Iran's Bizarre Propaganda Video Casts Trump as an Oil-Guzzling Super Mario
Iran's latest propaganda effort reimagines Donald Trump as Super Mario gobbling oil barrels. We unpack the meme, the message, and whether anyone's actually buying it.
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Starmer vs Silicon Valley: The Fight to Save Britain's Kids From the Infinite Scroll
Keir Starmer has pledged to take on social media giants over addictive content targeting children, as new government guidance limits screen time for under-fives to just one hour a day.
Will the UK Ban Social Media for Under-16s? The Walls Are Closing In on Big Tech
A landmark US jury verdict found Meta and YouTube deliberately built addictive platforms, awarding $6 million in damages. With Australia's ban already in force and UK parliamentary battles heating up, the pressure on Big Tech to protect young users has never been greater.
Fruit Love Island: The AI-Generated Dating Show That Has TikTok Completely Losing Its Mind
An AI-generated TikTok series featuring animated fruits in a Love Island-style dating show has exploded to 3.3 million followers and hundreds of millions of views, spawning spinoffs, celebrity engagement, and serious questions about the future of AI content.
Tech
Silicon Valley's Reckoning: Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user's mental health, awarding $6 million in damages and setting a legal precedent that could reshape the entire tech industry.
News
Dutch Schools Banned Phones and the Results Are In. Teachers Are Feeling Smug.
A Dutch government survey of 317 secondary schools shows phone bans boosted concentration and social climate, but a peer-reviewed study adds important caveats about student connectedness.
News
The UK Wants to Ground Your Teenager's Phone - Here's What the Trial Actually Looks Like
The UK government is launching a six-week pilot testing social media bans, daily time limits, and overnight curfews on 300 teenagers aged 13 to 17, as part of a wider consultation on protecting children online.
Sport
Alisha Lehmann Has 16 Million Followers and a Point to Prove at Leicester
Alisha Lehmann, the most-followed female footballer in the world, pushes back on claims that her social media presence overshadows her career at Leicester City.
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F1 Fans Need To Calm Down: Why Death Threats Won’t Fix A Broken Front Wing
Franco Colapinto's management has been forced to issue a stern warning to fans following a wave of death threats directed at Esteban Ocon after their Chinese GP collision.