Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad: ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Housemaid’ star causes outrage – again
Eleni Poulios Known for her roles as Cassie in the series Euphoria and Millie in The Housemaid, among many others,…
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‘I will quit’: Jennifer Lawrence warns against ‘negative’ remarks in first Instagram post
Jacinth Banite After years of evading social media presence, Jennifer Lawrence has finally joined Instagram.
Meta settles with US states, promises to make significant changes on its platforms
Rosemarie Zamora Meta has reached a settlement with nearly every US state and agreed to establish safeguards for teenage users,…
New Zealand seeking to ban social media for children under 16 due to risks
Levi Mora New Zealand is moving to restrict children’s access to social media, arguing that the risks outweigh the benefits…
Social media addiction lawsuits: Are you more addicted to your phone than you realise?
Mary Mae Balasanos Social media giants Meta and Snapchat are facing lawsuits in the United States for the effects of addictive…
Bob the Robin & Friends: A new book by viral photographer and influencer Tony Putman
Gabrielle Wilkinson Bob the Robin & Friends, the second book by social media sensation Tony Putman will be released on…
The new toy box: The rise of beauty culture among young girls
Emily Hodson Young girls are increasingly trading toys for toners, acids and serums. As social media becomes a normal part…
BookTok backlash: Is performative reading a problem?
Readers and content creators have hit back at The Independent’s controversial claim that Instagram's new feature enables performative…
Why are young adults Britain’s loneliest generation? And what can be done?
In February 2026, the Office for National Statistics found that 27% of 16 to 29-year-olds in Great Britain…
BookTok: Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with salt?
Sarah Irwin Salt: A World History has suddenly gone viral on BookTok over two decades since it was published, receiving…
UK heatwave: The British summer has arrived – and the internet is completely losing its mind
Phoebe Pang The United Kingdom is officially melting under a sudden July heatwave, and social media has wasted no time…
Ankara’s crackdown on queer, feminist X accounts infringes free speech: rights group
Several rights groups have denounced the Turkish government’s systematic deactivation of X accounts associated with LGBTQIA+ and feminism…
United Kingdom to join Australia in banning social media for minors, says Keir Starmer
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that major social media platforms will soon be restricted from users aged…
Social media news: AI-generated fruit version of ‘Love Island’ goes viral on TikTok
Shameeka Voyiya A new viral dating show featuring sexy, cheating fruit has gone viral on TikTok, captivating audiences with its…
Viral ChatGPT caricature trend sparks security, privacy concerns
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Experts and advocates have urged vigilance amid the growing ChatGPT caricature trend flooding social media platforms, citing privacy…
Ten ways to stick to your digital detox in 2026
Adam Peaker With digitally focused terms like ‘ragebait’, ‘slop’, and ‘parasocial’ all making it to word of the year in…
Man Utd news: X post sparks takeover speculation
Liam McLaughlan A social media post by a prominent Saudi Arabian government official has ignited speculation surrounding the future ownership…
Nepali youth target ‘jholeys’ in viral social media trend
A youth-led campaign in Nepal targeting the so-called “jholeys,” or loyal supporters of senior political leaders, has spread…
UK government recruits medical TikTokers amidst cosmetics crackdown
Top 'MedTok’ influencers are to give warnings on getting cosmetic procedures abroad under new plans announced by the…
Conspiracies, clicks & control: Chloe Colliver on fixing our online future
Newsjustnews writers Chloe Colliver is one of Europe’s leading voices on online disinformation, digital extremism and the intersection of tech…
Are the kids alright? Officials, tech firms tango on social media ban for minors
Wendellyn Mateo Hot on the heels of explosive technological tools like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things brings not…
Blind box craze: How mystery collectibles are captivating Gen Z and dominating social media
Ciara Mina Blind boxes have become the newest trend on social media, particularly on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.…
Manic Memetics: How memes can make or break media literacy
There's a chance that if one has thrown themselves into the vast terrain of social media for at…