On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the stories everyone’s talking about. First, we explore a viral sensation out of China: a scrap metal refiner nicknamed “The Alchemist” who extracted real gold from discarded SIM cards, sparking a rush for old electronics online. Could your junk drawer be hiding treasure? 

Then, we turn the spotlight to Hollywood and politics, with Melania Trump’s new documentary. Despite harsh reviews from critics, audiences are loving it. With an ‘A’ CinemaScore and a $7 million opening, it’s the biggest documentary debut in a decade. We unpack why it’s dividing critics and fans alike, and what this tells us about celebrity, curiosity, and the stories we can’t stop watching.