Ruby Franke, the parenting advice YouTuber whose channel once brought in $100,000 a month, was convicted of aggravated child abuse alongside her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, according to BBC Two’s documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. The case exposed how monetization and the pursuit of millions of subscribers can prioritize online … Read more
Fitness influencer Sarah Stevenson, known online as Sarah’s Day, faces public backlash after listing a stained designer couch on Facebook Marketplace for $6,000. Critics have questioned the pricing of the Jardan Wilfred lounge, which the influencer originally purchased for $11,000, citing its visible wear and discoloured fabric as major deterrents for potential buyers. The Marketplace … Read more
Former Izingane Zes’thembu star Vuyokazi Nciweni has publicly denied being in a new relationship following the viral circulation of a video showing her kissing an unidentified man. Nciweni stated the footage, which appeared on her Instagram Stories, was posted without her consent while she was intoxicated, according to her recent social media address. Nciweni Addresses … Read more
Trump Media and Technology Group is reportedly developing a subscription-based “Truth API” that would grant financial firms and traders early, priority access to President Donald Trump’s social media posts. The proposal, which involves monthly fees as high as $100,000, has drawn immediate scrutiny from ethics experts and lawmakers who argue the service risks monetizing presidential … Read more
TikTok Video Sparks Debate Over Public Transit Punctuality A July 6 TikTok video capturing a heated exchange between a bus passenger and driver has ignited discussions about public transit schedules, passenger expectations, and the challenges faced by transit workers. The clip, which shows a passenger questioning the driver’s pace, highlights a tension between commuters and … Read more
A coalition of 26 former and current Meta employees has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the company’s internal artificial intelligence systems discriminated against workers during a major layoff round. The plaintiffs claim the AI-driven selection process failed to account for protected medical or family … Read more
The Rise of the Benadryl Challenge Medical experts are sounding alarms over a social media trend called the “Benadryl challenge,” which encourages teenagers to take dangerously high doses of the over-the-counter allergy medication to induce hallucinations. Dr. Shan Yin, medical director of the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center, described the trend as a concern … Read more
Meta is constructing its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, a 1-gigawatt facility representing a $9 billion investment. The project, which is expected to take two to three years to complete, serves as the company’s 33rd global data center and is designed to accelerate Meta’s artificial intelligence infrastructure capacity, according to a company … Read more
AI-generated imagery is increasingly being used to manipulate public perception of major political events, as evidenced by the widespread circulation of synthetic media during the recent funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While international news agencies verified genuine crowds in Tehran, platforms were flooded with fabricated content that exaggerated attendance and altered … Read more
Meta has launched Muse Image, a proprietary generative artificial intelligence model designed to create and edit images for consumers and advertisers. According to the company, the model will be integrated across the Meta AI app, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, while also powering automated ad-creative tools within the Advantage Plus service to reduce reliance on third-party … Read more