryl overdoses surge as viral 'challenge' spreads, prompting urgent health warnings.
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Technology
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Reddit rolls out video comments
Reddit’s new video comments feature is reshaping how users engage—here’s what’s rolling out and why it matters
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YouTube is introducing DMs (again)
YouTube has reintroduced in-app direct messaging for users in the United States, marking a return of the feature after a six-year absence.
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You can personalize your Instagram algorithm now
Instagram users gain new controls to personalize their main feed algorithms, mirroring shifts in social media content curation.
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Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
15 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.