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Iranian woman went viral after stripping off to protest her treatment at the hands of morality police. Now a friend reveals the horrific price she paid
The article reports that an Iranian woman attracted widespread attention after removing her clothes in apparent protest at her treatment by Iran’s morality police. It says a friend has since described serious consequences she allegedly suffered, highlighting the risks faced by women who publicly challenge Iran’s compulsory dress rules. The supplied text does not include…
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial becomes social media obsession as TikTokers, sleuths debate controversial case
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, has become a major subject of debate on TikTok and other social-media platforms. Boston defence lawyer Peter Elikann described the case as a “cultural obsession”, reflecting the polarising discussion around her reported postpartum psychosis and potential insanity defence. Online commentators…
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Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’
Social media and Shazam-like birdsong apps drawing young people to hobby as they seek a gentler connection to the outside world Sorry Elon, but they’re not your kind of tweets. Social media users are flocking to TikTok to join a burgeoning trend for birding videos as the hobby attracts a younger demographic. With the internet…
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No 10’s ads for a TikTok team show why social media is a smart career move
The Guardian’s deputy editor of social platforms on the demand from high-profile people and brands for help in harnessing the power of TikTok I didn’t want to work in social media. If you’d asked 15-year-old me my dream job, I might have said foreign correspondent, or maybe travel writer. So you can imagine my surprise…
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New Trump cabinet member Kelly Loeffler goes viral for ‘awkward’ video with suspiciously empty binder
Kelly Loeffler, a newly appointed member of Donald Trump’s cabinet, drew online attention after appearing in a video holding a binder that viewers believed looked almost empty. Critics described the clip as awkward and questioned whether the prop was intended to project preparedness, turning a routine official appearance into a viral social-media moment. The reaction…
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California teen faces prison after viral video shows him squaring up, repeatedly kicking sea lion in the face
Tyler Muehl, an 18-year-old from La Jolla in San Diego, pleaded guilty in federal court to harassing a sea lion after video showed him repeatedly kicking the animal in the face and chasing it as it tried to escape. The case matters because it involves protections for marine wildlife under US federal law and drew…
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Europe’s Broadcasters Want to Get Bigger. The Hard Part Is How.
European broadcasters are pursuing major mergers to gain the scale needed to compete with global streaming, social media and technology platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and Disney. The deals reflect a growing squeeze on traditional television: audiences, especially younger viewers, are declining while advertising income is under pressure and production costs continue to rise.…
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Bath & Body Works’ Halloween Fragrances Are Back, From ‘Vampire Blood’ to ‘Carnival Fog,’ Starting at $2
Bath & Body Works has relaunched its Halloween collection online, offering seasonal fragrances, candles, soaps and decorative accessories, with selected items discounted from $2. The release reflects the increasingly prominent role of Halloween in popular culture and gives shoppers an early opportunity to buy themed home and body products. – Vampire Blood foaming hand soap…
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The NFL saw what Taylor Swift did for ratings—now they’re staging QB romance for Gen Z: Report
The article reports speculation that the NFL and the Los Angeles Chargers may be embracing quarterback Justin Herbert’s public relationship with singer Madison Beer to attract younger viewers, following the ratings boost associated with Taylor Swift’s appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games. It frames the idea as a media and marketing strategy rather than presenting…
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As Avengers: Doomsday Tickets Go on Sale, Marvel Releases New Poster and Makes an Interesting Change to the YouTube Countdown
Marvel has widened ticket sales for Avengers: Doomsday and released a new Doctor Doom poster as it promotes the film during D23. The updates matter because they offer fresh official hints about the villain and the film’s wider cast ahead of its December release. Tickets are now available generally after initially being limited to INFINITY…