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Three asylum seekers found guilty of raping woman in ‘callous’ attack on Brighton beach

A trial at Hove Crown Court heard the woman was targeted by the men in the early hours of 4 October last year

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Woman from Miami asks looksmaxxer Tinder match on a ramen date, then discovers he looks nothing like his TikTok videos: ‘He’s ickmaxxing’

If you browse the internet, especially social media platforms like TikTok, you’ll encounter a group of people, mainly young men, who identify with the term looksmaxxer. Rooted in the Icel subculture, looksmaxxers usually try to enhance their physical attractiveness through extreme grooming, dieting, and sometimes aesthetic procedures. If you are…

The Mary Sue · Apr 22

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

UK representatives from Meta, Roblox and TikTok also tell MPs they believe under-16 ban would be ‘unenforceable’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

Snapchat to lay off 16% of its workforce as it struggles financially

Snap Inc.’s CEO said about 1,000 employees will be laid off

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout.

Euronews · Apr 15

‘My world was turned upside down’: Indian man speaks out after YouTuber wrongly accused him of being a pedophile

“My world was turned upside down this weekend.” That is how Akash Singhania began his statement after being wrongly accused of predatory behaviour in a viral sting video by Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy.

The Times of India · Apr 14

A social media ban is still on the cards for the UK, but Australia’s landmark ruling is failing — here’s how teenagers are still using TikTok and Instagram

Research shows that Australia's social media ban isn't as effective as anticipated, but that's not stopping the UK.

TechRadar · Apr 14

Eric Swalwell Snapchat Scandal: Who Is the Woman Accusing the Congressman of Sending an Explicit Photo

Congressman Eric Swalwell is embroiled in a scandal involving explosive allegations of inappropriate conduct and Snapchat messages, sparking a political fallout.

International Business Times UK · Apr 12

'He Didn't Stop': Former Swalwell Staffer's Account of Sexual Misconduct Triggers Mass Exodus of Endorsers in California Governor Race

Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to a collapse of his California gubernatorial campaign.

International Business Times UK · Apr 11

Eric Swalwell urged to drop out of California governor’s race after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct

Several fellow Democrats have dropped support for Swalwell following allegations of unwanted advances toward women, including a former staffer who claims she was raped

The Independent UK · Apr 11