Gen Z recruits in the US Army are taking to TikTok to complain about the food, pay, and body shaming

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Trainees complete the sand hill obstacle course
The US Army fell 10,000 short of its recruiting goals in 2023.

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I got paid to let TikTok users decide how I spent my money for a month. Their choices surprised me.

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Rana Ahmed dressed as a burrito for Halloween.

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A Parisian wine bar banned TikTokers and hired a bouncer to control crowds after it became an unwilling viral sensation

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Folderol's bouncer/greeter outside the bar in Paris
Folderol's "greeter" outside the wine bar in Paris, France.

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TikTokers claim the Filet-O-Fish sandwich is noticeably smaller, citing 'shrinkflation.' But McDonald's maintains its 'size and build' hasn't changed in decades.

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TikTok screenshots of two men in their cars holding a Filet-O-Fish sandwich in their hands to demonstrate its relative size.
A number of TikTokers said the roughly 60-year-old sandwich is now looking 'slider'-sized.

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Gen Z is the 'dupe' generation

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Gen Z'ers engaging in online shopping, using browsers that display designer bags with budget-friendly price tags

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Sci-fi writer who got caught review-bombing her rival authors fesses up, loses book deal

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Cait Corrain said a psychological breakdown pushed her to create fake profiles leaving negative reviews.

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Gen Z has discovered a whole new source for news

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A Tiktoker brings the latest news.
Young people on TikTok learn about what's happening from a hodgepodge of alternative sources, from news commentary influencers to purportedly on-the-ground "citizen journalists."

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Target's price-match policy doesn't actually allow the 'hack' that's trending on TikTok

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TikTok and Instagram users share a price-match
TikTok and Instagram users share a price-match "hack" for Target shoppers.

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Barry Keoghan Teases His Future With The Batman

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Kung Fu Panda expands its cast for its fourth movie. Terrifier 3 locks in a major return. Plus, another new look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Spoilers, away!

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How Bianca Ingrosso, part of a family dubbed the 'Kardashians of Sweden,' built a $50 million beauty brand that's expanding to the US and UK

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Bianca Ingrosso, cofounder of CAIA Cosmetics
Bianca Ingrosso is a Swedish influencer and cofounder of CAIA Cosmetics.

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