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Taylor McCloud

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Taylor McCloud is a Newsweek staff writer based in California. His focus is reporting on trending and viral topics. Taylor joined Newsweek in 2021 from HotNewHipHop. He is a graduate of Syracuse University. You can get in touch with Taylor by emailing t.mccloud@newsweek.com. Languages: English.

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Articles by Taylor McCloud

Juice WRLD

Entertainment

Late Rapper Juice WRLD Remembered on 24th Birthday: ‘Never Be Another You’

Colleagues and collaborators of the “Lucid Dreams” rapper took to the internet to celebrate his legacy and impact on fans.

3 min read

Old movie theater.

Entertainment

BFI’s List of Greatest Films Leaves Internet Reeling: ‘Shame on You’

In an unsurprising turn of events, film fanatics have a lot to say about the choices for best movies ever made.

4 min read

Qatar

On the Internet

Vacant Housing Near World Cup Sparks Online Buzz: ‘Different Side of Qatar’

One World Cup attendee has made it his mission to show the unseen parts of the tournament’s host country.

4 min read

Mother shopping with young daughter.

Family & Parenting

‘Superficial’ Mom Slammed for Slighting ‘Poor’ Nephew With Cheap Gift

“Christmas is not about how much other people can give you and you’re punishing a child for the perceived flaws of his parents?” one commenter questioned.

5 min read

Glass of whiskey on table.

Family & Parenting

Dad-To-Be Slammed for Drinking Whiskey Near Pregnant Wife: ‘Terrible Look’

Commenters were shocked to learn how one father “tried everything” to eliminate the smell of alcohol from his person—except stop drinking.

5 min read

Couple experiencing tension during birthday dinner.

Relationships

Wife Ripped for Pulling Husband From Meeting to Celebrate Sister’s Birthday

Commenters were appalled to learn how one woman got her husband’s attention while dining with numerous clients.

5 min read

Remote employee stressed over repeated interruptions.

Work

Remote Worker Backed for Locking Husband Out of Home Office: ‘Disrespect’

“Get a big door stop,” one commenter suggested. “Alternatively, get rid of [your] husband.”

5 min read

Apple Music

On the Internet

Apple Music Users Lament Being Left Out of Instafest Craze: ‘I’m Sick’

“How hard could it possibly be to make social integrations like that?” one Twitter user questioned.

3 min read

Virgil Abloh

On the Internet

Virgil Abloh Celebrated One Year After Tragic Passing: ‘Miss You Every Day’

Abloh’s collaborators and contemporaries came together to remember the late designer.

4 min read

Nicholas Fuentes

Politics

Trump Doubles Down on Defending Meeting With Kanye, Nick Fuentes

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to reveal more details of his recent Mar-a-Lago meeting with Kanye West, and denied having any previous connection to Fuentes.

4 min read

Sparse mall crowd on Black Friday

Business

Black Friday Crowds Shrink as Cyber Shopping Strengthens Hold on U.S.

Black Friday, marking the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, has shifted from standing in line to hunting for bargains online.

3 min read

Woman in kitchen pondering mother-in-law's pettiness.

Family & Parenting

Wife Uninviting ‘Picky Eater’ Mother-in-Law From Thanksgiving Backed Online

“Here’s what you do,” one commenter advised. “Kill her with kindness.”

5 min read

Young woman feeding child at family gathering.

Holidays

Woman Skipping Family Thanksgiving to Avoid Babysitting Backed Online

“Are they gonna miss you, or miss having an unpaid nanny?” one commenter questioned.

4 min read

Restaurant employee stressed by disgruntled customer.

On the Internet

Customer Confusion With Decade-Old Menu Delights Internet: ‘Throw It Away’

“Menus on Google always end up being a blurry picture from 7 years ago,” one commenter quipped.

4 min read

Woman fuming during text conversation with husband.

Family & Parenting

Man Dragged for Leaving Family With $100 for Christmas to Attend World Cup

“This sounds like financial abuse,” one commenter noted.

5 min read

Man and stepdaughter discussing college tuition.

Family & Parenting

Man Pulling Stepdaughter’s Tuition Because She Wants to Be a Doctor Backed

“Sometimes being a good parent is putting a stop to madness,” one commenter said.

5 min read

Chiropractic adjustment

Health

Man’s Claim He Suffered a Stroke After Chiropractor Visit Divides Internet

A 32-year-old said he was hospitalized for a week following a cervical adjustment.

3 min read

Mother telling son he ruined Christmas.

Family & Parenting

Mom Dragged Over Claim Teen Son ‘Ruined Christmas’ by Choosing Dad’s House

Commenters accused one mother of emotional manipulation after lamenting over her son’s holiday decision.

5 min read

Man contemplating paying for daughter's wedding.

On the Internet

Dad Defended for Refusing to Pay for Daughter’s Fourth Wedding: ‘A Waste’

“Sounds like your daughter thinks you’re an ATM,” one commenter quipped.

4 min read

Judgmental husband and mother-in-law.

Relationships

Woman Labeled a ‘Gold-Digger’ Defended for Exposing Fiance’s Unemployment

“He doesn’t have your back [and] he’s willing to lie to his family for months to protect his reputation,” one commenter noted in disgust.

5 min read

Taylor Swift

On the Internet

Most Overdramatic Fan Reactions to Taylor Swift Ticket Mess: ‘My 9/11’

The internet was set ablaze after millions of Swifties were left waiting for hours in online ticket queues.

4 min read

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