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How the Free Speech Debate Silences Common Sense
The endless free speech debate is preventing us from stating obvious truths. Discover how this cultural paralysis affects society and what we can do about it.
Radical Politics Goes Mainstream: Fringe Ideas Reshape Democracy
An alarming shift in political discourse sees extreme concepts like 'remigration' and birthrate manipulation moving from the margins to centre stage, challenging democratic norms across Europe and North America.
Instagram suffers major global outage affecting millions
Instagram users worldwide experienced widespread disruption as the social media platform suffered a major outage, leaving millions unable to access their feeds, stories, and direct messages.
Businessman's 'No Face, No Case' Defence Goes Viral
A British entrepreneur's controversial social media strategy of concealing his identity during court proceedings sparks legal debate and online frenzy. Discover how his 'no face, no case' approach challenges modern justice systems.
Why Friends Leave You Out & How to Cope
Discover the psychological reasons behind friendship exclusion and practical strategies to rebuild connections when you're feeling sidelined by your social circle.
Boy, 12, brain damaged by TikTok 'blackout challenge'
Shocking incident as schoolboy suffers severe brain damage from trending social media challenge, prompting urgent safety warnings for parents across the UK
Instagram's Global Outage Sparks User Frenzy Worldwide
Millions of Instagram users worldwide were left frustrated as the social media platform experienced a major service disruption, with login failures and feature malfunctions affecting the global community.
Senator questioned by police over social media post
Australian Federal Police questioned Senator Matt Canavan over a controversial tweet about social cohesion data, igniting fierce political debate about freedom of speech and police involvement in political discourse.
Tammy Hembrow's TikTok Award Nomination Stuns Fans
Australian fitness sensation Tammy Hembrow earns unexpected TikTok Award nomination for her viral content, joining elite creators in prestigious social media celebration.
Trump Media Stock Plummets Amid Major Financial Losses
Donald Trump's media venture faces turbulent times as Truth Social battles to gain traction and DJT stock experiences dramatic declines, raising questions about the company's long-term viability.
No Small Talk For 30 Days: Social Experiment Results
Discover how abandoning superficial conversations for one month led to deeper connections, reduced anxiety, and unexpected personal revelations in this compelling social experiment.
Trump's Truth Social shares nosedive 70% amid crisis
Donald Trump's social media venture faces catastrophic stock collapse as Truth Social parent company reports staggering $58 million losses, raising serious questions about its financial viability.
New Social Media Platform Vows to Pay Users Directly
A groundbreaking social media platform called Spoutible promises to share advertising revenue directly with content creators, challenging industry giants with its user-first payment model.
Trump's AI 'Poop Bomb' Video Sparks Kenny Loggins Meme
Donald Trump faces online ridicule after sharing bizarre AI-generated video featuring himself, with Kenny Loggins' 'Danger Zone' soundtrack going viral in response. The former president's latest social media controversy highlights growing concerns about A
Trump's Truth Social Meme Challenges Presidential Term Limits
Donald Trump's latest viral meme on Truth Social has ignited controversy as he appears to challenge presidential term limits, raising constitutional concerns among political experts.
Instagram suffers major global outage disrupting millions
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform failure disrupted service across the UK and globally, highlighting our digital dependency.
Modern Witch Hunts: Understanding Moral Panics
An exploration of how contemporary society creates modern witch hunts, examining the psychology behind moral panics and their impact on public discourse and individual lives.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
Far-right language reshaping British political discourse
An investigation into how far-right groups are weaponising language like 'Cultural Marxism' and 'BorisWave' to transform political conversation and radicalise young men across Britain.
Instagram suffers global outage, users flock to X
Millions of Instagram users were left unable to access the platform during a major worldwide outage, with the blackout sparking widespread frustration and creative memes across other social media platforms.
Trump's "No Kings" Truth Social Post Sparks Fury
Donald Trump's controversial 'no kings' declaration on his Truth Social platform has ignited fierce debate about presidential power and constitutional principles ahead of the 2024 election.
Earn £100k+ Creating Social Media Content
Discover how marketing specialist Rachel Wells transformed her social media skills into a lucrative career, earning over £100,000 annually by creating content for brands and teaching others to do the same.
German far-right sets agenda as rivals adopt ideas
New research shows Germany's far-right AfD is successfully shaping national discourse, with mainstream parties increasingly adopting their immigration and policy positions.
Instagram's secret change leaves users furious
Meta's Instagram faces backlash after quietly testing a new 'tap-to-advance' feature that automatically opens comments, leaving users frustrated and demanding answers about platform changes.
Trump's Truth Social Faces London Stock Suspension
Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social confronts potential delisting from London's stock market as financial regulators raise concerns over its murky funding and Saudi Arabian connections.
Trump Brands Republican Senator 'Stupid' in Election Row
Former President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Republican Senator Mike Rounds, branding him 'stupid' and 'weak' after the South Dakota lawmaker acknowledged Biden's 2020 election victory.
Half of UK children exposed to disturbing online content
New research exposes how British children are frequently encountering distressing videos and news on social media platforms, with experts calling for urgent action.
Democrat's 'street language' about Trump sparks outrage
Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after using controversial 'street language' to describe Donald Trump, drawing sharp criticism from Conservative MPs and igniting debate about political discourse standards.
Instagram suffers major outage as users report login issues
Thousands of Instagram users across the UK and worldwide reported being suddenly logged out and unable to access their accounts in a major service disruption that began on Tuesday morning.
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