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More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds

Online abuse reports in Israel jumped 71 percent in 2025, with children now submitting the majority of complaints directly to authorities.

An illustration of a young girl looking at a computer screen, warning STOP! in large lettering.
Antisemitic and anti-Israel content found on the social media platform UpScrolled.

TikTok deal fuels rise of UpScrolled, founder conceived it as a haven for Palestinian activism

The trend that drives the world crazy

The Japanese cheesecake trend: How much protein and how many calories are there?

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the media ahead of a summit of EU leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following US President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 22, 2026.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media


From Israel, to Brazil: TikTok 'Superman Challenge' injures teens, sparks warnings

In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured while participating in the TikTok "Superman Challenge" and required medical treatment.

 In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured. The "Superman Challenge".

What do you do when a child is having a tantrum over your window seat?

A viral video capturing a tense confrontation on a Gol Airlines flight in Brazil sparked widespread debate and controversy.

 What do you do when a child is having a tantrum over your seat?

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

 Facebook, TikTok apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.

Fearing mental harm: TikTok to block filters for users under 18

The Chinese video platform announced new restrictions to block appearance-altering filters for users under 18, following research on the emotional impact of videos on children and teenagers.

 The video app will refer young people to distress centers

Oxford University Press announces Word of the Year 2024

‘Brain rot’ is a noun defined as, “Supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material."

Oxford Word of the Year 2024

Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

Impacted companies have argued the legislation should be postponed until after the age verification trial.

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With over a million followers, this Thanksgiving I’m thankful TikTok about to be banned - opinion

In this past year, antisemitism has skyrocketed on the streets and at schools, yet little legislation has been passed to combat it. Certainly, none has come out of Washington.

Highly familiar with the industry. Fox at the Streamy awards.

Dictionary.com names 'demure' as 2024 word of the year

'Demure' surged in popularity after TikToker Jools Lebron's viral 'very demure, very mindful' video.

 Word of the year. Jools Lebron's now famous TikTok video.

Influencer arrested for theft after posting video wearing same outfit as suspect

The video, titled "Day in the life as a mom," showed the influencer picking out items inside the store and placing them in her car.

 Influencer arrested for theft after posting video wearing same outfit as suspect.

World's tallest and shortest women meet for first time. Watch video

They met to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Guinness World Records and the 20th anniversary of Guinness World Records Day.

 World's tallest and shortest women meet in London for first time.