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Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health

Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.

Instagram Reintroduces Chronological Feed Options

Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.

Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s

A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.

Instagram censors plus-size model, sparking global backlash

Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors

UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns

A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.

Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14

Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.

Constance Marten's Secretive Cult Childhood Revealed

Exclusive: Constance Marten's harrowing childhood within a secretive Christian cult, the 'Brethren', is revealed as the missing baby trial continues, exposing a life of extreme control and isolation.

Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground

A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.

California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings

California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?

New App Shields Kids From Toxic Social Media Algorithms

A groundbreaking new app, developed with UK government backing, is set to revolutionise child online safety. 'Shield' gives children and parents unprecedented control over social media feeds, muting harmful algorithms to protect young mental health from t

Snapchat exposed as hub for open drug dealing

A damning investigation from Denmark reveals how Snapchat's features are being exploited by drug dealers to operate with impunity, raising serious child safety concerns.

Australia's Social Media Age Verify Trial Finds 'Inevitable' Flaws

A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and

US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the

Mark Hamill's Chilling Trump Cult Leader Analogy Goes Viral

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill delivers a blistering critique of Donald Trump, comparing the former president's hold on his supporters to a cult leader who would make them 'slit their own wrists'. The actor's explosive comments on social media have gone vir

Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Youth Mental Health Harms

Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison launches a groundbreaking lawsuit against TikTok, alleging its addictive algorithm and 'challenge' features are creating a youth mental health crisis. The state demands sweeping changes to the platform's operatio

Manson Family killer Krenwinkel denied parole again

Patricia Krenwinkel, one of Charles Manson's most notorious followers, has been denied parole for the 15th time. Discover the chilling details behind the decision and her role in the infamous Manson Family murders.

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