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Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise

Around 98% of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where young people connect with friends and online communities, explore and express their identities, seek information, and find support for mental health struggles.

The Conversation

Viral ‘Hongdae boy’ videos expose the fringe group of South Korean men trying to sleep with foreign women

If you’re on TikTok, you may have come across “Hongdae boys” or “Hongdae guys” recently. In a social media context, the term refers to a group of young South Korean men who prey on foreign women (particularly white women) visiting the Hongdae area in Seoul’s Mapo district.

The Conversation

What is Money Stuffing? The Viral Trick One Woman Used to Crush £55k of Debt—And You Can Too

Jasmine Taylor cleared £55k of debt using a simple cash stuffing method—physically budgeting cash into envelopes. Her journey went viral on TikTok and inspired a successful business.

International Business Times UK

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TikToker claims this hack on meat will slash your grocery bill: ‘I don’t have to pay for my chicken anymore’

The TikToker urged viewers to weigh their meat, claiming companies often mislabel how much is in each package.

The Independent UK

Bill Gates' Daughter Phoebe Slammed for 'Pathetic' Behaviour and an 'Absolutely Worthless' App

Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates' new app, Phia, faces 'worthless' claims and 'rich kid' backlash after a TikTok alleged disrespect over a free promo.

International Business Times UK

Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Doble R' Named Prime Suspect in Murder Of TikTok Influencer Valeria Marquez

A man known as "El Doble R" or "El Tripa" is believed to be the prime suspect in the killing of Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer who was shot and killed May 13 while livestreaming on TikTok

Latin Times

Julianne Nicholson Can’t Stop Moving

The actress unpacks the hilarious turns in episode 7.

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‘How does it know?’: Customer goes into Old Navy fitting room. Then she notices an unprecedented, ‘Black Mirror’-esque new feature

Old Navy just got some Black Mirror–esque technology. In a viral TikTok, Kallie Ann (@kalliefoodie) shares that she is in the Old Navy fitting room when she notices something peculiar.

The Mary Sue

Popular influencer Nara Smith accused of ‘glamorizing’ teen pregnancy

Smith recently celebrated her fifth Mother’s Day

The Independent UK

Texas Roadhouse worker exclusively buys Crocs for her kids. She didn’t know one day they would save her daughter from losing a foot

“I’ve always been a Croc buyer for my kids, but hands down, I will forever buy them Crocs for all of the rest of their lives.” That’s the sentiment mom of five and Texas Roadhouse worker Alison (@debtfreewithali) expressed in a viral TikTok video. She explains that it’s because the…

The Mary Sue

‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close

One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

‘My dad was a victim’: Woman says her father spent $180 on the parking lot ribeyes

Skyrocketing grocery prices have many people scrambling to find ways to save money on food. They’re shopping sales, buying generic, and patronizing discount stores in an effort to make their dollars and cents stretch a little further at the grocery store.

The Mary Sue

‘5.5k for a lab diamond is crazyyyy’: Woman orders Brilliant Earth engagement ring. She sends it back 3 times—then things get worse

When you spend over $5,000 on an engagement ring, you expect it to last—especially if it’s a secure setting like a bezel set. However, one bride-to-be learned the hard way that she had been wrongly influenced and ended up sorely disappointed because of it.

The Mary Sue

TikTok breached EU advertising transparency laws, commission says

Company could face fine of 6% of annual turnover if European Commission’s preliminary verdict is upheld

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Evening Standard

Who was Valeria Marquez? Inside the heartbreaking death of the TikTok star

Who was the TikTok influencer shot on a livestream? Why is her death a reflection of a national crisis?

We Got This Covered

‘Reckless behavior’: Teachers terrified by ‘Chromebook Challenge’ as students turn school laptops into incendiary bombs

Never underestimate a bored kid.

Euronews

History repeating: Which country is most likely to win this year's Eurovision?

New data analysed the typical Eurovision winner between 1956 and 2024 ahead of the Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland.

Latin Times

Mexican Influencer Shot Dead During Live Stream

The Mexican press named her as Valeria Marquez, 23, who posted videos related to beauty and lifestyle, some of which had hundreds of thousands of views.

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The Independent UK

European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules its ad database falls short

European Union regulators are accusing TikTok of breaching digital safety rules because of shortcomings in the video sharing app’s online ad database

International Business Times

EU Accuses TikTok Of Violating Digital Rules Over Ads

The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform is not transparent enough about advertisements.

International Business Times UK

Was Valeria Marquez Set Up by a Friend? Rumours Swirl Online After Beauty Influencer's Live Execution

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old influencer, was shot during a live broadcast; social media questions if her friend was involved.

Euronews

TikTok’s ad database breaches EU platform rules, says Commission

If the Commission's preliminary views are confirmed, the company could be fined up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover.

The Independent UK

I’ve been oil pulling for years, here’s why it’s one of my favourite wellness practices

Can it actually help improve a healthy microbiome, or is it just another fleeting Tiktok wellness trend?

Euronews

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok beauty salon livestream

Prosecutors in Jalisco state say 23-year-old Valeria Márquez's death is being investigated as a potential femicide.

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Kath Ebbs Drops Tell-All Podcast Addressing Jojo Siwa Split, Grooming Allegations & More

“I’ve been continuously spoken about by the world and never been able to actually have my voice.”

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