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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.

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

TikTok's 'Heavy Soda' Trend Alarms Health Experts

A worrying new trend dubbed 'Heavy Soda' is sweeping TikTok, encouraging users to blend blocks of butter into fizzy drinks. Health experts are sounding the alarm over the significant risks to cardiovascular and digestive health.

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.

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.

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.

Inside Israel's Media Bubble: A Tale of Two Realities

An in-depth analysis reveals how Israel's tightly controlled media environment and sophisticated digital strategy create a starkly different reality for its citizens, challenging global diplomacy and the very nature of modern warfare.

TikTok's Dangerous 'Skinny Jab' Trend Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals the alarming trend of unregulated weight-loss jabs like Retatrutide being promoted on TikTok, posing severe health risks to UK users desperate for quick fixes.

California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings

California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?

New App Shields Kids From Toxic Social Media Algorithms

A groundbreaking new app, developed with UK government backing, is set to revolutionise child online safety. 'Shield' gives children and parents unprecedented control over social media feeds, muting harmful algorithms to protect young mental health from t

Snapchat exposed as hub for open drug dealing

A damning investigation from Denmark reveals how Snapchat's features are being exploited by drug dealers to operate with impunity, raising serious child safety concerns.

Gen Z's 'Boot Camp' For Millennials On Social Media Etiquette

A Gen Z content creator's viral series schooling millennials on outdated social media habits has ignited a fierce generational debate online. From cringeworthy hashtags to oversharing, discover the 'rules' for digital survival in 2024.

Trad Family Movement & Revenge Quitting: Australia's New Trends

Dive into Australia's latest cultural phenomenon. We explore the rise of the 'Trad Family' movement on social media, the psychology of 'revenge quitting', and the national obsession with a single, mesmerising shade of blue that's captivating the nation.

Social Media 'Car Envy' Costs UK Drivers Billions

Exclusive: A shocking new trend sees UK drivers spending billions on unnecessary car upgrades and modifications, driven by social media envy and 'keeping up with the Joneses' online. Experts warn of a personal finance crisis on our roads.

Teen dies in fall during suspected social media stunt

Dezi Freeman, 19, died after falling from a multi-storey car park in a suspected social media stunt gone wrong. Friends filmed the incident, prompting a major police investigation into the dangers of viral challenges.

Australia's Social Media Age Verify Trial Finds 'Inevitable' Flaws

A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and

World's Most Dangerous Countries for Selfies Revealed

A landmark study has identified the countries where the pursuit of the perfect selfie has turned deadly, with India leading a sobering global ranking of fatalities. Discover the treacherous locations and the tragic human cost behind the social media trend

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