Scientology Speedrun Trend Hits UK Buildings
Teenagers in London and Edinburgh attempt Scientology speed runs, a viral TikTok trend, prompting police intervention and church condemnation.
Category : Social
TikTok's 'Bird Theory' Trend Tests Relationship Listening Skills
TikTok's 'bird theory' trend resurges as a relationship test: partners mention a trivial detail to see if their significant other responds with curiosity and engagement.
White House Urges UK Not to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s, citing disproportionate burden on US tech firms and concerns over free speech.
BBC defends drama after backlash over linking FOI requests to extremism
BBC defends The Capture after backlash over storyline linking FOI requests and migration views to extremism, sparking accusations of propaganda.
Millennials Horrified to Find Old MySpace Profiles Still Exist with Photos
Millennials discover their old MySpace profiles, with photos and friends lists, still exist online, sparking nostalgia and horror.
Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros
Veteran CBS News producer Mary Walsh claims staff told to aim reporting at a particular political spectrum, sparking bias debate as Paramount nears Warner Bros takeover.
The Rise of 'Six-Seven': Why Teens Are Shouting Numbers and Driving Teachers Mad
The slang 'six-seven' is disrupting UK and US classrooms. Originating from a rap song and NBA clips, teens shout it randomly, baffling teachers.
Parents and Teachers Push Back as UK Schools Increase Screen Time
Parents and teachers criticise UK schools' increasing reliance on screens, citing harm to children's education and wellbeing, and call for evidence-based approaches.
Ronnie Pickering Death Rumours Dismissed by Family as 'Disgusting Fake News'
Ronnie Pickering's family denounce false death rumours as 'disgusting' and 'disrespectful', urging people to remember he is more than an internet meme.
Feminist Writer Clementine Ford Slams Facebook Over 'Hypocritical' Ban
Feminist writer Clementine Ford criticises Facebook for double standards after being banned for telling off a troll while a domestic violence meme was allowed.
Six British Creators Make TikTok's 2026 Discover List
TikTok's 2026 Discover List features six British rising stars among 50 global creators making a positive impact across categories like educators and innovators.
The Rise of 'Unc': Is This Gen Alpha's New Slang for Older People?
Gen Alpha's new slang 'unc' for older people is trending, with Timothée Chalamet and Sabrina Carpenter using it. Is it the new 'OK boomer'?
Erika Kirk to Meet Privately with Candace Owens Over Conspiracy Theories
Erika Kirk, widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, will meet privately with Candace Owens to discuss conspiracy theories about his death, after TPUSA cancelled a planned livestream.
No 10 Vows to Press Ahead with Under-16 Social Media Ban Despite US Opposition
UK government says it will proceed with under-16 social media ban despite US opposition, citing public support and child safety priorities.
The Rise of the 'Disgustingly Educated' Trend: Genuine Self-Improvement or Social Media Showboating?
Social media trend 'disgustingly educated' promotes reading classics, but critics warn of pseudointellectualism and showboating.
Six-Seven: The Viral Slang Driving Teachers to Distraction
The viral slang 'six-seven' is disrupting UK classrooms, originating from a rap song and popularised by NBA star LaMelo Ball.
Claviculars Rise: How a Looksmaxxer Gained Fame and Controversy
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular gains fame with extreme methods, sparking debate on young men's body image struggles.
Twitter Suffers Worst Global Outage in Years, Lasting 45 Minutes
Twitter suffered a 45-minute global outage, its longest in years, affecting users on web and mobile across the UK, US, and Europe.
Hannah Ingram-Moore's TikTok Reinvention Sparks Debate
Captain Tom Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore faces backlash over TikTok reinvention and family's handling of his legacy.
Psychics Exploit Missing Boy Gus Lamont's Disappearance
Police resume search for missing boy Gus Lamont with no new evidence; family faces cruel online misinformation and psychic exploitation.
Doomscrolling Costs Brits Five Years of Life
New survey shows Brits spend 41,000 hours doomscrolling, equivalent to five years of life wasted.
Cuba Tightens Internet Control After Anti-Government Protests
Cuba introduces new internet regulations after anti-government protests, making it a crime to alter public order or spread fake news.
TikTok Removes Israeli Ultranationalist Account for Hate Speech
TikTok removes Israeli ultranationalist Roi Star's account for hate speech after Guardian flagged videos of harassment in West Bank.
Plastic Surgeons Warn of 'AI Face' Trend as Patients Seek Unrealistic Results
UK plastic surgeons warn of 'AI face' trend as patients seek unrealistic cosmetic results based on AI-generated images.
Dump Dinner Trend Sees Spaghetti Served Directly on Tables
TikTok trend sees parents serving spaghetti directly on tables without plates, alarming families. The fad draws comparisons to communal eating traditions.
Women Test LinkedIn Algorithm for Gender Bias
Women report increased LinkedIn visibility after switching to male profiles and bro-coding text, but LinkedIn denies gender bias in its algorithm.
Black Scots Viral Accent Video Challenges UK Stereotypes
A Glasgow teacher's viral TikTok video about Scottish weather has sparked global conversations about black Scots, diaspora and diversity.
Trump Launches Late-Night Truth Social Tirade Against Political Foes
Trump posted over 50 times on Truth Social in a late-night rant targeting Obama, media, and justices amid Iran war tensions.
Optical Illusion Sparks Online Debate Over Hidden Numbers
An optical illusion of swirling black patterns has sparked online debate over which numbers are hidden inside, with viewers reporting different digits.
Speedo Aviator Goggles Go Viral With 22m Views
Speedo Aviator goggles go viral with 22 million views, highlighting their style and performance for swimmers.
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