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BBCWhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages
Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.
- BuzzFeed
16 Tweets About Luigi Mangione Being Charged With Murder In The UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Here's how people are reacting to the latest update.
- The Conversation
‘A virtual seat at the family table’: why older people are among the biggest users of social media
More than 70% of Australians aged 65 and older use social media to some degree. Improving digital literacy and online safety will help them benefit from it even more.
- NewsWire
Albo’s huge blow to Meta after pay standoff
The social media giant will be forced to pay publishers for news content in an extraordinary intervention by Anthony Albanese, following an extensive standoff.
- Sky News
'Technical issue' hits Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta says
A "technical issue" has hit users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, forcing an apology from owner Meta. In a statement on the X social media platform, the tech firm wrote: "We're aware that a technical issue is impacting some users' ability to access our apps... and apologise for any inconvenience". At 6.07pm there were 25,807 reports about Facebook in the UK and 106,401 in the US.
- HuffPost
Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing
The president said he "learned something" from the president-elect.
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley divides opinion with latest racy selfie in daringly plunging dress
Elizabeth Hurley has left fans divided with her most recent racy selfie. See photo.
- Australian Associated Press
Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested
Two men have been charged in Australia and six children removed from harm in the Philippines after an international child abuse investigation.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussie tourist confronted as 'stupid' act caught on camera: 'Sick to my stomach'
A bewildered Aussie fisherman could only yell a nine-word warning to the tourist that everyone visiting the area would be wise to remember.
- Parade
Khloé Kardashian Leaves Fans 'Speechless' With Risqué, Tights-Only Cheeky Bodysuit Photos
The reality TV star rocked fishnet tights with flower embellishments.
- BuzzFeed
12 Years After Their Divorce, Katie Holmes Acknowledged Tom Cruise While Slamming Reports About Their Daughter’s Alleged Trust Fund
The report claimed that Suri became a millionaire in the wake of her 18th birthday after gaining access to a “substantial” trust fund from Tom, who she’s not been seen with in years.
- Futurism
Elon Musk Gloats as Trump Announces Billionaires Will Be Exempt From Normal Environmental Rules
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is dancing with joy now that his new father figure has promised him that he will no longer have to abide by pesky environmental rules. On Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post that the government would be for sale after all, promising that any company investing $1 billion in the US government would "receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals." "GET READY TO ROCK!!!" Trump ex
- WWD
Dua Lipa Gives Racer Style a Wild Spin With Leopard-print Miniskirt and Emily Ratajkowski Wears Dress Over Pants for Puma Speedcat Launch Celebration
Both wore Lyst's "hottest sneaker in the world" at the Milan event.
- Storyful
Man Charged With Racial Vilification Over Offensive Electronic Sign in Window of Home
A man in a Brisbane suburb has been charged under Australia’s racial vilification laws for allegedly displaying an offensive electronic sign in his home.Footage released by Queensland Police shows the sign saying “Death To” followed by a series of words scrolling across the screen, which were blurred by police.According to The Australian, the sign said “death to Jews” and vilified non-white people.Police said they searched a property in Morningside on December 11, seized the sign, a computer, and a phone. The man was arrested at the scene.As a result of the investigation, counter-terrorism police charged him with one count each of serious racial, religious, sexuality, or gender identity vilification, serious assault and obstructing police, a statement read.“We urge people to remain respectful and we strongly condemn anyone who incites violence and hatred within our community. There is no place for anti-Semitism or prejudice or hatred of any kind,” Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond said. Credit: Queensland Police via Storyful
- BuzzFeed
My 14-Year-Old Daughter Watched Porn And It Changed Our Lives In Ways I Never Imagined
"As the mother of a girl, I had imagined so many of the difficult conversations and situations I would have with my daughter as she grew to womanhood.... But porn? I never even considered that I would have to have this discussion."
- BBC
Man jailed for 'despicable' abuse of young girl
The 25-year-old man's crimes against a young girl were "quite simply despicable", police say.
- Yahoo News Australia
Travelling caravan family 'in shock' after witnessing incredible river scene: 'Had no idea'
An expert has explained what likely occurred with the family saying they never knew such a thing existed.
- BuzzFeed
"My Kids Had No Idea What I Was Talking About": 23 Experiences That Were The Norm Decades Ago But Are Totally Unrecognizable Today
"A 20-something friend of mine had no idea what this was and then revealed when he looked it up that it was from before he was born."
- HuffPost
‘Oh My God!’: Seth Meyers Has Dark Realization About Donald Trump’s Billionaire Cabinet
“Do you know what this means?”
- The Independent
‘Ultra-luxury’ real-estate brothers and twin charged with sex trafficking after flood of women accuse them of rape
Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander have spent two-plus decades carrying out a sadistic rape spree, according to prosecutors.