22 h. ago The tragic story of how teen TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan documented her terminal cancer as tributes pour in

Phelan, 19, captured hearts across social media as she bravely documented her life.

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34 h. ago Top racing trainer who died from rare eye cancer aged 59 leaves heartbreaking message

Christophe Clement trained more than 2,500 winners in America, including 2014 Belmont Stakes hero Tonalist and at the Breeders Cup. He told people to 'enjoy life every single day' in a message posted on X

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44 h. ago Social media influencer Anna Grace Phelan dies of cancer aged 19

Ms Phelan’s hundreds of thousands of followers have shared their condolences with the family

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47 h. ago Anna Grace Phelan dead: TikTok star, 19, dies after battle with brain cancer

TikTok superstar Anna Grace Phelan has died following her brave battle with an aggressive and incurable brain tumour. The star, from Georgia, was confirmed to have passed away in a post shared to her TikTok page and its 150,000 followers

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2 d. ago Victoria Beckham shares sweet birthday tribute to her niece Libby Adams amid her family's turmoil over feud with son Brooklyn

The businesswoman, 51, took to social media on Saturday to pay tribute to the London-based influencer.

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4 d. ago Uche Ojeh dead: Today show's Sheinelle Jones' husband dies aged 45 after brain cancer

Uche Ojeh - the husband of Sheinelle Jones - has died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 45 years old when he died and the news was shared with TODAY viewers live on air

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5 d. ago Tributes pour in as boxer Georgia O’Connor dies aged 25 after cancer battle

The Durham boxer won multiple youth medals as an amateur, represented Great Britain, and went 3-0 as a pro

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5 d. ago Female Team GB boxer dies at 25 just two weeks after getting married

Georgia O'Connor, a former Team GB boxer and Commonwealth Youth Games champion, has died at the age of 25 following a battle with cancer after she was diagnosed with the illness in January

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5 d. ago Rise of the 'fake' gardening influencer: As social media stars jump on the horticultural bandwagon, experts reveal all the signs they're not truly green

More and more celebrities and influencers alike in the UK and America are jumping on the gardening craze - swapping red carpets or glitzy fashion reels for wellies and picture-perfect backyards.

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6 d. ago Cleanse, moisturize and protect: how to start a skincare routine

With all the noisy marketing, how do we know what skin actually needs? It’s less than you may thinkTell us: how has your sex life changed after 60?To hear many social media influencers tell it, a proper skincare routine requires dozens of expensive lotions and potions applied in complex, multistep sequences multiple times a day, and an understanding of advanced chemistry that would put Marie Curie to shame.As customers stock up on all the creams, toners, masks and acids the epidermis supposedly requires, companies are cashing in. According to a 2024 report from the business consulting firm McKinsey & Company, global beauty-market sales reached $446bn in 2023. By 2028, sales are expected to reach $590bn.How to start meditatingHow to start weightliftingHow to start budgetingHow to start running Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Virginia Congressman Gerald Connolly dies at age 75 after cancer battle

Connolly stepped down from Oversight committee leadership last month amid cancer battle

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7 d. ago Kate welcomes grieving parents of teen photographer Liz Hatton who died of cancer aged 17 at Buckingham Palace Garden Party

The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted dozens of guests at Buckingham Palace this afternoon in recognition of their public service - including a few VIPs.

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7 d. ago TV star dies aged 55 surrounded by family after devastating cancer diagnosis

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Ben Rathbun has tragically passed away at the age of 55 after being diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer towards the end of last year

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7 d. ago Ben Rathbun dead: 90 Day Fiancé star, 55, dies just months after tragic cancer diagnosis

Ben Rathbun, who appeared on Season 5 of the hit TLC reality series 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days, has died at the age of 55 after a battle with cancer

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7 d. ago Spain ditches influencers after disastrous bid to get social media 'celebrities' to promote destinations saw quiet spots swarmed by thousands, prompting protests by locals

The move comes a year after jeering Mallorcan protestors descended on an Instagram-famous beach and blocked visitors from entering in a bid to combat mass tourism.

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8 d. ago Balearics hit back at ‘selfie tourism’ as sites become overwhelmed

Tourist authority backtracks on use of influencers after one tiny cove is swamped by 4,000 visitors a dayThe authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands have said they will stop using social media influencers to promote popular destinations, saying “selfie tourism” is damaging some of its most beautiful locations.In an attempt to quell the effects of overtourism, the Balearics had hoped that influencers, many of whom have hundreds of thousands of followers, might relieve the strain on some better-known sites by directing visitors elsewhere. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The livestreamed killing of an influencer could be femicide – a misunderstood crisis | Arwa Mahdawi

Much remains uncertain about Valeria Márquez’s death. But it shines a light on a universal issueValeria Márquez was killed in one of the most horrifically public ways possible. On Tuesday evening, the 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer, who had built up a large following with videos about beauty and makeup, was recording a TikTok livestream in the beauty salon where she worked in Jalisco, a state in west-central Mexico. A man entered the establishment and, with her video still running, shot her dead.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nasal tanning sprays linked to skin cancer, trading standards officers warn

Demand for ‘dangerous and unregulated’ tan-enhancing sprays being driven by influencers, watchdog saysNasal tanning sprays linked to cancer and respiratory problems and other unsafe cosmetic products pose one of the biggest threats to consumers, trading standards officers have warned.Demand for these “dangerous and unregulated” tan-enhancing sprays, which is being driven by influencers on social media, could mirror the rapid rise of youth vaping, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Obsessed stalker threatened to kidnap social media influencer who he followed to Bali

Rob Keating threatened to travel to Bali, where the woman lives

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1 week ago Brit stalker came to influencer's home with rope and horror '50 Shades of Grey' plan

A court found sinister Rob Keating targeted Alexandra Saper with a plot to abduct and 'go 50 Shades of Grey' on the American social media influencer after he became obsessed

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