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How Starmer arson attacks became a nexus for misinformationIn the Spotlight Russian cyber proxies ‘foment disorder across Europe’ to further Kremlin’s interests
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Civil war in the UK: online fantasy or emerging reality?Today’s Big Question The Belfast riots are only the latest anti-migrant protest fuelled by social media – and the violence could escalate
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Teen takeovers cause chaos nationwideThe Explainer Looking for a way to connect has spiraled into violence at some teen gatherings
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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People across the US are ‘speed-running’ into Scientology buildingsThe Explainer The church is alleging that the pranks constitute hate crimes
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of social mediaPros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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Mah-jong: old Chinese tile game finds new lifeUnder The Radar Young people click with game’s community and sensory pleasures
By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published
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‘The very nature of social media algorithms is to adapt’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What is the femosphere?The Explainer A growing number of influencers are encouraging women to ditch the egalitarian narrative of liberal feminism and take a more cynical approach to the opposite sex
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The 5 wildest ideas Donald Trump has proposedIN THE SPOTLIGHT From futuristic ‘freedom cities’ to multipurpose medbeds, the president has no shortage of far-fetched pitches
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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AlloClae: The ‘zombie filler’ trending in cosmetic surgeryUnder the Radar Patients are seeking help from cadavers for these innovative fat transfers
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Social media: Will jury awards protect kids from damage?Feature Tech giants are being held responsible for failure to protect kids online
By The Week US Published
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Chinamaxxing: the American trend co-opting and romanticizing Chinese cultureIn the Spotlight The line between appreciation and appropriation in this viral TikTok trend is very thin
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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5 culpable cartoons about Big Tech and social mediaCartoons Artists take on tech addiction, vulnerable youth, and more
By The Week US Published
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Political cartoons for March 28Cartoons Saturday's political cartoons include an economy in trouble, Hegseth's Doctrine, and more
By The Week US Published
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