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Denmark plans social media ban for under-16s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.
Halo Effect: Why Women Are Drawn to Criminals
Psychologists reveal why some women experience sexual attraction to convicted criminals, exploring the dangerous 'halo effect' phenomenon sweeping social media platforms.
Partiful App: The Hidden Cost of Digital Party Invites
The viral party planning app Partiful is facing scrutiny as experts reveal how our digital invitations come with hidden costs to personal privacy and data security.
Instagram Rings: Meta's New Creator Awards System
Meta introduces Instagram Rings, an innovative awards system recognising top creators with exclusive profile features and enhanced visibility on the platform.
Instagram suffers major global outage disrupting millions
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform outage disrupted service across the UK and globally, triggering widespread social media reactions and highlighting our digital dependency.
The Psychology Behind New Year's Countdown Magic
Discover the psychological magic behind that instinctive pull when the countdown hits zero, as experts reveal why we're drawn together in these powerful shared moments.
AI Influencers: Social Media's New Digital Stars
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
TikTok child accounts can access pornographic content
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
PNG considers social media age restrictions
Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting thousands
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
Social media posts could get Brits banned from holidays
British travellers are being cautioned about strict new social media rules that could see them denied entry to countries like Spain, Turkey, and Greece for posting inappropriate content.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting UK users
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Elon Musk's X challenges Australia's social media ban for kids
Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
Fragile Fashion: Experts Warn Over Dangerous New Trend
The 'Fragile Fashion' trend sees celebrities like Ariana Grande and Kendall Jenner embracing a delicate, vulnerable aesthetic. But experts warn it could glamorise poor mental health and unrealistic body standards. Discover the psychology behind this contr
Australia's expanded social media ban targets Reddit, Twitch
The Australian government proposes a major expansion of its social media ban for minors, targeting platforms like Reddit, Twitch, Roblox, and Steam to create a safer online environment for children.
Trump's Truth Social Soars to $6bn Valuation in Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company surged by as much as 59% in their first day of trading, creating a massive paper fortune for the former president despite the platform's modest revenue.
Instagram's Global Outage: Millions Locked Out of Platform
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and frustrated. Here's the full breakdown of the technical meltdown.
Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
Instagram censors plus-size model, sparking global backlash
Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
Trump builds far-right tech empire to rival Silicon Valley
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's strategic move to create an alternative tech ecosystem for his supporters, challenging mainstream platforms and reshaping online conservative discourse.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
My Weird, Wild Week of Wearing Shoulder Pals
A Guardian journalist embarks on a quirky seven-day experiment wearing 'Shoulder Pals' – miniature soft toys on her shoulders – to explore human connection, social anxiety, and the unexpected joys of breaking social norms in modern Britain.
NYC declares social media a public health hazard for children
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
Trump's Truth Social Stock Plummets in Market Carnage
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company, DJT, have nosedived, erasing billions from its market value and raising serious questions about its long-term viability.
Long-Winded Apologies Deemed More Sincere, Study Reveals
New psychology research reveals that lengthy, detailed apologies are perceived as significantly more sincere than brief ones, challenging conventional communication wisdom.
Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground
A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.
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