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Israel retrofitting DJI commercial drones to bomb and surveil Gaza

Israeli military repurposes the drones to bomb hospitals and shelters in Gaza, Al Jazeera’s Sanad investigation finds.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

‘They’ll be making edits of your pain for centuries to come’: Shota Aizawa as a protective girl dad is more gratifying than you imagined

For fans of the manga and anime series My Hero Academia, Shota Aizawa, also known by his hero name “Eraser Head,” is a lovable character who captured hearts with his tired eyes and habit of bundling up in a sleeping bag in his homeroom class. Now, a cosplayer has gone…

The Mary Sue · May 8, 2025

PopeCrave, brat fancams and 7m views: how Gen Z went wild for the papal conclave

As the whole world waited for white smoke to billow out of the Sistine Chapel, no one appeared quite as enraptured as Gen Z. Maddy Mussen finds out what’s fuelled their unexpected obsession

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Cringe! How millennials became uncool

They are mocked by gen Z for everything from their trainer socks to their mom jeans and selfie technique. A maligned millennial asks: how did we get here?

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

Women’s sports are fighting an uphill battle against our social media algorithms

Women’s sport is more and more getting the attention it deserves.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

Massive ‘Thirst’ Over Guy In Lana Del Rey Met Gala Photo As Internet Finds Out Who He Is

"Last time y’all did this you got the man fired."

Bored Panda · May 7, 2025

“This Is So Cruel”: Sydney Sweeney Slammed For Parading Puppy On Met Gala Red Carpet

"This is so cruel, take that poor baby inside!"

Bored Panda · May 7, 2025

Google age ID proposal may not suit Australia’s under-16 social media ban, expert says

Proposed system of storing passports or drivers licences in Google Wallet app likely to benefit adults, but usefulness in identifying teenagers without ID documents unclear

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025

Behind the memeification of the conclave and the viral ‘Tagle core’

Hold onto your miters - this conclave is getting the meme treatment online, and Gen Z seem to have picked their favourite: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle... But some traditionalists aren't happy.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

TikTok in Egypt: where rich and poor meet – and the state watches everything

After being released from detention in 2011, Egyptian engineer and activist Wael Ghonim told the media:

The Conversation · May 7, 2025