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Growing up on the FYP

Growing up on the FYP

I've been thinking a lot about Charli D'Amelio.

Do we even have a Song of the Summer?

Do we even have a Song of the Summer?

It's hard to tell what the vibe of summer 2026 was.

Lore Drop: Slate columnist and It's Steffi writer Steffi Cao

Lore Drop: Slate columnist and It's Steffi writer Steffi Cao

Let's take a look at the media that shaped this culture writer.

Lore Drop

Chanty Beluga, woman of mystery

Chanty Beluga, woman of mystery

Who is this modestly viral character everyone is talking about?

Fraud galore

Fraud galore

There's been many a lawsuit on my timeline this week.

The highs and lows of asking the internet for help

The highs and lows of asking the internet for help

Quite a bit of drama this week online, from Pickle rentals to GoFundMes for dental surgery.