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‘Web puppies’: how these tiny jumping spiders became a social media sensation

The new stars of TikTok have eight furry legs and eight soulful eyes. But are they quite as adorable as real puppies?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Ohio Father Poses as 11-Year-Old Daughter on TikTok To Lure and Shoot Man Who Allegedly Raped Her

Ohio father allegedly lures and shoots man accused of raping his 11-year-old via TikTok, as courts examine claims and online safety.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

What Happened to Perez Hilton? Police Issue Update After Blogger Streams Self-Harm on TikTok

Perez Hilton was hospitalised after a TikTok livestream incident involving self-harm. Miami-Dade police responded, prioritising de-escalation and crisis intervention. Hilton's team expressed concern for his well-being.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Darth Vader to become a TikTok star as Disney strikes deal on short video

Characters and memorable scenes from back catalogue made available to group of creator fans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Who is César Gastélum? TikTok star shot dead outside KFC is tenth influencer killed in same state

Gastélum, who amassed tens of millions of views on the social media platform with clips of his life, is the latest in a series of influencers killed in the region

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Disney partners with TikTok to bring influencer videos to its streaming service

The videos will appear on both TikTok and Disney+'s Verts feed, featuring content inspired by franchises like Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, FX and more

The Independent UK · Aug 5

What happened to Perez Hilton and why was Celebrity blogger's TikTok account suspended? All about alarming livestream as Miami-Dade deputies respond to mental health crisis.

What happened to Perez Hilton? The famous celebrity blogger was rushed to a local hospital after it was reported that he had appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said in a statement that an individual had been "safely recovered" and taken to "a local hospital,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Perez Hilton Recovering in Hospital After Disturbing Livestream Sparks Widespread Concern

Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after a distressing livestream prompted an emergency response in Miami. Here's what happened and how the celebrity blogger transformed his public image.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Texas man rides elevator with firefighters. When the elevator gets stuck, he learns why they were in there in the first place: ‘Roasted for this’

They called for backup.

We Got This Covered · Aug 5

Customer Brings Car Into Shop. Then The Mechanic Pulls Something Shocking Out Of It: 'Car Surgery'

"I'd be keeping that one."

Motor1 · Aug 5