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.
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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.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
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.
Gen Z 'Intimacy Recession': Why Young Brits Are Having Less Sex
New research reveals a surprising 'sex recession' among young Brits, with Gen Z reporting significantly less sexual activity than Millennials did at their age. Experts point to technology, economic anxiety, and shifting social norms.
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.
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.
Heavy Soda: TikTok Health Trend Experts Warn Is Dangerous
Health professionals are sounding the alarm over the 'Heavy Soda' TikTok craze, where users consume baking soda drinks for purported benefits. Discover why this viral trend could pose serious risks.
Cozy Fall Design: Transform Your Home for Autumn
Discover the 'Cozy Fall' interior design trend transforming British homes into warm, inviting sanctuaries. Learn how to use autumnal colours, soft textures, and nostalgic elements to create the perfect seasonal retreat.
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.
Gender Friendship Gap: Women Keep Pals, Men Lose Them
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford uncovers why women maintain childhood friendships into grandmotherhood while men start losing friends in their twenties. Discover the psychological and social factors behind this enduring friendship di
London Fashion Week 2025 Embraces Witchcraft Trends
London Fashion Week's 2025 season unveils a bewitching trend as designers draw inspiration from witchcraft, folklore and dark romanticism, challenging conventional fashion norms with mystical collections.
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
The hidden emotional cost of low-maintenance friendships
New research reveals the hidden emotional toll of low-maintenance friendships. Experts warn that these seemingly convenient connections may lead to loneliness and weaken our support networks. Discover why putting in the effort is essential for true, lasti
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.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
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.
Trump's 11-Minute Video Rant Sets Stage for 2024 Comeback
Former US President Donald Trump has unleashed an extraordinary 11-minute video, laying out his vision for a second term and taking aim at the Biden administration. The lengthy address, shared across his social media platforms, is being viewed as a key ma
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.
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.
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.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
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?
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