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The Independent UK · Jul 28

Britney Spears planning wholesome new career move

Pop superstar Britney Spears has revealed she's planning a wholesome new career move as she turns her life around following her rehab stint and reckless driving conviction.

BANG Premier · Jul 28

Who Is Gabrielle Cheyenne? Concertgoer Usher Kicked off Stage Says She Came for Chris Brown

Gabrielle Cheyenne, who went viral during Usher's concert, clarifies her reserved reaction, stating she attended primarily for Chris Brown and would have reacted differently if he invited her on stage.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Meta Accused of Prioritizing Instagram Profits Over Teen Safety as Tennessee Reveals Internal Addiction Warnings in Court

On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) was hit with renewed legal challenges as Tennessee alleged the company prioritized engagement and ad revenue over concerns about Instagram’s effects on teenagers.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury

The lawsuit, filed ​by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office, seeks financial penalties and a court order directing Instagram to modify aspects of the platform that the state says are harmful to teens' mental health. If the jury finds the company liable, the trial will enter a second phase before…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury

In opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparency

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

Meta ignored internal findings on Instagram's risks to teens, jury told in US trial

Lawyers for the US state of Tennessee argued that the company ignored its own research linking Instagram to compulsive use, eating disorders, depression and self-harm among teenagers, while keeping features such as autoplay, notifications and infinite scroll to maximise time spent on the platform and revenue from advertising.

France 24 · Jul 28

Who is Luplupka? Russian Kick streamer involved in viral AmRay livestream feud

Russian Kick streamer Luplupka is facing online attention after a livestream with autistic creator AmRay turned physical in Sri Lanka. Viral videos appear to show AmRay pouring water on her before she chased and slammed him to the ground. Earlier footage suggests tensions had already been building. Neither Luplupka nor…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother's Abductors in Heartbreaking Plea: 'Tell Us Where to Look for Her'

Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother's abductors to come forward, six months after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. The case remains unsolved, complicated by fake ransom notes misleading the investigation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’

Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotine

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27