Teens sue Elon Musk’s AI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them Musk has promoted the ability of xAI's Grok chatbot to create ‘spicy’ content The Independent UK · Mar 20
More than half of TikTok ADHD content is misinformation, new research finds Researchers found that social media platforms are ‘awash’ with misleading or unsubstantiated mental health content The Independent UK · Mar 20
Viral Woman With Trump Tattoo on Forehead Asking for Money to Remove It Debunked Discover the truth behind the viral Trump tattoo hoax that took social media by storm. Was it real or just a clever stunt? International Business Times UK · Mar 20
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Dead Rumours Explained: Truth Behind 'Cafe Video' as Deepfake Experts Step In As online rumours declared Benjamin Netanyahu dead, AI‑generated clips, fake screenshots and misread TV moments turned a wartime information gap into a global conspiracy. This long read unpicks how the story spread and what eventually punctured it. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Who Was Marine Vlahovic? French Journalist Found Dead While Allegedly Working on Israel's Genocidal War Explore the life and the sudden 2024 death of French journalist Marine Vlahovic, as viral social media claims link her passing to a documentary on Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Iran warns U.S. voters that the Pentagon’s $200 billion request is just the start of a $1,000,000,000,000 war bill Great use of US taxpayer money! We Got This Covered · Mar 19
What really happened in Bonnie St Patrick’s Day stream? The real story behind elderly couple clip and backlash Twitch streamer Bonnie faced backlash after a St Patrick’s Day livestream clip showed her reacting to an elderly couple. The video went viral on X and Reddit, with many criticizing her behavior. Bonnie later responded on stream, saying clipping accounts were creating drama around her. She continues streaming while the… The Times of India · Mar 19
Authenticity? Farage’s Cameo scandal reveals him for what he really is: a performer dancing in the gutter Taking money from just about anyone is just the latest example of Reform’s leader following the Trump school of self-enrichment, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Social media ‘not safe for teenagers’, new report warns An analysis of research found ‘compelling evidence’ that social media use is indirectly linked to depression and anxiety The Independent UK · Mar 19
Benjamin Netanyahu 'Death' Rumours Explode Online as Son Yair's 7-Day Silence Sparks Shiva Mourning Speculation Yair Netanyahu's sudden absence from social media coincides with rumours of Israeli PM's death, sparking conspiracy theories and AI deepfake claims. International Business Times UK · Mar 19
Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland? Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Euronews · Mar 19
'$200bn tip of iceberg': Iran mocks US over rising war bill, warns Americans of 'Israel First tax' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi mocked the Pentagon demand's for addtional $200 billion in budget for Iran war, saying the amount was only a tip of the iceberg. The Times of India · Mar 19
Just 350m away! Projectile strikes near Bushehr nuclear reactor, IAEA flags near miss A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 350 meters from the reactor, according to the IAEA. The agency confirmed no damage to the reactor or injuries, but stressed that attacks near nuclear facilities violate safety principles. Russia's Rosatom reported the strike took place Tuesday and is urging… The Times of India · Mar 19
Brussels launches ‘EU Inc’ plan to cut red tape and boost competitiveness The European Union has launched a new initiative aimed at making it easier for businesses to operate across the bloc, unveiling plans for a pan-European company framework designed to cut through legal complexity and energise the bloc's productivity. Radio France Internationale · Mar 19
The Times of India · Mar 19 'No intel on Iran sneak attack, Khamenei was moderating nuclear programme': Trump ex-aide Joe Kent's big claims after exit Former Trump aide Joe Kent claims Iran wasn't close to nuclear power and that the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moderated the program. Kent also asserted Israel drew the US into the recent conflict, contradicting official "imminent threat" justifications. His resignation and subsequent FBI probe into classified leaks highlight deep divisions.
PC Gamer · Mar 18 Tomb Raider Remastered studio denies using generative AI in latest update, says fixes for bugs and 'texture issues' are on the way The Challenge Mode update released for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered last week has gone over very poorly.
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Erika Kirk's Alleged Weird 'Grief Shopping' Exposed: Charlie's Widow Upgraded Black Tracksuit for Air Force 2 Flight Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, faces public scrutiny for her shopping spree shortly after her husband's assassination. The incident has sparked a heated debate on grief and public perception.
PC Gamer · Mar 18 Lost Ark fans fear the worst as Amazon lays off more employees 'as part of broader organizational decisions' The free-to-play RPG Lost Ark is one of the very few games to go untouched by Amazon's gaming walkback, but that may be about to change.
Cinemablend · Mar 18 Wait, Was Tramell Tillman's X-Men Character Confirmed In First Spidey Trailer? Huge if true.
The Guardian - US · Mar 18 Lawmakers and community leaders react to ‘indefensible’ Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations New York Times report leads to multiple cancellations of events meant to celebrate the late labor organizer
TechRadar · Mar 18 'Further proceedings might not be necessary': Elon Musk and SEC in talks to settle Twitter deal lawsuit Elon Musk and the SEC want to settle this lawsuit outside of court, and have asked for a two-week extension to reach an agreement.
Cinemablend · Mar 18 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Revealed Another Nintendo Franchise In The Movie, And It's Perfect This is fantastic.
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 The Secret Life of Mojtaba Khamenei: Inside the Taboo Intelligence Report That Has Tehran in a Death Spiral Iran's command structure appears to be splintering after the deaths of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still out of public view and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps increasingly central to decision‑making in Tehran.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Starmer claims Tory party has ‘problem with Muslims’ after Nick Timothy tweet PM calls on Kemi Badenoch to sack justice spokesperson after he called public prayers as ‘act of domination’
TechRadar · Mar 18 Telegram shutdown begins in Russia — here's everything we know Russian Telegram users have been reporting struggles to use the app since the weekend, ahead of the full blockage expected in April. VPNs seem to be working — but this may soon change.