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TikTok owner spends record $2.14 million on US lobbying

WASHINGTON: ByteDance Inc, the Chinese parent company of social media video streaming sensation TikTok, spent a record $2.14 million on lobbying during the second quarter as it sought to fend off escalating congressional attacks over its privacy and security practices.

The Times of India

TikTok is fastest growing news source for UK adults, Ofcom finds

App is used by 7% of adults for news with nearly half turning to TikTokers rather than conventional outlets for updates

The Guardian - UK

Is there anything better than Keke Palmer on a press tour? Nope

From the creative genius who brought you "Kate Winslet, and you know what you did" and "Sorry to this man" comes a whole slew of fresh viral content culled from the press tour for Jordan Peele's latest film, "Nope."

Los Angeles Times

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What do TikTok, Bunnings, eBay and Netflix have in common? They’re all hyper-collectors

You walk into a shopping centre to buy some groceries. Without your knowledge, an electronic scan of your face is taken by in-store surveillance cameras and stored in an online database. Each time you return to that store, your “faceprint” is compared with those of people wanted for shoplifting or…

The Conversation

Even if TikTok and other apps are collecting your data, what are the actual consequences?

By now, most of us are aware social media companies collect vast amounts of our information. By doing this, they can target us with ads and monetise our attention. The latest chapter in the data-privacy debate concerns one of the world’s most popular apps among young people – TikTok.

The Conversation

Woman thrilled to get love letter from boyfriend - only to realise it was a breakup note

A woman was delighted to find her boyfriend had written her what at first glance looked to be a love letter, only to be left heartbroken after realising it was a lengthy break-up note

Daily Mirror

‘The best travel hack’: TikTok user shares secret Google Translate function

A British tourist was ‘blown away’ by the ‘unknown’ feature she discovered on holiday

The Independent UK

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Divorce expert shares exact age you should marry - and it’s older than you'd think

You may suspect the ideal age would be in your late twenties, but that's not the case, according to a divorce lawyer.

Daily Record

Healthcare worker slams critics who called her scrubs ‘inappropriate’

‘Some people just have an issue with my body, not my scrubs,and it shows’ she write on TikTok.

The Independent UK

Woman fined £1,533 for flying to Australia with Subway sandwich

The fast-food giant have since been in touch with the woman and sent her a surprise gift

The Independent UK

Kylie Jenner accused of 'PR stunt' as she shops at Target after private jet backlash

Kylie Jenner took daughter Stormi and nieces Chicago and True on a trip to the US discount store - but fans are convinced it was staged

Daily Mirror

Amy Hart reveals how Love Island contestants wash their clothes in the villa

Former Love Island star Amy Hart has shared some behind-the-scenes knowledge of life inside the Love Island villa, explaining on TikTok how the laundry gets done

Daily Mirror

India Sasha: NI TikToker and disability-rights activist's amazing success over past year

India says when she was younger she never saw anyone on the red carpet with a limb disability like her - but she has become 'that girl'

Belfast Live

What is BeReal? The new social media platform forcing people to stop using filters

In a world where everything on social media can be edited and adjusted to present a perfect lifestyle, new app BeReal aims to give people a glimpse of reality without fake filters

Daily Mirror

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Daily Record

DIY water sprinkler you can make from items already in your home

Parents have been impressed with the cheap and easy DIY sprinkler, which helps families cool off and keep kids entertained during the heatwave.

Daily Mirror

Emmanuel the Emu - who is he and why is he the newest viral TikTok star?

Emmanuel the emu is the latest sensation taking over TikTok - here's everything you need to know about the new viral internet star and why he's becoming so famous

The Independent UK

Tiktokers warned against viral trend of tying ice bags to fans amid UK heatwave

The Electric Safety First charity has urged ‘sweltering Brits’ to steer cleer of this hack

Daily Mirror

Woman told by trolls to amputate swollen arm - but nothing can knock her confidence

A woman born with one arm bigger than the other has spoken out about some of the critical comments she receives online and says she refuses to let such negativity drag her down

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Wales Online

Shoppers warned over 'Tesco method' of using coupons to get free sweets at self-checkouts

Supermarket acts over 'fraudulent' use of vouchers

Glasgow Live

Fit young Glasgow woman's life changed forever as she goes from triathlete to struggling to walk

Yasmin Gibb has had her life turned upside down after being diagnosed with a neurological condition, now she has taken to social media to share her journey.

The New Daily

Stranger Things and The Boys share more in common than just the supernatural

Following the resurgence of Kate Bush's hit Running Up That Hill in Stranger Things and Blondie's Rapture in The Boys, the Tiktok memes are going ballistic.

Liverpool Echo

Hidden Zara label hack helps shoppers figure out sizing

One shopper said: "Shut the front door!!!! A thousand thank yous."

Daily Mirror

Air hostess reveals what happens when someone dies on a plane - and it's very creepy

A medical emergency is reported to take place on one in 600 flights on average - and if the worst case happens, it can lead to an expected outcome

Daily Mirror

Student, 22, films herself being harassed by stranger with bike as she walks on street

Emma Grayson, 22, said she was "really scared" when a stranger got off his bike and started following her at around 9pm on Sunday for ten minutes and made "inappropriate comments"

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: suspicious of TikTok? You’re not alone

The Chinese app is known for its aggressive data collection – but it is a fool’s errand to prove that it is a threat to the west

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