NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
How to deal with visual misinformation circulating in the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts In the three weeks since war began between Israel and Hamas, social media has been taken over with images and stories of attacks, many of which proved false. The Conversation · Oct 27, 2023
Dixie D’Amelio called out after admitting one of her life goals Influencer first gained fame from TikTok dances with her sister Charli The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The $200 billion playbook that kneecapped Big Tobacco is coming for Mark Zuckerberg and his social media offspring "Substitute algorithms for Joe Camel," says Fordham Law School professor Kenneth Rashbaum. Fortune · Oct 27, 2023
Woman sparks online backlash after admitting she rarely washes her reusable water bottle ‘Only once in a blue moon,’ woman says The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
UK TikTok prankster Mizzy could be jailed for flouting court order London court found online personality Bacari-Bronze O’Garro had defied order and posted videos of people without their consent The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
From strokes to heart attacks: Doctor highlights most commonly misdiagnosed health conditions in women Doctor goes viral for her TikTok series on most commonly misdiagnosed diseases that affect women The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media, judge rules A judge said the prankster’s defence lacked ‘all credibility’ after he was found guilty of posting videos without consent Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023
The Let It Go journal generated over £100,000 in TikTok sales in just three months Here’s why users are raving about the Let It Go journal Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023
TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media and warned he faces prison The prankster was due to stand trial for other offences but his defence told the court of a ‘very serious’ new allegation The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Dixie D’Amelio sparks criticism for comments about wanting to ‘marry rich’ and not work Influencer first gained fame from TikTok dances with her sister Charli The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
No recipe for success: what happens to TV cooking stars after the show? Shows like Chopped seem like career-making opportunities, but when entertainment comes first, even winners can struggle The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023
TikTok star who bragged of jet-setting lifestyle jailed in Peru for drug smuggling Modou Adams, 25, was found guilty of trying to smuggle cocaine to London The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
TikTok influencers warn about ‘potent’ steroid cream risks among black women – dermatologist explains the risks These treatments are meant to be used on prescription with guidance from a healthcare professional. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
France 24 · Oct 26, 2023 Pro-Palestinian users call out 'shadowbanning' on social media platforms Are social media platforms punishing supporters of the Palestinian cause? That's what many Instagram, Facebook and TikTok users think, claiming that the platforms limit the visibility of their posts. The digital giants defend themselves against any bias, citing technical problems to justify the phenomenon known as "shadowbanning". FRANCE 24's Dalia…
WEKU · Oct 26, 2023 TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea As another major election inches closer, Democrats are navigating how TikTok fits into their 2024 campaign strategy, as the social media platform continues to be a top destination for young Americans.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Woman who spent 15 years getting revenge on ‘rude’ stranger responds to backlash Woman went viral when she used fake Facebook accounts to send someone spoilers for his favourite TV shows
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Wedding planner confronts guests after bride spots them wearing white ‘You do not wear white to a wedding,’ event planner says
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves Hyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms
Fortune · Oct 25, 2023 Influencers want to hack your high mortgage rates for a new car or an extra vacation. 'This can be a great strategy,' housing market expert says—but only if you can really budget for it Want to save $83,000 over the 30-year life of a mortgage on a $300,000 home? Think carefully about what you’re really pursuing.
Zenger · Oct 25, 2023 Traditional Market In Jakarta Faces Decline Amidst TikTok Shop Ban TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Impacts Traditional Market as Foot Traffic Declines
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Paris Hilton hits out after fans criticise her baby’s appearance ‘There are some sick people in this world’
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Woman hilariously reveals surplus of work-from-home equipment after applying for multiple jobs ‘Now I have three training classes tomorrow AT 9am,’ she writes on TikTok
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023 Vaping promotion at shops and on social media exposing young Australians to practice, study finds Results fly in face of general ban on e-cigarette advertising and come as number of vape stores continues to increase
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023 Alistair Fawcus: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet) The TikTok creator shares what’s rotting his brain lately. It’s mostly chaos and early memes