AI Influencers: Social Media's New Digital Stars
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Banker's wine tasting hobby hid alcoholism until 48
A former banking executive shares her shocking journey from wine tasting courses to full-blown alcoholism, revealing how 'sophisticated' drinking culture masked a devastating addiction that nearly cost her everything.
Brentford's YouTube beats Premier League giants in views
In a stunning digital upset, Brentford's official YouTube channel has surpassed viewing figures of football titans including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal, proving the Bees are buzzing online.
Trump's Truth Social platform experiences mysterious outage
Donald Trump's Truth Social platform experienced a mysterious 90-minute outage, triggering widespread speculation about technical issues versus intentional suspension during a critical political moment.
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.
Apple removes Trump's Truth Social from UK App Store
Apple has abruptly pulled Donald Trump's Truth Social app from its UK App Store, dealing a major blow to the former president's social media platform just as it planned international expansion.
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 global outage affecting millions of users
Meta's Instagram platform experienced widespread technical failures leaving millions unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages during hours-long disruption.
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.
UPFs As Addictive As Drugs - UK Obesity Crisis
Groundbreaking research reveals UPFs create drug-like dependency, with experts calling for urgent government action and warning labels on addictive foods.
Ex-ESPN host reveals abuse after Charlie Kirk attack
Ex-ESPN broadcaster Sam Ponder breaks her silence on the torrent of hate she received after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk targeted her, exposing what she calls the true crisis facing modern America.
Stokes expands media empire with Southern Cross acquisition
Australian billionaire Kerry Stokes expands his media dominance through Seven West Media's strategic takeover of Southern Cross Austereo, reshaping the broadcasting landscape.
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.
Gen X Most Vulnerable to Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
Shocking new research reveals Generation X is Britain's most vulnerable demographic to ultra-processed food addiction, with profound implications for public health and NHS resources.
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.
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.
Olbermann's Unhinged Rant Against CNN's Jennings Sparks Backlash
Former MSNBC presenter Keith Olbermann faces criticism after launching an extraordinary verbal attack on CNN commentator Scott Jennings, accusing him of treason in a series of increasingly erratic social media posts that have left observers questioning hi
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.
Trump's Fiery Tirade Against Kimmel and NPR Escalates
Former US President Donald Trump launches a social media attack on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel and National Public Radio, reigniting a long-running feud and criticising what he perceives as liberal media bias.
Mother: My daughter, 25, killed by secret ketamine addiction
A grieving mother speaks out after her 25-year-old daughter's hidden ketamine addiction led to a fatal bladder condition, exposing a devastating lack of NHS support for drug users.
Kay Adams' Sheer Outfit Stuns at NFL Event with Goodell
NFL host Kay Adams turned heads and sparked a social media frenzy with a daring sheer outfit at a league event alongside Commissioner Roger Goodell. Fans and commentators react to the bold fashion statement.
Social Media Apps Face Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
The UK Government is considering mandatory mental health warnings on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarette packets, to combat the growing crisis in youth mental health linked to excessive app usage.
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 sued over 'addictive' features harming children
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by a former children's commissioner over claims it designed 'addictive' features harming young users' mental health.
Australian Idol's Kate DeAraugo Reveals Harrowing Ice Addiction
Exclusive: Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo reveals her devastating struggle with ice addiction, life on the streets, and her powerful journey to sobriety in a raw new interview.
MSNBC's Matthew Dowd in hot water over Charlie Kirk comments
MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd faces intense backlash and accusations of 'dangerous misrepresentation' after his on-air comments about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk are taken out of context, igniting a firestorm on social media.
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
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