Social Media Fuels Body Image Crisis in Children, Study Finds
Study finds 75% of 12-year-olds dislike their bodies due to social media, with 40% in mental health distress and 95% unable to quit apps.
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Families Sue TikTok After Girls Die in 'Blackout Challenge'
Families of two girls who died in TikTok's 'blackout challenge' sue platform, alleging its algorithms promoted deadly content.
Meta Faces Massachusetts Lawsuit Over Instagram's Impact on Young Users
Massachusetts top court rules Meta must face lawsuit alleging Instagram addicts youth, rejecting Section 230 shield.
Baldness Forum Goes Viral With Shaved Head Transformations
YouTuber Harry James creates viral supercut of men shaving heads to inspire others with hair loss, highlighting liberation and empowerment.
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UK to Ban Under-16s from Social Media in Online Safety Push
UK to ban under-16s from social media as part of online safety drive, with enforcement details yet to be finalised.
Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media After Deadly Attacks
Sri Lanka blocks Facebook, WhatsApp, and other social media after deadly bombings to curb misinformation, highlighting the dangers of unregulated platforms.
British TikToker on Hunger Strike After Thai Detention Over Visa Overstay
British TikToker Ellis Matthews, 32, claims she is on hunger strike after being detained in Thailand for overstaying her visa, alongside her four-year-old son.
Chinamaxxing: When Culture Becomes a TikTok Trend
The Chinamaxxing TikTok trend has Chinese diaspora feeling 'jarred' as their culture is reduced to viral snippets, sparking debates on appreciation vs appropriation.
TikTok Apologises to US Teen Over Ban After Uighur Video
TikTok apologises to US teen Feroza Aziz after banning her account and removing a viral video about Uighur Muslims, citing a moderation error.
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From 'Bloody' to 'Cheeky': 30 Britishisms Gaining Ground in US and Canada
Americans are increasingly adopting British words like 'bloody', 'cheeky', and 'cheers', according to readers who shared 30 examples of UK slang crossing the Atlantic.
TikTok Tip: The Recirculation Button That Cools Your Car Faster in a Heatwave
TikTok user reveals how the recirculation button can cool your car faster in a heatwave, but warns against using it in damp conditions.
Instagram Changes Nudity Policy After Plus-Size Model Backlash
Instagram updates nudity policy after backlash over deleting plus-size model Nyome Nicholas-Williams's photos, addressing discrimination claims.
Gen Z Turn To Celebrities For Sex Education
Gen Z want less sex on screen, more friendships and asexual characters, study finds. Actors also express discomfort with intimate scenes.
Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over False Claim Brigitte Macron Is a Man
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron sue Candace Owens over false claim Brigitte is a man, a hoax that originated in pandemic-era France.
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Pensioners in Worcester Furious as '67' Car Vandalism Trend Spreads
Pensioners in Worcester are furious after vandals scratched '67' into dozens of cars, linked to a TikTok trend.
Instagram Amends Nudity Policy After Plus-Size Model Backlash
Instagram updates nudity policy after plus-size model Nyome Nicholas-Williams faced photo deletions, ending discrimination against black and plus-size users.
Instagram Lets Users Hide Likes to Reduce Social Media Pressure
Instagram globally rolls out option to hide likes, aiming to reduce social media pressure and give users more control over their experience.
Gen Z Prefers Social Media Recipes Over Cookbooks
Gen Z increasingly rely on social media for meal inspiration, with 73% using platforms like TikTok, while only 32% use cookbooks.
Two-Thirds of Under-16s Kept Social Media Accounts Despite Australia Ban
Australia's social media ban for under-16s faces non-compliance as two-thirds of children retained accounts on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, prompting investigations into Meta, TikTok, and Google.
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Instagram Drives Restaurant Discovery Defying Critiques
Instagram transforms restaurant discovery, with chefs adapting menus for photogenic dishes, but some critics warn against prioritising looks over taste.
Christian Influencers Reaching Young People Online
Christian influencers are reaching young people online with biblical answers to tough questions, filling a void as church attendance declines.
Spotify's Disco Ball Logo Sparks User Backlash, Will Be Removed Next Week
Spotify's temporary disco-ball logo for its 20th anniversary sparks intense user backlash; company confirms original icon returns next week.
Influencers Targeted in Mexico's Cartel War Amid Money Laundering and Propaganda Claims
Influencers in Mexico are targeted in a cartel war, with six killed this year amid allegations of money laundering and propaganda roles.
Instagram and Facebook Hit by Major Outage Affecting Thousands Worldwide
Instagram and Facebook experienced a major global outage early today, with thousands reporting issues accessing the platforms. Services began recovering by 4am.
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Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Addictive Features Harming Child
US jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive features that harmed a child, awarding $6m in damages.
Nobel Winner: Tech Platforms Are 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' to Democracy
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warns big tech platforms are 'weapons of mass destruction' to democracy, urging Australia to lead in defending democratic values.
Spotify Users Slam 'Beyond Awful' Logo Update, Demand Revert
Spotify's 20th anniversary logo update, a 3-D disco ball, sparks user backlash with many demanding a revert.
Instagram's Global Outage: Millions Locked Out of Platform
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffered a global outage for nearly six hours due to faulty router configuration changes, affecting millions of users worldwide.
Meta Resolves Global Outage Affecting Facebook and Instagram
Meta resolves global outage affecting Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger for around two hours on Tuesday.
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UK Teens Split on Under-16 Social Media Ban as Parents Back Crackdown
UK teens have mixed views on an under-16 social media ban, with some citing business and educational benefits while others support restrictions due to addiction and mental health concerns.
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