Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health
Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a sli
Indonesia applauds TikTok's move to protect children
Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid welcomed the decision of global social media platform TikTok to
TikTok sets 16 plus age limit in Indonesia under new rules
Social media giant TikTok announced that it has adjusted the minimum age to access its platform in Indonesia to comply .
An optical illusion popularized by TikTok creator Mia Yilin uses the classic duck-rabbit image to explore personality tr
Does age verification for social media help protect kids?
A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can su
Mexican word of the day today: The Spanish word apapachar, meaning a soulful, affectionate embrace offering deep emotion
New York Mayor Reinstates TikTok Use on Government Devices
New Delhi, April 1: Beijing reports that New York Citys Mayor Zohra Mamdani made a significant announcement on Tuesday,
Australia Considering Court Against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok And YouTube
Meta's Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok And YouTube Aren't Fully Complying With Child Account Ban, Australia Say
John Cena calmly shuts down awkward viral fan encounter in cafe
A viral video featuring John Cena and TikTok creator Harry Daniels has sparked widespread online discussion after an awk
ByteDance Quietly Rolls Out SeeDance 2.0 Globally
TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video generator SeeDance 2.0 worldwide.
Florida Man Mistaken for Epstein
The viral TikTok video with more than 10 million views was captioned Epstein is alive!, showing him driving a convertibl
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard faces backlash after shocking confession in viral TikTok trend appearance
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard has faced strong online backlash after appearing in a viral TikTok video with influencer Natalie Re
More Than 50% of Nations Restrict Phones in Schools, Says UNESCO
The report outlines alarming trends in TikTok's algorithm, which promotes body image content to teens every 39 seconds,
TikTok owner ByteDance sells gaming unit to Saudi group for over $6 billion
TikTok owner ByteDance will sell its gaming studio Moonton to a Saudi-owned group for more than $6 billion, the firms an
Did Whitney Leavitt really get a tattoo for breaking Chicago's Broadway record?
Whitney Leavitt celebrated breaking Chicagos all-time weekly ticket sales record by getting a tattoo, fulfilling a promi
A verified TikTok account carrying the name of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has sparked widespread speculation on
Trump Administration Set To Receive $10 Billion Fee For Brokering TikTok Deal: Report
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure U.S. user data, apps and algorithms through data privacy and cybersecurity mea
A TAFE campus in NSW was placed on lockdown after a 16-year-old girl was seen with a water pistol, mistaken for a real f
Trump Administration To Receive $10 Billion Fee For TikTok Deal: Report
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
The data is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban, which is b
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on childrens access to social media, with the government considering barring und
YouTube, TikTok engaging with Indonesia government on child social media block
Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate high risk social media accounts for under 16s
Australians face a tough time finding Greek yoghurt. Supermarkets report shortages of popular light and high-protein var
Indian-Origin Man Likely To Face Deportation Over Viral Dance Video At WWII Memorial
Madhu Raju, an Indian-origin man in the US, may face deportation after a viral TikTok showed him dancing at the World Wa
A TikTok dance reel filmed by an Indian couple at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC sparked widespread critici
West African Farmers Do TikTok As Part Of Agriculture's Changing Face
Millions of farmers in West Africa believed to be using TikTok and other social media to do business, share ideas and ch
TikTok alternative RedNote removed from Android and iOS app stores in India
The Chinese RedNote app or XiaoHongShu (Little Red Book) enjoyed a surge in popularity when TikTok underwent a shutdown
Iran strikes send VIP Dubai influencers 'back to reality'
They moved to the UAE expecting a non-stop VIP experience, but instead Dubai's influencers found themselves under a barr
Men are allegedly leaving wives in forests the dark reality behind the Alpine Divorce trend
The term Alpine divorce is trending online after viral videos described women being left alone during hikes by their par
Alpine divorce, a new grim breakup trend, is going viral online in which an individual abandons their partner at high-al
Brady Tkachuk bloodied, given misconduct penalty in NHL return with Senators
Brady Tkachuk returned to the Ottawa Senators with a rough start. He suffered a bloody nose and received a misconduct pe
Tourism Malaysia continues its strong engagement in the Indian market through its participation in South Asias Travel an
Tourism Malaysia Strengthens India Engagement at Press Conference in New Delhi Ahead of SATTE 2026
Tourism Malaysia reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Indian outbound market at a high-level press conference held in
Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
LOS ANGELES, February 21, 2026 (AP) Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While
Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial
LOS ANGELES, Feb 18: Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Metas pl
A veteran employee, Jennifer Schroeder, went viral after revealing she was passed over for a promotion in favor of a 25-
ByteDance vows to boost safeguards after AI model infringement claims
Built by TikTok owner ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 has produced Hollywoodesque scenes widely shared online
Halo Lips Are Taking Over Feeds In 2026Heres Why
In 2026, the beauty industry heralds the halo lip as a transformative trend, characterized by a subtle, diffused outline
Social media addicting brains of children, plaintiffs lawyer argues in landmark trial
LOS ANGELES, Feb 10 : Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered open
EU Tells TikTok To Change 'Addictive' Design
The EU said Friday that it had toldTikTokit needs to change its addictive design or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design,' seeks changes to protect users
The Commission's preliminary findings present a categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform, an
EU Demands TikTok Modify Its Design to Reduce User Addiction
TikTok's recommendation system may increase addiction in youth, necessitating urgent changes.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame's Rs 8,980 Crore Deal Faces Market Scrutiny Amid Stock Volatility
Khaby Lame sold his company in a $975 million all-stock deal to Rich Sparkle Holdings. The stock surged over 650 per cen
Danny Boyles 28 Years Later Triggers Debate Over Dark Cultural References
Reactions, however, have varied internationally. In the United States, where Savile is largely unknown, audiences have e
TikTok permanently bans Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda
Amid growing concerns over the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices, Emmy Award-winning Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda
Sabalenka and Svitolina set for Aus Open semifinal showdown
Melbourne, Jan 28: Naturally therell be attention on the backstory when Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina meet in the
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs Staggering Deal Worth Rs 8,980 Crore To Sell His Company
Khaby Lame sold his company, Step Distinctive Limited to Hong Kong's Rich Sparkle for Rs 8,980 crore ($975 million), aim
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
A lawyer for the plaintiff said in a statement on January 27, that TikTok remains a defendant in the other personal inju
Meta, TikTok And YouTube Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
Its the first time the companies will argue their case before a jury, and the outcome could have profound effects on the
France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
France social media ban: President Emmanuel Macron has pointed to social media as one factor to blame for violence among
TikTok Down outage: What is going on with TikTok right now?
TikTok Down: American TikTok users can continue using the same app, according to TikTok. But exactly what American users
TikTok Strikes US Deal After Years Of Uncertainty. What To Know
TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the US after years of uncert
TikTok establishes joint venture to avoid US ban
Chinese-owned video platform TikTok has sealed a deal to create a joint venture with American investors. The move allows
TikTok Finalises a Deal to Form a New American Entity
The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and the Emirati i
TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat
TikTok announced it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business
TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
The deal is a milestone for the short video app after years of battles that began in August 2020, when President Donald
Viral rumors swirl, but Ashton Kutcher clarifies the truth whether he and Mila Kunis dont shower
Ashton Kutcher has addressed persistent rumors about his and wife Mila Kunis's hygiene. Kutcher stated he showers regula
UK, France weighs ban on social media for youth as debate rages
France and Britain are exploring bans on social media for children, following Australia's lead. Experts debate the impac
TikTok To Roll Out Age-Detection Tech In Europe Amid Regulatory Pressure
TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday,
Viral TikTok turns costly: Man files lawsuit after restaurant video reveals his secret love affair
An Italian man is suing a restaurant. A promotional TikTok video from the eatery revealed his secret affair. The video s
Truecaller Strengthens Direct Ad Sales with Appointment of Vikas Khanna
Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, today announced the appointment of Vikas Khanna as Senior Direct
Birgunj curfew after mosque vandalism: What is driving Nepal's communal faultline?
Communal violence in Birgunj triggered curfew after a mosque was vandalised, following outrage over a TikTok video. With
Oatzempic trend: A viral TikTok trend called Oatzempic claims a simple oat and citrus drink can lead to dramatic weight
Communal tension in Nepal towns near India border, police lob tear gas shells
KATHMANDU, Jan 4 : Protests over a video with alleged religious content on social media turned violent as tension flared
Web hosting platform seizes domain documenting Israeli war crimes
Namecheap.com, a major domain and web hosting platform, on January 1, seized the Genocide.live domain documenting over 1
US Teen Told New Year's Attack Plot To Undercover Agent Posing As ISIS Member
Sturdivant was visiting ISIS websites, posting related content on TikTok, and communicating online with individuals he b
Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content
A TikTok profile showing videos of young women dressed in Polish national colours and calling for Poland to leave the EU
Madras High Court suggests Australia-like ban on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat for children under 16
The Madras High Court has suggested Centre to explore the possibility of drafting legislation similar to that adopted by
Changing Home Buying Habits in the Digital Economy
Home Buying in a Digital Economy A phone screen glows between the couch cushions. On it, a buyer flicks through listings
Australia passes law to keep kids off social media - India can follow
Recognizing harms from predatory algorithms, Australia recently enforced a social media ban for Children under 16. The b
S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq today: US stocks climbed on Friday, led by Oracle's surge following a major TikTok deal, as investo
Nasdaq rose more than 1% again today as AI stocks staged a strong rebound. Oracle jumped after a TikTok deal headline. N
US stock market gaining massively today: Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 jump - Nvidia, Oracle lift tech stocks
US stock market today: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 292.86 points, or 0.61%, to 48,244.71. The S&P 500 gained 0
TikTok US deal update: Oracle-led joint venture set to launch in 2026 what this means for ByteDance
TikTok US deal 2026: TikTok is set to become a US joint venture. Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will lead the new entity.
TikTok Signs Deal To Sell US Unit To American Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, according to an internal memo seen by The Associated Press
TikTok Signs Deal To Sell US Unit To American Investor-Led Venture
ByteDance's TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors, accordin