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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'If She Says No': How Social Media Exposes Users to 'Shocking Levels of Misogyny,' According to Global Research

The Federal Police of Brazil have launched an investigation into social media trends that promote misogyny and violence against women, particularly focusing on the viral 'Caso ela diga não' that involves young people teaching aggressive responses to female rejection.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What is behind the Greek yoghurt shortage hitting supermarkets?

A shortage of Greek yoghurt is affecting major Australian supermarkets due to increased demand from social media trends and dietary shifts.

Mar 10 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1892: Trump Threatens Stronger Attack if Iran Blocks 'Oil Route'; Federal Police Takes Down Profiles from the Trend 'If She Says No'; 'Raparigou', 'Pirraça': The Challenges of Translating Slang from 'The Secret Agent'

Trump warned Iran of a significantly stronger attack if they block oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, while Brazilian authorities investigated social media trends related to domestic issues and examined a police death in São Paulo.

Mar 10 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Honoring history or romanticizing poverty: moldy walls are the hottest trend in interior design

Recent trends in interior design highlight a fascination with imperfections, including the replication of water stains and the creation of artificial patinas.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Not Always in Black: Why It's Worth Wearing White Tones

The article discusses the growing trend of wearing white and light tones, contrasting it with the continued popularity of black in fashion.

Mar 9 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Why 'activating' the vagus nerve has become the newest wellness trend

The article explores the rising popularity of the vagus nerve on social media as a wellness trend, highlighting various unconventional methods people use to 'activate' it.

Mar 9 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A spoonful before bed and the child sleeps until morning? A new internet trend among parents raises emotions

A new trend on social media sees parents giving their babies butter as a snack, leading to both praise and health warnings.

Mar 7 • 05:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Partially sold out: Social media hype causes shortages of Skyr

A surge in popularity driven by social media trends is causing shortages of Skyr in German supermarkets, leaving consumers struggling to find the product.

Mar 6 • 13:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Supermarkets: Skyr Partially Sold Out

Consumers in Germany are facing shortages of Skyr yogurt due to a recent surge in demand spurred by social media trends, according to a survey of major retail chains.

Mar 6 • 12:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The growth of Meloni and the paradox of Vannacci: the trends of leaders on social media

In February, Giorgia Meloni gained 444,000 new followers on social media, while Carlo Calenda's accounts gained only 17,000.

Mar 4 • 13:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Do nuts and grapes taste like chocolate together? We tested it

A Finnish article explores whether combining nuts and grapes can create a flavor similar to chocolate, based on popular social media trends.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Trend of Food: Ddujjongku and Spring Dong

Ddujjongku's popularity has faded in favor of spring dong bibimbap, which has surged due to social media trends and generational nostalgia.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What does 'rage bait' mean and why did Oxford name it the word of the year in 2025

Oxford University named 'rage bait' as the word of the year for 2025, highlighting its significance in the context of social media dynamics.

Mar 2 • 22:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Yoga for the Timeline: Oh, How Sweet It Is!

Puppy Yoga, a playful trend mixing yoga with puppy interaction, reflects the increasing influence of social media on traditional wellness practices.

Mar 2 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"There has been a change" – Finns are now decorating differently

Finns are increasingly personalizing their interior design, influenced by the pandemic and social media trends.

Mar 1 • 13:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Viral Microtrends: When Nothing Makes Sense

The article discusses the baffling nature of viral trends that appear on social media, as young people struggle to make sense of them just as adults do.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Online recipes bring Gen Z chefs out of their shell when cooking eggs

A survey reveals that Gen Z cooks in the UK are increasingly venturing beyond traditional egg dishes, inspired by online recipes and social media trends.

Feb 27 • 06:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

"Everyone" should jump 100 times every day. Should we join the trend?

A new fitness trend promotes jumping 100 times each day as an effective way to get in shape, sparking interest and questions about its legitimacy.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Octopus sandwich becomes a hit on social media and creates lines at Deli Döner in SP

A unique octopus döner sandwich from Deli Döner in São Paulo is gaining immense popularity, leading to long queues and significant social media buzz.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Codes and even 'trends': the tactic of Nazi groups to spread hate speech on TikTok without being detected

A report reveals that Nazi groups are using codes and disguised language on TikTok to promote Adolf Hitler and Nazism without being detected by platform moderation.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Between Honoring History and 'Romanticizing Poverty': How Recreating Dampness on Walls Has Become a Viral Phenomenon

The latest trend in home decor involves creating the illusion of damp, weathered walls, driven by social media and exemplified by a viral TikTok video from Argentina.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The 'Divorce Dust' trend is increasing doubt in relationships, claiming to catch cheating partners

A controversial trend dubbed 'Divorce Dust' is gaining traction on social media, where individuals use glitter to test their partners' fidelity, igniting debates about trust in relationships.

Feb 21 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patient walks again and polylaminin trends; understand what the substance can do and what is still unknown

Polylaminin has recently gained attention on social media due to a patient's recovery and ongoing discussions about its potential and patent issues in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

A Summer in New Yol

A commentator reflects on the rapid changes in society and media consumption, expressing concern over youth trends like therians amid evolving digital landscapes.

Feb 19 • 08:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Viral 'boiled apple tea' craze promises better digestion, glowing skin as experts urge caution

A new TikTok trend involving 'boiled apple tea' has gained popularity for its purported health benefits, but experts warn against relying solely on it for wellness.

Feb 18 • 19:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

5 trendy tech words shaping today's internet culture

The article discusses five key tech terms that influence today's internet culture and how people interact with social media.

Feb 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Do viral tricks to reduce face swelling actually work? Dermatologist analyzes three popular strategies on social media

Dermatologists analyze popular viral tricks for reducing facial swelling and conclude they only provide temporary relief and are often misunderstood.

Feb 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE IMPACT OF TIKTOK ⟩ Finns are increasingly eating sauerkraut. What do Finnish experts say?

An 18-year-old Finnish high school student and social media trends are driving a rise in sauerkraut consumption in Finland, prompting expert opinions on its potential health benefits.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New crosswords attract young people with contemporary clues

Two new crossword magazines aimed at young people have been launched in Sweden, inspired by similar trends in Finland, as a response to the increasing interest in analog activities to reduce screen time.

Feb 17 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Do viral tricks to de-puff the face work? Dermatologist analyzes three popular strategies on social media

A dermatologist evaluates the effectiveness of common viral facial de-puffing tricks found on social media, emphasizing their temporary results.

Feb 17 • 14:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: 20 viral kitchen gadgets everyone is buying

The article highlights twenty trending kitchen gadgets that are gaining popularity, particularly due to social media and positive reviews.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Why am I and the rest of my feed suddenly drawn to a horse on fire?

The article discusses a newfound fascination with a symbolic 'horse on fire' amidst predictions of a chaotic year, driven largely by trends on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 17 • 11:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Finns have become enthusiastic about surprise food - is this the reason?

Finns have recently developed a keen interest in fermented cabbage, spurred by a viral social media video.

Feb 17 • 09:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

What is therian? The subculture explained with 'puppies' and 'kitties'

The article explores the therian subculture, where individuals identify as animals, highlighting recent social media trends and misconceptions.

Feb 16 • 22:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

What are Therians? We explain the new viral trend on social media

The article discusses the rise of the Therian concept on social media platforms like TikTok, highlighting how users express their identification with non-human species.

Feb 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Polish tourists are hunting for 'likes'. They choose travel destinations based on Instagram photos

A survey reveals that 58% of Poles choose holiday destinations based on their 'Instagrammability', highlighting a trend in travel influenced by social media.

Feb 16 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Frankie Bridge swears by viral K-beauty face masks to get ‘glowy and radiant’ skin

Frankie Bridge reveals her go-to K-beauty face masks for achieving glowing skin on social media.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Love Letters on a Plate: Treat Your Partner to Romantic Breakfasts

A culinary expert shares creative and budget-friendly breakfast ideas that can impress your partner, inspired by social media trends.

Feb 14 • 07:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What are Therians, a new trend causing concern on social media?

The term "Therians" refers to individuals who spiritually or symbolically identify with animals, a trend that has gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 13 • 20:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Capybaras Enchant Young and Old, According to AI

The article discusses the rising popularity of capybaras, exploring their social nature and calming presence as factors contributing to their trendiness in popular culture.

Feb 11 • 01:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Kendall Jenner Trends for Her 'Sad Dancing' During Bad Bunny's Halftime Show, Her Ex-Boyfriend; Here's How Social Media Reacted | VIDEO

Kendall Jenner garnered attention for her subdued demeanor during the Super Bowl halftime performance by Bad Bunny, her ex-boyfriend, with social media users dubbing her behavior as 'sad dancing.'

Feb 9 • 18:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fewer children on social media

A report discusses the decline of children using social media in Iceland.

Feb 9 • 18:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

The new ChatGPT trend that turns you into a cartoon according to your profession: step-by-step guide to generating your portrait with AI

A new viral trend is taking over social media in early 2026, where users create cartoon portraits based on their profession using AI-driven ChatGPT.

Feb 7 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Return Home": The Transfer of the Curved Sword to the Regimiento de Granaderos Trends on Social Media

The transfer of General José de San Martín's curved sword to the Regimiento de Granaderos has sparked significant attention on social media, coinciding with an official ceremony attended by President Javier Milei.

Feb 7 • 22:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

In the Silence of Livia Brito After Being Indicted, Her Social Media Filled with Criticism

Livia Brito trends on social media following her indictment for making false statements, drawing mixed reactions from users.

Feb 7 • 18:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Gold on Ice, Green on Hands: Francesca Lollobrigida's Fluorescent Nail Polish Captures the Scene

Francesca Lollobrigida's gold medal achievement in the 3000 meters is made even more memorable by her striking choice of fluorescent green nail polish, which garners attention both on the ice and on social media.

Feb 7 • 17:52 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This is the story of the 'nihilist penguin', the meme that is flooding social media

A short clip of a penguin walking alone towards the mountains of Antarctica has become a viral phenomenon, known as the 'nihilist penguin', representing existential themes of life exhaustion and individualism.

Feb 7 • 11:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Gut Health: Do Viral Trends Like Bone Broth Work?

Social media promotes numerous trendy foods for gut health, but scientists caution that the alleged miraculous benefits of these foods may not hold up under scrutiny.

Feb 6 • 20:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The 'Barbie nose' is the new hit in aesthetic surgery. Doctors warn of the consequences

The 'Barbie nose' trend in aesthetic surgery has gained popularity on social media, but doctors are cautioning about its potential consequences.

Feb 6 • 11:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Internet is obsessed with AI vegetables that scream (and are actually very useful)

The article discusses the recent trend of AI-generated vegetables on social media, showcasing animated characters like a screaming tomato and dramatic pasta offering cooking tips.

Feb 6 • 09:26 UTC

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