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Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s

The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

The Independent UK

Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s

Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps

The Guardian - UK

Man’s Check Engine Light Comes On. Then He Keeps Driving Anyway: ‘My Bank Account Said No Thank You’

"I kept driving and..."

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‘Have I been influenced, or is this actually me?’ How personal taste fell out of fashion

Our favourite music, clothes and books used to be markers of individuality – but the algorithm has made us all sheep. Meet the style rebels fighting back

The Guardian - UK

Nexstar CEO: big tech swallowed local newspapers. Local TV could be next

I started with one television station in Scranton over 30 years ago, now I employ nearly thousands of journalists coast to coast.

Fortune

How everyone became rich online but broke in person

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Despite UK wage growth grinding to a halt, wealth-flexing is all over the internet. Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores how the faux-rich are using delusion and AI to manifest millions, despite warnings from financial experts about the dangers of kidding yourself

The Independent UK

Woman buys $8 hairbrush from T.J. Maxx. Then she compares it to a $120 brush from Costco: ‘I hate it’

Haircare remains a high priority for personal hygiene, except when it comes to finding the best brush. Naturally, it’s more convenient to grab a cheaper one at the store. After all, it gets the job done, right? However, there’s been a pricier, iconic brand making waves on social media for…

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Woman boards ‘cheap’ flight in Houston. Then the size of the legroom in Allegiant Air shocks her: ‘We try to keep it a secret’

A woman took a flight with Allegiant Air to Houston. Then she realized just how roomy the seats felt. “What’s up with Allegiant Airlines being CHEAP AF and the leg room is crazy why didn’t yall let me know!?” said Angelina Adams (@boujieangelina). The TikToker continued and said that “Round…

The Mary Sue

California influencer flags a $2 price gap between a 3X and size L Target clothing item, calls the difference a ‘fat tax’

Employee agreed the pricing was "stupid and ridiculous" too.

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Australian Mom Sparks Tattoo Frenzy After Revealing Mistake She Didn’t Notice Until It Was Permanent

Addressing the situation, the mother of two laughed, “It was so funny and honestly only something that would happen to me, I swear.”

Bored Panda

12-Year-Old Boy Chokes to Death at School After Doing the 'Eat Multiple Doughnuts in One Bite' TikTok Challenge

A 12-year-old boy in Yonkers, New York, died after choking at school, with authorities investigating potential links to a TikTok challenge involving swallowing a doughnut in one bite.

International Business Times UK

I tried the viral TikTok hack that turns your phone into a 3D hologram — here's how to do it yourself

Build a DIY hologram projector using your phone and one common household item. You'll be surprised at the results.

Tom’s Guide

AutoZone Worker Claims Product Is Sold Out. Then The Customer Pulls An Uno Reverse: 'We Are Cooked'

“Had the same interaction."

Motor1

UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?

These young people recognise dangers of ‘addictive’ social media but have differing views on a total crackdown

The Guardian - UK

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Texas steakhouse employee shares video of a raw ribeye served straight from the fridge after a customer requested it with no cooking whatsoever

The COO confirmed the order after a series of nods.

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Woman shocked by 2 sudden triple-digit card holds at Alabama gas station. The station’s response: This is common

Card policy confusion at the pump.

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Passenger says American Airlines deplaned a full flight at midnight over the pilot reportedly being too tired to fly

FAA rules say tired pilots cannot legally keep flying.

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New York school investigates whether viral social media challenge played a role in 12-year-old boy’s death by choking

Questions remain.

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‘True crime has saved my life’: Nashville woman walks a trail with mom and dogs, then runs into man with dress shoes and flip phone who asks for help

Leticia X Rodriguez, a TikToker currently living in Nashville, Tennessee, recently shared an experience on TikTok that terrified her, and the video has already racked up 12 million views. She was out on a walking trail with her mom and their dogs when they had a strange encounter with a…

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TikToker saw a woman order $50 of ice cream, asked it for free, and throw it away after employees refused to waive the bill

She allegedly hesitated outside the shop before coming in.

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California woman’s post about Roman toilets leads to a jab at China, and after an ADHD spiral she is convinced she knows how to save America

The poster argues that economic miracles are tied to infrastructure and not vibes.

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TikToker says his insecurity stems from his ‘Make-A-Wish‘ cousin’s request, made as a teen: ‘They had a fake funeral for me’

"Wishes impact everyone involved.”

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Woman says she and her friends were accused of stealing and given an ultimatum by a manager at a resort in Oklahoma

Turned in lost property and got accused instead.

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‘Honestly, I’ve made worse choices’: TikToker needed an interview with cannibal, so her inmate uncle hooks her up, then she gets a Facebook request

CassDamm was really committed to adding flavor to her college paper.

The Independent UK

UK could ban under-16s from ‘high risk social media apps’

Liz Kendall said on Thursday that parents were ‘crying out for help’ over childrens’ online safety

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