Episode Details

Today on Buzz, Lila Grant and Jonah Klein dive into the viral chaos of MrBeast’s 'Exactly 1 Like' challenge, which saw the internet collectively fail a million-dollar test on X. We also explore the national debate sparked in North Carolina after teachers and the NCAE union canceled classes for 700,000 students to hold a massive political rally in Raleigh, catching the attention of Elon Musk. Rihanna makes waves with her new 'Cherry Nouveau' campaign, while a darker side of digital access emerges from Iran following the death of Hesam Alaeddin. We wrap up with a shocking report from Japan concerning a middle school chemical 'prank' that has ignited demands for criminal charges.

Topics Covered

• 💰 MrBeast’s Million-Dollar Blunder: Why the internet couldn't stay at one like for a massive payout.
• 🍒 Savage X Fenty’s Cherry Nouveau: Rihanna returns to social media to drop a provocative new collection.
• 🏫 North Carolina School Walkouts: The 'Kids Over Corporations' rally that shut down education for 700,000 students.
• 🛰️ The Cost of Connection in Iran: The tragic story of Hesam Alaeddin and the fight for satellite internet.
• 🧪 The Niigata Chemical Incident: Outrage in Japan over a bullying case involving sodium hydroxide burns.

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