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8 Unexpected Ways Boomers Invented Today’s Influencer Culture

We often blame Gen Z for the current obsession with self-promotion, thinking that influencers are a new, purely digital phenomenon. However, the blueprint for this behavior was drawn decades ago. In reality, Baby Boomers laid the groundwork for the lifestyle branding we see today.

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Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia

Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules

TechRadar

What Is a Chinese Fat Prison and What Exactly Happens on the Inside?

An Instagram user's detailed posts reveal the strict routine, low cost, and closed-gate system behind a month-long Chinese weight-loss programme.

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After Conquering the Young Adult Market With the 'Culpables' Series, Mercedes Ron Sets Her Sights on Hollywood and Jacob Elordi - EXCLUSIVE

After conquering the young adult market in books and streaming with her 'Culpable' series, Mercedes Ron has set her sights on Hollywood and Jacob Elordi. She doesn't say this as a provocation or a passing fancy, but as a natural part of a career that has been growing steadily and…

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Who Is Thierry Nevers? The 23-Year-Old Footballer Who Posted Instagram Videos Boasting About Selling Drugs – Now Behind Bars

Former West Ham academy talent Thierry Nevers, 23, has been jailed after police uncovered a drug operation he openly bragged about on Instagram.

International Business Times UK

Lina Hidalgo Had a Vision. Harris County Won’t See It.

Her anti-climactic exit from office caps a saga of waning power and growing discord. But what her rise once promised is worth remembering.

Texas Observer

Ravneet Gill: London chef forced to deny David Blaine booked to spend month locked in new glass box

The US magician once spent 44 days in a transparent box over the Thames. He’s not now in Chingford, reports Josh Barrie

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Sir Richard Branson shares heartbreaking update following wife Joan's death aged 80

The Virgin founder, 75, posted a tribute on Instagram

Evening Standard

Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

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13 Harsh Truths About Working Remotely From “Paradise”

The Instagram photos always look amazing. A laptop on a beach, a coconut drink, and a sunset usually frame the perfect life. We all dream of quitting the cubicle for a tropical island. However, the glossy social media reality often hides the gritty truth. Being a digital nomad is not…

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Eddie Murphy's 'Trans Man' Son Angel: All You Need to Know

Eddie Murphy's son Angel now identifies as a trans man at 18, with strong support from Mel B and the actor as he embraces his new identity.

International Business Times UK

Sam Worthington's wife left shocked by Avatar Fire and Ash's Golden Globe nod

Avatar: Fire and Ash star Sam Worthington's wife Lara Worthington was left surprised by the forthcoming film landing a Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination for the upcoming Golden Globes - because the movie is yet to be released.

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Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Noah Schnapp Changed His Views? 'Stranger Things' Star Allegedly Donated to Children in Gaza — Fans Defend Him Amid Backlash

Noah Schnapp once again found himself at the centre of controversy after a resurfaced video and comments showing his pro-Israel views reignited backlash and calls to boycott the series. Now, claims that he has donated money to children in Gaza have emerged, prompting fans to defend him.

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Australia PM tells teens to ‘read a book and stop scrolling’ as social media ban comes into effect

New law forces major platforms to block under-16s as global attention turns to Australia’s experiment

International Business Times UK

McDonald's Unveils AI Christmas Ad — And Shuts Off Comments as Debate Erupts

McDonald's faces criticism after unveiling an AI-generated Christmas advert, prompting YouTube comments to be disabled as debate over AI's creative role intensifies.

Creative Bloq

Instagram's design tweak opens a massive can of worms

People are mad about a much bigger problem.

Evening Standard

Sara Cox made final visit to her dying friend Peta in hospital weeks after Children In Need marathon challenge

Sara paid tribute to her friend on Instagram, sharing photographs of the two together, alongside the caption: ‘Sleep tight Peta, You’ll always be in my heart’

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Newslaundry

You can rebook an Indigo flight. You can’t rebook your lungs

A reiteration of the obvious is never wasted on the oblivious – Percival Everett, Erasure.I'm a man of contradictions, I'm a man of many moodsI contain multitudes– Bob Dylan, I contain multitudes. On December 6, I wrote a piece for Newslaundry explaining why India has been held hostage by a single airline: IndiGo. It went viral…

International Business Times UK

Porn Star Bonnie Blue Faces 15 Years in Bali Jail After 'BangBus' Sex Sting Sparks Police Crackdown

OnlyFans star's Bali arrest sparks global outrage as authorities weigh jail or deportation over alleged adult film stunts.

International Business Times UK

Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' for Films and 'The White Lotus' for TV Lead the Nominations

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations spotlight 'One Battle After Another' with nine film nods and 'The White Lotus' with six TV nods, ahead of the awards ceremony in January 2026.

International Business Times UK

Influencers Are Now Announcing Their Own Deaths Online: Criscilla Anderson's Viral 'Final' Post Draws Mixed Reactions

Before her passing, Criscilla Anderson authored a final message that her friend shared to Instagram, joining a rising group of creators who announce their own deaths online. Experts say this trend is reshaping modern mourning and blurring the lines between community, narrative and closure.

Fortune

Australia will start banning kids from social media this week—and Malaysia is getting ready to do the same

Other countries are considering less drastic ways to control teenagers' social media use. On Nov. 30, Singapore said it would ban the use of smartphones on secondary school campuses.

International Business Times UK

Royal Caribbean Scandal: Cruise Line Sued For Serving Man 33 Drinks - Leading To His Death

The family of Michael Virgil sues Royal Caribbean, alleging he was served 33 drinks and fatally restrained on board, raising serious questions about cruise safety.

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'You taught me grace': Vin Diesel lauds close friend Sir Michael Caine

Vin Diesel has posted a touching message to his friend Sir Michael Caine on Instagram after he presented the veteran British actor with a prize at the Red Sea Film Festival.

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