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Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana

Lillian Smart of Ruston infected with fatal Naegleria fowleri, likely after swimming in Lake Claiborne, health officials say An eight-year-old Louisiana girl has died after contracting a rare, typically fatal brain-eating amoeba after a swim in Lake Claiborne. Lillian Smart, of Ruston, died on Saturday, one day after celebrating her birthday, her family announced in a public Facebook post on the “Love for Lillian” page. Continue reading...

World news | The GuardianAug 23, 2026

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

BBC NewsAug 23, 2026

Burnham stays away from No 10 North wedding after bride’s plea

Prime minister sends video message to newlyweds instead after bride Sarah Burwin asked him not to ‘ruin’ vibe at Heron House wedding Andy Burnham fulfilled a bride’s wishes by not turning up for her wedding after she asked him not to spoil her big day as she got married at the building housing No 10 North. Sarah Burwin had pleaded on TikTok in July for Burnham not to work from the building in Manchester that day, which hosts the government’s northern headquarters and the city’s register office.

World news | The GuardianAug 23, 2026

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

BBC NewsAug 23, 2026

Twitter Broke the Left. X Will Break the Right.

Democrats paid a price for forming their politics on Twitter; the right will pay a price for forming theirs on X.

NYT > Top StoriesAug 23, 2026

Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups

Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.

BBC NewsAug 22, 2026

'The Five Heartbeats' Star Michael Wright Dead at 70 - TMZ

'The Five Heartbeats' Star Michael Wright Dead at 70 TMZ #TSRAngelz: #LeonRobinson shared a heartfelt post following the passing of his co-star #MichaelWright at age 70. Michael and Leon starred alongside each other in the iconic film, ‘The Five Heartbeats’. Michael’s wife Susanna confirmed his passing in a post instagram.com Actor Michael Wright of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Dies, Wife Leads Tributes Newsweek Michael Wright Dies At 70; Fans, Colleagues Flood Actor's Instagram With Emotional Tribu

Serrano draws 3.4m views on TikTok for 50th win

Amanda Serrano is made to work for her 50th career win against Lucrecia Manzur., which draws over three million views on TikTok.

BBC NewsAug 22, 2026

Coles website down after viral Reddit post sees customers buy cases of alcoholic drinks at nearly 80% discount

Supermarket’s website and app go offline as customers save more than $100 on some 24-packs The Coles website and app have gone offline hours after a viral Reddit post highlighted a nearly 80% discount on 24-packs of premixed alcoholic drinks. For several hours on Saturday, both the Coles website and app displayed a message advising they “we’re currently offline – but not for long”. The website and app came back online before the website went down again on Saturday afternoon. It was back up at

World news | The GuardianAug 22, 2026

TikTok agrees to $400m settlement to resolve US children’s privacy litigation

The DoJ sued TikTok and its former parent company in August 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children’s privacy and collecting their information ⁠TikTok and its Chinese former parent company ByteDance on Friday agreed to a $400m settlement to resolve the US Department of Justice’s allegations that the short-form video app ⁠violated children’s online ⁠privacy. The justice department sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children’s privacy and illegally collectin

World news | The GuardianAug 21, 2026

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case - Fox Business

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case Fox Business TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements BBC TikTok to pay $400 million to settle claims it violated children's online privacy laws CBS News TikTok Settles Child Privacy Lawsuit For $400 Million Forbes TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement Reuters

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury

Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

BBC NewsAug 21, 2026

Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history

Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.

BBC NewsAug 21, 2026

Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp’s security clearance - The Guardian

Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp’s security clearance The Guardian Ossoff takes victory lap for viral Trump insinuation: 'The truth hurts' KOMO Natalie Harp, Trump’s Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do? The New York Times Dem’s ‘sexist’ remark against cancer survivor provokes Republican to go scorched earth: ‘Guy’s got a problem’ Fox News Ossoff: ‘Amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Harp remark The Hill

Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough UK politics live – latest updates Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, the equalities minister has said, as she warned that young men were being sucked into violent misogyny by the “cesspit” of social media. Bridget Phillipson said she was increasingly worried about how commonplace misogyny and racism had become, fuelled by onli

World news | The GuardianAug 20, 2026

Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta - NPR

Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta NPR Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial Reuters What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta Al Jazeera Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard' CNBC Meta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco The Economist

Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial - The Guardian

Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial The Guardian Ex-Meta executive says Zuckerberg put growth before child safety Reuters ‘Safety was an afterthought’: Former Meta engineer testifies in social media dangers trial bostonherald.com Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard' CNBC Meta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco The Economist

Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor

Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16 million views Virgin Australia has apologised to a disability advocate who said he was “humiliated” by his removal from a flight over his wheelchair motor. The airline called Shane Hryhorec on Wednesday afternoon to offer an apology, two days after the Adelaide-based man published a viral video showing the incident on board a flight from Sydney. Continue reading...

World news | The GuardianAug 19, 2026

Tourists on pastry quest overrun scenic spot in Italian mountains

Alpine communities hit out after influencer videos draw huge queues to Friedrich August refuge in Dolomites Hundreds of people overwhelmed a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites, not for the panoramic views but in search of a creamy pastry, reigniting the debate about social-media-driven tourism. The visitors ventured en masse to the Friedrich August refuge – perched at 2,300 metres (7,500ft) above sea level, between Col Rodella and Passo Sella in Val di Fassa – some reportedly waking up at daw