Tougher social media ban crackdown wins expert support More powerful laws to control social media giants are being spruiked as a way of increasing the effectiveness of age limits for young people using the internet. AAP · Jun 26
Are Taylor Swift And Selena Gomez Pregnant At The Same Time? Fans Point To Signs In Videos “Is the internet about revealing secrets now? First, it was Selena; now, Taylor Swift. Let's take a breath, please,” one commenter wrote. Bored Panda · Jun 26
From Deepfake Voice Cons to Bank Imposters — 6 Grifts Women Need to Know About Artificial intelligence is making scams faster, cheaper, and far more convincing. For the first time, the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report tracked AI-related fraud separately, recording more than 22,000 complaints and nearly $900 million in reported losses in 2025 alone. Meanwhile, overall cybercrime losses climbed to a record $20.9 billion,… Budget and the Bees · Jun 26
FCC considers axing $2 billion school and library internet connectivity scheme — Chairman blames tablets for moving kids away from "turning pages in books, penciling out answers to math problems" E-Rate has funded library and school Wi-Fi for networking infrastructure for nearly three decades – is it time to end it? TechRadar · Jun 26
“Like A Painting”: This Wholesome Photo Trend Between Strangers Has The Internet In A Chokehold A woman was sitting reading on a street in Paris when “a lovely girl” AirDropped her a photo she had just taken. The moment she captured was candid and raw, almost like an accidental painting. Then others started to share similar beautiful photos they had taken of strangers, but never… Bored Panda · Jun 26
Violent storm topples 40 power poles in Bangkok A rainstorm felled about 40 power poles on Chalong Krung Road in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok on Friday evening, cutting off power and internet in the area. Bangkok Post · Jun 26
“I Will Be Immortalized On Google Street View Forever”: 81 Bizarre And Funny Google Street View Photos Google Street View was designed to help people navigate the world, but over the years it has become an accidental treasure trove of hilarious moments. Thanks to perfectly timed photos and people being wonderfully weird, the camera cars have captured everything from bizarre encounters to scenes that look straight out… Bored Panda · Jun 26
Decide Whether These 12 Modern Dating Scenarios Are Giving Red, Green, Or Beige Flag Energy Navigating the modern dating scene feels like learning a completely new language. From viral trend-chasers to shifting relationship goals, it’s getting harder and harder to find common ground with someone. That’s why people on the internet have popularized looking out for early signs, which may signal what kind of person… Bored Panda · Jun 26
O what a tangled web: unweaving the weirdest fan rumours surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will X-Men’s Jean Grey be in the fourth Marvel Spidey film? What about Spider-Girl? Which Hulk will we see? Who is the real villain? And is Marvel fuelling the internet’s frenzied rumour machine on purpose? The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Thousands Followed Pumpkin’s Weight-Loss Journey, Now The Viral Rescue Cat Has A Forever Home Every rescue animal has a story, but some stories seem almost too extraordinary to be true. Pumpkin, an unusually round orange cat who quickly became an internet sensation because of her remarkable size, recently received the happy ending that thousands of animal lovers had been hoping for. Bored Panda · Jun 26
My bathroom renovation broke the internet, but not in a good way! I chose practicality over trends and people had a *lot* to say about it Ideal Home · Jun 26
DuckDuckGo AI Falsely Claimed Trump Died After Internet Hoax Poisoned Its Search Results An internet hoax falsely claimed political figures died from rabies, exposing AI's vulnerability to misinformation and sparking concerns over the reliability of AI-powered search tools. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
'A Group Chat With Muted Notifications': Internet Roasts Donald Trump as Approval Ratings Tank to Historic 30% Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to a historic 30% in the latest American Research Group poll, with 66% of voters disapproving as recession fears grip the electorate. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
73 People Who Tried To Show How Smart They Are But Proved The Complete Opposite There’s something oddly fascinating about watching someone be completely, utterly confident... and completely wrong at the same time. We’ve all seen it happen online: a person swoops into the comments to correct someone, deliver a "gotcha" moment, or show off their expertise, only for reality to pull the rug out… Bored Panda · Jun 25
MyLifeXP · Jun 25 6 Signs Your Hair Is Actually Healthy and You Don't Even Know It For years, beauty culture created a very specific image of what “healthy hair” supposedly looks like. Perfectly smooth strands. No frizz. Endless shine. Hair moving dramatically in slow motion like it just signed a luxury shampoo contract. But real hair does not behave like edited content online. Lighting, filters, extensions,…
Barchart · Jun 25 SpaceX’s Move Into Neocloud Operations Is Raising Expectations for Its Valuation and Partners Like Nvidia and Intel. SpaceX's expansion into neocloud compute operations alongside its Starlink satellite internet and rocket business pushes its market value above $2 trillion shortly after its record IPO.
The Conversation · Jun 25 What 20 million bans reveal about the strain on Wikipedia’s volunteers This year, Wikipedia is celebrating 25 years as the internet’s encyclopedia that anyone can edit. In its first decade, the quirky experiment for passionate nerds exploded in popularity. It became a ubiquitous information resource and a homework helper for schoolkids, much to the dismay of skeptical teachers.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Half-time report! It’s the 11 best TV moments of the World Cup so far From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV moments
Latin Times · Jun 25 Thousands of Venezuelans Seek Missing Loved Ones as Internet Censorship Complicates Earthquake Response As Venezuelans searched desperately for relatives following the twin powerful earthquakes that struck the country, many also faced another obstacle: the inability to freely access some of the country's most important digital platforms and independent news outlets.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Investing in AI: Another bubble or early days for world-changing technology? There are plenty of ways to invest in AI - but question marks remain for some people over future earnings and growth
The Economic Times · Jun 25 After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN experts UN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The powerful tremors, which killed at least 32 people and damaged infrastructure, have created a critical need for information. Authorities are being pressed to prioritize human rights in the disaster response,…
Fortune · Jun 25 Reddit is the last honest corner of the internet. Can it stay that way? Reddit accidentally built one of the world’s most valuable archives of human conversation. Now it wants to turn that into a billion-user business.
Whats Hot · Jun 25 The One Wish Willow: How a Fictional Horror Prop Became an Internet Obsession A small wooden stick has recently achieved what many major films struggle to do: it has captured global attention far beyond the screen. The object, known as the One Wish Willow, comes from the horror film Obsession, but online it has taken on a life of its own across TikTok,…
MyLifeXP · Jun 25 Aloe Vera and Onion Juice vs Expensive Hair Products Hair care has become a massive industry. Every year, new shampoos, serums, masks, oils, and treatments promise stronger, shinier, and healthier hair. Social media is filled with influencers showcasing complex routines that can involve multiple products and significant spending. Yet despite all these options, many people continue returning to simple…
Times Life · Jun 25 Pluto and the Love, Hate, Longing: What Our Relationship With a Demoted Planet Says About Us We Gave It a Name, So It Became OursPluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, a 24-year-old farm boy from Kansas working at the Lowell Observatory. An 11-year-old British girl named Venetia Burney suggested the name. Her grandfather passed it along. The International Astronomical Union accepted it. And just…