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May 21, 2025

They Nail Shoes on Horses’ Feet. Millions Watch.

Blacksmithing is having a moment, with viral videos and easy-on-the-eyes farriers, who often like working with their shirts off. At the London premiere of the latest […]
May 8, 2025

Meet Pope Crave, the Meme Maker Behind Viral Conclave Moments

Susan Bin started a meme account last year after watching the papal film “Conclave.” Then the real thing happened. How did you learn a new pope […]
May 8, 2025

The Real Stars of the Papal Conclave: Seagulls

Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope. Sea gulls […]
May 6, 2025

Fans Lament Treatment of Indian Stars at Met Gala Red Carpet

Some fans felt two first-time attendees, Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, were dismissed at the event. On Monday, around the world, South Asian fans tuned […]
April 23, 2025

YouTube at 20: From ‘Lazy Sunday’ to ‘Hot Ones’

The video-streaming platform has revolutionized how we watch things. Here’s a timeline of its biggest moments. The video is short — just 19 seconds — and […]
April 11, 2025

“The Pitt” Has Found a Loyal Fanbase

The series, which wrapped up its first season, has built up a rabid following, with social media memes and fan crushes on its star, Noah Wyle. […]
March 22, 2025

Is Spring Break in Houston a #RecessionIndicator?

As experts look to unemployment or G.D.P., people online are turning to pop culture moments (like Will Smith’s new album or a new “Ted Lasso” season) […]
March 20, 2025

Office-Wear Influencers Like McLaurine Pinover Clock In Twice

A Trump appointee at an agency overseeing layoffs came under fire for filming fashion videos at work. But for others in the world of 9-to-5 outfit […]
January 24, 2025

Did This Real Wedding Toast Inspire ‘S.N.L.’ to Create Domingo?

A bridesmaid celebrated her sister’s wedding with a lengthy parody of “Satisfied” from “Hamilton.” The rest, it seems, is sketch-show history. To tell this story, you […]
January 18, 2025

YouTube’s Ms. Rachel Gets Netflix Show, Drawing Cheers From Parents

Rachel Accurso, the beloved children’s YouTube star, announced a deal with the streaming service, broadening her audience and making it even easier to find her content. […]