From presidential hopefuls to tradwives to epic Olympic fails, this year kept us glued to the internet — for better or for worse.

The Eras Tour made strangers feel connected; we would laugh at the same inside jokes (“stars, do u like dem”), come up with “clown” theories, and admire each other’s deep-cut outfits. Long live all ...

The format of trends has evolved in recent years, forcing onto the industry a structure that almost entirely ignores ...