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Excessive online engagement is causing 'social media-related nightmares,' experts say

Social media can be a literal nightmare.

Gen Zers are paying hundreds for dirty sneakers to show off their 'nonchalant attitude'

The shoe's "signature pre-scuffed style...has been done to demonstrate a nonchalant attitude rather than an unkempt aesthetic," one expert said.

Gen Zers are making up their own language with secret 'friend dictionaries'

Translating Gen Z lingo just got that much harder.

What is ‘sundress season’? Lusty Gen Z males start viral debate over women’s fashion

It's "sundress season," but no one seems to be able to articulate what defines a "sundress."

What to know about 'quiet vacationing,' the new work trend infuriating bosses

They're quietly restoring the work-life balance. Millennials have devised a new way to surreptitiously play hooky at the workplace -- quiet vacationing.

TikTok has turned into GoFundMe for the cash-strapped: 'Instead of money, the currency is attention'

"In order for TikTok to pay off my student loans in one fell swoop, I would need 247 million people to watch this video for five seconds."

This will be the dessert of the summer — and more hot trends bubbling up on Pinterest

The weather is warming up, and one surprising treat trend will be keeping everyone cool this summer.

Nintendo includes transgender character in new ‘Paper Mario’ video game

The trans character, Vivian, is subject to relentless bullying by her sisters in the game.

Boomers are the reason for phone bans at weddings, Gen Z and Millennials say

Couples are saying "I do" to no phone mandates on their big day.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals recipe for 'prison-style energy drink': 'Homemade Red Bull'

The former jailbird's beverage has fans thirsting for more.

The 100-envelope TikTok challenge claims it will help you save thousands — but does it work?

A viral internet challenge has emerged as the hot new way to stockpile cash for the future, and some super-savers have collected over $5,000.

Baby steals hearts by saying she wants to stay at Four Seasons Orlando — and the hotel responds

"We are not surprised that it had such an impact on social media. We are really happy about it."

2024's most misunderstood emojis revealed — do you know what they really mean?

A new report from language education platform Preply found that 81% of Americans have been confused by someone else's use of an emoji.

Forget skincare — the latest tween obsession is this must-have $60 hoodie

“I thought, 'That is the cutest thing ever, I need to own one of those,'” said one 13-year-old fan.

I was addicted to vaping — until docs said it was 'frying my lungs like hot chicken'

"The doctor came in and showed me my X-ray and said, 'Do you vape?' And he said, 'That's why you have pneumonia,'" Tennessee mom Hannah Roth recalled.

Apple urges iPhone users to update to iOS 17.5 — these are the new features available

A vital new software update across Apple devices protects the tech from security breaches — and offers an array of new features for users to take advantage of.

You have one more chance to see the Northern Lights: These are the best places in the US for skywatching

Did you miss the FOMO-inducing aurora borealis over the weekend? No need to wish upon a star.