3 d. ago Social media trends are driving Indonesia's patchouli oil industry. The cost? Deforestation

Demand for the patchouli plant’s oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who now grow and process it

Politics

1 week ago How millions of gullible Americans are falling for a TikTok tease about 'British tradition that happens every day'

A viral social media trend has shown British TikTok users dropping everything to make a cuppa due to a so-called 'tea time alarm'.

Politics

1 week ago Alarming! The teatime TikTok tease that's got Americans in a state

A viral social media trend has shown British TikTok users dropping everything to make a cuppa due to a so-called 'tea time alarm'.

Events

1 week ago Tea time alarm trend demonstrates ‘quintessential’ British sense of humour

The viral prank has left American social media users confused with many believing the trend to be real.

Events

1 week ago Influencers branded 'horrible' for using TikTok filter that 'makes you look fat' as people warn the trend is promoting 'eating disorders'

British social media influencers have blasted a new TikTok trend that uses a filter to show what they would look like 'chubby'.

Events

2 w. ago Reading and Leeds 2025: is Leeds festival now more popular than Reading? We analyse the trends

Has Leeds Festival, the younger sibling, eclipsed Reading as the UK's premier music event? 🎶🎪🎫

Culture

2 w. ago Dating expert issues warning over sinister 'lavender marriage' dating trend

Dating expert, California-based Christine DeVore, has issued a warning to Gen Z that 'lavender marriages' are not all roses - as the sinister dating trend sweeps social media. 

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