Social media use in decline, study finds
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
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Brexit Culture Wars Failed to Divide Britain, Survey Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the National Centre for Social Research shows Britain remains united on core values despite political turmoil, with surprising consensus emerging across traditional divides.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Modern Friendship: Why Less Contact Creates Stronger Bonds
Discover the counterintuitive approach to forming meaningful friendships in today's fast-paced world. Learn why putting out strong vibes then stepping back might be the key to lasting connections.
Police disciplined over Nazi Germany comparison posts
Two police constables are under investigation after comparing their force's management to Nazi Germany in a controversial social media post that has sparked internal disciplinary proceedings.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Australia bans Reddit and Kick in social media crackdown
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Australia bans under-16s from social media including Reddit
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Police officer's sex admission in Claudia Lawrence case
A serving police officer faces gross misconduct charges after admitting he would have sexual relations with a key suspect in the Claudia Lawrence disappearance case, exposing troubling conduct within the investigation.
Australia considers social media ban for under-16s
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Dean Lewis Responds to TikTok Misconduct Allegations
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis responds to viral TikTok claims of inappropriate behaviour, offering his perspective in emotional social media statement.
Social Media's Toxic Perfection Harms Kids' Mental Health
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
Governors Clash Over Social Media Crackdown Targeting Snapchat
Republican governors launch legal battles against Democratic counterparts in New Mexico and Vermont over aggressive social media restrictions targeting platforms like Snapchat, raising critical questions about digital freedoms and child protection.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
Instagram experiences global outage, users unable to access feeds
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving users unable to refresh feeds or post content.
Instagram's secret censorship system for 'undesirable' content
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's covert system for limiting content visibility without notifications, raising serious questions about digital transparency and user rights.
School investigated over staff Facebook post targeting student
Whitehorse Middle School in Madison under investigation after staff member's alleged Facebook post singled out student with disabilities, sparking outrage and raising serious safeguarding concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police face misconduct hearing over Kelly Faiers death probe
Two police officers from Avon and Somerset face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures in investigating the death of Kelly Faiers, who was found with fatal injuries in 2021.
Royal Navy officer faces misconduct allegations after police probe
A senior Royal Navy officer is under investigation for alleged gross misconduct following a criminal probe that saw three police officers disciplined for their handling of the case.
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.
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.
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.
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