To a younger generation, the word describes a playful response to a difficult world — even if it might strike some as a precious form of capitalism. By Brian Josephs Liz Plank, a podcaster in Los ...

A new social media trend has big-name brands showing how they would market to millennial and Gen Z audiences, with the latter containing fewer words and many more emojis. Applebee's, Morton Salt, ...

A year-end look at the viral moments that took over social media — from joyful hits to total misfires The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/Youtube; Ciara/TikTok; Madelyn Cline/TikTok As 2025 comes ...

A year has, arguably, never been more consequential for TikTok than 2025. It both began and ended with the social media platform facing an uncertain future in the United States as a potential ban ...

One thing some people have latched onto is the idea Google Trends data show a spike in searches for “Naveed Akram” – the name of one of the attackers – from Tel Aviv (or other locations) before the ...

A weekly deep dive into the current trends, slang, and viral videos of youth culture in terms that even the squarest can understand. I’m starting this week with a heavier story than usual, but if the ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Cory Fernandez Commerce Editor One of the best parts ...

2025 was a big year for people who are chronically online. While there were many TikTok trends that encapsulated the past 365 days (hello, group 7!), the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal grabbed the ...

Thrifting is making a big impact. “With interest in thrifting growing so rapidly, we wanted to make it even easier for people to discover and shop preloved pieces on Pinterest,” Sydney Stanback, ...

Jenna Ortega’s eyes are lightly smudged, framed by dark shadows. Her face is pale, and her cheekbones are accentuated by a dash of gray. Her lips are tinged purple. She looks exhausted, but that’s the ...

Many hedge funds have weathered this year’s trade-war turmoil well. The one big exception: fast-moving quantitative funds that are meant to flourish in tough markets. These funds, known as trend ...

Trends signify changing behaviors and needs beyond just fashion, providing insights into market directions. They serve as a valuable tool for businesses to test strategies and identify growth ...