#social-media-influence

#social-media-influence

Figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) show facelifts are on the rise in the UK. In 2024 there were 1,882 procedures, up 8% from the previous year. Women accounted for the majority, with numbers rising by 7% to 1,742. But the steepest increase came from men: procedures grew by 26%, from 111 in 2023 to 140 in 2024.

On Monday afternoon, a few hours before the first ferocious attacks of Israel's ground offensive in Gaza City made buildings tremble as far away as Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Jerusalem for an economics conference. With his far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sitting in the front row, Netanyahu took the stage, looking a little peeved, and berated the event's organizers for muddling his slide show.

Secretary of war Pete Hegseth has fired a navy trans healthcare specialist, Janelle Marra, after being "tipped off" by Libs of TikTok. The right-wing social media account, run by founder Chaya Raichik, has regularly attacked the LGBTQ+ community over the years. Their latest target was commander Janelle Marra whose Defence Health Agency bio revealed that she "began her naval service through a health professions scholarship programme in 2004".

The mum of two and internet sensation is on a mission to make people more informed about ultra-processed foods. Here, she talks about her viral supermarket swaps videos, how buying better can mean spending less, dealing with online critics and why she refuses to work with supermarkets or brands

On TikTok and Instagram, a chorus of young influencers are advising women in their age bracket to ditch their hormonal birth control pills, saying they cause a cavalcade of problems for physical and mental health. The only problem? Unless you also ditch men entirely, going off birth control means it's statistically way likelier that you're going to get pregnant. Look no further than a Texas-based young woman named Ashley Hamrick,

The buyer's guilt that I get nearly every time after I've spent is insane ... Sometimes I open things and I don't want them.

An adviser suggested that the UK would have been better off avoiding involvement in the Second World War and that Britain should not support Ukraine against Russia.

Granny Wang, real name Zhao Mei, has captivated crowds in Kaifeng, China, with her matchmaking performances, drawing hundreds to her daily shows at a theme park.

In the nonprofit sector, independence can hinder progress. Loss of control and concerns about reputation can make nonprofits reluctant to partner, despite the benefits of collaboration.

Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, exploiting vulnerabilities targeting internet-facing SharePoint servers. Additionally, the actor Storm-2603 has also been exploiting these vulnerabilities.

Vance Boelter is not a real person. This is a false flag psyop that the news media is using to instill fear into the people.

Scientists from the American University of Beirut showed 200 people AI-generated pictures of a woman, whose lips had been adjusted in various ways. An analysis of their preferences revealed that the perfect pout features an upper-to-lower lip ratio (U/L) of between 0.618:1 and 1:1. Meanwhile, the most highly rated lips had an upper lip height of 25 percent of hemi-lip width.

Over 200 people rescued, mostly teens, from subway surfing since the program began. This includes 52 people removed from moving trains in 2025.

President Trump posted on social media that Coca-Cola executives had agreed to only use real cane sugar for products in the U.S., impacting sweetener manufacturers' shares.

"I know I'll go down in history. I'll look back in 20 years and be like: 'Yeah, the reason why we're watching women's basketball isn't just because of one person. It's because of me, too,' she said about her rivalry narrative with Caitlin Clark."

In many instances, modern pop music doesn't just reference drugs; it integrates them as integral elements of narratives that resonate with audiences, from mainstream to indie sounds.

Nazario recalled the tragic night her son Zackery died while subway surfing, struck by an overhead beam while riding atop a fast-moving J train. The impact pushed him under the train, resulting in an instant death.

"Fake weather. Fake hurricanes. Fake flooding. Fake. Fake. Fake," Kandiss Taylor, who intends to run as a GOP candidate, wrote in a post viewed 2.4 million times.

Gentle parenting, popularized by Sarah Ockwell-Smith, emphasizes parental responsiveness, respect for children's emotions, and developmentally appropriate boundaries, promoting authoritative parenting principles.

"When Millennials and Gen Z say they trust influencers more than institutions, they are not rejecting truth. They are responding to betrayal."

Summer vacations of the past were filled with outdoor freedom, where children roamed freely, enjoying simple pleasures like playing sports or exploring on bikes.

Now, this once tranquil haven, where tourists could delight in birdsong and the scent of warm cakes coming from the teahouses, is now filled with the sounds of honking horns and the reek of exhaust fumes.

The annual Fanatics Fest in New York brought together a star-studded lineup of athletes and celebrities, showcasing the cultural significance of sports fandom.

"To Luluzinho, Mikazz was God, states Portuguese prosecutor Felismina Carvalho Franco in the indictment filed this month. He became his mentor, supporting and encouraging violent acts."

Beeston emphasizes the importance of combating misinformation, as it negatively impacts clients' perception of the housing market and the overall American dream.

In the evening she sits in her attic making stuff all night and the end product is unbelievable. Because she is home-schooled and doesn't attend school, it has been great for her.

Ethos, the viral Instagram restaurant, raised alarms about AI's infiltration into the food industry, using advanced tech for cost-saving measures while sacrificing authenticity.

Mamdani's campaign, emphasizing social media engagement and a progressive platform, resonates strongly with young voters who seek affordable living conditions and sustainable policies.

The sprays contain melanotan 2, a synthetic hormone not approved for use in the UK, raising alarms for health risks including melanoma skin cancer.

The psychology of athletes today is profoundly influenced by social media, shifting their perception of reality and mental health while causing profound pressures and comparisons.

Don't expect comparable quality when purchasing luxury bags from unverified sources; as an expert, I can recognize the fakes instantly.

Jonny Carmack's "fruit room" showcases colorful faux produce as an embodiment of fun escapism, while reflecting today's cultural embrace of sustainability and nature's connection.