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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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‘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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Is a social media ban for teens the answer?
Talking Point Australia is leading the charge in banning social media for people under 16 — but there is lingering doubt as to the efficacy of such laws
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Why X could face UK ban over Grok deepfake nudes
The Explainer Ofcom is investigating whether Elon Musk’s AI chatbot breached Online Safety Act
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Disconnect and unwind at a digital detox retreat
The Week Recommends Off-grid experiences are booming as more of us ache to swap screens for scenic peace
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Is social media over?
Today’s Big Question We may look back on 2025 as the moment social media jumped the shark
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