Airbnb host finds the bedroom soaking wet after a family checks out. Then the host’s jaw drops after tracing the flooding source: ‘I sucked out’ Airbnb has a clause for this exact situation. We Got This Covered · Aug 26
Meta-morphosis: FB puts kids on digital detox after coughing up $ 17.1 billion in settlement The TOI correspondent from Washington : For years, Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, YouTube and other social media majors have laid out something like an all-you-can-eat binge buffet for teenagers: unlimited scrolling, notifications at all hours, and a boundless appetite for engagement. The Times of India · Aug 26
Meta's $17 billion child-safety settlement is the biggest tech payout ever—or 3x what it paid to acquihire a 28-year-old AI superstar Meta's settlement is roughly 27% of last year's profit and about 8% of annual revenue—a little more than three Alexandr Wang's. Fortune · Aug 26
Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement The agreement resolves claims filed by 47 US states accusing the tech giant of designing Instagram with addictive features. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Everything that will change on Instagram and Facebook after bombshell court settlement Other sites such as YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat could be required to introduce similarly dramatic changes The Independent UK · Aug 26
World Around Us Could Be A Terrible Place For Women, And These Little Hacks Could Be Life-Saving The world can be scary. Women everywhere will attest to that. But there are some precautions that all women can take to feel safer, and TikToker Ava Bella shared her own tricks. The full list is in the article. Bored Panda · Aug 26
Who was Andreethegirl? TikToker Andree Greig Baudoin dies at 39 after cancer battle Andree Greig Baudoin, beloved TikToker known as Andreethegirl, tragically passed away at the age of thirty-nine. She candidly shared her battle with metastatic cancer on her platform, offering insights into her struggles and triumphs. In her final video, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to her followers, encouraging everyone to treasure their… The Times of India · Aug 26
Perez Hilton Health Update: Brother-in-Law Shares New Details on Hospital Recovery and Mental Health Perez Hilton remains in a Miami hospital after his shocking TikTok incident, as his brother-in-law details his injuries, mental health treatment and custody of his children. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
‘USA is a bad bad bad place’: Her insurance denied coverage for a procedure to close a hole in heart. Then the hospital bill reaches $75,000 The insurance's reasoning left everyone stunned. We Got This Covered · Aug 26
'Only Dolly Deserves To Be An Angel': Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and J.K. Rowling Called Out by Fans Following Dolly Parton's Death Dolly Parton's death at 80 has sparked tributes and debates over celebrity involvement, with figures like Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling facing criticism for their public tributes. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Former NewJeans Member Danielle Shares Cryptic Light Message Online as Group Begins New Era Without Her Former NewJeans member Danielle shares a cryptic message as Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein mark the group's fourth anniversary without her International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Brazil fines TikTok $30 million in 'powerful signal' over child safety Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. He said the fine of 153.7 million reais ($29.9 million) was a "powerful signal to other platforms regarding how seriously… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday. The use of apps TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among 10-12 year olds and 13 to 15-year olds was on the rise,… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Mortified Arizona couple buys new home. Then they check out the shower. From outside this time: ‘Why on Earth would anyone?’ She called their shower "a neighborhood attraction." We Got This Covered · Aug 25
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 North Carolina couple boards American flight for international trip. Five hours later, they are still in North Carolina “As a pilot, there’s nothing we can do.”
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 Michigan Chick-fil-A employee asked for a water cup. Then his own manager allegedly told him he’d have to pay for it: ‘You’re gonna have to pay’ A customer intervened
Motor1 · Aug 25 Man Gets Intoxalock Breathalyzer After DUI. Then He Tries To Use It In 90-Degree Heat: ‘They Put A Camera In There Too?!?’ "Try blowing into one of those ... in the Midwest winter bro."
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 Woman steps out to get DoorDash order only to be immediately asked how much she tipped. Then the driver insisted the 20% tip was not enough “Tell me if I'm in the wrong here.”
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 A Florida woman goes shopping at Ross. Then she makes an unusual discovery: ‘How on earth’ She started asking how it ended up on the shelf
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 Ohio woman questions McDonald’s drink size after receiving smaller cup: ‘the guy sweetly gave me both’ 'Came for a large one and left with two'
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 Texas couple goes to Texas Roadhouse. Then she picks up a roll, and her husband demands answers: ‘WHAT IS THAT!?’ They alleged something was different when their rolls arrived.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data ANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The regulator estimated that, during the period under review, TikTok may have processed the data of at least 8 million children, reflecting what it described as…
We Got This Covered · Aug 25 ‘Human moles in Manhattan?’ Viral footage shows subterranean group wearing headlamps emerging from NYC manhole The group of men quickly disappeared into the night after being filmed crawling out of a manhole in NYC.
Euronews · Aug 25 Brazil fines TikTok owner over misuse of children's and teenagers' data According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data.
The Times of India · Aug 25 In 2022, CaseOh was mowing lawns and making TikToks after work; two years later, he won Content Creator of the Year CaseOh’s creator journey moved at a ridiculous speed. In 2022, Case Dylan Baker was doing maintenance work with his father in rural Arkansas while making NBA 2K TikToks after work. His clips soon brought thousands of followers and pushed him onto Twitch. By December 2024, he had beaten several major…