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'TikTok brain' may be coming for your kid's attention span
The Explainer What happens to kids' brains when they binge TikTok's endless stream of bite-sized videos?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated
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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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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
In the Spotlight '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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'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?
In the Spotlight 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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A 'deplorable tactic': why film studios are pitting influencers against critics
Talking Points Movie bosses are increasingly prioritising 'social sentiment' over newspaper reviews
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Stanley tumbler craze is far more than a viral trend run amok
In the Spotlight The USA is doing what it does best
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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The Royal Caribbean nine-month cruise: real-life odyssey that became latest TikTok obsession
In the Spotlight With wine stocks reportedly running low, and a social hierarchy developing, there is drama on the high seas
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Brianna Ghey: what court has heard about death of transgender teen
The Explainer The two teenage suspects each blame the other for the murder
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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