A number of social media users are growing concerned about a “bizarre” and “unnecessary” trend taking over TikTok, where influencers strip down to their underwear – and sometimes less – to hook ...

Are aliens real? Was Fox Mulder right all along? We examine the prediction markets to gauge if the U.S. government will confirm that aliens exist before January 2029. The prediction market on a U.S.

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Netizens are gleefully dancing about the death of slain teen Austin Metcalf in a sick online trend. Supporters of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony — sentenced this month to 35 years for stabbing ...

A 15-year-old girl from Oklahoma has died after reportedly taking part in the viral 'Benadryl challenge,' prompting warnings from medical professionals and her grieving family about the dangers of ...

Although TikTok is widely described as a social media giant, it’s been gradually moving beyond that category. Over time, the video app added TikTok Shop, a map for local discovery, robust search, ...

SETI scientists searched the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS for radio signals that could indicate extraterrestrial technology but found nothing beyond human-made interference. Even so, the ...

Unlike fashion with its endless cycles of newness, interior design tends to run on a slower track. It would be impractical to reinvent your home whenever a new trend surfaced, but surveying the ...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and societies at a remarkable pace, transforming how people learn, work and live. Its ability to unlock access to knowledge, boost productivity and open ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...