Sydney Sweeney's Lingerie Brand Sold Out Early On. Report Claims It's Been A ‘Disaster’ Since How is Syrn doing? Cinemablend · Aug 19
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial Arturo Béjar, former Meta safety engineer, tells jury tech company was aware of products’ potential harm to children The Guardian - US · Aug 19
Why we give our cats, dogs and other pets social media accounts If you use social media, you’ve probably noticed a plethora of animal photos — on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and other platforms. Some people dedicate accounts exclusively to their pets, with some of these animals gaining notoriety and wealth as “pet influencers.” The Conversation · Aug 19
Liza Minnelli recalls 'self-medicating to foggy perfection' ahead of first rehab stint Liza Minnelli, 80, has struggled at various points during her life, and has also been to multiple rehab centres. BANG Premier · Aug 19
DOJ doubles down on prosecuting James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post ‘There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey’s post could read it to mean ‘Kill President Trump,’’ prosecutors said The Independent UK · Aug 19
Nick Kyrgios’ cocaine shame gives Aussie maverick two routes – and one is better than the other Comment: Retirement looks the most likely outcome for Kyrgios after news of his suspension but the 31-year-old still has time on his side if he wants to launch a return to tennis, with which he has an unmistakable ‘love-hate’ relationship The Independent UK · Aug 19
Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young users Arturo Bejar, who worked at Meta from 2009 to 2015 before returning to the company as an independent contractor from 2019 to 2021, is the first witness in a landmark trial over claims brought by a coalition of states accusing the company of designing its platforms to addict young users.… The Economic Times · Aug 19
States Accuse Meta of Designing Instagram to Addict Children as Trial Begins Four states opened their case against Meta in Oakland federal court, alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict minors. Medical Daily · Aug 19
Meta Under Fire After Whistleblower Claims 100 Times More Teens Saw Graphic Content Than Company Reported Former Meta insider Arturo Béjar has alleged that teenagers experienced harmful content on Instagram at rates far higher than the company's public figures suggested. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine The former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Meta sued by US states for hooking and exploiting kids in pursuit of profit Meta is on trial for intentionally seeking to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday, at the start of a trial that could rehsape some of the most popular apps in the world. France 24 · Aug 19
IIT Delhi admission is ‘20 times harder’ than Harvard, says founder-turned-investor at $40 billion fund Bengaluru-based investor and IIT Delhi alumnus Ishan Preet Singh has claimed that entering an IIT is mathematically “20 times harder” than getting into Harvard. In an Instagram vox pop interview, he discussed India’s rapid growth, founders returning from the US, career advice, passion, ambition, financial success and the importance of… The Economic Times · Aug 19
Which Luxury Brands Snubbed Teenage Zendaya? Law Roach Enforces Red Carpet Blacklist Against Design Giants Law Roach says he has moved past his grudges against luxury brands that rejected teenage Zendaya, but still keeps most of them out of her red-carpet wardrobe. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Who Is Sophie Adenot? Facts About France's First Female Helicopter Test Pilot Making Spacewalking History Sophie Adenot becomes the first Frenchwoman to perform a spacewalk at the ISS, marking a significant milestone in her career and inspiring future generations of female astronauts. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 India Tells Elon Musk's X to 'Follow the Law of the Land' After Platform Makes Government Content Restrictions Visible India has instructed Elon Musk's X to comply with local laws despite the platform's new transparency on government content restrictions, highlighting ongoing tensions between free speech and legal obligations.
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 Jamal Musiala Collapsed Twice in Four Days Despite Having a 'Treatable' Condition Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala reveals he has a treatable neurological condition after collapsing twice during matches. He remains optimistic about recovery and continues to play with medical clearance.
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 'The Young Ones Are the Best Ones' Memo Exposed as 29 States Launch $200 Billion Meta Child Addiction Trial Twenty-nine US states have opened a $200 billion trial accusing Meta of designing Instagram and Facebook to addict children, and they want the like button and infinite scroll removed for teens.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Hayden Panettiere death latest: US drug agency joins investigation into Heroes star’s death An incident report states that the boyfriend of the ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star turned over a ‘bag of medication’ to police
The Economic Times · Aug 19 Sunshine Pictures IPO Day 2: GMP signals 21% listing gain, issue subscribed 4.33x. Should you apply? Sunshine Pictures IPO has captured the attention of investors on its second bidding day, showcasing impressive demand. Reports indicate it is trading at a notable premium in the grey market. The initial day brought in significant subscriptions, particularly from retail investors. The proceeds from this IPO are aimed at enhancing…
The Economic Times · Aug 19 In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see pivotal moment for online safety Written on it in black ink were the names of children and young adults who have died from social media related harms, including deaths by suicide after bouts of cyberbullying or sextortion. Giovanni, an 11-year-old, Bubba, a 13-year-old, and Englyn, a 14-year-old, were among the nearly 600 names. Parents said…
Times Life · Aug 19 What Indian Women Face on Dating Apps That Men on the Same Platform Will Never Know The Profile Is Already a Decision About SurvivalBefore an Indian woman uploads her first photo to a dating app, she has already made a dozen choices that have nothing to do with attraction. Does she show her face clearly, or keep one photo slightly angled? Does she name her neighbourhood,…
Times Life · Aug 19 Inside a Kodava Home in Coorg: What a Coorgi Homestay Teaches You About Real Hospitality The Room They Kept for YouThe guest room in a Kodava home is not decorated for Instagram. The bedspread is old and clean. There is a window that opens onto coffee estate rows, and in the morning the mist comes through before the light does. Nobody left a welcome card…
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Meta trial begins as states accuse company of harming children online Four states are seeking billions of dollars in damages and structural changes to how Meta operates
The Independent UK · Aug 18 In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see a pivotal moment for online safety Advocates and parents of social media victims see the trial underway against Meta Platforms as a significant moment in their fight for online child safety
The Times of India · Aug 18 'They knew': US states accuse Meta of hiding Instagram's impact on teenagers Lawyers representing 29 US states on Tuesday accused Meta of hiding internal research that allegedly found Instagram could be addictive for teenagers, The Guardian reported.