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1. Egg prices in the U.S. have led to people illegally bringing eggs across the border from Mexico

2. On Social Media, right side voices often speak of the need for better border patrol and stricter enforcement.

3. Left side commentators focus on economic factors like inflation, food security, and the health risks of bird flu.

4. Viral memes and posts about "eggflation" talk about how quickly a small issue can become a point for political arguments

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Border officers in El Paso, Texas have found over 90 people trying to bring eggs from Mexico into the U.S. since the beginning of 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection had sent out a warning that raw egg importation from Mexico are banned due to risk of disease. The agriculturist backed by Border Protection have given out 16 civil penalties, this totaled in 4,000$ USD for smuggling attempts. This ban is enacted to prevent the spread of the bird flue.

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Eggs seized at border as prices hit record highs in US

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Since the start of the year, border officers in El Paso have encountered more than 90 people attempting to import eggs from Mexico.

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1. Cancel Culture has origins in public shaming practices, like calling people out or shaming them in public settings but now in modern day it's through Social Media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

2. The term 'canceled' gained fame through Black culture, notably from a film named New Jack City, and has been transformed into a tactic used by multiple ethnic backgrounds across social media.

3. People say that even though canceling can hold individuals accountable it can also serve as moral panic, and its impact on free speech and the potential threat to mental health.

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This article talks about cancel culture's backstory from historical public shaming to its current place on digital platforms. It has ruined peoples lives and careers due to a variety of people's opinions on certain topics. It can be used as a tool of accountability to keep people in line or as a way to destroy someone's hard work. Experts say that they have long lasting effects especially on social media.

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This type of equalizing is understood to be a positive practice as the !Kung's strong communal bonds have not been disrupted by the complex issues of modern societies, such as racism, sexism and political polarization. The in-person practice among people you know and live with also doesn't translate to the scale of the global internet community, where often you're ultimately engaging with strangers.

Celebrities have always been highly susceptible to public criticism because of the nature of their privileged position. But in the era of cancel culture, they're even more susceptible because they're often viewed as agents of change, Koontz says.

The #MeToo movement is one example of how publicly calling out powerful individuals can lead to a widespread cultural shift. When sexual abuse allegations against former film producer Harvey Weinstein became public in 2017, it led to his conviction as a sex offender. Other influential people have faced their own reckonings for similar misconducts, and societal attitudes toward sexism and sexual harassment are becoming more intolerant.

But sometimes, public denouncement of powerful individuals can have the opposite effect of what is intended. When the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries premiered in January 2019, #MuteRKelly began trending, calling for the singer's conviction for sexual crimes and an end to his career. But the increased negative attention around the artist seemed to backfire as on-demand streams for his music increased from 1.9 million the day before the docuseries began airing to 4.3 million - a 126 percent increase - on the day after the three-day premiere concluded.

"The general public seems to have this power to hold accountable people who we've historically deemed powerful entities, but is that authority ultimately fleeting?" DiLiberto asks. "Yes, celebrities are real people too, and they say stupid things and do reprehensible things as well. But why should we care so much about what they do, as opposed to our own actions or our immediate community around us?"

The Digital Divide

Whether you view cancel culture as empowering or destructive, the practice says a lot about our current cultural climate, which has been influenced by the increasingly digital world we inhabit.

"We don't have this distinction anymore between public and private, and it's almost as if we're living more of our lives online than we are in the real, tangible world," DiLiberto says.

This new way of living seems to be even more true during 2020, a time when we seem to be in constant crisis - from the COVID-19 pandemic to a resurgence in public awareness around long-standing racial injustices - all within an especially important election year. People are experiencing more unrest and heightened isolation, leading us to spend more time online. Globally, new social media users have grown by about 11 percent this year, and people are spending about 40 percent more time on social media, according to a July report from DataReportal.

"If something comes on your timeline or feed, and it's outrageous or terrible, we often have this knee-jerk reaction, rather than really investigating issues or listening," DiLiberto says. "We share so much stuff online, and we have a tendency sometimes to say things via social media or other platforms that maybe we wouldn't say if we were face to face with someone."

In instances where someone has done something particularly egregious, perhaps committing a serious crime such as sexual assault, the case to cancel may seem clear-cut. But in other instances where certain behaviors may be more questionable than seriously problematic, deeper thinking, which requires time and effort, about the person and issues is required but rarely happens.

"The instant nature of social media means that very large, complicated social issues get condensed into one sentence, one minute for TikTok [videos] or just a photo on Instagram," Koontz says. "Everything is becoming very succinct, and it both discourages nuanced discussion and encourages all-or-nothing stances. Cancel culture is 'You're all good, or you're all bad,' and human nature is much more complicated than that."

Humans are flawed beings, and it's in our nature to make mistakes. And tactics such as online doxxing - publicizing private or identifying information - and their potentially permanent effects could leave everyone susceptible to being canceled. It's worth asking, what motivates authentic, positive change?

Amy Cooper - a white woman who called emergency services regarding Christian Cooper, a Black man, during a viral Central Park dispute about her illegally unleashed dog - has been fired from her job, charged with a misdemeanor for filing a false police report, and faced notoriety and ridicule. Cooper has apologized for her actions, but who determines the sincerity of it? She was dealt real consequences, yet racist incidents continue to happen and appear online daily.

"When you have these forms of public shaming [oftentimes through] filming these interactions, it turns social issues into something that is completely individualized," Koontz says. "It puts great responsibility on an individual, and it does not [always] encourage actual societal change. We haven't taken care of the larger institutional or systemic issues."

Social media has certainly changed the way we communicate, providing more ways to connect than ever before. But in many ways, it's dividing us and causing us to focus our energy where it isn't always needed.

"So often we are told, 'We must act and speak out, or we are part of the problem,' and therefore we are not necessarily taught or trained that inaction or not speaking out can be a form of social-justice action," Koontz says. "At some point, we need to think about ways we can create positive change instead of fueling negative causes."

Perhaps we all need to take a step back and listen.

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Is Cancel Culture Effective? How Public Shaming Has Changed

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Centuries ago, it was tarring and feathering. Today, it's a hashtag. It's evolving, but is cancel culture effective? UCF experts provide insight.

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1. Teachers feel caught between wanting to teach about Black History and facing a potential risk of pushback and job restrictions

2. In the Media supporters of the DEI efforts think that there should be limited education to "protect children" not realizing that when people do not know there history they are more at risk.

3. Large Arguments on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook have led to people getting banned due to there racist remarks.

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The article discusses educators concerns about recent DEI initiatives during BHM. The education departments effort to limit discussions on race and ethnicity has caused confusion for how Teachers should approach different aspects of history. This has led to anxiety for educators with worries about penalties and losing there job even though they desire to do the right thing. Many teachers continue to discuss the history of African Americans despite this new policy.

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Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month

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The Education Department’s efforts to keep racial diversity out of schools has left educators wondering how and when to teach students about Black history, especially during Black History Month.

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1. Excessive social media has been linked to causing anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders.

2. Taking breaks from Social Media can boost mood, sleep, and cause better focus on goals

3. Some strategies like deleting the apps, logging out of your account, turning off notifications can help

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This article talks about the impacts social media has on people for all ages. The average screen time for kids is usually up to four hours a day. Doing a social media detox can help people realign with themselves to impact there mental health, and boost there productivity.

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Social Media Detox: How to Unplug for Better Mental Health

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Spending time offline during a digital or social media detox can help you foster better relationships IRL and improve mental health. Here’s how to start.