HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

What happened to Perez Hilton and why was Celebrity blogger's TikTok account suspended? All about alarming livestream as Miami-Dade deputies respond to mental health crisis.

What happened to Perez Hilton? The famous celebrity blogger was rushed to a local hospital after it was reported that he had appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said in a statement that an individual had been "safely recovered" and taken to "a local hospital,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

10 Photos of Perez Hilton: The Media Personality Who Went Viral for Disturbing TikTok Livestream

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton broadcasted a live video of self-harm, prompting swift action from TikTok and emergency services. The incident highlights the importance of mental health intervention.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Perez Hilton viral TikTok incident puts spotlight on sepsis and post-sepsis syndrome; what it means and what we know so far

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office visited Perez Hilton's home after a disturbing TikTok livestream. Online speculation linked his alleged self-harm to post-sepsis syndrome, which he previously battled. Hilton survived a severe sepsis episode earlier this year, requiring extensive medical treatment. He detailed his difficult recovery, including surgery and a blood clot diagnosis.…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog

Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Meta Secretly Paid Workers to Pose as Teenagers to Target Rival AI With Cannibalism and Self-Harm Prompts

Meta's covert operation using contractors to test AI safety by posing as minors raises ethical concerns, highlighting Silicon Valley's competitive tactics in the AI arms race.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

Michael Lines, 34, said in the complaint filed ​in state court in San Francisco that conversations he had with ChatGPT last year escalated a manic episode he experienced into a weeks-long delusion, ultimately pushing him to attempt suicide. His lawsuit argues that OpenAI developed a product that poses particular risks…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Louise Redknapp talks gaining confidence with age and ‘freedom’ of the 90s as she likens social media to ‘self-harm’

During a TV interview, the star opened up about feeling comfortable in her skin now she's older, and why the 90s was such a freeing and 'private' decade

Woman & Home · Jun 21

European lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm caused by social media pile up

Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United States.

Euronews · Jun 18

Did ChatGPT put children at risk? Why Florida has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman

Florida has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging they knowingly marketed ChatGPT despite risks to children and the public. The lawsuit claims the company prioritized growth over safety, failing to implement safeguards for minors and contributing to harm, including self-harm and criminal planning. OpenAI disputes these allegations, citing its…

The Times of India · Jun 2

'Something going profoundly wrong': Suicides among ICE detainees hit record high under Trump administration

An Associated Press investigation reveals a surge in detainee suicides within ICE custody since January 2025, with at least 10 men dying by self-harm. Experts cite systemic failures in mental health care, delayed screenings, and isolation contributing to these preventable deaths.

The Times of India · May 27