23 h. ago Major social media platforms fail to protect LGBTQ users, advocacy group GLAAD says

Major social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X have failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate and harassment, in part, because they intentionally rolled back previous safety practices, the advocacy group GLAAD said Tuesday in its annual Social Media Safety Index

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4 d. ago Teens have an attention span of 14 minutes, could this dumbphone help?

It’ll come as no surprise that a recent study found the major culprits for distraction were social media apps

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6 d. ago Trump announces US trade deal with the UK: President hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

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6 d. ago US trade deal to be announced TODAY: Trump hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

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6 d. ago Donald Trump may sign 'trade deal with Britain' in surprise announcement later today

President Trump hinted at a 'major trade deal' on his social media platform, with sources indicating that this is in fact the much anticipated US-UK trade deal

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2 w. ago Death in Paradise fans beg for character return as show delivers huge announcement

Death In Paradise fans have been given some major news on social media about the future of the show.

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2 w. ago Will.i.am fumes social media 'must change' in wake of Liam Payne's death

Musician will.i.am has said that there needs to be a major change behind the scenes at social media companies over hate speech and trolling after Liam Payne's death

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2 w. ago Major plan to switch off kids' social media while they're at school being looked at

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle told The Mirror he is looking 'very carefully' at ways to stop children wasting hours scrolling on their phones after youngsters begged for help

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2 w. ago London Marathon becomes first major to leave social media platform X (Twitter)

London Marathon becomes first major to leave social media platform X (Twitter)  Canadian Running Magazine

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3 w. ago Major UK high street supermarket suffers 'major' payment issue at all stores

The 'major' issue has seen customers taking to social media to report problems with their contactless cards at the supermarket giant

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3 w. ago US stock markets fall again as Trump calls Fed chair ‘a major loser’

President amps up attacks against Jerome Powell, pushing him to lower interest rates to offset impact of tariffsUS stock markets started falling again on Monday morning as Donald Trump continued attacks against the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, who Trump called “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates.“There can be a slowing of the economy unless Mr. Too Late, a major loser, lowers interest rates, NOW,” Trump wrote on social media. Continue reading...

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last month ‘Welcome to the club’: Woods leads salutes to McIlroy’s Masters win and grand slam

Media in Ireland and US pay tribute to epic achievement‘This means everything to him,’ adds Shane LowryTiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf’s most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the Masters on Sunday. McIlroy, born in Holywood, Co Down, defeated Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff at Augusta National to join Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen in having won all four major titles.“Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory,” Woods posted on social media. The 15-time major winner achieved three Grand Slams. He added: “Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!” Continue reading...

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