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.
Category : Social
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facebook and Instagram Services Restored After Global Disruption
Facebook and Instagram were restored after a global outage on Wednesday, affecting users mainly in Europe and North America.
Scott Pelley Accuses Bari Weiss of ‘Murdering’ 60 Minutes in Heated Meeting
Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of 'murdering' 60 Minutes in a heated staff meeting, as CBS faces backlash over recent firings.
Denmark Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Denmark plans to ban social media for under-15s, citing mental health concerns. PM Frederiksen says phones are 'stealing childhood'.
Blinking White Guy Meme Star Reflects on 'Scary' Side of Viral Fame
Drew Scanlon, the man behind the Blinking White Guy meme, discusses the surreal and sometimes scary experience of viral fame on BBC Radio 1.
Documentaries Explore Meme-Fication of US Politics
Two documentaries, Feels Good Man and TFW No GF, explore how Pepe the Frog and online trolls have shaped US politics.
Texas Teen Hospitalised with Severe Burns After TikTok Experiment
Texas 12-year-old severely burned after replicating a dangerous TikTok experiment with rubbing alcohol and fire.
Man Utd track players on holiday with GPS, Maguire reveals
Harry Maguire reveals Manchester United monitor players' fitness via GPS trackers and schedules during the off-season, as he enjoys his longest break in years after being omitted from England's World Cup squad.
Boots Hair Edit Beauty Box: 15 luxury products for £50, save 78%
Boots launches Premium Hair Edit Beauty Box with 15 haircare products worth over £223 for £50, saving 78%. Includes full-size Amika, Aveda, Philip Kingsley, and more.
De-influencing movement gains traction as TikTok users reject 'haul' culture
TikTok's 'de-influencing' movement encourages mindful spending and rejects 'haul' culture, with creators urging followers to buy less.
Clever Meaning Behind Ray-Ban Name Finally Revealed
Fashion fans discover Ray-Ban name means 'banning rays', revealing the clever origin story behind the iconic sunglasses brand.
Morocco Cracks Down on TikTok Protest Movement as Gen Z Demonstrations Resume
Gen Z protests resume in Morocco after three deaths and over 500 arrests, with activists demanding reforms and transparency.
TikTok Trend 'Boy Aquarium' Rebrands Ice Hockey Rinks
TikTok trend 'boy aquarium' sees women flock to ice hockey rinks, inspired by romance books and TV shows, with fans comparing players to fish.
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