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States sue TikTok over children's mental health
Speed Read The lawsuit was filed by 13 states and Washington, D.C.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The Mormon sex scandal hitting the small screen
Under The Radar A new TV series takes viewers behind the scenes of a real-life social media drama
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The viral stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Explainer From 'Olympic Love Island' to Norway's 'Muffin man', the winners of the Paris Games aren't always on the podium
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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'How long can TikTok dominate as a social network?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Looksmaxxing: the TikTok cosmetic trend reshaping faces
In the Spotlight Boys and young men want to 'maximise their looks' as incel subculture explodes into mainstream social media content
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The UK's first TikTok election
The Explainer Labour and Conservatives launch on the video-sharing app deemed so valuable by US Democrats in reaching young voters
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Stay-at-home girlfriends: why Gen Z are rejecting 'girlboss' culture
Why Everyone's Talking About 'Soft girl' trend reflects disillusionment with the corporate ladder but has 'huge financial risks'
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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What happens if TikTok is banned?
Today's Big Question Many are fearful that TikTok's demise could decimate the content creator community
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Presidential debates are more performance art than actual ways to inform'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Congress starts clock on TikTok ban in foreign aid bill
Speed Read Lawmakers believe that the app poses a national security threat
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Limiting presidential legacies'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Applejuiceification': the illusion of choice?
Under the Radar Shoppers have been surprised to discover the high percentage of apple juice in many soft drinks and smoothies
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Covid four years on: have we got over the pandemic?
Today's Big Question Brits suffering from both lockdown nostalgia and collective trauma that refuses to go away
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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TikTok: an agent of Chinese propaganda?
Why everyone's talking about US Senate to deliberate on bill that would ban the app or force its Chinese parent company to divest
By The Week UK Published
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