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A popular NPC known as 'Leak World' on TikTok was determined not to break character when a security guard approached him during a livestream. For the blissfully unaware, an NPC stands for a non-playable character in a video game. In reality, it acts as a metaphor for someone who follows the crowd and lacks independent thinking. Online, specifically on TikTok, NPCs have been raking it in from repeating actions and comments on their page. Take 'Leak World' (real name Miles Morales) for instance, who frequently shares content to his page of him cosplaying as an NPC. During a recent TikTok live, he was politely asked to move off private property. "If you’re over there and anywhere on that property, that’s private property," the guard explained to the TikToker dressed as Spider-Man. "This is public property, the sidewalk, right?" Leaks World responded, before showing his followers that he was on a sidewalk. "I’m here to respect the rules. My dad works for the police. This is just what I do." @oldheadrogers @leaks._.world vs The Security & Cops #milesmorales #AI #police The security later returned to ask once again that he move, but the TikToker remained in character. "Nah, I’m gonna do my own thing," he said and continued to livestream with the chat. "I need you to move over there," the security reiterated. "Do you know who I am?" the TikToker hit back. "I’m Miles Morales. I’m not a TikToker, I’m Miles Morales. I save lives every day and this is how you’re gonna treat me?" "Doing NPC streams in public is crazy. Bro has 0 shame. Unlimited confidence. I gotta respect it," one person wrote, while another added: "This trend continues to be the worst thing to ever happen to CoNtEnT CrEAtIoN." How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Adin Ross found his latest stream being interrupted by a SWAT team in his latest run in with law officials. It’s not the first time Ross has been “swatted”. The controversial Kitck streamer has had a number of his streams shut down while broadcasting to his viewers. Ross and HSTikkyTokky were broadcasting to viewers from a boxing gym when it became apparent that a police team had been called to the location. The officers arrived outside – and Ross quickly realised what was happening, probably because it wasn’t the first time it had happened to him. Adin Ross & HSTikkyTokky Get SWATTED www.youtube.com He assured the people he was with that “we’re good, we’re fine”, as well as helping to reassure viewers. Ross was made to sit outside the building while it was searched, before he was allowed to return inside the gym shortly afterwards. Thankfully, it didn’t cause too much disruption. But “swatting” has become a major problem for some streamers over recent times. The worrying trend sees streamers targeted by trolls, who find the address or location of a figure online before making a hoax phone call to the emergency services, often claiming that there’s extreme violence taking place there. The idea is to make the lie sound as urgent and threatening as possible to prompt an armed response – hence “SWAT”. Previously this year, porn legend-turned-Twitch star Adriana Chechik revealed that she’s being so badly swatted, she’s going to have to move house. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings

It may only be the start of November, but John Lewis has already dropped their much anticipated Christmas ad for 2023. This year, the retailer switches out its famed tear-jerker style for something much more light-hearted and wholesome. It focuses on a young boy named Alfie, who spots a 'Grow Your Own Perfect Christmas Tree' kit and asks his grandma if he can have it. He opens the box to find a seed inside which he plants and nurtures as it grows into a giant Venus flytrap called Snapper. The family are wary of the plant, especially when it spots their pet pomeranian. They move Snapper outside and replace it with a generic Christmas tree, but when they see how much it means to Alfie, they all proceed to open Christmas gifts in the garden. The advert is soundtracked by an upbeat song called 'Festa', which means “celebration”. It is sung by the opera tenor legend Andrea Bocelli and written and produced by Le Feste Antonacci. Speaking about his involvement, Bocelli explained he was “delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling”. Since releasing the ad, reactions have been coming in thick and fast online: One person felt like it lacked Christmas spirit... November 09, 08:46 One person compared the ad to the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' November 09, 08:45 How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

An airline was required to remove six seats from a plane to make room for the world's tallest woman. Measuring seven feet, Rumeysa Gelgi has been recognised for her height by the Guinness World Records since she was a teenager. Gelgi has a condition known as Weaver syndrome, which causes accelerated growth among other symptoms Last year, Gelgi took to Instagram to praise Turkish Airlines for their hospitality during a flight from Turkey to San Francisco. "This will be my first flight as well as my first travel overseas. But I believe that this experience will be a first for many individuals, not just me," she wrote at the time. "Because, as you know, the option of travelling as a stretcher passenger is generally reserved for patients who are being transferred from one intensive care unit to another. "It is an alternative for patients who are referred from one hospital to another and need an ambulance. "However, because I couldn't sit for lengthy periods of time due to my scoliosis, or spine curvature disorder, I had to fly on a stretcher." She later went on to share a few snaps of the journey while thanking the crew on board. "A flawless journey from start to finish. There are so many people I have to thank.. @turkishairlines officials and staff, @igairport staff, @airclinic team, all cabin personnel, especially our cabin chief, @flysfo officers and medical team, customs police and many other departments that I can't count." She continued: "This was my first flight, but it certainly won't be the last. From now on, I will be very honoured and happy to fly to different parts of the world with @turkishairlines." How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

A family who ordered a takeaway was disappointed when they opened the door to find their order was missing, but it wasn't a neighbour who stole the food... it was a bear. In the video posted to TikTok by @alexvelasquezoficial, a delivery driver walked up to their home in Orlando, Florida, to place a Taco Bell order for Laidy Gutierrez and Daniel Bula on the front porch and took a photo of the bag to prove it had been successfully delivered. But just moments later, the doorcam caught a big black bear on camera as it sauntered up to the front door and picked up the Taco Bell goods worth $45 in its mouth and proceeded to wander off. @alexvelasquezoficial Increible la inseguridad en esta ciudad de (Orlando Florida) definitivamente ni estamos seguros ni en nustra propia casa👮♀️ladron en captado en camara However, the bear wasn't done and came back for more. "He came, and he grabbed the food – then he came again for the soda," Nicole Castro told Fox News. The door cam then showed the Velasquez family as they appeared confused at their food order being nowhere to be found. Gutierrez told the same publication that bears are pretty common in the Longwood neighbourhood and have to check their security cameras often due to this. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

In recent months, the blissfully unaware learnt the meaning of a self-care ritual known as the 'everything shower," which essentially does what it says on the tin. It entails two hours of head-to-toe beauty treatments, including hair and face masks, shaving, exfoliating, and moisturisers amongst much more. With six billion views under #ShowerTok, more and more people are seemingly detailing their morning wash routines. But now, attention has been turned to the 'nothing shower'. "We all know about 'everything showers,' but I'm all about 'nothing showers,'" one TikTok creator wrote in a clip that's racked up over 110,000 likes. "Turn on the water, sit down in the tub, and wash absolutely nothing." She went on to jokingly claim the 'nothing shower' was "excellent for migraine management, muffling sobs and hiding from responsibilities." Another TikToker shared a clip, saying: "Everything showers are great, but nothing showers >>> (standing in boiling water listening to music after any minor convenience." @mafeanzures nothing showers >>> #fypシ #pov #everthingshower #shower While they may initially sound bizarre, there are several psychological benefits to showering – especially when it comes to improving mental health. A warm shower, whether that be an 'everything', a 'nothing' or somewhere in between, has been said to ease anxiety and depression, as the water reduces tension and helps people relax. They are also known to give an energy boost, similar to your morning tea or coffee. While the 'nothing shower' may have some great wellness benefits, don't forget to take care of personal hygiene, of course. One dermatologist urged people to take extra care of ears, belly buttons and nails to avoid difficult-to-treat infections. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Authorities in China have installed lasers on highways to stop drivers from falling asleep at the wheel. The addition of the anti-sleep lasers was made in a bid to improve road safety and a clip of how they work has gone viral online. It was popularised on X/Twitter by a user going by Science girl, who is known for sharing clips of some new and innovative initiatives. The video has been viewed 56 million times and shows some extremely bright laser lights shining out from an overhead sign, slowly flashing and changing colours above drivers. It is the aim to catch the attention of sleepy drivers and stop them from drifting off, reducing the risk of an accident occurring. Sciene girl wrote: “A video captured on the Qingdao–Yinchuan Expressway displays vibrant laser lights hovering above the vehicles. “Mr. Li, the person behind the camera, reported that these laser lights designed to combat fatigue quickly revitalized him and reduced his exhaustion during a prolonged nighttime.” But internet users were divided over whether the lasers would actually be effective. One person argued: “1) This would distract me. 2) This would put me to sleep when I got used to it.” Others joked that the lights were so bright that even if woke you up, it would also effect your ability to see properly. Another wrote: “Who’s genius idea is it to blind the drivers? Congrats, those who aren’t sleepy are now disoriented.” How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings

An influencer has made the bizarre decision to get her boyfriend’s name tattooed across her forehead and people think she’ll regret it. From claiming you can become a millionaire by begging, to paying £130k to have legs extended, influencers are almost constantly doing or saying something baffling to the rest of us. None more so than influencer Ana Stanskovsky, who got her boyfriend’s name, Kevin, tattooed in large lettering on her forehead. In a video shared on her social media, she initially got the stencil applied to her forehead, before sitting in the tattooist’s chair, appearing to get it made permanent. Stanskovsky seemed to wince in pain as the tattoo artist worked, but she appears to think it was all worth it after responding to some people’s criticism. One person commented on the clip: “He’ll love it! Your next boyfriend will hate it though.” Another said: “Only Kevins from now on.” Others argued that she’ll still regret it, even if she ends up with Kevin for life. Still, the influencer responded to the backlash saying it was nobody’s business. In a follow-up video, she said: “Everyone was saying to me I will regret that and every time I’m looking in the mirror I’m just like, I’m in love. “I’m in love with the tattoo and I’m in love with my boyfriend and I think if you really love someone you just got to show it, you know. You just got to prove it. “So I think if your girlfriend doesn't want a tattoo (of) your name on her face you just need to find yourself a new girlfriend because I don't think she loves you.” She added that the tattoo is “beautiful” and she is never going to regret it. Despite her videos, some have cast doubt over whether the tattoo is even real. Someone commented: “Well if you watch the tattoo gun the needles aren’t going up and down so I’m calling bulls**t with a little bit of funny.” Another claimed: “This is so fake! This ink is from a pen, and the cling film not put on tidy. For me [I] believe it’s fake.” How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings

Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna has issued a statement after she was the victim of a deepfake video also involving the British-Indian influencer, engineer and model Zara Patel. In a video, which has since gone viral across social media, a woman with Mandanna's face, wearing workout gear with a low-cut neckline can be seen getting into an elevator, with another person in the lift filming from a POV perspective. However, 27-year-old Mandanna, best known for her roles in Telugu and Kannada films as well as Tamil and Hindi films, is not the woman in the video at all. The body of the woman belongs to the aforementioned Patel, who has more than 400,000 followers on Instagram alone. Mandanna meanwhile has more than 39 million followers. After being made aware of the video Mandanna has issued a statement lambasting the deepfake video, calling it 'extremely scary' and called for urgent action to be taken on how deepfake technology is being used. Mandanna has also shared a side-by-side video featuring the deepfake and the original clip to show the difference between the two. Meanwhile, Patel has also said that she had reported the video on Instagram and called for similar action to be taken. On X/Twitter the influencer wrote: "I've reported this deep fake video of me and instagram hasnt taken it down. We seriously need prompt action when it comes to things like this. Do better @instagram." Deepfakes have become an increased problem since the technology emerged a few years with many users utilising the technology to make explicit clips and images of female stars such as Billie Eilish, Scarlett Johansson and Emma Watson. The likes of Greta Thunberg and MrBeast have also been victims of deepfakes with the technology being used to fool people into believing that they promoted issues and schemes which they do not condone. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Dating in 2023 can be draining. One minute, TikTokers and experts alike urge singletons to abide by a set of rules. The next, there are none. Then, there's the evergrowing dictionary of dating terms people must become familiar with – and this is all before you've even swiped right. But now, one 'new' dating technique circulating online has people divided, and it requires a man to spend $2,000 on his date before their date even considers sleeping with him. Columnist Jana Hocking highlighted the rise of the dating trend, adding that she's warming up to the idea. "The first reason why this new rule is kinda growing on me is that if a guy is willing to go on enough dates to warrant $2,000 out of pocket expense, then there’s a fair chance the guy is properly invested in you," Hocking wrote for AU News. "I mean, if a libido can withstand that many dates, then he’s a keeper," she continued. She went on to share the second reason, writing: "I think most importantly, is spending that amount of time together without getting distracted by nakedness might actually help us get all those icks out of the way nice and early." The trend was taken a bit more seriously after podcaster Joe Rogan suggested that some men experience something called 'PNS' – look it up. This can often lead to many women being harshly ghosted after intercourse. He said: "You realise you made a mistake, especially if the woman is really into you, and you’re really not into her and you’re like ‘oh I made an error’ and then you do feel like an a**hole, but I’m just being honest. I got tricked by genetics!" How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

One of the biggest events of the year on social media is the release of Spotify Wrapped. A chance for users to have their year in music compartmentalised into fun statistics to share and compare with friends. Now, a third-party app is promising something similar for Instagram. But should you be concerned about potential data breaches? In order to reveal your end-of-year round-up on Instagram, users have been downloading the app Wrapped, which claims to show your activities on your Instagram account. Although, it is currently only available on the App Store. Wrapped claims to present an in-depth analysis of your data after you download it from Instagram yourself. This is simple to do, with users only needing to go to their profile, go to Your Activity, and select Download Your Information. Wrapped alleges that some of the data it will present you with includes how many people screenshot your posts, how many users have blocked you, and who you interacted the most with. Despite these claims, there is increasing scepticism that the results given to users are accurate. Meta - Instagram's parent company - has a strict policy against revealing any details regarding its users. And Instagram doesn't show who visited your profile. Some users who have tried the app have claimed that Wrapped shows them different figures with each attempt. "I'm 90% sure it's inaccurate," wrote one user. "I just downloaded it and every time I logged into my account and looked at the numbers, it changed. Most drastic was the number of people who have apparently blocked me which went from 1 to 2 then 12 in the span of 5 minutes. Wouldn't trust it!" Due to the requirement of sharing data from your personal Instagram account, many are worried that their data may be exposed after sharing their information with a third-party app. Wrapped's developer, Wrapped Labs, claims in their privacy policy: "For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy. "The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you." Their policy also claims Wrapped does its best to protect user's personal information but it "cannot guarantee its absolute security." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel

YouTuber MrBeast is a well-known philanthropist who often uses his wealth to spread happiness and help those less fortunate than himself. While, at times, his giving spirit has sparked accusations that he’s doing it to boost revenue, it hasn’t stopped MrBeast from continuing, as one recent video saw him fund the building of 100 wells across Africa. In another recent video, MrBeast, real name James Donaldson, got into the Halloween spirit and gave one lucky trick-or-treater a house. Posting the clip on X/Twitter, MrBeast explained in the caption that he purchased the house before Halloween and was going to give the keys to a “random trick or treater” that came to the door. In the video, MrBeast opened the door to a child wearing a cow costume, who said “trick or treat” and held up a pumpkin-shaped bowl. The YouTuber replied, “I like your costume, here's the keys to this house”, before putting a set of keys in the child’s bowl of sweets. Thankfully, the child and his parents had heard of MrBeast and knew about his charitable acts that he shares on social media. The child thanked MrBeast and hugged him before the YouTuber proceeded to give the shocked family a tour of their new home. “I'm glad you guys have seen my videos or this would be very weird,” he joked. On the bed was also a selection of other expensive gifts including laptops and other electrical items. The family were completely stunned and left “shaking” by the news, while the child said, “My dream came true” as they hugged each other. In the replies, one person joked: “Imagine like being the kid behind him and getting a bite-sized candy bar or some s*** .” The content creator will be hoping that the clip doesn’t spark any further controversy to add to this lift of his seven biggest. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings