India shows that forcing teens off their phones isnt always good
The UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surr
Italian Woman Takes On Meta, TikTok After Daughter's Death By Suicide
In the span of just a few months, Irene Roggero Ugues watched her daughter Rossella's behaviour change as social media
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law
TikTok is facing lawsuits from more than 25 state attorneys general across the country over claims it is designed to be
Fabrice Bellard, a quiet French engineer, has profoundly shaped the modern internet without seeking fame. His creation,
The UK government has revealed it would ban social media for anyone under 16. The ban would go into place early 2027.The
British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children fr
An Indian expat's tragic death in Sharjah, allegedly after a TikTok dispute, is marked by a haunting coincidence: his de
The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok
A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and politic
Reddit posts reveal striking shift in how we talk about mental health
More people are relying on social media such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit- to learn about mental health con
Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban For Under-16, Platforms Must Verify Age
The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating ac
As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah and a younger generation finds its voice, newly launched Moxy Kathma
Recording artist, inventor, and digital publishing innovator Eylsia Nicolas has prereleased her biography Not Like Anyon
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with TikTok owner ByteDance: Report
The Chinese tech giant is poised to become one of Qualcomms first major customers for the AI-focused application-specifi
Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
As the fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, experts say that
UK regulator Ofcom warns social media giants are failing children. Design systems, particularly recommendation feeds, ar
Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams
The move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims
The companies have denied the allegations and say they take extensive steps to keep teens and young users safe on their
The phrase sounds grammatically off, makes little sense without context and yet continues to flood comment sections acro
MAC cosmetics owner Estee Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs
Estee Lauder Cos. is set to cut up to 3,000 more jobs, increasing its total planned layoffs to 10,000. This move aims to
Australia Proposes To Tax Meta, Google, TikTok To Fund Journalists
The proposed News Bargaining Incentive would charge major platforms that choose not to strike commercial deals with news
Australia Moves To Tax Meta, Google and TikTok To Fund Newsrooms
The platforms criticisms included that the proposal was a digital services tax that misunderstood the evolving advertisi
Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summer
Millions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using p
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
Visit Malaysia Carnival 2026 Brings Malaysian Culture, Cuisine, Tourism and Industry Closer to India
The High Commission of Malaysia in India successfully hosted the vibrant Visit Malaysia Carnival 2026 on April 4, 2026,
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
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
X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health
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
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
Canada Says It Will Let TikTok Continue Operations In Country
The Canadian government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by
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
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
How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech
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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