(The Hill) — Teenage boys are the most frequent targets of financial “sextortion” schemes that are often conducted through Instagram and other social media platforms, according to a new report. The report was released jointly by technology company Thorn and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) on Monday and examined more than … Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has scrubbed his Instagram clean. In doing so, the embattled Bad Boy Records founder, 54, who is facing a string of sexual assault cases, also removed an apology video posted in May. In the video, Combs says sorry after hotel footage emerged of him beating his 37-year-old former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie … Read more
(NewsNation) — When it comes to keeping up with politics on social media, many users turn to X, the findings of a Pew Research Center study suggest. TikTok, Facebook and Instagram were the next most popular platforms for political information, in that order. Most X users, about 59%, say one of the reasons they use … Read more
London: Akshata Murty, Britain’s Indian First Lady, has begun getting proactive as her husband hit the campaign trail in a tough race ahead for the governing Conservatives, starting with a supportive message to say she’s with him “every step of the way” hours after a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak announced July 4 as the general election … Read more
Influencers are urging fans to avoid some ‘dangerous’ sun creams – but experts strongly disagree. With summer just around the corner, many Brits will be slapping on SPF to bask in some very overdue sun. But so-called online health gurus are now casting doubt on some of our trusted protectant lotions, amid claims they are … Read more
A majority of US TikTok creators don’t believe the platform will be banned within a year, and most haven’t seen brands they work for shift their marketing budgets away from the app, according to a new survey of people who earn money from posting content on TikTok shared exclusively with WIRED. The findings suggest that … Read more
The European Union has opened an investigation into Facebook and Instagram for the platforms’ potentially addictive effects on children, echoing two similar probes opened into TikTok earlier this year. Meta-owned platforms will be investigated for their addictive and “rabbit hole” effects, and whether young users were being fed too much content about depression or unrealistic … Read more
Carol Vorderman had fans distracted when she showcased her enviable curves in her latest social media post. The former Countdown presenter dropped a quiz to her fans on Monday morning and could be seen wearing a body-hugging cream outfit that’s perfect for bright summer days. As the temperatures slightly dipped overnight, Carol wore a white ribbed … Read more
MG Motor India has introduced the 100-year Special Edition variants of its well-liked models, Comet, Astor, Hector, and ZS EV in India. Although the models retain their specifications, features, dimensions, and performance, they receive some design modifications like the addition of an ‘Evergreen’ exterior with a starry black finished roof and dark elements throughout. The … Read more
Molly-Mae Hague has revealed a £17.99 fashion secret from Amazon that has captivated her fans’ attention. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the 24-year-old fashion maven turned to Instagram to showcase her latest ensemble, showcasing a pair of stylish leopard-print jeans. She shared a picture of her ‘outfit of the day’ – an £895 Loewe logo … Read more
