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Evening StandardThe 'virgin' Sophie Rain set to make $60m on adult site: The rise and backlash of OnlyFans' biggest star
After earning $43 million in 2024, Sophie Rain will surpass that this year amid fierce ethical debates about her child-like looks and controversial pals
- BuzzFeed
We're Only Two Weeks In 2025 And Somehow These 21 People Have Posted The Dumbest Things On The Internet I've Ever Seen In My Life
It's only been two weeks.
- TechCrunch
Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram on the rise after Meta ends fact-checking
Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds. Critics see the move as an attempt to cater to the incoming Trump administration and avoid political retaliation, suggesting the consequences of Meta's new policies could have serious implications for the types of posts, hateful and violent speech, and misinformation that can spread even faster than they already do across Meta’s platforms. Interest in searches related to getting off Meta platforms rose this week, particularly in the last two days.
- WWD
If TikTok Is Banned in the U.S., What’s Next for Beauty?
Established short-form video platforms are next in line, but small upstarts like Lemon8, Triller, Kwai and Firework have potential.
- SWNS
Mum's battle with Meta and Snapchat after son took life in "challenge"
A bereaved mum is fighting social media giants Snapchat and Meta over fears her 14-year-old son killed himself in a 'online challenge' gone wrong. Ellen Roome is campaigning to access accounts of her son Jools Sweeney as she believes it holds the answers as to why he took his own life. Jools was found dead in his bedroom after taking his own life but a coroner was unable to confirm if he was in a suicidal mood before his death. Ms Roome said Jools did a "lot of online challenges" and fears he fell victim to a 'dark and dangerous' one such as Blackout - linked to the deaths of dozens of young people. She has since been campaigning for "Jools' Law" - which would allow parents to access the social media accounts of their children if they died. The petition, which gained 126,000 signatures, was debated in Parliament on Monday, January 13. To help with the funds visit their page here: https://pay.collctiv.com/jools-4827?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3vPyGcm1wmgaYrx7FCnSQxCecJHqvlh5I0agDY3OAkdPJnoTy1ay4HGYY_aem_1tNc3uLvLJhq-xH5HGunYg
- TechCrunch
As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out
TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. The law gives TikTok parent company ByteDance until January 19 to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban in the country. TikTok is hoping for a pause to the law, but If that doesn’t happen, the app will effectively be banned in the country.
- People
Son and Girlfriend Found Dead in Home Had Been Living with His Parents' Slain Bodies for Months
William Vosler and his wife Eileen Vosler were found dead inside a freezer along with notes stating when they'd died
- The Daily Beast
Trump Snubs Elon With Decision on White House Digs
Elon Musk is reportedly set to receive office space in the White House complex for his incoming work as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but he won’t be wall-to-wall with President-elect Donald Trump. Citing two sources that have been briefed on the plans, The New York Times reports that Musk will set up camp at the Eisenhower Executive Office, a separate building adjacent to the White House. It’s still not clear whether Musk’s DOGE partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, will also h
- SETHLUI.COM
7-year-old Jalan Besar wanton mee eatery gets chased out of premises
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- CNN
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Tropical beaches, cold drinks by the pool and extreme heat are some of the things one might associate with Thailand. Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.
- BuzzFeed
Medical Professionals, Share The Everyday Habits That Many People Think Are "Harmless" But Are Actually Silent Killers
"People don't understand the consequences."
- People
Newlywed Wife Is Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Husband After Traveling Overseas to Meet up with Him: Authorities
Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, a native of the Philippines, was killed seven days after arriving in Slovenia
- Hello!
Brunei's Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah mark one-year wedding anniversary with beautiful picture
Brunei's Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah looked stunning in a new picture shared to mark their one-year wedding anniversary. Take a look here...
- Evening Standard
David Beckham stepped in to stop row between Prince Harry and James Corden over ‘cruel comment’ about appearance
England footballer calmed down ‘raging’ actor after Harry’s ‘cruel joke’
- Hello!
Princess Kate just debuted a new hair style for 2025 - everyone's going to copy
Kate Middleton looked amazing in her new birthday portrait on Instagram and the wife of Prince William sported a brand new hair style.
- The Telegraph
Pep Guardiola ‘splits with wife’ after 30 years
Pep Guardiola and his wife have separated after 30 years together in a “totally cordial” split, according to reports in Spain. The Manchester City manager, 53, is said to have drifted apart from Cristina Serra after living in different countries for at least five years.
- The Telegraph
Man Utd made David Raya look foolish – by copying Harry Kane
Manchester United’s players scored the goals in their penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal, but the assist for each of their strikes should probably be awarded to an Englishman based more than 500 miles away from the Emirates Stadium: Harry Kane.
- Evening Standard
Deborra-Lee Furness 'fuming' at Blake Lively following split from Hugh Jackman
The Australian producer considered the American actress a friend while she and The Greatest Showman actor were together
- BuzzFeed
This Architect Explained Why This One House Survived The LA Fires, And The Reasons Are Truly Fascinating
"A couple glass panels will require replacement. Otherwise fine."
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot explains referee confrontation over Nottingham Forest time-wasting
The Liverpool manager was seen tapping his watch throughout the 1-1 draw