Social media lies lead people to wait for phantom fireworks in NYC

Plus: The Washington Monument's makeover ruffles feathers.

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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:

• Some AI slop social media posts that straight-up lied about New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Brooklyn Bridge caused hundreds of people to wait for them outside.

• This look at Gwyneth Paltrow’s issues with knowing the names of her costars (or movies she’s been in!) has me wondering if she…