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BuzzFeed"Instagram Vs. Reality": This Woman Bought A House From DIY Influencers, And It Shows How Fake Social Media Can Be
"Honestly, it makes me really sad to think that there are pictures out there of my house that could be making people feel less than about theirs."
- 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.
- PA Media: UK News
Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.
- The Daily Beast
Meghan Markle ‘Survivors’ Vindicated by Report of Her ‘Demon’ Ways
Meghan Markle’s former U.K. employees, who called her a “demon” boss prone to “psycho moments,” said they feel “vindicated” by a Vanity Fair report alleging some of Markle’s American staffers needed therapy after working for her. The former employees spoke to the Daily Beast in September after Meghan’s team orchestrated a feature in Us Weekly claiming she was a great boss, on the heels of an article in The Hollywood Reporter described her as a “demon in high heels.” Responding to the VF report,
- The Independent
Five dog breeds you shouldn’t own as a pet, according to a vet
Vet Amir Anwary went viral on TikTok for his hot takes on dog breeds
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Daniil Medvedev cops humongous fines for Aus Open outbursts after loss to teen in second round
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
- HuffPost
'Sweet Jesus In A Skybox!': Stephen Colbert Exposes Outrageous Trump Inauguration Plan
The "Late Show" host said a key warning from Joe Biden is already going unheeded.
- The Daily Beast
Elon Musk Moves to Make His Own Mar-a-Lago Near BFF Trump in D.C
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk appears to be looking to create his very own Mar-a-Lago in the nation’s capital. Multiple anonymous sources told Eater that the world’s richest man is aiming to make the winning bid on the Line, a trendy D.C. hotel that is up for auction, and turn into a “private social club.” The once buzzy 220-room hotel, which opened just seven years ago, went to auction after it failed to meet its owners’ financial expectations, according to The Real Deal.
- USA TODAY
Trump mints $31 billion with new official $TRUMP crypto meme coin
The new $TRUMP cryptocurrency meme coin launched Friday night and has generated billions of dollars.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
I'm A Celebrity fans' surprising reaction to the latest contestant heading into the jungle
Channel Ten's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has revealed the latest star entering the jungle. Read more.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Prince Harry turns down major offer from Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry has turned down a major offer from Buckingham Palace just days before he returns to the UK for his High Court trial. Read more.
- Evening Standard
Gunman shoots dead two judges at Iran’s supreme court
Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh were killed by an assassin who then shot himself on Saturday
- Yahoo News Australia
Driver captures predator's wild act on Aussie beach: 'Never seen this'
The Aussie was so stunned by the sight he 'spun around' in his car to get a closer look.
- BuzzFeed
People Who Have Worked In Retail Are Sharing Their Wildest "You Really Can't Make This Up" Story
"At Target we have a 'code yellow' for missing kids. When it happens, the whole team drops what they are doing and we all help. Usually, the child is found within minutes. In this one case..."
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks
‘This aggressive Russian action is not acceptable,’ French defense minister said
- The Independent
Chernobyl dogs do show ‘dramatic’ genetic differences – but not because of radiation
New study has implications for our understanding of nuclear radiation exposure effects on populations
- BuzzFeed
Get Ready For A Chortle With These 19 Signs That Absolutely Nailed It This Week
I asked the universe for a sign and this is what it gave me.
- Parade
Kate Middleton Reportedly Didn't Use This Common Medical Device During Cancer Treatment
The Princess of Wales recently visited the same hospital where she received her cancer treatments.
- BuzzFeed
Teachers Are Opening Up About Their Worst Encounters With Wildly Entitled Parents, And YIKES
"They immediately jumped to the conclusion that I sucked as a teacher..."