Social media is flooded with pictures of food, especially unhealthy snacks and fast food. This constant exposure can make people eat more of these unhealthy options. But what if a celebrity is in the picture? Does that change anything? Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a celebrity in a food post makes a difference in what people want to eat. They looked at po...
Elon Musk is known for his active presence on X, but a recent analysis shows just how much time he spends there. Over a 30-day period, he posted a staggering 1, 716 times. That's an average of 55 posts per day. Nearly half of these posts were about politics, often leaning towards the fringe. He has a particular interest in discussing the race of people in media, even...
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that showed its products negatively impact users' mental health. In a legal battle, school districts in the U. S. claim Meta shut down a study called "Project Mercury" after it found that taking a break from these platforms reduced feelings of depression, anxiety, lonelines...
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study called "Project Mercury. " They worked with a survey company to see ...
Wendell Carter Jr. and Angel Reese have taken their relationship public, and fans are buzzing. The Orlando Magic player confirmed the news during a recent TV appearance, sparking a wave of reactions. When asked about their relationship, Carter smiled and said, \”That’s the homie for sure, we locked in. \” His choice of words had everyone laughing, including the show’...
Teens are ditching regular cigarettes. Instead, they are turning to e-cigarettes in huge numbers. Over 2 million middle and high school students in the U. S. are currently using these devices. What is driving this trend? Social media is a big part of the answer. E-cigarettes are everywhere online. They are marketed heavily on social platforms. These ads make vaping ...
In the year 2025, comedians are finding that social media platforms, especially Reddit, are becoming essential tools for growing their fan base. Reddit is a goldmine for comedians because it connects them with specific groups of people who share common interests. From golf enthusiasts to gamers, there's a community for everyone, and each one is always looking for a g...
In China, social media has become a key place where people speak up about women's everyday needs. This is part of a bigger movement called everyday feminism. When people talk about gender on these platforms, they often end up in heated debates. These debates can get pretty intense, with people using different tricks to make their points. A recent study looked at ove...
In today's world, social media influencers have a big say in what people think. But should they be allowed to talk about any topic, even if they're not experts? Some countries, like China and South Korea, are trying to limit who can discuss certain subjects online. China has introduced a new rule. It says that if someone wants to talk about complex topics like healt...
In the world of fine dining, it's not just the food that makes a restaurant special. Sometimes, it's the guests. Lunello, a well-known Italian restaurant, recently had some very famous visitors: Ciara and Russell Wilson. Ciara is a famous singer who has won a Grammy. Russell Wilson is a well-known football player. They got married in 2016 and live in New York City. ...