Icons like James Baldwin, Marsha P. Johnson, and Billie Jean King have had a huge impact on the representation of the LGBTQ+ community.
John Belgrave, a 60-year-old retired pensions consultant, came across a sword, valued at $21,500, when he got lost during a treasure hunters' rally.
Sam Salem, a teacher in Los Angeles, invents Gen Z slang to prank his students. But now those words have caught on through social media.
Treva Harris knew she wanted her daughter to have a special prom send-off. But even she didn't anticipate how magical her princess event would be.
YouTube is full of creators trying to imitate MrBeast's style. But there's a difference between being influenced and copying, and only one is likely to work.
Titles on JPMorgan's annual list cover topics including smartphone anxiety, AI and communication in a world experiencing "radical shifts."
MrBeast is on track to overtake T-Series and have the most-subscribed to channel in the world. But he warned fans not to get carried away.
MrBeast discussed his intense workload, the challenges of maintaining the top spot, and his commitment to never taking a break in a recent interview.
Golden Goose sneakers have become a status symbol with Gen Zers, who love the shabby chic design.
More young people are booking small group vacations to find face-to-face camaraderie.
"The Apprentice" has scenes depicting Donald Trump receiving surgery for hair loss and sexually assaulting his first wife.
Google's AI Overviews suggested adding glue to pizza sauce. I tried it. And ate it. Here's what all this tells us about the future of the web.
China's biggest platforms announced a synchronized crackdown on "bad behavior" involving flaunting luxury or wealth for online clout.
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On May 23, Pope Francis cleared the way for Carlo Acutis, also known as "God's influencer," to become the first millennial to become a saint.
After The Portal connecting New York City with Dublin on a video link was shut down for bad behavior, I wanted to see it for myself.
Pet insurance is now a $4 billion market. But as the industry grows, it's becoming as confusing and messy as health insurance for humans.
As millennials flood the app, TikTok is about to mature into a YouTube-like juggernaut — if it can survive the US ban.
The "pay off each other's debt" trend is taking off on TikTok, with people offering views and engagement on each other's videos to help boost revenue.
Gina Rinehart, a mining billionaire, has unintentionally drawn global attention to portraits of her in the National Gallery of Australia.
Sacred to the Māori people, the huia's feather was worn by those of high rank and was valued in trade. It was last sighted in 1907.
PayPal froze more than $90,000 of the adult creator's money for violating its policies. Five years later, Belle Delphine finally got paid.
A motley crew of Instagram-obsessed, hustle-culture influencers made millions. In their wake, they left a trail of lawsuits and financial devastation.
The cost of childcare is higher than ever, and more moms are working. What's going on?
A 28-year-old nonprofit manager told The Cut she's adding to her debt just to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding, which will cost around $3,200.
After 13 years, Equinox's signature Kiehl's shower products are getting the boot — and members are having trouble saying goodbye.
Gina Rinehart and her representatives have made multiple approaches to the National Gallery of Australia over the painting, the SMH reported.
Many content creators have suffered from exponential growth followed by a dramatic nosedive. But MrBeast's business hasn't succumbed to that trend.
OnlyFans is a platform that allows users to publish content behind a paywall. It's popular among adult-content creators.
The sleepy town of Hilo comes alive every spring with hula dancing, craft fairs, and music.
"Carthago delenda est" means "Carthage must be destroyed," a popular idea from Rome around 150 BC. For Mark Zuckerberg, it has personal significance.
The at-home-cycling company was riding high during the pandemic. What went wrong?
A student who got into Yale reveals everything he put in his college application. His college essay was focused on his heritage, and his GPA was high.
Dating app Bumble apologized for its "mistake" in making light of celibacy in its recent ad campaign, following backlash on social media.
Some used the portal to flash their body parts, share pornographic videos, and mock 9/11.
The Olsen twins have famously carried worn and torn Birkin bags. One influencer tried to get the same effect on a new Gucci bag that cost $4,900.
Experts say this could signal a trend where influencers seek more control over their brand and audience relationships.
Dopamine dressing is a hack some fashion fans use to feel better via clothes. One woman shared her tips for building a wardrobe that makes you happy.
In March, a TikToker recounted her seven-hour drive to get veneers in the back of a barbershop. She said her new teeth fell out in days.
The backlash to Apple's "crush" ad for a new, thinner iPad was way overblown and silly.
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd said your "AI dating concierge" could date for you with someone else's dating concierge.
More couples are saying goodbye to longstanding traditions like white dresses and bouquet tosses. See what else wedding planners deem overrated.
Bernard and Ann McDonagh dined on T-bone steaks and double dessert during their $1,400 dine-and-dash spree. They await sentencing in the UK.
Curated social-media feeds are out, and real, messy photos capturing candid moments are in as Zoomers bring back digital cameras.
Chess is taking over schools, nightclubs, and the internet. And it's never been more toxic.
Pan said on LinkedIn he'd gotten "some help from AI (Ayahuasca Intelligence)" to write the speech, which featured meditation and singing.
The 1920s were a period of great change. Vintage photographs show what life was like for women throughout the decade.
The barrier to influencing is lower than ever, meaning viewers are more discerning, and content creators have to think about what they're offering.