26 h. ago From matcha lattes to Dubai chocolate – how supermarkets fight to cope with TikTok trends

Food fads were once dictated by restaurants, now it is viral videos influencing stores what to stock and quicklyTikTok’s algorithm is one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What it deems to be interesting is fed to millions of users, giving it huge cultural sway, from fashion to music and politics. It is also increasingly influencing what we eat.Supermarkets were once the trendsetters, studying popular items on restaurant menus and recreating them on their shelves. Now the big shops are the ones being influenced, says Zoe Simons, a brand development chef at Waitrose. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Evil twins and vivacious nonagenarians in this month's popular fiction; MONA ACTS OUT by Mischa Berlinski, BAD INFLUENCE by C J Wray, JULIE CHAN IS DEAD by Liann Zhang

Buckle up for a rip roaring good time with the best popular fiction books out this month

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51 h. ago Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm fans must read this new tradwife thriller with a huge twist

The Tradwife's Secret is a twisty thriller perfect for adding to your summer reading list

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4 d. ago Harvey Weinstein trial thrown into disarray as disgraced mogul has 'medical episode' after glamorous rape accuser makes defiant gesture

Harvey Weinstein 's retrial was sent into disarray on Tuesday after his accuser gestured towards the disgraced mogul, leading to calls for a mistrial and triggering a medical emergency.

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4 d. ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' teen pregnancy twist as Swarla to get 'in laws'

Those who follow the ITV soap were quick to express concern when Brody Michaelis made a beeline for Betsy Swain

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5 d. ago Balearics hit back at ‘selfie tourism’ as sites become overwhelmed

Tourist authority backtracks on use of influencers after one tiny cove is swamped by 4,000 visitors a dayThe authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands have said they will stop using social media influencers to promote popular destinations, saying “selfie tourism” is damaging some of its most beautiful locations.In an attempt to quell the effects of overtourism, the Balearics had hoped that influencers, many of whom have hundreds of thousands of followers, might relieve the strain on some better-known sites by directing visitors elsewhere. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Popular influencer Nara Smith accused of ‘glamorizing’ teen pregnancy

Smith recently celebrated her fifth Mother’s Day

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9 d. ago Athletes and fitness influencers use creatine, but what is it? And does it work?

We find out if this fitness supplement can be used to build muscle mass, decrease fatigue and improve mental healthCreatine has long been popular among athletes. Olympians tout it, fitness influencers experiment with it, and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s gym bro character in The White Lotus added it to his famous shake.It’s primarily considered a fitness supplement, but doctors are increasingly curious about its potential longevity and mental health benefits. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Coronation Street cast 'are at war with bosses as they're accused of favouritism towards glamorous stars Samia Longchambon and Sair Khan'

The ITV soap has been hit by a string of budget cuts in recent months, with many big names opting to leave the show in a mass exodus.

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3 w. ago Cabin crew reveals two popular drinks you should 'never' consume on a flight

In a TikTok video with over 500,000 likes, a flight attendant and travel influencer exposes the popular complementary beverages you should avoid on an airplane and why.

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3 w. ago Popular Influencer dies just two days before her 25th birthday as cause of death is still a mystery

A popular social media influencer has died just two days before her 25th birthday. Misha Agrawal, the founder of Mish Cosmetics passed away on Thursday April 24.

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