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  • Family Recognizes Missing Florida Woman In Viral Video Of Her Giving Birth On New York Subway

    Family Recognizes Missing Florida Woman In Viral Video Of Her Giving Birth On New York Subway

    A family that reported a Florida woman missing in September 2024 is feeling a sense of relief after she was seen in a viral TikTok video this week, giving birth on a New York subway, per The Post.

    Police in Hallandale Beach issued an Endangered Missing Person’s bulletin for 25-year-old Jenny Saint Pierre late last year. Her family had informed authorities that she suffered from schizophrenia and was approximately five to six months pregnant at the time. They last saw her in July, while her ex-boyfriend claimed he hadn’t seen her since a disagreement on August 5.

    However, on Wednesday, Saint Pierre made an unexpected appearance on social media when a subway rider in NYC posted a TikTok video showing her giving birth in a train car.

    “POV: You’re headed to work and you witness someone giving birth on the train,”

    a witness posted. In the video, an individual is seen holding a newborn wrapped in a cloth just moments after the birth. In the background, a recognizable pink bag is visible, which her family identified, along with the sound of Saint Pierre’s voice.

    “Oh, my God, look at her little face!”

    Jenny’s sister Stephania Saint Pierre said to the New York Times while watching the video.

    “Oh, my God, I am going to cry! That’s my first niece!”

    Her mother, meanwhile, said she couldn’t stop rewatching the footage.

    “I’ve been thinking about my daughter every day, praying every day that she’s OK, that her baby is OK. I’m going to sleep good tonight,”

    she told the Times, adding that Jenny is welcome home anytime.

    “We will always be there for her, and for her baby.”

    Law enforcement officials have confirmed that Saint Pierre is the woman seen in the video. They have also confirmed that both she and her newborn daughter are in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Father Fatally Shoots Teen Daughter After She Refused To Stop Posting On TikTok

    Father Fatally Shoots Teen Daughter After She Refused To Stop Posting On TikTok

    A father, AnwarUl-Haq, has admitted to killing his 15-year-old daughter after she continued posting TikTok videos, per officials. Anwar ul-Haq, who moved his family from the US to Pakistan, fatally shot his daughterHira in Quetta. 

    Initially, he claimed unnamed men were responsible but later confessed, stating he found her online activity “objectionable.” Officials are still looking further into the motives for the murder, including the potential for an “honour killing.” 

    Human rights groups report that hundreds of women are victims of “honour killings” in Pakistan each year. These killings are typically committed by family members efforts to defend their family’s reputation.

    The family resided in the US for 25 years before returning to Pakistan. Hira began posting on TikTok in the US, and her phone is under police investigation. Her uncle was also apprehended. 

    If the father is declared guilty of the “honour killing,” he and his brother-in-law could be sentenced to life behind bars. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Woman Who Drinks and Baths in Her Own Urine for ‘Health Reasons’ is Under Investigation for Giving It to Her Pet Dog

    Woman Who Drinks and Baths in Her Own Urine for ‘Health Reasons’ is Under Investigation for Giving It to Her Pet Dog

    42-year-old Lucy Goldwain aka Lucy Aura has been tongue-lashed by several social media users. On November 30, she complained about finding a tick on her dog, Gayaa. Although the pet looked healthy, it lived with facial paralysis symptoms and found it impossible to move one eye.

    Daily Mail reports that Goldswain had converted to the natural way of doing things. The dog owner who lives with her pet and two children inside a converted school bus had ditched synthetic medication. Her alternatives included drinking her stored urine. She believed it could cure anything and even help her grow new teeth.

    Unfortunately for Gayaa, when it experienced tick latching, its owner tried essential oils. When this didn’t work out, she gave the animal her aged urine. This meant that the urine had been stored. Goldswain shared her healing tactics with her TikTok audience, touting her confidence in her stored-up solution. Even though the paralysis symptoms persisted, she added that there would be no trip to the vet.

    However, her audience disagreed with her using the dog as a lab rat in an experiment. They noted that there were no changes. Meanwhile, a handful of them reported to the RSPCA, Queensland. The authorities reacted to the cry for help, as a confirmation email claimed that they were handling the case.

    Yet, this did little to dissuade Lucy Goldswain who shut down the rumors of being a careless dog owner. She also commented on the fact that Gayaa wasn’t a registered animal. The dog owner revealed that she would prefer for her animal to be the first sovereign dog.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Mother Shocked After Her Son’s Kindergarten Teacher Found A Condom In His Pocket

    Mother Shocked After Her Son’s Kindergarten Teacher Found A Condom In His Pocket

    A mother, Crystal Starnes, is shocked after her son’s kindergarten teacher discovered a condom in his pocket. The mother shared the text thread between herself and his teacher in a TikTok video that has gained over 200,000 comments and more than 200 comments from parents sharing unusual stories about their young children that relate to hers.

    The mother shares the message that read,

    “Let me first say Hudson is NOT in trouble over this lol!.. He came up to me before recess and pulled this out of his pocket asking what this was.”

    “I just did not tell him what it was, just that I will dispose of it and let you know we discussed this!”

    The teacher went on to send a photo of a condom.

    The mother shared the rest of the conversation, in which she asked her son’s teacher about the source of the condom, as the parent had “no idea” how he obtained it.

    In reply, the teacher explained that when she asked Hudson how he came across the condom, he mentioned he “just found it in” his pants’ pockets.

    The mother recounted in the TikTok video that she and her husband recently purchased a pair of pants for Hudson at Walmart. She explained,

    “LOL. Omg. That is not mine or my husband’s… I think someone put it there before we bought them. How embarrassing! Haha. I’m so sorry.”

    Interestingly enough, parents began commenting about their own personal odd stories with their little ones.

    One TikTok user said,

    “My 2nd grader told the teacher I drink and drive. Water. I always have water in the car for us to drink.”

    While another user said,

    “My son brought a mouse trap to school in pre-k. I was mortified.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • TikTok Sued By 13 States, Accused Of Creating Harmful and Addictive Features That ‘Intentionally Targets Children’

    TikTok Sued By 13 States, Accused Of Creating Harmful and Addictive Features That ‘Intentionally Targets Children’

    Thirteen U.S. states and the District of Columbia filed new lawsuits against TikTok, claiming that the popular social media platform is harming and not protecting young people, as reported by Reuters.

    “TikTok cultivates social media addiction to boost corporate profits,”

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. Bonta went on to add that

    “TikTok intentionally targets children because they know kids do not yet have the defenses or capacity to create healthy boundaries around addictive content.”

    New York Attorney General Letitia James said,

    “Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok.” 

    On Tuesday, TikTok refuted those claims, expressing their disappointment in the states decision to sue

    “rather than work with us on constructive solutions to industrywide challenges.”

    TikTok has safety features like automatic screen time limits and privacy settings for users under 16, according to the company.

    Washington’s lawsuit claimed that TikTok facilitates with the sexual exploitation of underage users, stating that TikTok’s live streaming and virtual currency

    “operate like a virtual strip club with no age restrictions.”

    Other states like Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Vermont, and Washington also filed lawsuits. 

    TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is currently battling a U.S. law that could lead to the app being banned in the country.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Shein Customer Shocked To Find Live Worms In Her Order Bag, ‘I Could Throw Up Right Now’

    Shein Customer Shocked To Find Live Worms In Her Order Bag, ‘I Could Throw Up Right Now’

    A shopper was shocked when she opened her latest order from Shein and found some creepy crawlers inside. In a TikTok video, she showed that she discovered three live worms after opening the bags from the Chinese budget E-commerce online store.

    “I could throw up right now,”

    she titled the video showing the slimy critters, which are reportedly around 5cm long. They can be seen wiggling around on a plate. The terrified customer said she would never order from the website again.

    “I dumped the packages out, and they fell out onto my feet and the ground,”

    she told the U.S. Sun. 

    “I have contacted Shein. They unfortunately told me in emails it’s not their fault and they aren’t liable. They won’t give me my money back at all, which sucks.” 

    Some TikTok users came out and shared their horror stories after ordering from the site.

    “This happened to me but with different kind of bugs. I literally died!!!!!”

    shared one user.

    “Mine came moldy,”

    another revealed.

    A Shein spokesperson told The U.S. Sun,

    “When we received the customer’s inquiry, we launched an immediate investigation,”

    they claim.

    “This indicated that when the package completed our quality control process and left our facility, it contained only the Shein items ordered… We are in touch with the customer and have offered them a full refund.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • TikTok Turmoil: Why Advertisers and Creators Remain Unfazed

    TikTok Turmoil: Why Advertisers and Creators Remain Unfazed

    Amid the looming TikTok crisis, those who patronize the app in the US are not nervous. It is as if the fight is between the US politicians and the Chinese government. So far, the US has called for the app to be banned, leading to court proceedings. For the American people, the fate of TikTok rests heavily on the shoulders of the court’s decisions. They are scheduled to appear in a federal court on September 23.

    Understanding the TikTok Crisis

    Recall that the POTUS Joe Biden signed a law in April regarding foreign aid and packages. Thus leading to the call for the TikTok ban. Technically the TikTok ban will take effect from the beginning of 2025.
    Politicians at the state and federal levels claim that TikTok’s founder ByteDance might act under China’s supervision. According to their argument, the CEO could share U.S. user data with the Chinese. Or they can exploit the app’s popularity and use it to influence political campaigns.

    A few weeks after the president’s signing, the company filed a lawsuit against the ban. They cited the User’s Amendment Rights, arguing that their rights had been violated. For the proceeding, a three-judge panel and jury will attend the hearing. Sources posit that the court may rule over the case by November.
    As for the American people, there has surely been a reaction. A survey conducted by Pew Research Center Survey showed that 32% are in for the ban.

    What’s To Come — Everyone’s Unfazed

    Amid the survey and threats to ban, TikTok seems unusually calm and less ready to divulge details publicly. But a retired Department of Justice Attorney commented on the case. These comments pointed to TikTok losing the case as the court. It claimed that the court would likely grant the state’s request.
    Following the eventual success of this ban, TikTok in the US will be sold to a non-Chinese firm. However, failure to comply will see the app being deregistered or banned from app stores.

    Amid the crisis ahead, TikTok’s major shareholders don’t seem troubled. According to The Information, everyone affiliated with the company is carrying on with “business as usual.” For them, nothing has truly changed as their gaze is on prioritizing goals. It is as if they already hope for a positive outcome as TikTok has continued to stick up for staff. Words from the founder of Clutch Talent, a recruiting agency is that there’s nothing but sheer optimism in the air.

    Additionally, creators on TikTok seem to have contracted a similar energy. Some have gone as far as slamming lawsuits against the state in a bid to oppose the band. While a handful believe that the ban wouldn’t fly in court. On the flip side, those who consume content on TikTok might be greatly affected if the ban is upheld. Pew Research Center shows that a significant amount of adults get their news from TikTok. So the app isn’t just a source of entertainment but of information.

    Final Note

    Amid the crisis consumers, creators and stakeholders appear unbothered. Meanwhile, everything seems pretty normal on the app as advertisers continue to push their products. Reportedly, TikTok is one of the most preferred apps among marketers. It stands in close with Amazon.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • TikTok Influencer Claims Hair Company Doxed After She Gave a Bad Review Of a “Dusty-Rusted” Wig

    TikTok Influencer Claims Hair Company Doxed After She Gave a Bad Review Of a “Dusty-Rusted” Wig

    The adage, “the customer is always right” really took a left after a Tiktoker claimed a bad review of a hair care company has her scared to go home.

    An influencer by the name of darealcocochanel901 claims that CheetahBeauty Hair sent her a “dry 18-inch, deep wave, dusty rusted” wig that she paid $270 plus tax. However, the woman claims she purchased a “34-inch body wave” wig that was “thick” and “full.”

    On July 29, darealcocochanel901 let her 71K fans know about the company’s alleged deceptive practices of sending out raggedy hair to customers, instead of getting what they paid for. However, she says in a video that CheetahBeauty posted her Memphis home address online. The woman is also an up-and-coming reality TV star on the NowThatsTv series Zodiac House.

    “These people have exposed my address. These people have put my home address out here TikTok, my real address. …CheetahBeauty Hair, you done put my real address out here trying to get some views?”

    https://www.tiktok.com/@darealcocochanel901/video/7397100677534666014

    “I’ve been in ATL filming. I’m not even in Memphis and you done exposed my home address? I’m going to get me a lawyer, I’ve never had no wig company to do this ya’ll. They’re not supposed to expose ya’ll address on the internet.”

    The CheetahBeauty Hair has since responded to fans who hit back in defense of the TikToker. They claim it’s not true and they have submitted a dispute to Paypal that proves their point.

    “Dear, that’s not truth of the matter, we’ve submitted the evidence to PayPal, and the truth will come out”

    #Clique, how would y’all handle this situation?

  • ‘Super Commuter’ Reveals She Spends Over $1K A Month To Commute 4 Hours From DC To NYC For Work

    ‘Super Commuter’ Reveals She Spends Over $1K A Month To Commute 4 Hours From DC To NYC For Work

    Grace Chang travels about 500 miles weekly, commuting nearly four hours from Arlington, Virginia, to her job in Hell’s Kitchen twice a week, spending around $1,000 monthly. Despite the large monthly bill on transportation, Chang admitted to The New York Post that she loves it.

    The 28-year-old financial analyst said,

    “I’ve always dreamed of working in New York — I love the thrill, the adrenaline of the city… But there are definitely some weeks when I’m, like, ‘Why am I doing this?’”

    “My 10-ride Amtrak pass costs around $790 a month.. I spend another $200 on trains once I’m in the city,”

    said Chang. 

    Although she spends a lot of money on transportation, she revealed what helps her cut down on the cost. She said,

    “On Sunday nights, I meal prep and pack my clothes for the three days I’ll be in New York.” 

    “On Monday, I wake up at 4 a.m., do my makeup, get myself ready, grab my things and go,” she added. 

    Chang’s husband, Andrew, drives her 15 minutes to a D.C. train station for her 5 a.m. commute to Midtown. Her rides are usually calm, allowing time for various tasks, unless interrupted by heatwaves.

    She explained,

    “There have been some severe train delays due to extreme heat… Once, we were stuck on the tracks for three hours, just sitting in Newark, New Jersey.”

    While in the city, Chang stays with her in-laws in northern New Jersey or a friend in Bayside, Queens, for free. She returns to Virginia on Wednesday nights to work remotely for the remainder of the week. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

    @eatingwellish

    Replying to @r seasoned super commuter here

    ♬ original sound – Grace Chang
  • Middle School Students Created Fake TikTok Accounts To Impersonate Teachers and Make Disturbing Jokes About Them Being Pedophiles

    Middle School Students Created Fake TikTok Accounts To Impersonate Teachers and Make Disturbing Jokes About Them Being Pedophiles

    Students at a Pennsylvania middle school created around 22 TikTok accounts pretending to be their teachers and falsely accusing them of being pedophiles, per the NY Post. Some posts included pictures of the teachers loved followed by offensive jokes. 

    Even though the school administrators tried to stop the spread of these fake TikToks, some of the accounts are protected by the First Amendment, making it difficult to take them down. Police have been called to investigate however, some eighth-graders have continued to create and utilize these accounts. One posting

    “Move on. Learn to joke. I am 13 years old, and you’re like 40 going on 50,”

    according to the New York Times. 

     The school has since taken action by suspending some of the students responsible for the accounts and informing parents about the situation. They also held an assembly to educate students about online safety. While some of the accounts have been deleted, a few still remain.

    Some teachers have spoken out about how these posts have affected them and their families.

    “Many of my students spend hours and hours and hours on TikTok, and I think it’s just desensitized them to the fact that we’re real people,”

    said Bettina Scibilia, an English teacher of of nearly 20 years.

    “They didn’t feel what a violation this was to create these accounts and impersonate us and mock our children and mock what we love,”

    said Scibilia, who was targeted by two different accounts. Whitelock, a teacher of 27 years, told the Times he felt his reputation had been tarnished.

    “An impersonator assassinated my character — and slandered me and my family in the process,”

    he told the Times.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?