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TikTok self-harm study results ‘every parent’s nightmare’

Research suggests algorithm promotes self-harm and eating disorder content within minutes of interest being shown

The Guardian - UK

US Senate votes to ban TikTok app on government-owned phones

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted to ban the hugely popular TikTok video-sharing app from all government-issued phones and other devices as the Biden administration considers restrictions on the Chinese-owned platform.

Tribune News Service

Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on government devices

The FBI has warned about the possibility of surveillance and "influence operations" by China's government.

Axios

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TikTok’s ‘thermonuclear’ algorithm showed self-harm and eating disorder content to vulnerable users, report claims

A test group of users were recommended harmful content within seconds of logging into the platform

The Independent UK

Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens

The Independent UK

TikTok ‘pushing harmful content into teenagers’ feeds’, study says

A new study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate says it saw harmful content being recommended to accounts within minutes of joining TikTok.

The Independent UK

To lie about Santa or not to lie — that is a question on a lot of parents’ minds

A furious debate on TikTok has generated millions of views in recent days.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Man shares 'two second' de-icing trick and people can't believe they didn't think of it

The car owner shared the clever tip on TikTok, where he demonstrated how drivers can make the most of the easy-to-use tip and save time during cold winter mornings

Irish Mirror

Funding for Red Line extension approved, straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French sentenced and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

North Dakota governor bans TikTok in executive agencies

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has banned the popular social media app TikTok from devices owned by the state government’s executive branch, joining several other Republican governors who have done so citing the platform’s Chinese ownership and growing national security worries

The Independent UK

A company’s office holiday party raffled off a full week of free paid leave as a prize for employees

Colourette, a cosmetics company in the Philippines, is raffled off five extra days of paid leave to three employees.

Fortune

Nurses ousted after TikTok video showed them complaining about maternity patients

Atlanta hospital said ‘appropriate actions’ were taken against ‘former employees’ over ‘disrespectful and unprofessional’ video

The Independent UK

‘Hero’ plane passenger confronts fellow traveller for fatphobic comment

The incident happened when she asked for a seatbelt extender

The Independent UK

Contest challenges AI to solve legendary literary puzzle Cain’s Jawbone

The fiendish mystery set by Observer crossword compiler Torquemada in the 1930s has only been cracked by four people to date. Can machines do better?

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Sienna the dachshund dumped in south Bristol park

The number of per owners in financial hardship is growing says ARC

The Guardian - US

How Netflix’s Wednesday became a pop culture phenomenon

Tim Burton’s Addams Family reboot series has become only the third Netflix show to rack up a billion hours of views in a month, inspiring TikTokers and Lady Gaga along the way

Reason

Bipartisan Bill To Ban TikTok Is Unworkable and Unnecessary

Plus: Justin Amash and Jane Coaston talk about the Libertarian Party, a fatal flaw in anti-vaping studies, and more...

Wales Online

E17 man appears in M&S video for Christmas song raising money for good cause

The team recreated the iconic video for their festive fundraiser

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Daily Mirror

Master of wine shares one major mistake to avoid when wine tasting this Christmas

If you're hoping to become a wine connoisseur by Christmas, Lidl's Master of Wine has all the tips and hints you could possibly need - including one wine tasting trick we all get wrong

Wales Online

Woman's tree hack cuts decorating time from two hours to 10 minutes

Gillian is a perfectionist and very demanding about the placement of her baubles

Fortune

U.S. lawmakers unveil new bill to ban TikTok

A new bipartisan bill wants to ban TikTok in the U.S. over fears the app is being used to collect data on Americans and spread Chinese propaganda in the West.

Daily Mirror

Mum 'on a mission against mould' praises homemade spray that banishes spores for good

A cleaning guru is sharing her homemade 'mould prevention solution' to stop spores from gathering on blinds and windows, as part of her mission to tackle mould once and for all

Chronicle Live

How to get rid of damp in your home using just salt or cat litter

A woman has shared a video on TikTok explaining how to reduce damp in your property using the two household items

The Independent UK

13 Elf on the Shelf ideas that will wreak havoc this Christmas

The Elf on the Shelf has been sent by Santa Clause to keep an eye on children

Evening Standard

Gogglebox stars Joe and George Bragg land huge new job seven months after quitting show

The siblings, who announced their exit from the Channel 4 series in May, are set to take over BBC Radio 1’s airwaves

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