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Cloudflare report reveals global internet internet traffic grew 19% in 2025 - but a lot of it was just bots

‘Volatile crawling activity’ is an ongoing struggle for internet sites, but website owners are fighting back.

TechRadar

Merriam‑Webster names “slop” as Word of the Year — officially recognizing AI‑generated low‑quality content as a cultural phenomenon

“Slop” is Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting the rise of low-quality AI content on social media and beyond.

Windows Central

Florida man says his wife ‘wants a divorce’ after he lost $45,000 on an AI-generated Elon Musk car scam

The 69-year-old was reportedly targeted after he posted in a Facebook group advertising Elon Musk car giveaways

The Independent UK

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An Indiana man disappears before a video showing his torture appears online. But it’s not what it seems, cops allege

Some people go to great lengths to avoid consequences.

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Former Meta integrity chief says new report reveals ‘disappointing’ ad fraud epidemic at the social-media giant

An internal audit warned of systemic corruption, yet Meta expanded Chinese ad partnerships that generated billions—much of it tied to fraud.

Fortune

Pakistani man living in Australia describes ‘nightmare’ of wrongly being labelled as Bondi attacker

Naveed Akram, a 30-year-old from New South Wales, was misidentified online as alleged attacker of the same name as misinformation spreads

The Guardian - AU

‘Virality, rumors and lies’: US federal agencies mimic Trump on social media

Variety of agencies now deliberately provocative on social media, further inflaming discourse on serious issues

The Guardian - US

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Donald Trump's Health Declining: Political Commentator, Robert Reich, Points Out Signs of Trump's Dementia

Political commentator, professor, and former US labour secretary Robert Reich has published a video on his social media, including Facebook and TikTok, in which he claims that the US president Donald Trump's health is declining, alleging signs of dementia.

International Business Times UK

Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish & More Celebs React To ‘Unspeakable’ Bondi Terror Attack

“My heart breaks for the victims, their families and loved ones, and all you Aussies.”

Pedestrian.tv

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform and therefore should not have to comply with the under-16s social media account ban.

The Conversation

Big tech embarrassment: Microsoft absent from TIME’s AI Person of the Year recognition while rivals dominate

Time Magazine's famed "Person of the Year" was dedicated to the architects of AI this year, and the lack of representation for Microsoft betrays how far the company has fallen behind.

Windows Central

'Deranged Grinches' Wanted After Punching Nativity Donkeys, Defecating in Church During German Christmas Rampage

German police seek two vandals who attacked Nativity donkeys Max and Lily, defecated in a church, and ransacked the Erbach Castle Christmas market. Suspects remain at large after the 30 November rampage.

International Business Times UK

45 Hilariously Unhinged “Dude Fridges” (New Pics)

What’s in your fridge can speak volumes about who you are as a person, what lifestyle you lead, and your relationship with nutrition. If you’re a guy and your refrigerator is stereotypically empty, trust us, you might feel personally called out, but you’re definitely not alone. ‘Dude Fridges’ is a…

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How Meta's AI Partnership Tool Could Reshape the £480B Global Creator Economy — and Threaten Independent Influencers

Meta's new AI tools help brands find creators faster and more cost-effectively, but independent influencers warn that an algorithm-first approach could squeeze smaller voices out of lucrative deals.

International Business Times UK

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The Independent UK

Reddit launches High Court challenge against Australia’s social media ban

Both legal actions contend the legislation is unconstitutional

The Guardian - UK

Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content

More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings

Euronews

People in the UK spend half their online lives on platforms owned by Meta or Google, regulator says

Meta platforms dominate in messaging and social media, while Google is still the search engine of choice.

The Guardian - AU

Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why

The under-16s ban is a pragmatic first step in trying to reduce the potential harm on young people of addictive products. It is not undermining the democratic process

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Boyfriend Who Abandoned Woman On Austrian Mountain Posted Horrible Message After Her Body Was Found

Thomas Plamberger, an experienced climber, has been charged with grossly negligent manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend behind on Austria’s Grossglockner mountain.

The Independent UK

Facebook becomes more like Instagram in major update as Meta tries to reboot its flagship app

Mark Zuckerberg has said publicly that the company wants to make the Facebook app ‘cultural influential’ again

TechRadar

Bluesky enforces age checks to comply with Australia's under-16s social media ban – and reverses Mississippi's block

Blusky took a bold decision and decided to follow Australia's under-16s social media ban, despite not being directly required to. The company also reversed restrictions in Mississippi, but still believes that the law is flawed.

The Guardian - UK

Nick Clegg takes role at London-based venture capitalists Hiro Capital

Former deputy prime minister, who left Meta this year, to be joined by Facebook-owner’s chief AI scientist

The Independent UK

Mom and boyfriend face capital murder charges for ‘beating her three-year-old son to death’

Texts obtained by police suggest that Chelsea Berg was aware that her son had been abused by her boyfriend

International Business Times UK

Justin Bieber Allegedly Froze When Confronted About Diddy Documentary: 'Don't Ask Me About That Man'

A viral Facebook post claiming Justin Bieber froze when asked about the Diddy documentary lacks evidence, with no verified footage or statements to support it.

The Guardian - US

Oklahoma man allegedly holds up liquor store with ‘old timey musket’

Local police say Dyllon Redfern, 24, brandished a derringer from the 19th century after being asked for his ID

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