1. This Tiktok Forager Wants to Help You Eat for Free

Ever considered eating plants from your neighborhood? James Beard Award–winner Alexis Nicole, known as "The Black Forager," has more than 4.5 million followers on TikTok. So we asked her: With food prices soaring, how about getting some of your food for free?

"It's so important to foster a stronger connection to our food," she says. "We don't know what food is even ripe and ready to harvest, right now."

Instead, why not go out into the woods, or even better, walk into your neighborhood, connect with your surroundings, and get some free food? A common foraged ingredient is the humble dandelion, available in fancy supermarkets for $9 a bundle—or for nothing outside right now. It's the perfect "introductory vegetable." Also: Beware dog pee. And be sure to wash those things! Click through to find out: What's the craziest place Alexis has ever foraged for food? Watch Now

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2. Budget-Friendly Tips for Your Swiftie Summer Adventures

Look, we've got Taylor Swift FOMO, too. Sooooo many of our friends have been and will be going abroad to catch Tay Tay all over the planet.

Or maybe you're one of the lucky ones who's already booked a flight and a concert—and now, with your bank account clearly dwindling, you need to know how to avoid getting absolutely stung on expenses? Hint: The answer is not "don't go, it's madness." Because it would be madness NOT to see Taylor Swift play Amsterdam. Trust. Trust—and follow the link for real advice. Watch Now

3. You Just Bought a Social Media App for €500 Million—What's Next?

Earlier this month, Voodoo—a maker of highly addictive, hyper-casual games—acquired the French social media app BeReal, known for promoting authenticity through daily candid posts. So, how are they going to make this deal, valued at €500 million, work? We spoke with Voodoo CEO Alexandre Yazdi about his company's plans to innovate within the social media landscape, leveraging its expertise in user engagement and retention. Read More

4. Between Social Media and Ozempic, Health Culture Is Totally Changing

Young men were eating dog food as protein, recently, following a social media trend. (Ewwwww.) And Gen Z is increasingly turning to social media for diet hacks and fitness tips. But turning to social media as the proof point of what is healthy isn't necessarily healthy, says Katie Kiel, from MyFitnessPal.

How can you separate fact from fiction? From Ozempic stans to Alpo aficionados, there's very little accountability for the people creating these trends online. With Oprah apologizing recently for her role in "diet culture," we asked Katie how users can make sure they're getting online advice that's truly better for you.

Woof. Read More

5. Stop Flossing. Start Flaus-ing.

Be honest. Do you floss? Come on. Honestly. Only 30% of Americans floss every day, but Flaus founder and CEO Samantha Coxe wants to change that—by changing flossing itself. Coxe had been brushing her teeth twice daily but still found herself with 12 cavities in a single dentist visit, so she left her M&A career in 2021 to launch Flaus, the world's first electric flosser.

From striking a deal on Shark Tank to targeting retailers in the oral beauty space, Coxe discusses how "in order to take care of yourself, and be the most that you can be, you have to be taking care of your smile." She even gives us a demonstration. Watch Now