TikTok's transition to American ownership has been tumultuous, with a major outage, allegations of political censorship, and a surge for competitor Upscrolled, raising questions about its future stability.
A new trend sees Gen Z reviving forgotten Boomer slang, with words like 'lass' and 'scran' surging in popularity on social media, driven by influencers and apps.
A wave of nostalgia for heavily edited 2016 selfies contrasts with current celebrity filter use, as stars like Karren Brady and Katie Price face scrutiny for their altered online appearances versus real-life looks.
Analysis reveals how centrist politicians lost ground online by focusing on disinformation while reactionaries mastered the attention economy through emotion-driven content on platforms like TikTok and X.
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Women on TikTok are calling ice hockey arenas 'boy aquariums', inspired by romance novels and TV shows. The trend sees fans comparing players to fish in tanks.
A viral TikTok trend sees women renaming ice hockey arenas 'boy aquariums', inspired by hockey romance novels and TV shows like Icebreaker and Heated Rivalry.
US TikTok users are deleting the app at a rate 150% higher following a takeover by a Trump-aligned group, citing censorship fears and privacy concerns, boosting rival platforms.
TikTok uninstallations in the US have surged by 150% following a takeover by a Trump-loyal investment group, sparking censorship fears and boosting rival apps.
US TikTok users are deleting the app en masse after a Trump-aligned investor group took control, with reports of content suppression and privacy concerns driving a 150% surge in uninstalls.
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Experts clash over 'sharenting' - parents sharing children's photos online. While some argue against vilifying pressured parents, others highlight privacy risks and psychological harm to children.
The LGBTQ+ ice hockey series 'Heated Rivalry' has become an unexpected phenomenon in Russia, achieving record viewer ratings despite strict anti-gay laws and no official release in the country.
App analytics indicate a sharp increase in TikTok deletions in the US following a new deal securing its future, amid terms changes and privacy debates.
Senegalese-Italian TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, the platform's most followed user with 160 million followers, has sold his brand management company for a staggering $975 million (£707 million) to Hong Kong's Rich Sparkle, making him a controlling sharehol
Millennials are discovering their old MySpace profiles from the 2000s remain online with profile pictures and friends lists visible, sparking nostalgia and surprise among users.
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New polling reveals three-quarters of young Britons want tougher social media regulation as political pressure mounts for age restrictions and safety measures.
Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart details disturbing rape threats received on Elon Musk's X platform after declaring support for Kamala Harris, leading to her permanent departure from the social media site.
Alternative social media apps Skylight and UpScrolled experience a download surge as TikTok faces allegations of censoring content critical of Trump and his administration.
Skylight and UpScrolled experience record downloads as TikTok faces boycott calls and a censorship probe following its takeover by Trump-aligned investors.
Jane Johnson believes social media contributed to her 19-year-old son Leo's suicide through 'comparison culture'. She supports a proposed ban for under-16s as the government launches a consultation.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an investigation into TikTok following user reports of suppressed anti-Trump videos and blocked mentions of 'Epstein' on the platform.
The troubling trend of 'looksmaxxing' among young men represents the extreme endpoint of society's fixation on physical perfection, involving risky procedures and toxic ideologies.
Comedian Megan Stalter deletes TikTok account, alleging platform restricts ICE criticism content. TikTok blames power outage for system failures affecting views and uploads.
Actress-comic Megan Stalter announces departure from TikTok, citing platform's ties to ICE and alleged censorship of her anti-ICE content, while urging followers to delete the app.
A new social media trend has identified 'Jessica' as the millennial equivalent of 'Karen', with specific behavioural characteristics attributed to the name.
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Egypt's Parliament is drafting legislation to regulate children's social media use, citing 'digital chaos' concerns, following similar moves in Australia, UK, and France.
Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly died after viewing harmful content, argues against blanket bans, advocating instead for strengthened Online Safety Act enforcement.
A generation of children are overexposed online by parents seeking clout, with figures like Brooklyn Beckham and Prince Harry highlighting the psychological toll and impending backlash.
Tracking films, books and exercise through digital logs offers a focused, often private alternative to overwhelming social media platforms, creating structured personal archives without performative pressure.
A husband who lost his wedding band under his deck turned to Reddit for help. Online users located the ring in moments, while he searched for two hours.
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A growing global trend sees women proudly embracing single, child-free, and friend-free lifestyles, rebranding solitude as intentional living rather than loneliness.
