All Saints Catholic College in London is implementing a 12-hour school day to address the issue of excessive mobile phone use among students. Headteacher Andrew O’Neil believes the extended hours will reduce screen time and provide alternative activities to enhance students’ well-being and engagement.
The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the police to consider and act on a complaint filed by Congress leader Aminul Khan Suri against state minister Kailash Vijayvargiya. Suri alleges that Vijayvargiya posted a communal message on social media in 2020. The HC directed the Tilaknagar police station in Indore to review the complaint and take appropriate action within 90 days.
A court in Russia has sentenced a spokesperson for Meta to six years in prison in absentia for justifying terrorism. The charges stem from remarks made by Andy Stone, Meta’s communications director, in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stone, who is based in the US, announced temporary changes to Meta’s hate speech policy to allow for ‘forms of political expression that would normally violate (its) rules, like violent speech such as ‘death to the Russian invaders.” Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Stone and other unidentified Meta employees, describing the statement as ‘illegal calls to violence and killings of Russian citizens.’ Meta was also outlawed as an extremist organization and Facebook and Instagram were blocked in Russia.
A hilarious video has emerged on social media, featuring a goldendoodle named Kevin sharing his perspective on the perils of getting a human. From a lack of personal space to emotional instability and fat-shaming, Kevin lists the red flags that dogs should be aware of. Despite his criticisms, Kevin acknowledges that dogs ultimately love their humans, as evidenced by their scientific capacity for positive emotions and excitement upon seeing their owners. The video has gone viral on TikTok, garnering millions of views and likes.
Monte, a 3-year-old tuxedo cat, was ignored during an adoption event at a San Diego cat-themed gift shop. But thanks to a heartbreaking TikTok video, he found his forever home just one day later. Monte’s adopter was touched by the video, which showed him crying out for attention. The power of social media helped Monte find his happy ending, but many other animals in shelters are still waiting for their forever homes.
Eva Evans, a well-known TikTok creator and director of the series “Club Rat,” passed away at the age of 29. Her sister announced the news on Instagram, expressing shock and disbelief. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Evans amassed over 300,000 followers on TikTok and was praised for her content on living in New York City. She also created the 2023 series “Club Rat,” which garnered attention for its exploration of dating in the city.
Thousands of online advertisements have been discovered promoting the sale of nitazenes, a potent class of synthetic opioids linked to numerous deaths. Nitazenes have been sold on platforms such as SoundCloud and X and have been linked to nearly 150 deaths in the UK alone. Despite claims of legitimacy, many suppliers admit to disguising the drugs in dog food and catering supplies to evade detection. Over £4.2 million in Bitcoin has been transferred to supplier accounts, highlighting the illicit profits involved.
Actress Sydney Sweeney has responded to criticism of her appearance and acting abilities with a cheeky Instagram post. Sweeney posted a photo wearing a sweatshirt that reads, ‘Sorry I have great tits,’ a message that can be seen as a clap-back at Hollywood producer Jason Baum. Baum had previously said that Sweeney ‘can’t act’ and is ‘not pretty.’
A deepfake video of Allu Arjun has surfaced on social media, showing him allegedly campaigning for the Congress party. However, the video is from 2022 when Allu Arjun attended the India Day parade in New York and was honored as grand marshal. This incident highlights the growing concern over deepfake videos circulating online, particularly during elections.
Michelle Keegan has wowed fans with her latest social media posts, showcasing her style and charisma after returning from Australia. The actress has been flooded with compliments for her eye-catching catsuit and glamorous ensemble.
