The Internet's Mental Health Reckoning is Here

VidCon centers the toll, a TikTok trend turns fatal, and Olivia Wilde relives her viral nightmare

June 23, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: VidCon Is Putting Social Media’s Mental Health Toll on Center Stage in Anaheim

VidCon has spent 15 years celebrating the creators and platforms at the heart of online culture. This year, in conjunction with its 15th annual flagship event, the convention is making room for a…

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A devastating tragedy involving an Oklahoma teenager exposes the dangerous systemic flaws in how social media platforms censor viral trends.

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A closer look at how a surprising confession on Hot Ones reveals the hidden psychological grip tech platforms hold over our daily emotions.

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Beyoncé Narrates Jay-Z Hair Transformation Documentary “The Blueprint”

Beyoncé narrates “The Blueprint,” a new Cécred documentary on Jay-Z combing out his locs for a full afro, revealing the family story behind the change.

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