2 h. ago Do women really need to pretend they are men on LinkedIn to get their posts seen?

Women are testing LinkedIn’s algorithm by swapping their gender profiles on the platform and seeing how it impacts the visibility of their posts. Katie Rosseinsky explores their claims that the social media site is prioritising men’s voices

Politics

3 h. ago Gangster Ross McGill returns to social media from account based in Portugal

The mob boss has been lying low since his arrest in Dubai last month.

Events

6 h. ago 500 teenagers show up at school board member’s house party after social media leak: ‘We saw cans, beer cans on the road, police cars’

No one was charged after the teens swarmed the Arizona home of Dr. Matthew Pittinsky

Society

8 h. ago Foreign interference or opportunistic grifting: why are so many pro

A new feature on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter allows users to see the location of other accounts. It has resulted in a firestorm of recriminationsWhen X rolled out a new feature revealing the locations of popular accounts, the company was acting to boost transparency and clamp down on disinformation. The result, however, has been a circular firing squad of recriminations, as users turn on each other enraged by the revelation that dozens of popular “America first” and pro-Trump accounts originated overseas.The new feature was enabled over the weekend by X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, who called it the first step in “securing the integrity of the global town square.” Since then many high-engagement accounts that post incessantly about US politics have been “unmasked” by fellow users. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago TikTok's Marquay The Goat dead at 24: Mother heartbreakingly announces 'sweetest' social media star passed away

The influencer's mother Sonja Collins made the sad announcement  about her son (born Marquay Collins) as she shared a cute snap of them together on her Instagram on Wednesday.

Events

9 h. ago Teenagers sue government over nationwide social media ban for ‘violating their right to communicate’

High Court challenge says law imposing ban is ‘grossly excessive’ and infringes on ‘constitutional right of freedom of political communication’

Politics

9 h. ago Ethan Browne dead: Legendary singer Jackson's son found 'unresponsive'

The son of singer Jackson Browne, Ethan Browne, has died at the age of 52 family have revealed in a devastating statement on social media

Events

11 h. ago Douglas Booth's heartache as he reveals his dad 'tragically took his own life'

Actor Douglas Booth has taken to social media, on what would have been his dad, Simon's, birthday, to share that his father tragically took his own life earlier this year

Events

11 h. ago Coronation Street fans demand Wendi Peters' return for 'much

Coronation Street fans were delighted to hear about Cilla Battersby-Brown in recent episodes and took to social media to beg for a return of the comedic character

Politics

13 h. ago Trump calls New York Times reporter ‘ugly’ after branding another journalist ‘piggy’

In a Truth Social post, the president lashed out at journalist Katie Rogers after an article questioned whether he was slowing downDonald Trump lashed out on Wednesday against a New York Times reporter, calling her “ugly inside and out” in his latest personal insult against female members of the media after last week calling another “piggy”.In a Truth Social post, Trump criticitized the newspaper for an article suggesting he was running low on energy in his 80th year, insisting he has “never worked so hard in my life”. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Trump calls New York Times reporter ‘ugly’ in latest insult to female journalist

In a Truth Social post, the president lashed out at journalist Katie Rogers after an article questioned whether he was slowing downDonald Trump lashed out on Wednesday against a New York Times reporter, calling her “ugly inside and out” in his latest personal insult against female members of the media after last week calling another “piggy”.In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized the newspaper for an article suggesting he was running low on energy in his 80th year, insisting he had “never worked so hard in my life”. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Alisha Lehmann’s topless pics and raciest snaps of ‘world’s sexiest footballer’

Alisha Lehmann is no stranger to setting tongues wagging and she set social media alight over the weekend when she posted some topless snaps on Instagram

Politics

15 h. ago Conor McGregor told Khabib is 'living rent free' after outburst

After a brief hiatus, Conor McGregor returned to social media and could not resist a stinging dig at long-time rival Khabib Nurmagomedov

Politics

15 h. ago Crazed teen, 13, 'slit her mum's throat' after she confiscated her phone

A teenage girl killed her mother after she was allegedly banned from using social media and confiscated her phone

Politics

16 h. ago Dianne Buswell delights fans with baby bump update amid Strictly admission

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer shared an update to her social media

Events

16 h. ago KFC issues groveling apology for 'mocking' influencer's speech impediment

Last week, social media star Jessie Yendle was left outraged after the fried chicken eatery appeared to poke fun at her stutter in a now-deleted video.

Politics

17 h. ago The EU wants age limits on social media. What other countries already have limits?

The European Parliament agreed on a resolution calling for a minimum age of 16 on social media

Politics

17 h. ago Australian teenagers sue government saying social media ban violates their right to communicate

High Court challenge says law imposing ban is ‘grossly excessive’ and infringes on ‘constitutional right of freedom of political communication’

Politics

18 h. ago Vogue Williams' 'grim' social media blunder left family home 'overrun by strangers'

Vogue Williams recalled on her podcast how her Facebook post inviting people to collect items from her late father's home backfired, leaving the property overrun with strangers

Politics

18 h. ago Olivia Colman bans phones at the Claridge's Christmas tree party

Plus, George Clooney reveals why he isn’t on social media, and what went on in London this week

Politics