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INSIDERI'm a dad in Australia. I'm worried about the way the social media ban will affect my 14-year-old.
An Australian dad says his son uses TikTok to find new music, Snapchat to keep up with friends, and Signal to communicate with his grandparents.
- BuzzFeed
23 Funny Pet Tweets That Are More Important Than Checking Your Work Email
"My dog doesn’t bark, he’s a hush puppy."
- CNN
Some social media users seem to lack sympathy for the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a flurry of online hate from some social media users. The NewsNight panel discuss these disturbing reactions and how they underscore the level of outrage over the health care system.
- PA Media: UK News
Mother and daughter who ‘terrorised’ neighbours with campaign of abuse jailed
Susan Chen, 61, and her solicitor daughter Linda Lu, 35, were jailed for five-and-a-half years on Friday for their ‘malicious’ behaviour.
- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- The Hill
Opinion - President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up
The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.
- The Telegraph
Assad’s family ‘flees’ to Russia – but Kremlin won’t come to Syrian leader’s rescue
Bashar al-Assad’s family fled to Russia in the days after rebel forces launched a shock offensive that captured swathes of territory across northern Syria, it has been revealed.
- Cinema Online
Aaron Kwok doesn't want to indulge daughters with luxury
The singer wants his two kids to learn that they have to work for what they want
- The Daily Beast
Cops Bust Notorious Hitwoman Known as ‘The Doll’
Police in Colombia have arrested a notorious alleged hitwoman nicknamed “The Doll” who is suspected of being involved in a string of killings, reportedly including one of her ex-boyfriends. The 23-year-old known to local authorities as La Muñeca, whose real name is Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodríguez, is considered one of the most feared women in the country and is accused of being the mastermind and perpetrator of several murders, according to El Espectador.
- KameraOne
Airport staff calmly escorts monkey invaders from Singapore airport
A pair of cheeky macaques caused a stir at Singapore's Changi Airport on December 3 after they were spotted wandering around the Terminal 2 concourse. Comical footage of the incident has gone viral, with users praising a female employee who appeared to be politely talking with one of the primate invaders as she calmly escorted it out of the building.
- INSIDER
The South Korean president's party says he needs to go — and that he tried to arrest its leaders during martial law
Yoon already faces an impeachment motion by the main opposition party, which holds a majority in parliament. His party leader now wants him out.
- SETHLUI.COM
Quan Ji Cooked Food: Wok hei-laden plates of char kway teow & Hokkien mee with crispy pork lard
The post Quan Ji Cooked Food: Wok hei-laden plates of char kway teow & Hokkien mee with crispy pork lard appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
- The Independent
Migrant teen stabbed to death in NYC by group of men who asked if he spoke English
Mayor Eric Adams said the incident could be classified as a hate crime
- Cinema Online
Jennifer Hung and Marcus Zhang are married and expecting!
The two stars suddenly surprised fans with news of their marriage and upcoming parenthood
- INSIDER
We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the trade-offs are worth it.
In New Zealand, the couple gets to enjoy more time exploring the outdoors with their two young kids.
- The Daily Beast
CEO Killer Spent 10 Days in NYC After 17-Hour Bus Trip
Cops believe the main suspect in the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson rode a bus from Atlanta to New York City 10 days prior to the headline-grabbing incident—even more evidence that may point to premeditation of the grisly act. CNN reported Thursday night that the killer spent his days bouncing around the city before his shocking encounter with the insurance executive outside a New York Hilton early Wednesday morning, while a conference for the Minnesota-based health
- People
French Debutante in Viral Apple Martin Video Speaks Out About 'Mean Girl' Accusations (Exclusive)
"She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting,” fellow debutante, Aliénor Loppin de Montmort, tells PEOPLE
- Evening Standard
Liverpool confirm key selection blow for Fulham clash after Everton postponement
Reds will also be without an influential starter for their next Champions League contest against Girona in midweek
- People
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Make First Public Appearance in Six Months: 'It's Been a Difficult Year'
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are stepping out to support their mom's big night
- The Smart Investor
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Conducted Share Buybacks Last Week
We feature four blue-chip stocks that bought back their shares last week. The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Conducted Share Buybacks Last Week appeared first on The Smart Investor.