Social Media
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Andrew Tate and the radicalisation of teenage boys
Talking Point Teachers say male students are being sucked into former kickboxer’s ultra- macho world where they are exposed to his disturbing views
By The Week Staff Published
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Andrew Tate: the ‘king of toxic masculinity’ accused of human trafficking and rape
In the Spotlight The controversial internet star is in 30-day pre-trial detention in Romania
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Have under-30s ‘lost the plot’ when it comes to Botox?
Talking Point Young people are proud of being ‘overly injected’ says leading cosmetic doctor
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is time up for TikTok in the US?
Talking Point Five states have banned use of the Chinese-owned app on government devices and Indiana is suing the platform
By Fred Kelly Published
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How TikTok conquered the world
feature The Chinese-owned video app is expected to have 1.8 billion users by the end of the year
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Trump’s trial, Ukraine’s art and extra extra time
podcast Will the Trump Organization’s tax affairs bring down its owner? Why is Russia ransacking Ukrainian art galleries?
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Egypt, teen recluses and tattoos
podcast Are teenagers retreating from the real world? What’s going on in Egypt? And have tattoos leapt into the mainstream?
By The Week Staff Published
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Does big tech monetise adolescent pain?
Talking Point Father of Molly Russell, 14, said she had been sucked into a ‘vortex’ of ever darker material
By The Week Staff Published
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Center Parcs and royal mourning etiquette
Talking Point The holiday firm announced it would eject guests on the day of the state funeral before quickly reversing its decision
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Discord: the instant messaging social platform
feature App that favours anonymity and attracts young users has sparked safety concerns
By The Week Staff Published
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The ‘blackout challenge’ and why it’s so dangerous
feature Death of Scottish teen linked to social media craze blamed for Archie Battersbee tragedy
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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BeReal: the ‘unfiltered’ social media platform taking Gen Z by storm
feature The simultaneous photo-sharing app promises authentic snapshots of users’ daily lives
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Reddit nudes marketplace a ‘new evolution of revenge porn’
Speed Read ‘Thousands’ of photos of naked women are being shared by men without consent
By Kate Samuelson Published
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How TikTok is shaking up the news
feature Social media platforms are the most popular news sources for British young people, a new study found
By The Week Staff Last updated
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