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In 2025, while AI-powered dating tools gained popularity, there was a strong resurgence in traditional, in-person dating experiences as people sought genuine connections beyond digital algorithms, signaling a shift towards more authentic, offline interactions.
The phrase '6-7' has become a popular, meaningless catchphrase among kids and teens, originating from a rapper's song and gaining momentum through social media, often disrupting classrooms and creating a playful secret code that reflects a desire for fun amidst societal pressures.
The 'dirty soda' trend, originating from Utah's Swig, has gained widespread popularity, inspiring major brands like PepsiCo and fast-food chains such as Taco Bell and McDonald's to introduce their own versions, revitalizing the soda category with customizable, colorful drinks that appeal to younger consumers and boost soda sales amid declining consumption.
The article discusses the current surge in popularity of mahjong, highlighting its status as a trending social game that many people are playing right now.
COVID-19 markers in the US are rising, with increased test positivity, emergency visits, and hospitalizations, especially among young children, while death rates remain low. Meanwhile, measles outbreaks are ending in Kansas but growing in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and other infectious diseases like flu, chikungunya, and polio are also spreading in various regions.
The popularity of Harry Potter fanfiction, especially romantic stories like Dramione, is fueling the Romantasy genre, which features magic, dragons, and explicit romance, driven by a generation that grew up with Harry Potter.
A TikTok trend has popularized 'fridge cigarettes,' where Gen Z individuals replace traditional cigarettes with chilled Diet Coke as a comforting ritual, raising health concerns from experts about dependency, artificial sweeteners, and dopamine depletion.
The "oatzempic" trend, a drink made from oats, water, and lime juice, has gained attention for its potential to aid in rapid weight loss, but experts caution against its use as a sustainable weight loss solution. While oats offer health benefits such as antioxidants and fiber, substituting a meal with oatzempic primarily leads to weight loss through calorie restriction rather than unique properties of its ingredients. Nutritionists warn that extreme measures like oatzempic can result in health complications, nutrient deficiencies, and disordered eating habits, emphasizing the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes for overall health and wellness.
The viral "oatzempic" trend involves consuming a drink made from oats, water, and lime juice, with claims of rapid weight loss. While oats offer health benefits, experts caution that oatzempic's weight loss is primarily due to calorie restriction and fiber-induced fullness, rather than unique properties of its ingredients. They warn against unsustainable and restrictive approaches to weight loss, emphasizing the importance of balanced and sustainable lifestyle changes for overall health and wellness.
A new TikTok trend called "social media is fake, here are things I’m ashamed to admit" is encouraging users, particularly women, to share their deepest insecurities and struggles, with over 26,000 posts since March. While some see it as a safe space for honest expression, mental health experts warn of potential pitfalls, such as oversimplifying complex issues and fostering unhealthy comparisons. The trend's creator, Rikke Drue, started it to express her own feelings of loneliness and insecurity, and it has since gained widespread participation. Experts emphasize the importance of seeking professional help for long-term mental health improvement, while TikTok stresses its commitment to providing a supportive space and wellbeing resources for its community.
Beyonce's release of "Cowboy Carter" has sparked a surge in interest for western fashion, with cowboy hats poised to be the hottest accessory for the summer. The trend towards cowboy couture has been growing, fueled by celebrities and high-profile fashion shows, and Beyonce's album has only amplified this. Searches for cowboy hats, boots, and bolo ties have skyrocketed, indicating a broader western revival in fashion. Despite the trend's recent popularity, some argue that western wear is not just a passing fad but an iconic part of American culture.
The new viral "Dirty Soda" trend has soda drinkers mixing carbonated soda with creamer, flavored syrups, and fruit, and now Texas-born Dr Pepper has teamed up with Coffee mate creamer to offer a new Dirty Soda Coconut Lime Flavored Creamer. This unconventional fizzy sipper is available for a limited time and has gained popularity for its unique combination of flavors, with fans describing it as a creamy treat with a twist.
Former Dutch prime minister Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie, both 93, died by euthanasia together, reflecting a growing trend of "duo euthanasia" in the Netherlands. Van Agt, a Catholic, and his wife, who had been married for 70 years, passed away hand in hand, with Van Agt never fully recovering from a 2019 brain haemorrhage. Euthanasia and assisted suicide have been legal in the Netherlands since 2002, and while duo euthanasia remains rare, interest in it is growing, although it is subject to strict individual requirements.
An online trend of labeling impulsive cleaning as "manic cleaning" has sparked concerns from those with actual manic experiences, who feel the casual use of mental health terms diminishes the severity of conditions like bipolar disorder. Experts warn that using serious psychiatric terms to describe relatively ordinary behavior can contribute to misinformation about mania and bipolar disorder. They emphasize that true episodes of mania are disruptive and painful, lasting much longer than a couple of hours and often accompanied by severe depression. The trend has raised worries about the trivialization of mental health issues and the potential for exacerbating shame and stigma for those living with mental illness.
Fisher-Price is restocking its baby "Stanley cup" toy, a lookalike of the popular steel vacuum-insulated water bottle, to meet the demand from parents who are obsessed with the trend. The toy, part of the Laugh & Learn line, features colorful lights, over 20 songs and phrases, and aims to introduce early academics through role play. Priced at $10, it sold out quickly and will be available again on Amazon and at Walmart, offering parents a kid-friendly version of the popular adult item.