Scottish TikToker of the Year 2025 Revealed
Kenny Boyle, known as @kennyboyleofficial, has been named Scotland's most influential TikToker of 2025 by PR agency Spey, with an engagement rate of 24.77%.
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A woman dies after being electrocuted by a faulty $4.99 phone charger in NSW, prompting warnings from authorities about cheap, unapproved USB chargers.
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Friends of Molly Russell, 14, who died after viewing harmful social media content, speak of survivor guilt at inquest.
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Major advertisers quit Kyle & Jackie O Show after activist campaign accuses it of normalising violent misogyny; AMP, Bendigo Bank, Flight Centre and Australian Super pull ads.
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Australia's eSafety watchdog asks social media to protect children from graphic footage of Charlie Kirk's shooting, with platforms urged to apply warnings.
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Fox News leads September ratings with growth, while CNN and MSNBC see sharp declines in viewership across all key metrics.
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At least 19 killed in Nepal protests against social media ban; police use live ammunition; home minister resigns; UN calls for investigation.
Meta Loses Court Case Over Child Trafficking on Its Platforms
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French influencer Jean 'JP' Pormanove dies during a 12-day livestream on Kick, allegedly abused for clicks, sparking outcry over toxic streaming culture.
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