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Move Over, Red: The Humble Yet Dull Beige Flag Is The Hot New Dating Term Taking TikTok By Storm

TikTok has spawned yet another dating term because nothing is sacred and human beings can no longer exist without their mundane behaviours becoming trends. Case in point, the beige flag.That’s right, folks: there’s yet another flag to contend with. To quote the Black Eyed Peas, the beige flag is so…

Pedestrian.tv · May 10, 2023

Starbucks new CEO’s first big menu change hits customers up for an extra $1 for fruity Refreshers 'hack'

A recent trend toward complicated beverage customizations popularized by TikTok hacks doesn't help Laxman Narasimhan's aim to streamline processes at the ubiquitous coffee chain.

Fortune · May 10, 2023

Who is Eurovision favourite Alessandra? The 20-year-old TikTok star from Norway with a fan in Ellie Goulding

As Eurovision kicks off in Liverpool, we chat with viral sensation Alessandra about representing Norway

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Scots TikTok mums open up on IVF journey after welcoming miracle baby

Social media influencers share their fertility journey as they hope for second IVF baby

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

No, this isn’t a recent video of Bashar al-Assad walking freely through Damascus

A video said to show Syrian President Bashar al-Assad walking without escort through a joyous crowd in Damascus has been circulating online since April 25. However, this is an old video and one that actually shows the president during an orchestrated event in a secure location.

France 24 · May 10, 2023

Gogglebox star Joe Baggs breaks silence on viral clip of him kissing Love Island’s Chloe Burrows

Rumours that the pair were romantically linked swept the interview following the release of the podcast.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones

Austria will join the growing list of countries banning Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government employees' work phones, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

TikTok's iPhone search widget saves a ton of time — here's how to find it

TikTok has a handy search widget for iPhone letting you scan the app, check messages or post new content directly from your home screen

Tom’s Guide · May 10, 2023

Divorce lawyer points out ‘major theme’ behind marriage breakdowns

Viewers chimed in with their own experiences

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

The Taylor Swift effect: why a mystery book is rocketing up US charts – despite no one knowing anything about it

Wild speculation over a book known as ‘4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023’ has seen excited Swifties placing pre-orders. The bad news? It is likely not by her

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023