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Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a widespread outage this afternoon, affecting users in the UK and US. Reports of the outage began at 2.30pm BST, primarily impacting the browser version of the platform. Many users took to the platform to inquire about the outage, while others expressed concern that they had been banned. The outage was short-lived, with the number of reports on Down Detector declining within an hour. This is not the first outage for X, as the platform has faced increased instability since Elon Musk’s acquisition in October 2022.

Kim Kardashian has lost over 100,000 Instagram followers following the release of Taylor Swift’s song ‘thank you, a.i.m.e’ which is believed to take aim at the reality star. The lyrics include references to a ‘bronze spray-tanned statue’ and a ‘plaque that threatens to push me down the stairs’ which fans have interpreted as jabs at Kim and her daughter, North West. Despite the controversy, Kim has remained silent on the matter.

Three teenagers in Australia have been charged under new laws that criminalize posting about crimes on social media platforms. The charges stem from alleged incidents of stolen high-end cars, with two of the teens posting about their involvement on social media. This new legislation reflects a growing trend in several jurisdictions to punish social media activity as a means of deterring future crimes.

Prince William and Kate Middleton broke tradition by not releasing a photo of their youngest son, Prince Louis, on his birthday. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield suggests this decision was made to avoid online speculation and conspiracy theories that plagued the couple earlier in 2024. Schofield claims that Kate Middleton, who is known for taking the family’s photographs, may have been discouraged by criticism over a photoshopped image and opted not to prioritize photography on this occasion. While some speculate that the couple’s silence is a ‘punishment’ for trolls, Schofield believes it is simply a matter of setting new boundaries and asserting their privacy preferences.

Actor Alec Baldwin was involved in a heated exchange with an anti-Israel protester who repeatedly asked him to say ‘Free Palestine’ during a visit to a coffee shop on Saturday, April 22. The incident was captured on video by the protester and has been circulating online. In the video, Baldwin can be seen shopping while the woman behind the camera repeatedly asks the actor to say ‘Free Palestine.’ Baldwin has been a vocal supporter of Israel in the past and has been targeted by protesters in the past. Neither Baldwin nor his representatives have commented on the latest incident.

Indiyah Polack has defended her relationship with Dami Hope after a fan accused him of trying to sabotage her career. The Love Island star hit back at the fan on social media, branding them ‘negative’ and ordering them to ‘stay out’ of their relationship. Indiyah and Dami have been together for a year and are said to be planning a future together.

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has exposed the underhanded tactics employed by celebrities to gain fame and relevance in the Bollywood industry. He revealed being advised to purchase fake social media followers, buy larger vehicles, and leak information to paparazzi to gain visibility.

Policy analyst Ed Mills anticipates that TikTok may cease operations in the U.S. next year due to a bill that aims to force the divestment of the popular social media platform. The bill, which has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, proposes that TikTok must be sold within a year or face a ban from U.S. app stores. If the bill is passed by the Senate, TikTok would be forced to sell its U.S. operations to an American company, effectively ending its presence in the country.

Social Suicide, an investigative thriller film, follows a group of teenagers desperate for social media fame. Two of their members are found dead, and Balthazar, a viral content-seeking teen, becomes the prime suspect. The film explores the lengths teenagers will go for fame and the dangers of social media obsession. Amazon Prime Video subscribers can stream Social Suicide as part of their membership.

UPSC second topper Animesh Pradhan’s old dance video has resurfaced and is taking social media by storm. Pradhan shared the clip on Twitter, showcasing his impressive dance moves to a peppy song. The video has garnered over 1.1 lakh views and 2,200 likes since its release, with netizens expressing their admiration and humor in the comments section.