Steffi Cao

Freelance Writer

Steffi Cao is a culture writer based in Brooklyn. Her work has been published in The Atlantic, Teen Vogue, Bustle, The Washington Post, MTV News, and Fast Company. She previously served as a staff writer at BuzzFeed News and Forbes. Her favorite berry is the blueberry.

MUSCLE MASS

Why Steroids Are Now Turning Young Men into Dangerous Incels

An online phenomenon of super “swole,” body-built men has a very worrying underbelly.

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NAUGHTY LIST

I Called AI Santa Claus. He Hung Up On Me

Advanced technology is finding its way into even our beloved holiday traditions.

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A photo illustration of Mark Zuckerberg's fashion style.

'LEARNING THROUGH SUFFERING'

Why Is Mark Zuckerberg Dressed in Sad Boy Streetwear?

You’re laughing. Mark Zuckerberg is wearing a gold chain and you’re laughing.

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A photo illustration of gum on a plate with bubbles with Jang Wonyoung inside them

BADDIE HABITS

TikTok’s New ‘Wellness’ Trend: Starving Yourself for K-Pop

TikTok users say that “Wonyoungism,” which aims to mimic the image of a beloved K-Pop artist, is promoting unhealthy dieting and unrealistic beauty standards.

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CLOCK IS TICKING

Can Creators Still Have Fun on TikTok Without All the Songs?

Dance creators, beauty influencers, and fan cam editors are feeling the brunt of TikTok’s vanishing music library.

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