Sluts, simps and body shaming: the rise of Africa’s manosphere
Experts warn of rising misogyny in Africa's manosphere, with influencers like Amerix and Andrew Kibe gaining traction online.
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Louis Theroux's Manosphere Doc: Mother Scolds Hstikkytokky
Louis Theroux's new Netflix documentary features a mother confronting influencer Hstikkytokky, sparking debate on the manosphere's impact.
ASA Rules Beauty Filters in Ads Mislead Consumers
ASA bans misleading beauty filters in social media ads, following #filterdrop campaign. Influencers must not exaggerate product effects.
Looksmaxxing: The Dangerous Obsession With Appearance
Looksmaxxing, a TikTok trend rooted in incel forums, promotes extreme male beauty standards and risky practices like surgery and steroids.
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Titanic Disaster: 10 Critical Errors Revealed in BBC Podcast
BBC podcast reveals 10 critical errors leading to Titanic disaster, including a coal fire, missing binoculars, ignored iceberg warnings, and insufficient lifeboats.
Women Report 1,600% LinkedIn Boost After Pretending to Be Men
Women report up to 1,600% increase in LinkedIn engagement after switching profile to male and using 'bro-coded' language, raising questions about algorithmic bias.
UK Social Media Users Post Less as Video Apps and Privacy Fears Grow, Ofcom Finds
Ofcom study shows UK social media users posting less due to video apps and privacy fears; active posting drops from 61% to 49%.
Mother of Teen Who Died in TikTok Challenge Urges PM to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Ellen Roome, whose son Jools Sweeney died in a TikTok challenge, urges PM to ban social media for under-16s as consultation closes.
Manosphere’s Grip on Young British Men Revealed
A teenage boy recounts being lured into the manosphere and calls for constructive alternatives to toxic masculinity narratives.
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TikTok Deletions Surge 150% After US Ownership Change
TikTok deletions surge 150% after US ownership change to Trump allies, sparking censorship and privacy concerns.
Rising UK food prices turn cash-strapped shoppers away from high street
UK food prices rose 4% in July, driven by meat and butter costs, as shoppers cut spending due to economic uncertainty, according to BRC and CBI surveys.
SYBAU, WYLL and PMO: Decoding the Latest Teen Text Abbreviations
A new list of teen text abbreviations like SYBAU, WYLL and PMO has parents baffled, with meanings far from what adults expect.
TikTok Deletions Surge in US After New Deal
US TikTok deletions rise sharply after new deal securing app's future, amid privacy concerns and technical issues.
Manosphere Survivor Reveals Online Extremism's Grip on Men
Teen survivor of manosphere warns constant 'toxic masculinity' messaging alienates young men, calls for constructive alternatives in education.
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Viral TikTok reviews of north London bakeries spark debate on gentrification, cost, and community inclusion.
Influencer Accuses AI of Editing Her Face onto Black Model's Body
White influencer Lauren Blake Boultier blames AI after her face was edited onto a Black model's body in an Instagram post, but the model calls the apology insincere.
Former Coronation Street Star Tracy Brabin Elected First West Yorkshire Mayor
Labour's Tracy Brabin, former Coronation Street actress, elected first West Yorkshire mayor on her 60th birthday, beating Conservative candidate.
The Hypocrisy of Emoji-Faced Kids on Social Media
Critique of parents using emojis to hide children's faces on social media, calling it performative privacy and posturing parenting.
Placeholder Partners: The Temporary Trend in Modern Dating
The rise of 'placeholder partners' in modern dating, where individuals are used temporarily while partners wait for 'the one', fueled by dating app abundance.
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MAFS USA fans complain about all weddings taking place at the same venue in Season 19, contrasting with the UK version's variety.
Chinamaxxing Trend Sparks Fears of Cultural Treason Among Youth
The Chinamaxxing TikTok trend has sparked concerns among the Chinese diaspora about cultural appropriation and the reduction of their heritage to viral memes.
Molly Russell's Father Accuses Social Media Firms of 'Monetising Misery' After Inquest
Ian Russell says social media firms 'monetised misery' after inquest rules harmful content contributed to his daughter Molly's death.
Polymarket Bettors Threaten Journalist Over Missile Report
Polymarket gamblers threatened Israeli journalist Emanuel Fabian over a missile report that affected a $23m bet on the Israel-Iran conflict.
Navy Faces Backlash Over Non-Binary Drag Queen 'Digital Ambassador'
US Navy faces backlash over appointing non-binary drag queen Harpy Daniels as digital ambassador amid recruitment crisis.
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BBC's The Capture returns with deepfake storyline; experts warn AI-generated video clones pose real and increasing threat to democracy and public trust.
Xbox Series X Launch Confirmed for November, But Halo Infinite Delayed to 2021
Microsoft confirms Xbox Series X launch in November 2020, but Halo Infinite delayed to 2021. Backwards compatibility and Smart Delivery featured.
Audiologists Warn Against Viral TikTok Ear-Cleaning Trends
Audiologists warn against viral TikTok ear-cleaning trends using chemicals and tools, citing risks of infection and permanent damage.
Jay Slater's Mother Thanks Mirror After YouTube Troll Removed
Jay Slater's mother Debbie Duncan thanks the Mirror after a YouTube troll spreading lies about her son's death is removed, as she campaigns for Jay's Law.
Gen-Z Abandons Kettle for Microwave Tea, Poll Reveals
Poll finds 60% of under-30s microwave tea, abandoning kettles, sparking debate over proper brewing methods.
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