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Instagram Testing a 'Notable Shift in Strategy'
Instagram is reportedly testing a 'notable shift in strategy,' signaling potential changes to the platform's operational approach.
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X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused
X’s new pointing‑hand animation in the Composer is steering users toward paid promotion, sparking confusion and criticism across tech media.
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Instagram takes on YouTube with new 90-minute horizontal video format
Instagram is testing a new 90-minute horizontal video format to directly compete with YouTube's long-form content dominance.
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Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More
Instagram has expanded its ecosystem to the living room with the launch of a dedicated app for Apple TV, enabling big-screen access to Reels and live content.
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France protests live updates: PM asked telecom companies to prepare for social media blackout: report
France faces escalating protests as reports indicate the Prime Minister asked telecom operators to prepare for a social media blackout.
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‘The Bird Reich’: Atlanta Falcons roasted over throwback logo with Nazi resemblance
6 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Atlanta Falcons’ New Logo Draws Comparisons to Nazi Symbol: ‘I Give This a Nein/10’
An NFL team's throwback social media logo goes viral as online observers draw unexpected comparisons to Nazi-era imagery.
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New Tropical Storm Is Named 'Vance' And Social Media Is Flooded With Jokes
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Health
Women take to social media to break the taboo of UTIs
Women are turning to social media platforms to openly discuss chronic urinary tract infections and challenge longstanding health taboos.
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Entertainment
Natasha Lyonne sparks controversy with 'prefer Trump' social media post
Natasha Lyonne faces intense online backlash and fan confusion following a social media post praising Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Exclusive | Young men are injecting testosterone to be more ‘masculine’
Young men are injecting testosterone without prescriptions in a growing health trend.
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Donna Kelce has surprising reaction to son Travis’ offensive tweets resurfacing after Shane Gillis drama
Donna Kelce publicly defends son Travis Kelce after controversial social media posts resurface.
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Brazilian Man Sold Everything, Travelled 1,900 Km To Meet His Dream Girl. She Was AI-Generated
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TikTok permanently bans ‘Musk’ documentary advertising account
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Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Franco Colapinto urges fans to stop 'attacking' Formula 1 drivers on social media
Franco Colapinto addresses abusive Formula 1 fans on social media, urging them to stop attacking fellow drivers.
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Mia Goth Slams Instagram’s ‘Incomprehensible’ Decision to Let AI-Altered Selfie Spread Online
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Why these earthquake pics are dividing
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Megan Fox’s Plunging Lingerie Look Gets Seriously Steamy as She Strikes a Sultry Pose
Megan Fox’s sultry lingerie shoot and $19.99 paid‑content launch ignite fan debate and media buzz.
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Bhad Bhabie Reveals She's Working on Getting Her Nursing License
Bhad Bhabie surprises the internet by announcing she is working toward earning her nursing license.
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Sex pest robot that looks like ‘Iron Man’ gropes, thrusts into teen girl
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Technology
Want more free time in your day? Ditch your smartphone
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Health
The subtle signs of ADHD that most people miss, according to doctors
7 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Store Responds After Kelly Clarkson Says Staff Treated Her Like Julia Roberts’ ‘Pretty Woman’ Character
Kelly Clarkson’s claim of being treated like ‘Pretty Woman’ sparks a public feud with a Brooklyn novelty shop over a $15,000 animatronic bird.
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Instagram is sorry it gave users too much Creed
Instagram issues an apology to 1990s rock band Creed after a recommendation glitch pushes their track 'Higher' to unexpected virality.
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‘Vampire Diaries’ star Steven R. McQueen says he’s ‘back to the gym’ in first social media post in 5 years
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Fans Slam Glen Powell's "Privileged" Politics View
Entertainment coverage tracks fan reactions to statements made by actor Glen Powell regarding his political views.
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Coco Gauff: 'Insane' amount of racist comments after match
Tennis star Coco Gauff has condemned an 'insane' influx of racist abuse following a controversial match incident during the China Open in Beijing.
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Instagram Is Toying With A Read-Only Mode For Plus Subscribers
Instagram is exploring a new 'read-only' mode for Plus subscribers that would allow users to view profiles without leaving interactive footprints.
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“What A F*cked Up Thing To Admit Publicly”: People Are Turning On Chris Rock Over His Comments About Refusing To Pay For A Lawyer For A Wrongly Convicted Friend
Chris Rock faces intense public backlash after admitting he refused to fund a lawyer for a friend's brother who spent 19 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
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Bell's lawyer: 'Accountability means owning what you did'
Fired Trail Blazers announcer Braiden Bell seeks reinstatement through his legal team following his dismissal over teenage tweets.
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Health
Alternative Health Influencer Boasts That He's Been Drinking From a Radioactive Jug for 250 Days Straight
An alternative health influencer has sparked alarm by boasting about drinking from a radioactive jug for 250 days.
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AI game mashup videos on social media spark debate and backlash among players and modders
AI-generated game mashup videos generate division and backlash among players and modders across social media platforms.
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Health
Screen time limits not enough to tackle problematic social media use: experts
2 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
Trump Tries to Escape Reality With Bonkers AI Takeover Fantasy
Donald Trump faces intense backlash over recent social media posts involving AI fantasies and suggestions of taking over Greenland.
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Health
Digital media can be dangerous. Kids use it anyway. Here’s what parents can do
Experts warn that simple screen time limits are insufficient for addressing problematic social media use among children and adolescents.
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Stephen King’s New 8-Part Horror Series Officially Hits Prime Video This Week
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Should The Wealthy Pay For Their Friends' Trips? Savannah James Sparks Debate Online
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Stars react to Ryan Seacrest posting shirtless thirst trap: ‘Ryan relax!’
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Ryan Seacrest, 51, shows off ripped six-pack abs in shirtless thirst trap
Ryan Seacrest, 51, has sparked widespread social media reaction after sharing a series of shirtless photos showcasing a ripped physique.
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Trail Blazers fire new announcer hours after hiring him over social media posts he made as a teen
The Portland Trail Blazers fired newly hired announcer Braiden Bell within hours over resurfaced teenage posts.
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Social media harms democracy by spreading rumors, survey shows
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San Francisco Giants’ ‘mom of the year’ defends husband after clip sparks online backlash
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Business
Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
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The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Major social media platforms initially reject paid advertisements for the documentary titled Musk before reversing course.
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Ed Sheeran Warned of Career ‘Danger’ As He Loses More Followers
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Business
Meta's social networks down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector says
1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM says
Apple’s Tim Cook lauds Australia’s child‑social‑media ban as a global benchmark, sparking worldwide AI safety debate.
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Health
Experts Say Adding A Single Step To Your Weekly Routine Could Fix Your Thinning Hair
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Health
What Really Disappears When You Lose Weight on GLP-1 Drugs?
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World
EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s
9 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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EU to propose KIDS Act on social media safety
The European Commission proposes sweeping social media and online game curbs for children, prompting national interim plans.
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EU to limit access to social media before age of 15
The European Union is exploring broad restrictions on social media and chatbots for children under the age of fifteen.
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A flawed system and one man’s hubris cost Meta shareholders $17 billion
Meta agrees to settle a massive social media addiction case for up to $16.8 billion while shareholders absorb billions in losses.
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Instagram’s head says engagement falls by half without the algorithm
Coverage reveals Instagram engagement drops by half when users switch away from the algorithmic feed.
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How warnings can help persuade kids to curb their social media use
Health warnings and warning labels could discourage social media use among teenagers and young adults, according to new research.
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Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content in algorithm-free world
Instagram's head argues a chronological feed leaves users overwhelmed with brand content, sparking major industry debate.
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Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features
Snapchat rolls out new event-planning features to compete with Partiful and facilitate real-life meetups.
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Jennifer Lawrence Joins Instagram and Warns: I'll Quit If Fans Get Toxic
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has launched her first Instagram account with a strict warning against toxic fan behavior.
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Jennifer Lawrence Just Joined Instagram, And Her First Comment Is Already Going Viral
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has entered the Instagram landscape with a strict ultimatum regarding fan behavior and toxicity.