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Is this Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment?
Court verdicts in California and New Mexico could mark the end of the social media era as we know it
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Magnesium supplements are trending, but do we really need them?
The Explainer Social media is buzzing about this mineral
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Critical ignoring: how to deal with the new reality of the internet
The Explainer The practice can help counter misinformation and AI slop
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Therians: the humans who identify as animals
Under the radar The trend is growing and leading to controversy
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Why is Trump gamifying the war in Iran?
Today’s Big Question The White House is posting ‘video-game vibe’ content to promote US success in the Middle East conflict
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‘Alpine divorce’ has daters in fear of being abandoned in the wilderness
In the Spotlight Hiking dates take a dark turn with this worrying trend
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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
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The end of the infinite scroll?
In The Spotlight European Commission has taken aim at TikTok’s ‘addictive’ design
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Why are people nostalgic for 2016?
In the Spotlight If you ask social media, 2026 is the new 2016
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‘Zero trimester’ influencers believe a healthy pregnancy is a choice
The Explainer Is prepping during the preconception period the answer for hopeful couples?
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Are Big Tech firms the new tobacco companies?
Today’s Big Question A trial will determine whether Meta and YouTube designed addictive products
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‘The censorious effect is the same, even if deployed covertly’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Grok in the crosshairs as EU launches deepfake porn probe
IN THE SPOTLIGHT The European Union has officially begun investigating Elon Musk’s proprietary AI, as regulators zero in on Grok’s porn problem and its impact continent-wide
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Is under-16s social media ban missing the point?
Today’s Big Question Pressure is growing on Keir Starmer to follow Australia’s lead but sceptics say government should focus on tech companies and children’s offline lives
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