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Raw Garlic Hack Goes Viral on TikTok: How True is That?

Raw Garlic Hack Goes Viral on TikTok: How True is That?

In recent months, TikTok has been buzzing with videos of people eating raw garlic cloves to clear their acne. These videos have gone viral, often featuring individuals grimacing as they swallow whole garlic cloves or consume them by the spoonful. However, dermatologists caution that while garlic has health benefits, its effectiveness in treating acne is … Read more

What’s Behind the Viral TikTok Trend, “Match My Freak”?

What's Behind the Viral TikTok Trend, "Match My Freak"?

Tinashe’s song “Nasty,” which debuted in April, has sparked a social media frenzy. By May, a viral tweet on X posed a thought-provoking question: “Who are 2 people that did match each other’s freak?” The tweet inspired a wave of pop culture references, including a humorous nod to Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie from “Sex … Read more

The TikTok ‘Pay Off My Debt’ Trend: Can Viral Videos Really Erase Financial Woes?

The TikTok 'Pay Off My Debt' Trend: Can Viral Videos Really Erase Financial Woes?

Is one viral video all it takes to pay off hundreds of thousands in debt? That’s the question on the minds of many TikTokers who are joining forces to go viral in hopes of a financial windfall from TikTok itself. The Rising Popularity of ‘Pay Off My Debt’ A new trend is sweeping across TikTok, … Read more

Creepy Hidden Room Discovered in North Carolina House Goes Viral

Creepy Hidden Room Discovered in North Carolina House Goes Viral

A North Carolina woman, Noelle Pierce, has gained viral attention after discovering a creepy hidden room in her cousin’s newly purchased home. Pierce, a photographer from Charlotte, decided to tour the property after her cousin provided her with the entry code. She shared her experience on TikTok, and the video quickly amassed 13.3 million views. … Read more

The Rise of Weight Loss Drug Scams on TikTok, Faces Backlash

The Rise of Weight Loss Drug Scams on TikTok, Faces Backlash

Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, leading to a shortage in the market. Capitalizing on this heightened demand, scammers on social media platforms have begun offering to ship these prescription drugs at lower prices and without the need for a prescription. A joint investigation … Read more

Trump Blames Biden for Potential TikTok Ban

Trump Blames Biden for Potential TikTok Ban

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of advocating for a ban on TikTok, shifting the responsibility onto Biden if such a ban were to be imposed. Trump’s statement, posted on his Truth Social platform, claimed that Biden’s actions were aimed at benefiting Facebook and urged voters to take note of Biden’s stance. … Read more

Social Media Shock: TikTok Takedown as Son Jests About Mother’s Conviction While YouTuber Faces 30-Year Sentence

Chad’s TikTok Jest Amidst Mother’s Sentencing: Lack of Remorse on Display Ruby Franke’s Sentencing: Tears and Apologies as Justice Is Served According to MailOnline, three days before Ruby Franke’s sentencing her son Chad took to TikTok to jest about his mother’s impending imprisonment, while a YouTuber was sentenced to 30 years for child abuse. In … Read more

Reversing Course: House China Panel Urges Biden on TikTok Policy

Gallagher Urges Biden to Reconsider TikTok Decision Bipartisan Concerns Emerge Over Biden’s TikTok Debut According to The Telegraph, Mike Gallagher, who leads the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has persuasively urged President Joe Biden to change course and not join TikTok, a video-sharing platform. Gallagher believes that persisting on this course … Read more

Surge in Social Media Content Restrictions Sparks Concerns Over Freedom of Speech in Malaysia

In the first half of 2023, social media giants Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, imposed a record-breaking number of restrictions on social media posts and accounts in Malaysia. The data, released in Meta’s Transparency Report, revealed that approximately 3,100 pages and posts were restricted, a six-fold increase from the previous six-month period … Read more

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Montana’s TikTok Ban, Citing First Amendment Concerns

A federal judge has temporarily halted Montana’s ambitious statewide TikTok ban, which was scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2024, pending a trial on the matter. The decision by US District Judge Donald Molloy questions the motivations behind the law, suggesting that Montana’s legislature and Attorney General were more focused on targeting China’s … Read more