Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms Ken McCallum says Kremlin attempted to influence vote through social media and TV reports but had little impact The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Did Ukrainian strikes on Russian datacentres reduce online disinformation? While some viral online graphs suggest less bot activity, Zelenskyy’s claims of improved social media discourse do not entirely pass muster The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
“New Level Of Entitlement”: California Bar Publicly Shames Customers Over Tip, But It Massively Backfires A California bar thought a group of young customers deserved to be called out for leaving what it considered a “lousy tip,” but the backlash quickly turned against the business itself. Bored Panda · Oct 13
51 Celebrity Social Media Fails That The Internet Will Never, Ever Let Go Of Social media gave celebrities the ability to speak directly to millions of people without a single filter, and they have been making the most of that opportunity in the worst possible ways ever since. From tone-deaf statements to accidental confessions to complete personality reveals nobody requested, these are the posts… Bored Panda · Oct 13
Authorities confiscate ‘Iron Man’ robot after livestream showed it groping a teenage girl The sickening assault was posted on social media. We Got This Covered · Oct 13
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park enclosure named as William Chapman Footage believed to be belonging to William Chapman was posted to social media in the moments before the attack The Independent UK · Oct 13
No, Neha didn’t use a guerrilla tactic; romanticising the term hurts dissent Did the All India Students’ Association (AISA) leader Neha Bora use a doppelganger to evade Delhi police during the October 11 protests? Neha clarified that she hadn’t set out to do that at all. “It was not a strategy but a simple coincidence," she said later the same day on… Newslaundry · Oct 13
AI Video Game Mashups Are Going Viral, but Do They Cross the Line Into Copyright Infringement? AI-generated game mashups are going viral on social media, but their legality under UK copyright law depends on which assets or code they reproduce and how they are used. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Could I make six figures from my couch? Influencers said yes – so I tried I was seduced by content creators hawking easy side hustles. Like the language used in MLMs, it seemed too good to be true The Guardian - US · Oct 13
Why Jorge Martín was not penalised for jump start in Indonesia A video that has gone viral on social media has raised doubts as to whether Jorge Martín committed a ‘jump start’ at the start of the MotoGP race at Mandalika. However, the regulations are on his side. Motorsport · Oct 13
‘Wow, dude. You’re an idiot’: why Kelly Clarkson is fighting over a $15,000 bird on social media After having a Pretty Woman moment in a Brooklyn store, the singer-songwriter let rip on X The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Jake Paul Mocks Protesters for 'Not Having Jobs' at Trump Midterm Rally in Ohio; Crowd Goes Mild Jake Paul questioned whether anti-Trump protesters had jobs at Donald Trump's Ohio rally, drawing mixed crowd reactions and social media criticism. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Trump Shares Fake Denzel Washington Endorsement Calling Him 'Braver' and 'Smarter' Than Anyone Else Donald Trump shared a fake Denzel Washington endorsement, but the actor's representative and fact-checkers confirmed the quote was fabricated. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Miley Cyrus Admits She Wants Men to 'Hurry' During Sex Because She Doesn't Want To Look at Their Penises Miley Cyrus's candid discussion of sex, attraction and her queer identity on Call Her Daddy has gone viral, prompting humour, criticism and debate across social media. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
The Economic Times · Oct 13 'Earn 30% monthly': SBI warns how fraudsters can lure you with tempting offers and what you should do Fraudulent investment schemes lure investors with the illusion of high returns and minimal risk. The State Bank of India (SBI) warns that scammers often apply undue pressure for quick investments, employing unusual payment methods to do so. These deceitful schemes are commonly endorsed by unknown social media influencers, giving them…
The Conversation · Oct 13 Can NAD+ supplements help us age more healthily? Here’s what the science shows Anti-ageing supplements are everywhere, from advertising campaigns to social media feeds. Promising everything from increased energy to a longer life, they come in many forms, from powders containing multiple ingredients to single-nutrient capsules.
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 California Man Accused of Racially Abusing Hispanic Family for Speaking Spanish, Threatening To Call ICE A man allegedly threatened a Spanish-speaking family with an ICE call at a San Jose Denny's before two glasses reportedly shattered near their children, according to social media footage.
The Guardian - US · Oct 13 The Social Reckoning isn’t as angry or as potent as a Facebook drama should be Aaron Sorkin’s attempt to return to the success of The Social Network is a strangely dated and incomplete look at a world that needs a sharper eye
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Streamer Lacy Offers Security $100,000 to Find His ID After Being Kicked Out of Bills-Rams Game Twitch streamer Lacy was reportedly removed from SoFi Stadium during Buffalo's overtime win over the Rams after an alleged filming violation, according to social media claims.
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Travis Kelce Allegedly 'Liked' NBC Post On Shane Gillis' Infamous SNL Monologue About 'Women Now Dressing As Whores' Travis Kelce faces online scrutiny after allegedly liking an NBC post featuring Shane Gillis' controversial SNL monologue, while critics including Dan Levy and Ego Nwodim condemned Gillis' remarks.
The Economic Times · Oct 13 Woman's body seen in Tungabhadra river in Andhra Pradesh surrounded by dangerous terrain, cop risks life to recover body walking more than 1 Km Police constable Ranga Swamy undertook a hazardous recovery operation in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district, entering the swift Tungabhadra river to retrieve an unidentified woman’s body. He carried the body on his shoulders across nearly a kilometre of rocky terrain to reach the riverbank after the dangerous conditions deterred others from…
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 'Operation Quiet Piggy' Viral MAGA Bot Collapse Theory Hinges on Cloudflare Data Misread A viral theory says Ukraine's strikes on Yandex silenced pro-Trump bots, but the Cloudflare data cited measures automated web requests, not social media accounts.
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today THE INDEPENDENT AT 40: As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find that social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony Gooch report
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Republicans blow $25,000 on campaign ads after confusing two US cities IN FULL
The Times of India · Oct 13 Bloom'S Room Podcast Launch: TikTok creator Becca Bloom unveils new show; fans get deeper stories TikTok star Becca Bloom is launching “Bloom's Room,” a weekly audio and video podcast with Pave Studios’ OpenMind brand in January 2027. With over 10 million social media followers, Bloom plans to explore money, investing, fashion, relationships and personal ambition through deeper discussions and guest interviews. She hopes to share…