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Concern over ‘diet pills’ being promoted on TikTok

The British Dietetic Association says the diet claims made on social media are 'unrealistic and not supported by evidence-based science'

Wales Online · Sep 22, 2022

TikTok removes posts promoting weight loss aids to children

The Pharmaceutical Journal found users being offered prescription drugs as diet pills

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

No, a German politician did not predict an apocalypse for September 24

September 24 is trending as a viral date on TikTok, as some users believe there will be a global blackout on this date. The prediction has its origins in a speech given by Germany's CDU party leader, Friedrich Merz. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

France 24 · Sep 21, 2022

As TikTok eats the world, YouTube makes a bid for creators' hearts — and wallets

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Gathered in the company's historic Spruce Goose hangar Tuesday morning, a host of YouTube leaders laid out a roadmap for the platform's evolving relationship with both video creators and the music industry, announcing new monetization tools and industry partnerships in the cavernous event space where Howard…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 21, 2022

Incredible moment boy, 9, catches enormous 23 stone shark while fishing with dad

Nine-year-old Xandré de Beer tussled with the bronze whaler shark for two and a half hours after hooking the huge 23st beast at Dana Bay in Western Cape, South Africa

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Man leaves people dumbfounded after discovering what a shark egg truly looks like

A fisherman has left viewers dumbfounded in a viral video online, which showed the rare sight of a shark egg that had washed up onto shore and was in desperate need of saving

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

TikTok tightens policies around political issues in run-up to US midterms

Politicians will be banned from using social media platform for campaign fundraising

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

TikTok allegedly grants ‘a bit more leniency’ to star accounts

Video app reportedly offers less rigid moderation for its high-profile users

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Woman shares 'life-changing' hack to eat takeaways in the car without making a mess

A woman has classed herself as a 'genius' after coming up with a 'life-changing' way to enjoy takeaways in the car by using a common accessory to make a temporary table to dine on

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

I tried the TikTok viral powder puff from brand loved by Lizzo and Jennifer Hudson’s MUAs

The cosmetics brand has racked up half a million TokTok views after their beauty buffs went wild over the product

Manchester Evening News · Sep 21, 2022