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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Snap reaches settlement in addiction lawsuit Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has resolved a high-profile lawsuit alleging its platform contributed to social media addiction, just days befor...

#Social Media #Mental Health #Lawsuits #Tech Regulation

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Nigeria police arrest one in probe of Afrofuji singer Destiny Boy's death at 22

Police launch investigation after singer's sudden death Nigerian authorities have detained one individual as part of their inquiry into the death of 22-year-old Afrofuji artist Afeez Adesina, kno...

#Crime #Social Media #Health #Music

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Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of wedding sabotage and emotional control in explosive post

Brooklyn Beckham's six-page Instagram post sparks family feud Brooklyn Beckham, eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, published a scathing six-page Instagram post on Monday night, alleging em...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Family #Weddings #Public Relations

2 days ago

Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence, rules out family reconciliation

Brooklyn Beckham speaks out amid family feud The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham has publicly addressed reports of a rift with his parents, stating he has no intention of reconciling wit...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Conflict #Family

4 days ago

South Korea's 'Young 40s' face online ridicule for youthful fashion choices

South Korea's 'Young 40s' mocked for embracing Gen Z styles Ji Seung-ryeol, 41, never expected his fashion sense to become a viral joke. Once celebrated for his style, he now finds himself at the...

#Social Media #Economy #Fashion #Culture #Generations

4 days ago

UK mother describes TikTok lawsuit hearing as 'deeply painful' after son's death

Mother sues TikTok over son's death in 'blackout challenge' Ellen Roome, a 49-year-old mother from Gloucestershire, has called the first U.S. court hearing in her lawsuit against TikTok a "deeply...

#Social Media #Legal #Child Safety #Online Harm

5 days ago

Fibre takes centre stage as UK falls short of daily intake goals

Fibre gains popularity amid low UK consumption After years of protein-dominated diets, fibre has become the latest nutritional focus on social media, yet only 4% of UK adults meet the recommended...

#Social Media #Health #Nutrition #Wellbeing #Diet

5 days ago

Elon Musk's xAI sued by mother of his child over sexualised deepfakes

Lawsuit alleges xAI's Grok tool created explicit images without consent Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit in New York against xAI, accusing its Grok...

#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Legal #Gender Violence

5 days ago

British parents sue TikTok over children's deaths linked to 'blackout challenge'

Parents demand accountability from TikTok after tragic deaths Ellen Roome, one of several UK parents taking legal action against TikTok, has called for greater transparency and responsibility fro...

#Social Media #Legal #Mental Health #Children #Online Safety

6 days ago

Viral plea for pig-slaughter help sparks massive rural gathering in China

Viral appeal draws thousands to Sichuan village A young woman's social media call for assistance with a traditional pig slaughter ahead of Chinese New Year triggered an unexpected surge of visito...

#Social Media #Tourism #Culture #Community #Tradition

1 week ago

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces under-16 social media ban

Australia enforces world-first social media age restriction Meta has blocked over half a million accounts in Australia since a new law took effect, barring users under 16 from accessing platforms...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

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Australia's teen social media ban reshapes daily habits after one month

Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s A month after Australia implemented a ban on social media for users under 16, teenagers report mixed reactions-from newfound freedom to persisten...

#Social Media #Technology #Youth #Mental Health #Digital Policy

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Vandalism of yoga murals in Gwalior sparks outrage over misogyny

Viral video exposes defaced yoga murals in Gwalior A school student's Instagram post last week revealed deliberate scratches and markings on public murals depicting female yoga silhouettes in Gwa...

#Social Media #Activism #Gender #Vandalism #Public Art

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Musk defends X as UK probes AI tool over non-consensual sexual images

X's AI tool sparks outrage over sexualized deepfakes Elon Musk's social media platform X is under fire after its AI chatbot, Grok, was used to create explicit images of individuals without consen...

#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Regulation

2 weeks ago

UK demands action as AI bot Grok generates non-consensual sexual images

UK government presses X over AI-generated sexual imagery Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has urged Elon Musk's platform X to immediately address its AI chatbot Grok, which users have exploited t...

#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Regulation #Online Abuse #Gender Violence

2 weeks ago

K-beauty boom: How snail mucin and viral trends reshaped global skincare

From niche to mainstream: The rise of K-beauty A sticky substance once dismissed as unusual-snail mucin-has become a cornerstone of skincare routines worldwide. The ingredient's surge in populari...

#Innovation #Social Media #Consumer Trends #Beauty #Skincare

2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's AI Grok used to strip women's clothing without consent

Woman speaks out after AI alters her image A woman has described feeling "dehumanised" after Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, was used to digitally remove her clothing without her permission, the BB...

#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Gender

2 weeks ago

New York's youngest mayor faces balancing act between viral appeal and governance

From viral moments to City Hall: Mamdani's unconventional rise Zohran Mamdani, 34, took office as New York City's youngest mayor on January 1 after an election campaign that leveraged social medi...

#Social Media #Elections #Urban Policy #Youth Engagement

3 weeks ago

Vietnamese-American astronaut reveals depression after spaceflight harassment

Astronaut shares struggle with post-flight depression Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese woman in space, has spoken publicly about the severe emotional toll of online harassment following her hi...

#Space #Social Media #Activism #Gender #Mental Health

3 weeks ago

UK faces calls to deport activist Alaa Abdel Fattah over resurfaced tweets

Controversy erupts over activist's past social media posts Egyptian-British democracy advocate Alaa Abdel Fattah has issued an apology after old tweets resurfaced, sparking demands for his deport...

#Social Media #Immigration #Citizenship #Human Rights #Politics

3 weeks ago

AI-generated influencers surge as creators cash in on viral 'slop' content

AI avatars flood social media feeds Virtual personalities like Gigi, an AI-generated influencer, are gaining millions of views-and revenue-by posting surreal, hyper-stylized videos that blur the...

#Social Media #Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Digital Culture

4 weeks ago

Family blames anti-medicine conspiracy theories for young woman's cancer death

Tragedy strikes as Paloma Shemirani rejects life-saving cancer treatment Paloma Shemirani, a 23-year-old Cambridge graduate, died in 2024 after refusing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a d...

#Conspiracy Theories #Social Media #Health #Misinformation #Cancer

4 weeks ago

US bars visas for five over alleged foreign censorship of American speech

US denies visas to five accused of pressuring social media firms The US State Department announced visa restrictions on Tuesday for five individuals, including a former European Union official, a...

#Social Media #Censorship #Foreign Policy #Digital Rights #Us-eu Relations

4 weeks ago

TikTok removes fake Boots ads for weight loss drugs after complaints

TikTok removes fake Boots ads promoting prescription weight loss drugs TikTok has taken down misleading advertisements for prescription-only weight loss medications that falsely appeared to be en...

#Social Media #Ai #Regulation #Health #Scams

4 weeks ago

Asake mourns Kenyan fan killed in Nairobi concert crush

Nigerian star Asake expresses grief over fatal concert incident A Nigerian Afrobeats artist has publicly mourned a young fan who died during a crowd surge at his Saturday performance in Nairobi,...

#Social Media #Investigation #Safety #Music #Tragedy

4 weeks ago

Trump's Transparency Claim Sparks Backlash Over Epstein Files Release

Bondi's Statement Draws Fire Online Attorney General Pam Bondi declared on X over the weekend that President Trump is leading "the most transparent administration in American history," citing eff...

#Conspiracy Theories #Social Media #Justice #Elections #Politics

1 month ago

TikTok secures US future with investor deal amid national security concerns

TikTok finalizes US ownership deal with global investors TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to ensure the app's continued...

#Social Media #Trade #Technology #Investment #National Security

1 month ago

Timothée Chalamet debunks EsDeeKid rumors with surprise rap collaboration

Chalamet puts EsDeeKid speculation to rest Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet has ended weeks of fan theories by appearing alongside anonymous rapper EsDeeKid in a new music video, confirmin...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Entertainment #Music

1 month ago

Ugandan prison officer dismissed for TikTok criticism of government

Ugandan prison officer sacked over TikTok posts Uganda's prison service has dismissed an officer after he used social media to accuse senior government officials of corruption and human rights ab...

#Corruption #Social Media #Human Rights #Politics

1 month ago

Boy Throb aims for Grammy after TikTok visa campaign success

Virtual boy band hits one million followers to secure US visa A newly formed boy band has gone viral after reaching one million TikTok followers in a month-long campaign to help their fourth memb...

#Social Media #Immigration #Pop Culture #Music

1 month ago

Former HR chief speaks out over viral Coldplay concert fallout and ongoing harassment

Viral moment at Coldplay concert sparks career-ending scandal Kristin Cabot, former chief people officer at tech firm Astronomer, has broken her silence about the aftermath of a video showing her...

#Social Media #Scandal #Gender #Harassment #Workplace

1 month ago

Keith Lee crowned Creator of the Year at first US TikTok Awards

Keith Lee wins top honor at inaugural TikTok Awards Content creator Keith Lee was named Creator of the Year at the first-ever TikTok Awards in the United States, held Thursday at the Hollywood Pa...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Technology #Business #Awards

1 month ago

TikTok's US future hinges on algorithm changes under new ownership

TikTok transitions to US-based operations under investor deal ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has finalized an agreement with investors to manage its U.S. operations, raising que...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

Deported Somali TikToker returns to Mogadishu amid US crackdown on immigrants

From Minneapolis to Mogadishu: A deported influencer's journey Mahad Mohamud, known online as Garyaqaan, arrived in Somalia's capital last month after U.S. authorities deported him following a si...

#Social Media #Deportation #Migration #Asylum #Security

1 month ago

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue deported from Indonesia over visa breach

Deportation ordered after Bali studio raid Tia Billinger, known online as Bonnie Blue, will be deported from Indonesia after authorities found her working on a tourist visa, despite being cleared...

#Crime #Social Media #Immigration #Tourism

1 month ago

Ethiopia detains sixth TikTok star in crackdown on 'indecent' fashion

Sixth influencer arrested in Ethiopia over dress code controversy Ethiopian authorities have detained a sixth prominent TikTok creator, Adonay Berhane, following allegations of violating public d...

#Social Media #Human Rights #Culture #Youth

1 month ago

Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban in High Court

Reddit takes legal action against Australia's child social media ban The online discussion platform has launched a High Court challenge against Australia's new law prohibiting social media accoun...

#Social Media #Legal #Regulation #Youth #Privacy

1 month ago

Marseille gripped by drug war violence as children become targets and perpetrators

Warning: This article contains disturbing details. Teen's charred body found on Marseille beach sparks outrage Fifteen-year-old Adel's remains were discovered by schoolchildren on their morning...

#Social Media #Violence #Organized Crime #Youth Crime #Drug Trade

1 month ago

Australia's social media ban for under-16s divides teens and parents

Outback teen loses key connection as Australia enforces social media ban Breanna Easton, 15, spends her summers mustering cattle on her family's remote Queensland station, 1,600 km northeast of B...

#Social Media #Technology #Youth #Education #Mental Health

1 month ago

McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after online criticism

McDonald's withdraws controversial AI Christmas advert McDonald's Netherlands removed a 45-second holiday commercial created using generative artificial intelligence on Monday, three days after i...

#Social Media #Technology #Advertising #Business #Holidays

1 month ago

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s Australia has become the first country to block children under 16 from social media platforms, with the ban taking effect on Wednesd...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Regulation #Youth

1 month ago

South Korea's entertainment industry rocked by trio of celebrity scandals

Three prominent figures face career-threatening allegations South Korea's entertainment sector has been shaken by separate controversies involving two comedians and a veteran actor, all of whom h...

#Crime #Social Media #Entertainment #Scandal #Culture

1 month ago

Jess Glynne's 'Hold My Hand' crowned UK's TikTok song of 2025

Viral trend revives 2015 hit Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand has been named TikTok's UK song of the year after powering the viral 'nothing beats a Jet2holiday' meme. The decade-old track soundtracked...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Pop Culture #Music #Trends

1 month ago

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s amid global scrutiny

Australia bans under-16s from social media starting 10 December Australia will become the first country to prohibit social media access for users under 16 from Tuesday, a move tech giants have fi...

#Social Media #Regulation #Tech Industry #Mental Health #Youth Safety

1 month ago

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm relationship with Japan trip photos

Pop star and former Canadian leader share Japan vacation snapshots Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have publicly acknowledged their relationship after the singer posted a series of photos and video...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Relationships

1 month ago

TikTok influencer's World Cup remarks ignite Welsh identity debate

Viral podcast comment sparks national conversation A Surrey-based TikTok creator has faced intense criticism after suggesting Wales should not compete as a separate nation in the 2026 World Cup,...

#Social Media #Culture #History #Language #Identity

1 month ago

Australia's social media age ban falters as teens bypass checks in minutes

Updated 7 December 2025 - Australia's controversial social media age restriction law took effect this week, but early signs suggest enforcement is already unraveling. Teen bypasses verification...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 month ago

Freeze-dried candy craze sweeps snack aisles with crunchy twist

Crunchy candy trend takes off Toronto resident Savannah Louise West discovered freeze-dried gummies three years ago and was immediately hooked. "The crunch is so satisfying," she says. "It's fasc...

#Social Media #Consumer Goods #Food #Trends

1 month ago

Lincolnshire shop sells 6 miles of velvet ribbon amid viral decoration craze

Viral trend sparks nationwide demand for velvet ribbon A small gift shop in Lincoln has sold over 6 miles (10km) of velvet ribbon in recent weeks, driven by a social media trend encouraging festi...

#Social Media #Retail #Holidays #Trends

1 month ago

EU fines X €120m for deceptive blue tick verification system

EU imposes €120m fine on X over blue tick verification The European Commission has penalized Elon Musk's social media platform X with a €120 million (£105 million) fine, accusing it of misleading...

#Social Media #Regulation #Finance #International Relations #Tech

1 month ago

Taiwan blocks Chinese social app RedNote over fraud and security risks

Taiwan moves to block RedNote amid fraud surge Taiwanese authorities announced a one-year ban on the Chinese social media platform RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, following a spike in online...

#Social Media #Geopolitics #Fraud #Regulation #Cybersecurity

1 month ago

Couple elopes in Cardiff with Reddit strangers as witnesses

Unconventional wedding in Cardiff Harmony Elmy and Seán Mauremootoo opted for a stress-free elopement in Cardiff, choosing two strangers from Reddit as their witnesses instead of family or friend...

#Social Media #Relationships #Weddings #Unconventional

1 month ago

Meta removes under-16s from platforms ahead of Australia's social media ban

Meta begins removing underage users before new law takes effect Meta has started deactivating accounts belonging to Australian users under 16 on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, six days before...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Safety

1 month ago

YouTube warns Australia's under-16 social media ban will reduce child safety

Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s from 10 December YouTube has criticized Australia's upcoming restrictions on social media access for children under 16, arguing the measures will...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 month ago

Premier League and WSL managers face surge in violent online abuse

Warning: This report includes descriptions of offensive language and threats. Managers bear brunt of social media abuse in English football A BBC investigation with data analytics firm Signify...

#Football #Social Media #Abuse #Mental Health #Online Safety

1 month ago

Zambian-American influencer jailed for 18 months over president insults

Influencer sentenced for hate speech against Zambian president A Zambian-American social media personality has been handed an 18-month prison term for making derogatory remarks about President Ha...

#Social Media #Politics #Legal #Free Speech #Hate Speech

1 month ago

Australia defends teen social media ban as tech firms push back

Australia stands firm on under-16 social media ban despite tech industry resistance Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has dismissed concerns from major technology firms over the cou...

#Social Media #Public Health #Technology #Regulation #Digital Rights #Legal Challenge #Youth Safety

1 month ago

‘Locking in’: The viral trend pushing focus over distractions in 2025

'Locking in': The viral trend pushing focus over distractions in 2025 From marathon study sessions to grueling gym routines, the phrase 'locking in'-a call to endure short-term discomfort for lon...

#Social Media #Wellness #Mental Health #Youth Culture #Trends #Productivity #Motivation

1 month ago

The Wiggles distance themselves from drug-referencing music video

The Wiggles distance themselves from drug-referencing music video Australian children's entertainment group The Wiggles has issued a statement clarifying its stance after two members appeared in...

#Drugs #Social Media #Entertainment #Music #Children

1 month ago

Austrian nuns in 80s win right to stay in convent—on one condition

Austrian nuns in 80s win right to stay in convent-on one condition Three elderly nuns who defied Church orders by returning to their former convent in Austria have been granted permission to stay...

#Social Media #Religion #Aging #Human Interest

1 month ago

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court

Australian teens challenge social media ban in High Court Two 15-year-old Australians, backed by a digital rights group, have filed a legal challenge against a new law banning under-16s from soci...

#Social Media #Regulation #Free Speech #Youth Rights #Digital Policy

1 month ago

Rosalía’s Lux album bridges pop and classical, inspiring young musicians

Rosalía's *Lux* album merges pop with classical, sparking youth engagement Spanish superstar Rosalía's fourth studio album, Lux, released this week, blends orchestral arrangements with modern pop...

#Social Media #Music #Collaboration #Youth Culture #Arts Education #Trends

1 month ago

New York ‘dine-and-dash diva’ held on bail after string of unpaid meals

New York 'dine-and-dash diva' held on bail after string of unpaid meals A 35-year-old woman accused of repeatedly dining at high-end New York City restaurants and leaving without paying has been...

#Crime #Social Media #Legal #Fraud #Hospitality

1 month ago

Dubai custody dispute escalates as ex-wife of ruling family member faces arrest

Dubai custody dispute escalates as ex-wife of ruling family member faces arrest Zeynab Javadli, the former wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum-a nephew of Dubai's ruler-has rev...

#Social Media #Royal Family #Women's Rights #Legal Dispute #Child Welfare #Custody Battle #Uae Law

1 month ago

X’s new location tool exposes foreign-based political accounts

X's location transparency feature reveals foreign-based political accounts A new transparency tool on X, formerly Twitter, has uncovered dozens of high-engagement accounts posting about U.S. poli...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Misinformation #Cybersecurity #Transparency #Verification

1 month ago

92-Year-Old Self-Taught Painter Gains Global Fame After Pandemic Revival

92-Year-Old Self-Taught Painter Gains Global Fame After Pandemic Revival A 92-year-old great-grandfather from Oxfordshire has found unexpected fame as a landscape artist after rediscovering his p...

#Social Media #Aging #Art #Community #Pandemic

2 months ago

UEFA apologises after removing Scotland fans’ World Cup celebration videos

UEFA apologises for removing Scotland fans' World Cup celebration videos UEFA has issued an apology after videos of Scotland supporters celebrating their team's World Cup qualification were wrong...

#Football #Social Media #Copyright #Celebrations

2 months ago

Technical Issue Disrupts Global Access to Meta Services

Meta Services Face Widespread Outage A technical malfunction disrupted access to Meta's platforms-including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads-on Friday, leaving millions of users worldwide unable...

#Infrastructure #Social Media #Technology #Cybersecurity #Outage

2 months ago

Australia extends teen social media ban to include Twitch from December

Australia expands under-16 social media ban to include Twitch Australia's internet regulator has added Twitch to its list of platforms banned for users under 16, broadening a world-first restrict...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Protection #Privacy #Digital Rights #Gaming

2 months ago

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s from December

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s from December From 10 December, social media platforms in Australia must block users under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts,...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Protection #Privacy #Cyberbullying #Data Security

2 months ago

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe amid pageant scandals

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe 2025 in scandal-plagued Bangkok finale Fatima Bosch, 25, was crowned Miss Universe on Friday in Bangkok, capping a tumultuous pageant season marked by backstage con...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Scandal #Culture #Controversy #Leadership #Gender #Beauty Pageants

2 months ago

Australia’s under-16 social media ban prompts Meta to deactivate teen accounts

Australia's under-16 social media ban prompts Meta to deactivate teen accounts Meta has begun notifying Australian users aged 13 to 15 that their Instagram, Facebook, and Threads accounts will be...

#Social Media #Governance #Technology #Regulation #Youth #Privacy

2 months ago

How ‘algospeak’ reshapes online discourse amid censorship fears

Social media's shadow language: How 'algospeak' distorts communication From "unalived" to "seggs," users are rewriting their vocabulary to evade what they believe are algorithmic bans-despite den...

#Social Media #Censorship #Activism #Misinformation #Content Moderation #Free Speech #Algorithms #Digital Culture

2 months ago

Doja Cat defends minimalist tour opener amid fan backlash

Doja Cat defends minimalist tour opener amid fan backlash Doja Cat has pushed back against criticism of her Ma Vie World Tour debut in Auckland, New Zealand, dismissing complaints about the show'...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Entertainment #Music #Tour

2 months ago

US Congress summons Australia’s eSafety chief over free speech concerns

US lawmakers demand testimony from Australia's internet regulator US Republican Jim Jordan has summoned Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant to testify before Congress, accusing her...

#Social Media #International Law #Censorship #Regulation #Free Speech #Tech Policy

2 months ago

Two Miss Universe judges resign amid rigging allegations ahead of pageant

Two Miss Universe judges resign days before final event Two judges for the upcoming Miss Universe 2025 pageant have resigned within hours of each other, with one accusing organizers of manipulati...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Scandal #Controversy #Resignations #Beauty Pageants #Allegations #Judging

2 months ago

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals

US court dismisses FTC antitrust case against Meta over Instagram, WhatsApp deals A federal judge in Washington ruled Tuesday that Meta Platforms did not violate antitrust laws with its acquisiti...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Litigation #Antitrust

2 months ago

Roblox to block adult chats with children via mandatory age checks

Roblox imposes mandatory age verification to restrict adult-child interactions Roblox will enforce facial age verification for all users accessing chat features, starting in December for Australi...

#Social Media #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Privacy #Gaming #Lawsuits #Online Abuse

2 months ago

Cambridge Dictionary names ‘parasocial’ as 2025 Word of the Year

Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' as 2025 Word of the Year The term parasocial-describing one-sided emotional connections between individuals and public figures-has been crowned Cambridge D...

#Social Media #Culture #Psychology #Language #Celebrities

2 months ago

UK hacker ordered to forfeit £4.1m in Bitcoin after high-profile Twitter scam

UK hacker ordered to forfeit £4.1m in Bitcoin after high-profile Twitter scam A British man convicted of hijacking over 130 high-profile Twitter-now X-accounts in a 2020 Bitcoin scam has been ord...

#Social Media #Cryptocurrency #Fraud #Cybercrime #Extradition #Hacking

2 months ago

Anthony Joshua to face Jake Paul in Miami heavyweight bout on 19 December

Anthony Joshua to face Jake Paul in Miami heavyweight bout on 19 December Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will step into the ring against YouTube-turned-boxer Jake Pau...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Entertainment #Controversy #Boxing #Sports Business #Combat Sports

2 months ago

Australian man jailed for grabbing Ariana Grande at Singapore premiere

Australian man sentenced to nine days in prison for assaulting Ariana Grande A Singapore court has sentenced 26-year-old Australian national Johnson Wen to nine days in prison after he grabbed po...

#Celebrity #Crime #Social Media #Legal #Public Safety

2 months ago

Sky Sports shuts down Halo TikTok channel after sexism backlash

Sky Sports shuts down Halo TikTok channel after sexism backlash Sky Sports has discontinued its newly launched female-focused TikTok channel, Halo, following widespread criticism that its content...

#Social Media #Gender Equality #Sports Media #Backlash #Digital Content #Inclusivity #Branding

2 months ago

YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug charges after traffic disruption

YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug charges after traffic disruption Miami police arrested social media influencer Jack Doherty early Saturday after he allegedly blocked traffic while...

#Law Enforcement #Drugs #Social Media #Arrest #Influencers

2 months ago

Teenagers still exposed to harmful content despite Online Safety Act, BBC finds

Teenagers still exposed to harmful content despite Online Safety Act, BBC finds A BBC investigation has revealed that teenagers continue to encounter disturbing content-including posts about bull...

#Social Media #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Youth #Mental Health #Online Harm

2 months ago

Man charged in Singapore after grabbing Ariana Grande at film premiere

Singapore charges man with public nuisance after Ariana Grande incident at premiere A 26-year-old Australian man has been charged with public nuisance in Singapore after leaping over a barricade...

#Celebrity #Crime #Social Media #Entertainment #Public Safety

2 months ago

Apple’s $230 iPhone ‘sock’ case sparks backlash and mockery online

Apple's $230 iPhone 'sock' case sparks backlash and mockery online Apple faced widespread ridicule on Tuesday after unveiling the iPhone Pocket-a £219.95 ($230) carrying case resembling a knitted...

#Social Media #Consumer Goods #Tech #Luxury #Design

2 months ago

Jack Schlossberg launches bid for US Congress in New York’s 12th district

Kennedy heir enters race for New York congressional seat Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representati...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Democratic Party #Generational Change

2 months ago

Katseye Members Speak Out on Death Threats and Online Abuse Amid Grammy Nomination

Katseye Faces Wave of Online Death Threats After Breakout Year Members of the rising global girl group Katseye have revealed they have been targeted by a barrage of online death threats since the...

#Social Media #Pop Culture #Music #Awards #Harassment #Online Abuse #Diversity

2 months ago

China’s youth embrace frugality amid economic uncertainty and high unemployment

China's youth embrace frugality amid economic uncertainty and high unemployment China's government is pushing for higher domestic spending to revive economic growth, but young consumers-facing re...

#Social Media #Economy #Youth #Unemployment #Consumer Behavior #Deflation #Labor Market

2 months ago

Vinted users fury as app’s size update mislabels thousands of listings

Vinted users fury as app's size update mislabels thousands of listings Sellers and buyers on the second-hand shopping platform Vinted are expressing outrage after a recent update automatically re...

#Social Media #Technology #Retail #Consumer Rights #Ecommerce

2 months ago

Norway’s Schjelderup faces conviction for sharing illegal video ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Norway's Schjelderup admits to sharing illegal video, faces court conviction Norwegian international Andreas Schjelderup, 21, revealed on Saturday that he is set to be convicted for illegally sha...

#Football #Social Media #Legal #World Cup #Youth Crime

2 months ago

Why women are choosing not to post their partners on social media

Women increasingly avoid showcasing partners online A growing number of women are opting to keep their romantic relationships off social media, even as their personal lives remain otherwise visib...

#Social Media #Culture #Relationships #Psychology #Privacy #Gender #Influencers

2 months ago

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces landmark terrorism trial over 2021 unrest tweets

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces landmark terrorism trial over 2021 unrest tweets The 43-year-old daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma will stand trial this week on charges of inciti...

#Corruption #Social Media #Elections #Protests #Legal #Terrorism #Political Unrest #Free Speech

2 months ago

Melbourne’s ‘Nest-flix’ captivates audiences as peregrine falcon chicks prepare for first flight

Melbourne's 'Nest-flix' captivates audiences as peregrine falcon chicks prepare for first flight Since late August, tens of thousands of Australians have been glued to Nest-flix, a 24-hour live-s...

#Social Media #Conservation #Wildlife #Environment #Urban Ecology #Animal Behavior #Live Streaming #Birds

2 months ago

Brazilian hairdresser’s photo linked to India election fraud claims

Brazilian hairdresser's photo linked to India election fraud claims A 29-year-old Brazilian hairdresser, Larissa Nery, found herself unexpectedly at the center of a political storm in India this...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Fraud Allegations #Identity Theft #Viral Content #International Incident

2 months ago

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026 Rockstar Games has postponed the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 for a second time, pushing the launch to 19 November 2026, the developer announced...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Delays #Gaming #Labor Disputes

2 months ago

Malaysian rapper Namewee remanded in murder probe after influencer’s death

Malaysian rapper Namewee remanded in murder investigation after influencer's hotel death Kuala Lumpur authorities have remanded controversial Malaysian rapper Namewee for six days as part of a mu...

#Celebrity #Drugs #Crime #Social Media #Entertainment #Investigation #Murder

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