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2026 World Cup: Key facts and talking points for non-experts

Tournament expands to 48 teams across three nations The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in days, marking the first time the tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canad...

#Football #Sports #Social Media #Culture #World Cup

1 month ago

Pennsylvania officer quits force for Love Island USA, sparking local uproar

Officer's reality TV debut divides Pennsylvania city A Bethlehem police officer's decision to leave the force for Love Island USA has triggered backlash from city officials and mixed reactions am...

#Law Enforcement #Social Media #Community Reaction #Reality Tv #Career Change

1 month ago

Elmo faces backlash from Knicks fans for neutral NBA finals post

Elmo's neutral NBA finals post sparks outrage among Knicks fans New York City's beloved Sesame Street character Elmo has found himself at the center of a social media firestorm after refusing to...

#Sports #Social Media #Culture #Controversy

1 month ago

Instagram fixes AI chatbot flaw that enabled account hijacking

Instagram resolves AI support tool vulnerability Meta announced on Tuesday that it had fixed a security flaw in Instagram's AI-powered support chatbot, which hackers exploited to gain unauthorize...

#Social Media #Ai #Cybersecurity #Data Privacy #Hacking

1 month ago

Milan's restored bull mosaic sparks online jokes over 'missing' testicles

Restoration work triggers social media buzz Milan's recent refurbishment of a historic bull mosaic in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has left Italians amused-and puzzled-after some claimed the...

#Social Media #Tourism #Culture #Art

1 month ago

Euphoria's third season divides fans with surreal plot twists and viral moments

Warning: This article contains spoilers for season three of Euphoria. Season three finale airs amid mixed reactions HBO's Euphoria concludes its third season on Monday, capping seven weeks of p...

#Social Media #Television #Pop Culture #Mental Health #Addiction

1 month ago

CMAT speaks out against body-shaming after Radio 1 Big Weekend abuse

CMAT addresses online abuse over body image The Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has expressed her distress over a wave of body-shaming comments following her performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend in...

#Social Media #Abuse #Music #Body Image

1 month ago

Meta rarely responds to EU appeals over wrongful account bans, report finds

Meta accused of ignoring EU user appeals over account bans An independent EU dispute body revealed Meta provided evidence in fewer than 100 of 4,600 cases where users claimed they were wrongly lo...

#Social Media #Regulation #Content Moderation #Tech Accountability #User Rights

1 month ago

Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot criticises non-custodial sentences for Hampshire teens

Warning: This article contains details of sexual violence that some readers may find distressing. Survivor voices outrage over sentencing decision French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot has condem...

#Social Media #Justice #Sexual Violence #Youth Crime

1 month ago

Social media shifts from connections to entertainment as users grow passive

From friends to feeds: how social media became a video hub Aurélia settles into her garden near Paris with coffee and Instagram, expecting relaxation. Instead, her feed delivers interior design c...

#Social Media #Technology #Advertising #Consumer Behavior #Digital Culture

1 month ago

India's Cockroach Janta Party: Satire or Sign of Youth Discontent?

From Courtroom Remark to Viral Movement An offhand comment by India's Chief Justice Surya Kant comparing unemployed youth to cockroaches has sparked an unexpected political phenomenon. Within day...

#Social Media #Politics #Protests #Youth #Satire

2 months ago

Ofcom slams TikTok and YouTube over child safety failures

Regulator finds platforms falling short on child protection UK communications watchdog Ofcom has accused TikTok and YouTube of failing to adequately shield children from harmful content, despite...

#Social Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Tech Policy #Online Harms

2 months ago

Tennessee man settles wrongful jailing lawsuit for $835,000 over Facebook post

Retired officer secures $835,000 settlement after wrongful detention Larry Bushart, a former police officer from Tennessee, has reached an $835,000 (£621,000) settlement in a lawsuit alleging unl...

#Law Enforcement #Social Media #Legal #Free Speech

2 months ago

Australian court fines X Corp A$650,000 over child safety failures

X Corp penalized for ignoring child safety request An Australian federal court has finalized a A$650,000 ($463,000) fine against Elon Musk's X Corp after the company admitted it failed to comply...

#Social Media #Legal #Child Safety #Regulation

2 months ago

US regulators urged to probe Roblox over child safety concerns

Advocacy groups file complaint with FTC Child safety organizations have called on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Roblox, alleging the gaming platform employs deceptive pra...

#Social Media #Consumer Protection #Child Safety #Regulation #Gaming

2 months ago

Swatch CEO defends chaotic launch of Audemars Piguet collaboration

Swatch CEO addresses store disruptions during watch launch Nick Hayek Jr. acknowledged overcrowding at some locations but called the response to the Royal Pop pocket watch a positive sign of dema...

#Social Media #Retail #Consumer Behavior #Luxury

2 months ago

Teenagers flaunt motorcycle thefts on TikTok as police struggle to act

Teenagers openly showcase stolen motorcycles on social media A BBC investigation has uncovered hundreds of TikTok videos where teenagers boast about stealing motorcycles, often mocking victims an...

#Crime #Social Media #Youth #Theft #Policing

2 months ago

Starbucks Korea CEO dismissed after backlash over 'Tank Day' tumbler campaign

Starbucks Korea removes controversial promotion amid public outrage Starbucks Korea has withdrawn its "Tank Day" coffee tumbler campaign and terminated its chief executive, Sohn Jeong-hyun, follo...

#Social Media #Controversy #History #Corporate Governance #Marketing

2 months ago

Influencer Clavicular sentenced to probation for alligator shooting livestream

Influencer avoids jail time in wildlife case A Florida court placed Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, on six months' probation Friday for firing at an alligator during a March lives...

#Crime #Social Media #Wildlife #Legal

2 months ago

Overseas-run Facebook pages fuel UK anti-immigration narratives with AI content

AI-generated videos stoke UK immigration fears from abroad A network of Facebook and Instagram accounts, many operated from outside the UK, is using artificial intelligence to create and spread a...

#Social Media #Immigration #Ai #Propaganda #Disinformation

2 months ago

EU considers social media age limits for minors as global restrictions grow

EU weighs social media delay for children European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent action to protect minors online, suggesting new legislation could be introduced...

#Social Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Tech Industry #Digital Policy

2 months ago

Australian DJ barred from US, tour cancelled after border detention

Australian musician detained at US border, forced to abandon tour Electronic artist Keli Holiday, one half of the duo Peking Duk, was denied re-entry to the United States last week despite holdin...

#Crime #Social Media #Immigration #Tourism

2 months ago

Tamil Nadu's digital campaign revolution propels film star to power

Unexpected victory in Madurai Central A 42-year-old meat shop owner, Madhar Badhurudeen, defied expectations by winning the Madurai Central assembly seat in Tamil Nadu's recent elections. Contest...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Regional Politics #Digital Campaigning

2 months ago

White House slams Mark Hamill over AI-generated Trump grave image

White House condemns Hamill's post The White House has labeled actor Mark Hamill a "sick individual" after he shared an AI-generated image depicting President Donald Trump in a shallow grave, acc...

#Celebrity #Crime #Social Media #Politics

2 months ago

Instagram scraps end-to-end encryption for direct messages worldwide

Instagram removes ultra-private messaging feature globally Meta has disabled end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Instagram direct messages, reversing a long-standing pledge to enhance user privacy....

#Social Media #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Privacy

2 months ago

Rebel Wilson faces defamation trial over Instagram harassment claims

Court hears allegations of historical revision in defamation case Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes has accused Hollywood star Rebel Wilson of distorting facts in a defamation lawsuit over In...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Legal #Gender

2 months ago

Florida influencer charged after alleged alligator shooting during livestream

Influencer faces wildlife charges in Florida Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, was charged on Wednesday with unlawfully firing a weapon at a wildlife sanctuary in southern Florida....

#Crime #Social Media #Wildlife #Legal

2 months ago

Production team urges fans to avoid filming locations of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie

Production team calls for fan restraint amid safety concerns The creators of The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) have asked fans to stop visiting and sharing footage from the film's shooting locat...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Fan Culture #Film Production

2 months ago

DeChambeau eyes YouTube growth if LIV Golf collapses

DeChambeau plans shift to digital content amid LIV uncertainty Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he will prioritize expanding his YouTube presence if LIV Golf fails to se...

#Social Media #Investment #Golf #Sports Business

2 months ago

Ugandan scammers exploit global sympathy in sham animal rescue schemes

Dog's suffering exposes online animal rescue scam industry A rust-coloured dog named Russet became the face of a global fundraising scam after a TikTok video showed him lying injured on a Ugandan...

#Social Media #Fraud #Animal Welfare #Exploitation #Scams

2 months ago

Scottish travel influencer missing in Morocco after hotel checkout

Scottish influencer vanishes in Agadir A 31-year-old travel influencer from Alloa, Scotland, has been reported missing in Morocco after checking out of her hotel in Agadir on Saturday, her family...

#Social Media #Travel #Missing Person

2 months ago

Former FBI Director James Comey charged with threatening President Trump

Former FBI chief faces federal charges over Instagram post James Comey, the former director of the FBI, has been indicted on charges of threatening the life of US President Donald Trump after sha...

#Crime #Social Media #Politics #Legal

2 months ago

Rebel Wilson denies bullying claims in Sydney defamation trial

Wilson rejects allegations of mistreating women on set Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson firmly denied accusations of bullying female colleagues during testimony in a Sydney courtroom on Tuesday, call...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Legal #Defamation

2 months ago

French teen charged in Singapore for licking vending machine straw

French student faces charges after viral video An 18-year-old French national has been formally charged in Singapore with mischief and public nuisance after a video surfaced showing him licking a...

#Crime #Social Media #Public Health

2 months ago

UK launches first official BookTok bestseller list reshaping reading trends

UK introduces official BookTok bestseller chart Britain has unveiled its first official bestseller list driven by TikTok's influential #BookTok community, merging sales data with social media tre...

#Social Media #Publishing #Culture #Books #Trends

2 months ago

Online 'looksmaxxing' trend sparks backlash from health experts

Rise of extreme self-improvement trends among young men Social media influencers promoting radical methods to reshape appearance-including facial bone trauma-are gaining traction among teenage bo...

#Social Media #Mental Health #Influencers #Body Image #Masculinity

2 months ago

US singer D4vd accused of possessing child abuse images amid murder case

Warning: This article contains distressing details of death and allegations of sexual abuse. Allegations surface in murder investigation Prosecutors in Los Angeles have accused TikTok star Davi...

#Crime #Social Media #Justice #Sexual Abuse

2 months ago

Ruto's Nigerian English remarks spark African social media uproar

Kenyan leader faces online backlash over Nigerian English comments Kenyan President William Ruto has triggered widespread criticism after suggesting that Nigerian-accented English was difficult t...

#Social Media #Politics #Language #Colonialism #African Relations

2 months ago

UK teens debate social media bans as government weighs child safety measures

Teens voice concerns over harmful content online Thirteen-year-old Isaac spends up to four hours daily watching football clips, superhero content, and gaming videos on TikTok. But even at his age...

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

2 months ago

Autopsy confirms teen found in D4vd's car died from multiple stab wounds

Warning: This article contains distressing details about a death. Medical examiner rules teen's death a homicide Los Angeles County officials revealed Wednesday that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas H...

#Crime #Social Media #Justice #Homicide

3 months ago

Retired dentist, 81, gains 1.5m followers with uplifting life advice

From dentistry to digital fame Ian Smith, an 81-year-old retired dentist from Snettisham, Norfolk, has built a following of 1.5 million on social media by sharing decades of life wisdom in twice-...

#Social Media #Aging #Community #Inspiration

3 months ago

Coachella campers trade tents for luxury car setups

Luxury camping takes over Coachella Festival-goers at Coachella are swapping traditional tents for elaborate car camping setups, complete with full-size beds, showers, and LED lighting. The trend...

#Social Media #Travel #Culture #Lifestyle #Festivals

3 months ago

Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu safely recaptured after nine-day manhunt in South Korea

Neukgu the wolf captured after nine-day search South Korean authorities successfully recaptured Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf who escaped from a Daejeon zoo, early Friday morning following an exten...

#Social Media #Conservation #Wildlife #Public Safety

3 months ago

Starmer warns social media giants: 'Status quo cannot stand' for child safety

Prime Minister confronts tech executives over child safety UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told social media leaders during a Downing Street meeting that current online protections for childre...

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

3 months ago

Turkey detains 162 over online posts on deadly school shootings

Mass arrests over social media reactions to school attacks Turkish authorities have detained 162 individuals accused of publishing inflammatory content online following two fatal school shootings...

#Law Enforcement #Crime #Social Media #Violence #Education

3 months ago

AI-generated abuse forces Isle of Man children to switch schools or leave island

AI-linked abuse disrupts children's lives on Isle of Man Several children on the Isle of Man have been compelled to transfer schools or even relocate off the island due to online abuse involving...

#Social Media #Technology #Child Safety #Education #Cyberbullying

3 months ago

Meghan Markle reveals decade as 'most trolled person in the world'

Meghan Markle speaks out on online abuse The Duchess of Sussex has described herself as the "most trolled person in the entire world" over the past decade, highlighting the unchecked cruelty of s...

#Social Media #Royal Family #Mental Health #Indigenous Culture

3 months ago

South Korea’s fugitive wolf Neukgu evades capture for a week amid nationwide hunt

Elusive wolf sparks nationwide search after zoo escape A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu has remained at large for over a week after burrowing under a fence at Daejeon's O-World zoo, triggering a...

#Social Media #Wildlife #Public Safety #Animals

3 months ago

US influencer's partner held in Zanzibar as death probe continues

Partner's passport withheld in Zanzibar death investigation Tanzanian police have retained the passport of Joe McCann, the partner of American influencer Ashly Robinson, who died last week on the...

#Social Media #Investigation #Tourism #Tragedy

3 months ago

US livestreamer jailed in South Korea for desecrating 'comfort women' statue

Six-month sentence handed down in Seoul An American livestreamer known for controversial content has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea after kissing and mocking a memorial sta...

#Crime #Social Media #Justice #Culture #International

3 months ago

Royal Ballet chief credits Timothée Chalamet for ticket sales surge

Royal Ballet chief credits Timothée Chalamet for ticket sales boost Alex Beard, head of the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), has thanked Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet for sparking a surge in tic...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Marketing #Arts #Theatre

3 months ago

Trump deletes Truth Social post amid backlash over Jesus-like depiction

Controversial post removed after widespread criticism US President Donald Trump has taken down an AI-generated image on Truth Social that portrayed him in a Christ-like pose, following sharp back...

#Social Media #Politics #Controversy #Religion

3 months ago

Teen girls in Wales reveal pressures of growing up in boys' shadow

Updated 13 April 2026 - Reporting from Carmarthen, Wales Inside the 'Girls Only' room A handwritten sign taped to a door at DRMZ youth club in Carmarthen declares the space off-limits to boys....

#Social Media #Youth #Education #Gender #Mental Health

3 months ago

Social media fears sway young women away from hormonal contraception

Rise of online misinformation fuels contraception doubts Sex educator Milly Evans spent six months hesitating over a hormonal intrauterine system (IUS) after seeing alarming posts on social media...

#Social Media #Health #Women's Rights #Reproductive Health

3 months ago

Iran-backed AI propaganda uses Lego-style videos to target Western audiences

Viral AI clips mimic Lego aesthetic to spread pro-Iran narratives Bright, fast-paced videos featuring dying children, fighter jets, and Donald Trump are being used as propaganda tools by Iran, re...

#Social Media #War #Ai #Propaganda #Disinformation

3 months ago

Vicar sends 3,140 free Bibles after TikTok offer goes viral

TikTok offer leads to thousands of Bible requests The Reverend David Sims, a vicar at St Thomas Church in Aldridge, Walsall, unexpectedly sparked a global response after posting a lighthearted vi...

#Social Media #Community #Charity #Faith

3 months ago

Indian comedian Samay Raina returns with raw, reflective stand-up special

Comedian Samay Raina makes a comeback after controversy After nearly a year away from the spotlight, Samay Raina, the 29-year-old comedian known for his unfiltered humor, has returned with a new...

#Social Media #Comedy #Internet Culture #Legal Issues

3 months ago

Tanzanian singer Matonya charged with rape in Kenya, granted bail

Tanzanian musician Matonya faces rape charges in Mombasa Sefu Shabani, known by his stage name Matonya, appeared in a Kenyan court on Thursday after being accused of sexual assault. The 43-year-o...

#Crime #Social Media #Justice #Music

3 months ago

Thai court fines man $300 for breaking into viral pygmy hippo's enclosure

Intruder fined after entering pygmy hippo's pen A Thai court has ordered a man to pay a $300 fine (10,000 baht) for illegally entering the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo an...

#Crime #Social Media #Wildlife #Tourism

3 months ago

BBC Wales tracks six fictional voters' social media feeds ahead of Senedd election

Undercover voters project launches in Wales A BBC Wales journalist will monitor the social media activity of six fictional voters in the lead-up to the 7 May Senedd election, aiming to reveal how...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Technology #Misinformation

3 months ago

US Army reviews helicopter flight after Kid Rock shares viral video

Army initiates review following helicopter footage The US Army has launched an administrative review after musician Kid Rock posted videos showing two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying near his Ten...

#Social Media #Military #Politics #Aviation

3 months ago

Australia slams social media giants for weak child safety compliance

Regulator flags major gaps in under-16 ban enforcement Australia's internet watchdog has accused the world's largest social media companies of failing to adequately block children under 16 from t...

#Social Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Digital Rights #Tech Policy

3 months ago

Chinese social media embraces Kris Jenner as symbol of luck and success

Kris Jenner becomes viral sensation on Chinese platforms Users on Weibo and RedNote are adopting images of the US reality TV star as a playful way to attract prosperity, with hundreds of thousand...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Culture #Internet #Trends

3 months ago

Italy probes LVMH over skincare marketing to children under 10

Italian regulator launches investigation into LVMH Italy's Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a probe into luxury conglomerate LVMH, owner of beauty brands Benefit and Sephora, over allegati...

#Social Media #Consumer Rights #Regulation #Health #Marketing

3 months ago

AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island' takes TikTok by storm with talking produce

AI fruit characters spark viral sensation on TikTok An entirely AI-generated dating show featuring anthropomorphic fruit has captivated millions online, dividing opinions between devoted fans and...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Viral Trends

3 months ago

China mourns polarising education influencer Zhang Xuefeng after sudden death

Prominent education advisor Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 China's social media erupted in grief on Tuesday after Zhang Xuefeng, a high-profile influencer known for his blunt university admissions advi...

#Social Media #Controversy #Education #Inequality #Employment

3 months ago

Florida streamer Clavicular arrested after alleged fight instigation

Streamer detained in Fort Lauderdale on battery charges Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, was taken into custody Thursday in connection with a physical altercation last month in cen...

#Crime #Social Media #Influencers #Subculture

3 months ago

Scottish government pulls bus campaign image after China location revealed

Campaign image withdrawn over foreign location The Scottish government has removed a promotional photograph from its Highland bus travel campaign after social media users identified the scene as...

#Social Media #Transport #Government #Marketing

3 months ago

LA jury holds Meta and YouTube liable for addictive design in landmark ruling

Landmark verdict shakes Silicon Valley An Los Angeles jury ruled Wednesday that Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their platforms to be addictive, causing mental health harm to a 20-year-ol...

#Social Media #Regulation #Mental Health #Lawsuits #Tech

3 months ago

US judge throws out X's antitrust lawsuit against advertisers

Court rejects X's claims of advertiser boycott A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corp, which accused major advertisers of orchestrating an illegal boycott to...

#Social Media #Legal #Advertising #Antitrust

3 months ago

Kenyan and Ghanaian women outraged after secret filming by Russian man goes viral

Viral videos spark outrage over non-consensual filming On Valentine's Day, Joy Kalekye, a 19-year-old student in Nairobi, received a frantic call from a friend urging her to check social media. A...

#Social Media #Human Rights #Cybercrime #Gender Violence #Online Harassment

3 months ago

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube addictive, orders Meta and Google to pay $6m in damages

Landmark ruling holds tech giants accountable for youth harm A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Instagram and YouTube are deliberately designed to be addictive and that their owners, Meta and Goog...

#Social Media #Legal #Regulation #Tech Industry #Mental Health

3 months ago

UK trials social media curbs for teens in 300-home pilot

Government launches real-world test of app restrictions The UK government is trialling digital curfews, time limits and outright bans on social media for hundreds of teenagers to measure the effe...

#Social Media #Regulation #Youth #Digital Rights #Mental Health

3 months ago

Meta ordered to pay $375 million in child safety lawsuit over platform risks

New Mexico court delivers landmark verdict against Meta A jury in New Mexico has ruled that Meta must pay $375 million (£279 million) for misleading users about the safety of its platforms for ch...

#Social Media #Legal #Child Safety #Online Predators #Tech Regulation

3 months ago

Nigeria arrests 15 over alleged sexual assaults at Delta state festival

Police detain suspects after viral videos show attacks on women Nigerian authorities have arrested 15 individuals following allegations of sexual assault during a community festival in Delta stat...

#Crime #Social Media #Protests #Gender-based Violence #Tradition

3 months ago

Mole carcasses on fences spark online debate over rural traditions

Note: This article contains descriptions and imagery some readers may find distressing. Hiker's photo ignites fierce online reaction A hill walker's image of moles hung on a barbed-wire fence i...

#Social Media #Agriculture #Wildlife #Culture #Animal Welfare

3 months ago

TikTok bans 20 accounts over AI-generated black female avatars promoting explicit content

TikTok removes accounts following BBC investigation into AI avatars Social media platform TikTok has banned 20 accounts after a BBC report exposed the use of AI-generated black female influencers...

#Social Media #Ai #Digital Rights #Content Moderation #Racism #Exploitation

3 months ago

ABC cancels The Bachelorette after domestic violence footage surfaces

Updated March 22, 2026 - ABC abruptly shelved its flagship dating series hours after new video evidence emerged. Network pulls plug days before premiere ABC scrapped the 22nd season of The Bac...

#Social Media #Television #Entertainment #Scandal #Domestic Violence

4 months ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during 2022 Twitter takeover

Unanimous verdict against Musk in investor lawsuit A San Francisco federal jury ruled Friday that Elon Musk intentionally misled Twitter investors during his $44 billion acquisition of the platfo...

#Social Media #Legal #Business #Investing

4 months ago

Meta offers top influencers $3,000 monthly to post on Facebook

Meta launches incentive program for high-profile creators Facebook's parent company is rolling out a new initiative to attract influencers with over a million followers, offering up to $3,000 per...

#Social Media #Tech Industry #Influencers #Monetization

4 months ago

ABC cancels The Bachelorette after star's domestic violence footage surfaces

ABC pulls season following assault video release ABC has scrapped the upcoming season of The Bachelorette after newly published footage showed star Taylor Frankie Paul in a 2023 physical altercat...

#Crime #Social Media #Television

4 months ago

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis criticised for calling Porsche a 'weapon' after wife's death

Social media post sparks outrage Rohan Dennis, the Australian Olympic cyclist, has faced backlash after describing a Porsche as an "absolute weapon" in an Instagram post, less than a year after h...

#Sports #Crime #Social Media #Justice

4 months ago

Zendaya addresses viral AI-generated wedding photos with Tom Holland

Zendaya responds to fake wedding images circulating online US actress Zendaya has laughed off a flood of AI-generated photos that falsely depict her marrying fellow actor Tom Holland, telling tal...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Entertainment #Technology

4 months ago

Scottish football's Ultra movement: passion or problem?

Rise of the Ultras: a new wave in Scottish football Football terraces across Scotland are witnessing a surge in Ultra culture, a fan-driven phenomenon blending spectacle with controversy. A new B...

#Football #Crime #Social Media #Culture #Youth

4 months ago

Social media firms prioritized engagement over safety, whistleblowers reveal

Whistleblowers expose algorithm-driven harm on social platforms Internal documents and insider accounts reveal how Meta and TikTok amplified harmful content to boost user engagement, sidelining s...

#Social Media #Technology #Safety #Misinformation #Algorithms #Whistleblowers

4 months ago

From lockdown hobby to full-time career: How chess streaming changed the game

Chess streaming transforms careers during pandemic boom When Nemo Zhou found herself struggling with lockdown monotony in 2020, she turned to chess streaming as a creative outlet-and a way to ear...

#Social Media #Streaming #Gender #Careers #Chess

4 months ago

Landmark trial tests whether social media giants addicted children

First-of-its-kind lawsuit targets Meta and Google Los Angeles - A jury is weighing whether social media platforms deliberately designed their apps to addict young users, in a case that could resh...

#Social Media #Youth #Mental Health #Lawsuits #Tech Regulation

4 months ago

Meta urged to tighten AI content rules amid fake conflict videos

Oversight Board criticizes Meta over AI-generated misinformation Meta's independent advisory body has called on the company to strengthen its policies for labeling AI-generated content, following...

#Social Media #Conflict #Ai #Technology #Misinformation

4 months ago

Family estrangement: Why more adults are cutting ties with relatives

Rise in adults distancing themselves from family Ben Cole-Edwards, a 30-year-old trauma-informed coach from Bridgend, has not spoken to his mother for three years. He describes their relationship...

#Social Media #Relationships #Trauma #Family #Mental Health

4 months ago

Media veteran warns of rising certainty and polarisation in public debate

Five decades of broadcasting reveal a shift in public discourse A veteran BBC presenter with over 50 years of experience in television and radio has voiced concerns about the growing certainty an...

#Social Media #Culture #Media #Polarisation #Public Debate

4 months ago

Kenya sees surge in weight-loss surgeries and drugs as beauty ideals shift

Demand for weight-loss treatments rises in Kenya Nairobi's Nairobi Bariatric Center now treats 10 to 15 patients daily, a sharp increase from its early years when clients were rare. The clinic, f...

#Social Media #Health #Obesity #Beauty #Medicine

4 months ago

Indonesia to block under-16s from social media starting 28 March

Indonesia announces social media ban for children under 16 Indonesia will deactivate accounts for users under 16 on major social media and gaming platforms from 28 March, Communications Minister...

#Social Media #Child Protection #Regulation #Digital Policy #Online Safety

4 months ago

Sarah J Maas unveils two new books in ACOTAR series after four-year gap

Bestselling author announces long-awaited ACOTAR sequels Sarah J Maas, the American writer behind the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, has revealed plans for two new novels in the fra...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Publishing #Books

4 months ago

Beckhams publicly wish son Brooklyn happy 27th birthday amid family rift

Public birthday wishes amid family tensions Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham shared affectionate messages for their eldest son, Brooklyn, on his 27th birthday this week-two months after he pub...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Family

4 months ago

TikTok rejects end-to-end encryption citing child safety concerns

TikTok opts against end-to-end encryption TikTok has confirmed it will not implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages, breaking ranks with rivals like Facebook, Instagram, and X....

#Social Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Cybersecurity #Privacy

4 months ago

Heathrow campaign poster sparks racial abuse against London entrepreneur

From pride to pain: Heathrow poster sparks racial backlash Syed Usman Shah, a 35-year-old entrepreneur, saw his life change overnight after his image was featured in Heathrow Airport's "Welcome"...

#Social Media #Racism #Hate Crime #Islamophobia #Integration

4 months ago

Social media fuels rise in unregulated peptide injections despite health warnings

Unregulated peptides gain popularity on social media A growing number of individuals are turning to unregulated peptides, injecting themselves with substances labeled "for research purposes only"...

#Social Media #Public Health #Regulation #Health #Wellbeing

4 months ago

Formula 1 embraces Hollywood glamour to attract younger global fans

F1 paddocks transform into celebrity hotspots Formula 1's exclusive paddock areas have evolved into high-profile social stages, drawing A-list stars and Gen Z icons alongside traditional motorspo...

#Sports #Social Media #Entertainment #Gender #Marketing

4 months ago

Korean micro-dramas surge as ultra-short, high-drama format captivates global audiences

Korean micro-dramas redefine storytelling with bite-sized, high-impact episodes South Korea's entertainment industry is embracing the micro-drama-a viral, ultra-short format designed for mobile s...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Technology #Culture #Film Industry

4 months ago

Instagram to notify parents if teens search self-harm terms

Updated 26 February - Meta expands parental alerts to cover repeated searches for suicide and self-harm content on Instagram. New parental alerts roll out globally Parents using Instagram's su...

#Social Media #Technology #Mental Health #Parenting #Youth Safety

4 months ago

AI revives South Korea's trot music with K-pop remixes

Trot music sees social media revival through AI South Korea's traditional trot genre, once overshadowed by K-pop, is resurfacing online as creators use generative AI to blend it with modern hits....

#Social Media #Technology #Culture #Music #Copyright

5 months ago

UK doctor stranded in India over social media post about BJP leader

UK doctor detained in India over social media allegations Dr. Sangram Patil, a British citizen of Indian origin employed by the NHS, has been barred from leaving India since mid-January after aut...

#Social Media #Politics #Legal #International Relations

5 months ago

Zuckerberg faces jury over Instagram's impact on young users in landmark trial

Meta CEO testifies as trial examines social media's effect on children Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, defending Meta Platforms against allegations that Instagram a...

#Social Media #Technology #Legal #Regulation #Youth

5 months ago

Rio Carnival crowns Viradouro amid political storm over Lula tribute

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#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Culture #Controversy

5 months ago

Gabon blocks social media amid rising tensions and misinformation fears

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#Social Media #Protests #Censorship #Misinformation #Digital Rights

5 months ago

Indian university faces backlash over claims on Chinese robot at AI summit

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#Social Media #Technology #Controversy #Education

5 months ago

Jersey police probe deepfake videos targeting school staff

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#Crime #Social Media #Technology #Education

5 months ago

Reddit's human touch drives surge in daily users

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#Social Media #Technology #Internet Culture #Digital Trends #User Behavior

5 months ago

Arizona police clear family of missing NBC anchor's mother as search enters third week

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#Crime #Social Media #Investigation #Missing Person

5 months ago

Scottish ice technician becomes Winter Olympics viral sensation

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#Sports #Social Media #Viral #Winter Olympics

5 months ago

TikTok's 'swag gap' trend highlights style differences in relationships

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#Social Media #Fashion #Relationships #Lifestyle

5 months ago

Obama condemns loss of shame in politics after racist Trump video

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#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Racism

5 months ago

Queen's University Belfast and Belfast City Council pause X usage over AI concerns

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#Social Media #Ai #Technology #Ethics #Public Sector

5 months ago

Central banks warn against cash bouquets as Valentine's Day trend spreads

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#Social Media #Culture #Finance #Consumer Trends

5 months ago

Winter Olympics spark online feud over loyalty of US-born athletes

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#Sports #Social Media #Politics #Identity #Olympics

5 months ago

Prince Harry supports families suing tech giants over youth mental health harms

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#Social Media #Legal #Youth #Mental Health

5 months ago

Instagram head denies platform causes addiction in minors during landmark trial

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#Social Media #Technology #Legal #Youth #Mental Health

5 months ago

Ghana declares 'Fugu Day' to celebrate traditional attire and boost local economy

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#Social Media #Economy #Culture #National Identity #Tradition

5 months ago

India slashes social media takedown deadline to three hours

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#Social Media #Ai #Censorship #Regulation #Digital Rights

5 months ago

Landmark trial accuses Meta and YouTube of engineering child addiction

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#Social Media #Child Safety #Mental Health #Lawsuits #Tech Regulation

5 months ago

Zambian president embraces Ghanaian fugu after online mockery

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#Social Media #Diplomacy #Culture #Tradition

5 months ago

Trump denies seeing racist Obama clip in shared video amid backlash

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#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Racism

5 months ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces backlash over Super Bowl ad feud with Anthropic

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#Social Media #Advertising #Competition #Tech

5 months ago

Mount Fuji town cancels cherry blossom festival due to overtourism chaos

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#Social Media #Tourism #Local Government #Overcrowding

5 months ago

India weighs social media ban for under-16s amid global push for age limits

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#Social Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Education #Digital Policy

5 months ago

Spain proposes social media ban for children under 16

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#Social Media #Legislation #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

5 months ago

Draco Malfoy becomes surprise Lunar New Year mascot in China

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#Social Media #Entertainment #Culture #Festivals

5 months ago

French authorities raid X offices in Paris over child abuse and data probes

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#Social Media #Cybercrime #Data Privacy #Ai Regulation

5 months ago

Moltbook: The AI-only social network where bots debate and humans watch

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#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Cybersecurity #Technology Trends

5 months ago

Paris student sparks backlash against viral AI-generated 'slop' on social media

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#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Misinformation #Tech Industry #Digital Culture

5 months ago

California launches probe into TikTok over alleged Trump-critical content suppression

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#Social Media #Politics #Technology #Censorship #Regulation

5 months ago

Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims

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#Social Media #Legal #Youth #Mental Health #Tech Regulation

5 months ago

Meta to test premium AI-powered subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

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#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Business #Subscriptions

5 months ago

EU probes X over AI-generated sexual deepfakes of real people

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#Social Media #Ai #Regulation #Digital Rights #Tech Policy

5 months ago

France proposes social media ban for under-15s ahead of September deadline

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#Social Media #Legislation #Regulation #Youth #Mental Health

5 months ago

TikTok secures US future under strict terms as ByteDance cedes control

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#Social Media #Trade #Technology #Geopolitics #Regulation

5 months ago

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ recounts 'awkward' first dance with Victoria

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#Celebrity #Social Media #Family

5 months ago

TikTok secures US future with American-led joint venture and Oracle deal

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#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Business #Data Privacy

5 months ago

Australia's social media age ban sparks global tech resistance

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#Social Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Tech Policy #Internet Law

5 months ago

Kerala woman arrested after man's suicide over viral harassment claim

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#Crime #Social Media #Justice #Suicide #Gender Rights

6 months ago

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

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#Social Media #Mental Health #Lawsuits #Tech Regulation

6 months ago

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

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#Crime #Social Media #Health #Music

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence, rules out family reconciliation

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#Celebrity #Social Media #Conflict #Family

6 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Economy #Fashion #Culture #Generations

6 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Legal #Child Safety #Online Harm

6 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Health #Nutrition #Wellbeing #Diet

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Tourism #Culture #Community #Tradition

6 months 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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

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#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Regulation

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Gender

6 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Elections #Urban Policy #Youth Engagement

6 months ago

Vietnamese-American astronaut reveals depression after spaceflight harassment

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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

TikTok removes fake Boots ads for weight loss drugs after complaints

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#Social Media #Ai #Regulation #Health #Scams

6 months ago

Asake mourns Kenyan fan killed in Nairobi concert crush

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#Social Media #Investigation #Safety #Music #Tragedy

6 months ago

Trump's Transparency Claim Sparks Backlash Over Epstein Files Release

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

7 months ago

TikTok secures US future with investor deal amid national security concerns

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

7 months ago

Timothée Chalamet debunks EsDeeKid rumors with surprise rap collaboration

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#Celebrity #Social Media #Entertainment #Music

7 months ago

Ugandan prison officer dismissed for TikTok criticism of government

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#Corruption #Social Media #Human Rights #Politics

7 months ago

Boy Throb aims for Grammy after TikTok visa campaign success

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#Social Media #Immigration #Pop Culture #Music

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Scandal #Gender #Harassment #Workplace

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Entertainment #Technology #Business #Awards

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Business

7 months ago

Deported Somali TikToker returns to Mogadishu amid US crackdown on immigrants

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#Social Media #Deportation #Migration #Asylum #Security

7 months 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

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Human Rights #Culture #Youth

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Legal #Regulation #Youth #Privacy

7 months ago

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

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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Regulation #Youth

7 months ago

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

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#Crime #Social Media #Entertainment #Scandal #Culture

7 months ago

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

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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months ago

TikTok influencer's World Cup remarks ignite Welsh identity debate

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#Social Media #Culture #History #Language #Identity

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months ago

Premier League and WSL managers face surge in violent online abuse

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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

The Wiggles distance themselves from drug-referencing music video

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#Drugs #Social Media #Entertainment #Music #Children

7 months ago

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

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#Social Media #Religion #Aging #Human Interest

7 months 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

7 months ago

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

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

7 months 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

7 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

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

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

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#Social Media #Aging #Art #Community #Pandemic

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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

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#Infrastructure #Social Media #Technology #Cybersecurity #Outage

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How ‘algospeak’ reshapes online discourse amid censorship fears

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

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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

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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

8 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

8 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

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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

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

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#Social Media #Culture #Psychology #Language #Celebrities

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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

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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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 months ago

Miss Universe contestants walk out after Thailand director berates Miss Mexico

Miss Universe contestants walk out after Thailand director berates Miss Mexico A group of Miss Universe contestants staged a walkout on Tuesday after the pageant's Thailand director, Nawat Itsara...

#Social Media #Controversy #Women's Rights #Pageant #Protest #Apology #Empowerment

8 months ago

Australia expands child social media ban to Reddit, Kick ahead of December rollout

Australia expands child social media ban to Reddit, Kick ahead of December rollout Australia will extend its pioneering ban on social media for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-stream...

#Social Media #Regulation #Youth Protection #Privacy #Technology Policy #Digital Rights #Content Moderation #Age Verification

8 months ago

How to spot AI-generated videos before they fool you completely

AI video fakes are getting harder to detect-but low quality remains a red flag Artificial intelligence-generated videos have advanced so rapidly in the past six months that distinguishing them fr...

#Social Media #Ai #Technology #Deepfakes #Misinformation #Digital Forensics #Cybersecurity #Disinformation

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Heidi Klum’s 2025 Halloween bash dazzles with Medusa reveal and celebrity spectacle

Heidi Klum's 2025 Halloween bash dazzles with Medusa reveal and celebrity spectacle Heidi Klum solidified her reputation as Halloween's reigning monarch on October 31, 2025, with a show-stopping...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Halloween #Pop Culture #Fashion #Events

8 months ago

Five charged in fentanyl network linked to deaths of De Niro’s grandson and two others

Five charged in fentanyl distribution network tied to three overdose deaths New York authorities have charged five individuals in connection with a fentanyl distribution operation allegedly respo...

#Drugs #Overdose #Crime #Social Media #Justice #Fentanyl

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