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What happens to TikTok and its users after ban starts Sunday?
Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine
Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with Moscow. The news was sensational. It travelled ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
What Supreme Court ruling means for TikTok users
Over 100 million TikTok users in the U.S. could be in for a rude awakening this weekend if the app shutters due to a law passed last year. As Kelly O'Grady explains, the ban will affect casual ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Censorship, homework help and cats: China’s RedNote users welcome ‘TikTok refugees’
Americans fleeing the looming TikTok ban have been warmly welcomed to app Xiaohongshu – or RedNote – despite China’s tight restrictions on what can be posted. “It is the coolest thing,” says Huang ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Bluesky’s Bot Problem Is a Byproduct of Its Success. Users Are Not Amused.
There’s a reported uptick in bots spamming the hot new social platform, throwing a wrench in its plans to compete with X and Threads.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
In 'The Room Next Door,' Pedro Almodóvar grapples with life, love and assisted suicide
Filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's English-language feature debut, "The Room Next Door," stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore as old friends who reunite as one of them prepares for death.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
On TikTok, Users Mock Looming U.S. Ban
Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
How a TikTok ban would affect younger users, Gen Z
The TikTok ban will take effect on Sunday if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, does not divest its ownership. Denora Getachew, CEO of dosomething.org, a leading site for young activism, ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
TikTok users flock to popular Chinese app amid potential ban
The internet is buzzing as TikTok users brace for a potential ban. Many are flocking to a different Chinese platform, Rednote, one of the country’s most popular apps. In just the past week, Rednote ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Duolingo shares climb 7% as users swarm to app to learn Mandarin
Duolingo says it's seen a 216% increase in Mandarin learners using the app compared to a year earlier.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Capital One acknowledges 'outage' as users report issues accessing deposits
Capital One said an unspecified technical issue was hampering customer account access, as some users reported issues with direct deposits.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July
Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus
After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Supreme Court wrestles with Texas age-verification requirement for porn websites
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Supreme Court tackles Texas adult website age-verification restriction
The Supreme Court on Wednesday considers whether to strike down a Texas law aimed at preventing young people from accessing pornographic content online.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13 -
With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’
Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Abusive boyfriend cleared of manslaughter after partner's suicide note blamed him
Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
TikTok ban could create a valuable prize: users’ brain space
For Mark Zuckerberg the biggest coup would be to buy the video app outrightFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store
Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Army officer's suicide death revives questions about mental health in military
The suicide death of a Green Beret on New Year's Day is reviving questions about whether enough is being done to identify service members in crisis.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband
Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs. A coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Kenya court rules that criminalising attempted suicide is unconstitutional
The judgment has been welcomed as an important shift in perceptions by human rights and mental health groups. A Kenyan judge has declared as unconstitutional sections of the country’s laws that ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case
The site, coco.fr, was shut down in June after being linked to more than 23,000 sexual abuse and other cases in France alone, including the rape trial that shocked the country last year.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
France charges founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot
Isaac Steidl charged over site used by criminals including man convicted of recruiting strangers to rape his wife. France has charged the founder of an adult website used to commit sexual offences, ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide
Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Mooloolaba. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 72-year-old man has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads
Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
French police arrest founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot
Isaac Steidl being held over site used by criminals including man convicted of recruiting strangers to rape his wife. The founder of the website used by Dominique Pelicot to recruit strangers to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Revisions of ‘hateful conduct’: what users can now say on Meta platforms
Meta’s rewritten policies mean different things may be allowed to pass on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Meta’s rewritten policies on “hateful conduct” mean users will now be able to say ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Some Facebook users now allowed to see eBay listings in Marketplace
Meta on Wednesday announced some Facebook users will be able to view eBay listings on its Marketplace features just months after the European Commission slammed the social media company with a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea
Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Facebook Shifts Content Moderation to Its Users. Are You Ready?
Meta is joining X and YouTube in shifting moderation to users. Are you ready?The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report
Rocksteady, the studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reportedly laid off six more workers at the end of 2024.. According to a report from Eurogamer , those who were impacted were ...GameSpot - Jan. 7