Social media
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Democrats are on the hunt for their own Joe Rogan
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Party leaders and mega-donors want to counter MAGA's online momentum by recreating a digital right-wing ecosystem for the left
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What are the impartiality rules for BBC presenters?
The Explainer News presenters and hosts of 'flagship programmes' must adhere to tougher guidelines than other staff and freelancers
By The Week UK Published
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Do smartphone bans in schools work?
The Explainer Trials in UK, New Zealand, France and the US found prohibition may be only part of the solution
By The Week UK Published
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Social media: How ‘content’ replaced friendship
Feature Facebook has shifted from connecting with friends to competing with entertainment companies
By The Week US Published
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'Making memories': the scourge of modern parenting?
In The Spotlight Meghan Markle sends her children emails of each day's 'moments' but is constant 'memory-making' just another burden for parents to bear?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The rise and rise of VTubers
Under The Radar This anime-inspired internet subculture is going global
By Abby Wilson Published
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The bougie foods causing international shortages
In the Spotlight Pistachios join avocados and matcha on list of social media-driven crazes that put strain on supply chains and environment
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'This division is not merely economic; it is also ideological'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Adolescence and the toxic online world: what's the solution?
Talking Point The hit Netflix show is a window into the manosphere, red pills and incels
By The Week UK Published
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'How quickly misogynistic videos show up in users' TikTok and YouTube feeds'
instant opinion 'Opinion, comment and editorials of the day'
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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The violent turn 'pedophile hunters' have taken in the US
In the Spotlight These influencers have taken catching predators to another level
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Facebook: Sarah Wynn-Williams' shocking exposé
Talking Point Former executive's tell-all memoir of life behind the scenes at Meta 'makes for damning reading'
By The Week UK Published
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Sleepmaxxing: is the latest viral trend doing more harm than good?
In the Spotlight Counting sheep is out, taking supplements are in
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
By The Week Staff Last updated
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