2 h. ago Should the US adopt Australia’s social media ban for teens? Experts weigh in

As millions of teens in Australia had their Instagram accounts deactivated, psychotherapists and psychologists in the US say this social media ban is for the better

Politics

2 h. ago Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Travelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security

Politics

2 h. ago ‘A movie diary’: how Letterboxd became a film review haven for the algorithm

The platform’s esoteric watchlists and rating system appeal to cinephiles craving a different mode of discoveryI never thought I would use Letterboxd. The app’s premise of logging reviews of every film you watch felt like counting steps, and I generally prefer to exercise my pretension the old fashioned way – such as getting a BFA or frequenting art house cinema screenings where I am usually the only person under 50 in the theater.But after I wrote about my feelgood movie for the Guardian – that would be Sullivan’s Travels, Preston Sturges’s perfect 1941 satire – I was swayed by two newsroom colleagues. “Hey Alaina, we heard you like movies,” one of them said. “What’s your Letterboxd?” I wanted to be part of the club, and signed up later that night. Now, I write thoughts on every movie I see, usually before I’ve even left the theater or closed out the streamer. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Film bro finds and ‘crash out cinema’: how Letterboxd became a review haven for the algorithm

The platform’s esoteric watchlists and rating system appeal to cinephiles craving a different mode of discoveryI never thought I would use Letterboxd. The app’s premise of logging reviews of every film you watch felt like counting steps, and I generally prefer to exercise my pretension the old fashioned way – such as getting a BFA or frequenting art house cinema screenings where I am usually the only person under 50 in the theater.But after I wrote about my feelgood movie for the Guardian – that would be Sullivan’s Travels, Preston Sturges’s perfect 1941 satire – I was swayed by two newsroom colleagues. “Hey Alaina, we heard you like movies,” one of them said. “What’s your Letterboxd?” I wanted to be part of the club, and signed up later that night. Now, I write thoughts on every movie I see, usually before I’ve even left the theater or closed out the streamer. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Tartan Army heading to World Cup could be forced to hand over social media history to US Border Control

THE Tartan Army could have to hand over five years worth of social media history before they enter the United States for our World Cup games. Under draconian plans by Donald Trump, travellers may have to provide the details along with email addresses, phone numbers and names and birthdays of close relatives. The proposal, posted...

Politics

3 h. ago The politicians embracing profanity 15 years after infamous Biden slip

The volley of vulgarities underscore an ever-coarsening political environment that often plays out on social media or other digital platforms

Politics

4 h. ago Teaching assistant asked school child for photos of her body

Former Haverfordwest High teaching assistant, Samuel Davies, was escorted off school premises after two pupils in their mid-teens reported his social media messages

Culture

5 h. ago Violent thug tried to murder football fan outside pub after Celtic match by stamping on his head in sickening attack

A THUG stamped on a football fan's head outside a pub after a Celtic game in a brutal murder bid attack. Billy Reid, 22, punched and stamped on Mark Forrester, 27, before booting him on the head as he lay stricken on the road. A police appeal was launched with social media finally helping trace...

Events

5 h. ago Matt Willis issues two word message as wife Emma supports 'unexpected' career move

The husband and wife duo confirmed some exciting news on their social media

Politics

6 h. ago US proposes social media disclosure requirement for visitors from visa

Change would affect citizens of states including UK, France and Australia

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Already had a profound effect’: parents react to Australia’s social media ban

We asked you to share your views on your children’s use of social media and how the ban is affecting your family. Here is what you told usFor some parents, social media sucks up their children’s time and steals them away from family life, instilling mental health issues along the way. For others, it provides their children with an essential line to friends, family, connection and support.When Australia’s social media ban came into effect on Wednesday, millions of under-16s lost access to their accounts and were prevented from creating new ones. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan

Proposed plan would apply to tourists of all countries, including those not required to get a visa to visit the USAll tourists to the United States would have to reveal their social media activity from the last five years, under new Trump administration plans.Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would also require any email addresses and telephone numbers visitors have used in the same period, and the names and addresses of family. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago ‘What to buy Dad for Christmas’: is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?

As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shotsConsumer test drive: can AI do your Xmas gift shopping for you?Christmas shopping – some love it, to others it’s a chore, and this year for the first time many of us will outsource the annual task of coming up with gift ideas to artificial intelligence.While traditional internet search, social media – especially TikTok and Instagram – and simply wandering a local high street will still be the main routes to presents for most this year, about a quarter of people in the UK are already using AI to find the right products, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney told 'well said' over show shock after 'unbelievable' update

The former footballer has shared an update on social media after making it through to the BBC One dance contest's semi-final

Events

9 h. ago H1B visa chaos in India as Trump’s new social media vetting rules lead to cancelled appointments

New policy leaves hundreds of H-1B workers stranded as US consulates cancel or postpone appointments

Politics

9 h. ago Russell Crowe says makers of Gladiator II did not ‘understand what made the first one special’

The actor has criticised the creative team behind the sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic, saying it lacked the moral core that defined the original Oscar-winning filmRussell Crowe has said that the makers of Gladiator II did not “understand what made that first one special”.In interview excerpts posted on social media by Australian radio station Triple J, Crowe said that the Gladiator sequel, which starred Paul Mescal and was released in 2024, was let down by “the people in that engine room not actually understanding what made that first one special”. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago People are only just learning what's in mince pies after years of avoiding them

Mince pies have a confusing name. You'd expect to find mince in a spag bol or chili con carne, but a sweet treat? One social media user posted how they'd only just learned what's really in the festive favourites.

Politics

10 h. ago Trump is coming after your social media! Brits face having FIVE YEARS of history screened before being allowed into US

Hundreds of thousands set to travel to America for the World Cup may have to hand over online history

Politics

10 h. ago Coordinated online attack sought to suggest Taylor Swift promoted Nazi ideas, research finds

Thousands of social media posts were traced to deliberate attempts to misrepresent the singer – and showed ‘significant user overlap’ with the campaign to attack actor Blake LivelyAnalysis has found that a coordinated online attack sought to align Taylor Swift and her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, with Nazi and rightwing imagery and values, from accounts feigning leftist critique and designed to encourage outrage.The AI-driven behavioural intelligence platform Gudea produced a report examining more than 24,000 posts and 18,000 accounts across 14 social media platforms between 4 October, the day of the album’s release, and 18 October. These posts accused Swift of sowing dogwhistle references in her lyrics and alleged that a lightning bolt-style necklace from her merchandise line – a reference to the album track Opalite – resembled SS insignia. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago X Factor star unrecognisable 17 years after ITV show as fans say 'looking good'

One former The X Factor star took to social media to poke fun at their time on the ITV talent show

Culture