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Meet Meta’s Twitter Clone: Everything we know about ‘Insta for your thoughts’
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Meet Meta’s Twitter Clone: Everything we know about ‘Insta for your thoughts’

The Twitter-like app has been given the codename PN92, Project 92, or Barcelona. It will be at least partially integrated with Instagram with users retaining their verification and handle and their followers will be alerted when they get on the new platform

Heartwarming! Viral video shows man taking his father on his first-ever flight
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Heartwarming! Viral video shows man taking his father on his first-ever flight

The viral shows how a man took his father on his first-ever flight. The father's happy expressions are priceless!

Teen stops bus as driver faints, saves classmates; internet calls him 'hero'
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Teen stops bus as driver faints, saves classmates; internet calls him 'hero'

In the video, Dillon can be observed taking control of the wheel and applying the brake while his classmates shout in panic.

From walking out of abusive marriage to owning business; this woman's life will inspire you
India

From walking out of abusive marriage to owning business; this woman's life will inspire you

The woman's inspiring story has been shared by the Humans of Bombay and has grabbed huge appreciation.

Australian man caught eating raw chicken in mall, video disgusts internet
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Australian man caught eating raw chicken in mall, video disgusts internet

A few people suggested that the man might have been under the influence of drugs, while others joked that he purposely made himself sick to take time off from work.

What is mewing, the TikTok trend that gives you a sharp jawline? And why is it being slammed?
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What is mewing, the TikTok trend that gives you a sharp jawline? And why is it being slammed?

The not-so-new but bizarre quick-fix practice called 'mewing' is believed by beauty influencers on TikTok to give you a perfectly chiselled jawline. It's about placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth and applying pressure to cause changes to the face. But doctors have rubbished the process

How a software engineer tricked thousands on Instagram with AI-generated portraits
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How a software engineer tricked thousands on Instagram with AI-generated portraits

Jos Avery has duped thousands of people using the artificial intelligence programme Midjourney, which generates bizarre and fantastic images from brief text instructions. He started an Instagram account to house his Midjourney output without being completely transparent about the images' origins

The outrage over Nike, US beer Bud Light’s collab with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney
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The outrage over Nike, US beer Bud Light’s collab with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney

She put a post about the popular American beer Bud Light. Days later, she modelled in a Nike sports bra. Since then, trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney has been receiving hate. Singer Kid Rock has led the boycott against the beer and from sportswomen to feminist writers, everyone is lashing out at Nike

Taking down Instagram: Instagram users have IQ of less than 100, says Twitter CEO Elon Musk
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Taking down Instagram: Instagram users have IQ of less than 100, says Twitter CEO Elon Musk

Elon Musk took a dig at Instagram and Instagram users by saying that the platform's users have an IQ less than 100. Musk has often had an issue with Meta's Instagram. In 2018, Musk had deleted his Instagram account as he did not like the platform.

NASA shares stunning picture of 'jellyfish galaxy'; leaves Instagram awestruck
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NASA shares stunning picture of 'jellyfish galaxy'; leaves Instagram awestruck

As per NASA, these images could aid astronomers in getting a better understanding of the star formation elsewhere in the universe

Meet Cleanfluencers, the new sensation sweeping social media
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Meet Cleanfluencers, the new sensation sweeping social media

‘Cleanfluencers’ have racked up millions of online views tidying up filthy homes and passing on cleaning hacks to followers. Here’s what you need to know about them

Not So Social: Utah’s new law to regulate use of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for kids
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Not So Social: Utah’s new law to regulate use of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for kids

Utah governor signed bills — H.B. 311 and S.B. 152 — into law, which will require minors to obtain the consent of a guardian before joining platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and others. The law comes amid debates in the US about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, Meta for failing to stop sex trafficking
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Lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, Meta for failing to stop sex trafficking

The complaint made public late Monday by several pension and investment funds that own Meta stock said Meta's leadership and board have failed to protect the company's and shareholders' interests by turning a blind eye to "systemic evidence" of criminal activity

Zuckerberg knew Facebook and Instagram were addictive and harmful to children, did nothing
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Zuckerberg knew Facebook and Instagram were addictive and harmful to children, did nothing

Mark Zuckerberg apparently knew that Facebook and Instagram were addictive to children and that it would cause them harm. However, despite several warnings about this fact, Zuckerberg did nothing to prevent it, but rather made the apps more addictive.

Instagram goes down all over the world, people believe their accounts were deleted or hacked
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Instagram goes down all over the world, people believe their accounts were deleted or hacked

Instagram faced a massive global outage earlier today. According to outage monitoring website Downdetector about 46,000 people from the US and over 3,000 people from other regions were led to believe that their accounts were deleted or hacked.

Tom Holland can't stop raving about lady-love Zendaya's bold red carpet outing at NAACP Image Awards
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Tom Holland can't stop raving about lady-love Zendaya's bold red carpet outing at NAACP Image Awards

Tom Holland who never leaves a chance to admire and shower praise on his lady love took to the comment section and posted three heart-eyes emojis.

Flesh in soup pot, body parts in fridge: The gruesome murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi
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Flesh in soup pot, body parts in fridge: The gruesome murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi

Hong Kong model, influencer and socialite Abby Choi, 28, went missing last week. The investigation led the police to a village house, where dismembered body parts and a skull have been found. Her former husband and in-laws have been arrested

Tens of millions still using Instagram in Iran despite govt ban, says Meta
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Tens of millions still using Instagram in Iran despite govt ban, says Meta

People in Iran are also using a 'light' version of the Instagram app released in Iran last year that is designed for places where internet bandwidth is meager

Britney Spears' new video goes viral, asks fans to not call cops if she deletes her Instagram
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Britney Spears' new video goes viral, asks fans to not call cops if she deletes her Instagram

Britney Spears recently shared a video on her Instagram handle days after fans called the cops to check on her. 

Meta launches paid subscription: What will it offer and who will benefit?
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Meta launches paid subscription: What will it offer and who will benefit?

The new service will cost $11.99 (Rs 991) a month for users who sign up via the Internet and $14.99 (Rs 1,239) for those using mobile apps. The subscription will be voluntary and only users who are over the age of 18 will be allowed to subscribe