Kentucky Cheerleader Baby Tragedy “Could Have Been Avoided” As Expert Reveals Surprising Details “She chose cruelty and evil instead. I hope she gets the maximum punishment allowed.” Bored Panda · Sep 26, 2025
Moldovan pro-EU party leader says upcoming election will 'define country's future' The leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), Igor Gorsu, says Sunday’s parliamentary election could mean a continued path toward the EU or a country brought back under Russia’s orbit. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
Texas man accused of threatening to shoot up Pride parade to ‘pay them back for taking out Charlie Kirk’ Exclusive: ‘Come on bro let’s go hunting fairies,’ Joshua Cole wrote to a friend two days before the Abilene Pride Parade, according to an FBI probable cause affidavit reviewed by The Independent The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
French Bulldog Has Medical Emergency While Owners Are Away, Boxer Bro Comes To The Rescue Brave Boxer’s heroic actions save the life of his French bulldog brother and the internet is agreeing he’s a very, very good boy. Bored Panda · Sep 25, 2025
Is Meta Stock a Buy as User Growth Rises? Meta’s Instagram has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, a milestone that reflects the benefits of AI. Barchart · Sep 25, 2025
Barack Obama at the O2 review: This show was Oasis for centrist dads 2/5 The former president had a few choice jibes for his “successor” but did a lot of handwaving over authoritarianism, social media and the rise of AI Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
Tanzania’s social media clampdown and the elections – what’s at risk Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and X have transformed political dialogue and activism in Tanzania. The democratisation of political expression has especially empowered young voters and activists to challenge government actions and champion causes such as human rights, the release of political prisoners, and electoral reforms. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025
Gen Z protests brought about change in Nepal via the powers — and perils — of social media Youth protesters in Nepal are in the global spotlight for their angry response to the government’s sweeping social media ban in an apparent attempt to silence their dissent. The government’s actions ignited mass protests — led largely by Gen Z, a cohort made up of young people born between 1997… The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025
Instagram to overhaul app as number of users pass 3 billion Social media app will now prioritise Reels to encourage further user growth The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Facebook wants to help you get over ‘swipe fatigue’ with an AI dating tool Meta says the new AI-powered tools aim to make it ‘easier to find love’. Euronews · Sep 25, 2025
Tesla Launches Ad Blitz Across Facebook, Instagram, Google And X Urging Shareholders To Back Elon Musk's Massive Pay Package And Board Proposals Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is reportedly running ads on multiple social media platforms, urging investors to vote in favor of Board recommendations ahead of November's shareholder meeting. Benzinga · Sep 25, 2025
Should "Plaintiff … Have to Travel from Mauritania to Louisville … for His Deposition"? From Sidya v. Kmache, decided today by Magistrate Judge Regina Edwards (W.D. Ky.) (see this recent news story for more… The post Should "Plaintiff … Have to Travel from Mauritania to Louisville … for His Deposition"? appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Sep 24, 2025
Meta’s Facebook Dating gets smarter with AI matchmaking and surprise weekly 'Meet Cutes' Facebook Dating is rolling out an AI assistant and weekly surprise matches to make online dating feel less like work. TechRadar · Sep 24, 2025
Starbucks barista fired after scrawling ‘racist’ message on Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink and handing it to shocked customer The message was left on the side of her “Mint Majesty” tea, Kirk’s favorite drink The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Bored Panda · Sep 24, 2025 After Football Player’s Devastating Move Against Teen Rival, High School Takes “Strong” Action “I've never been as upset or shaken up as I was over something for my son,” the teen son’s mother said after the disturbing footage went viral.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025 ‘A gift from heaven’: the TikTok traders of Mauritania’s meteorites Growing desertification is putting traditional livelihoods at risk in western Africa and encouraging the search for rare stones
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025 Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of misinformation Twenty-one years after Facebook’s launch, Australia’s top 25 news outlets now have a combined 27.6 million followers on the platform. They rely on Facebook’s reach more than ever, posting far more stories there than in the past.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025 Australia’s under 16s social media ban could extend to Reddit, Twitch, Roblox and even dating apps Lego Play and Steam among the unexpected additions to the list that includes Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025 Social media age restrictions may go further than you thought. Here’s how Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, today outlined an updated list of platforms that may fall under the social media age restrictions that will take effect later this year.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025 Australia may have to choose between a Chinese TikTok and one owned by Trump’s billionaire backers Expert raises concerns about what US TikTok deal could mean for News Corp’s ‘worrying dominance’ in Australian media
Fortune · Sep 23, 2025 TikTok's CEO used to work for Mark Zuckerberg as a Facebook intern. Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors Shou Zi Chew interned at Facebook during his time at Harvard Business School.
Bored Panda · Sep 23, 2025 Brooklyn Midwife’s Dice Game Club Sparks Concerns About Safety For “Non-White” Women A Brooklyn midwife’s “Bunco Club” post sparked harsh criticism online, with many netizens labeling her a “colonizer.”
Bored Panda · Sep 23, 2025 Starbucks Breaks Silence On Viral Incident Where Barista Wrote Hate Message To Customer Autumn Perkins has vowed to never spend another penny on Starbucks after ordering Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink from the global coffee giant.
Euronews · Sep 23, 2025 Microsoft, Apple, Google and Booking to answer EU questions on scams The European Commission wants to know if the companies comply with the Digital Services Act.
Euronews · Sep 23, 2025 Inside Russia’s AI-driven disinformation machine shaping Moldova’s election Spoof websites impersonate legitimate Western media and pay “engagement farms” in Africa, while AI bots are deployed to flood comment sections deriding the EU and pro-European party.