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1,000 Rejections Challenge: For influencer Gabriella Carr, rejection is perfection

Influencer Gabriella Carr is tracking the rejections she receives, in a bid to put herself out there and seek new opportunities.
Influencer Gabriella Carr is tracking the rejections she receives, in a bid to put herself out there and seek new opportunities.

Paqueta moves to Flamengo after West Ham agree fee

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion - London Stadium, London, Britain - December 30, 2025 West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion - London Stadium, London, Britain - December 30, 2025 West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

Social media giants face landmark trial in US over addiction claims

The companies behind YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are being accused of addicting young users to content that has led to depression, eating disorders, psychiatric hospitalisation and even suicide.
The companies behind YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are being accused of addicting young users to content that has led to depression, eating disorders, psychiatric hospitalisation and even suicide.

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal's Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered a walk-off by his players in the Africa Cup of Nations final over a late stage penalty decision in favour of Morocco.
Senegal's Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered a walk-off by his players in the Africa Cup of Nations final over a late stage penalty decision in favour of Morocco.

Italian judge acquits influencer Chiara Ferragni over charity fraud claims

Italian influencer and businesswoman Chiara Ferragni leaving a court in Milan on Jan 14, after being acquitted of fraud.
Italian influencer and businesswoman Chiara Ferragni leaving a court in Milan on Jan 14, after being acquitted of fraud.

BTS member V hits record 70 million followers on Instagram

BTS member V became the first male Korean celebrity to amass 70 milli9on followers on Instagram.
BTS member V became the first male Korean celebrity to amass 70 milli9on followers on Instagram.

American snowboarder Kim dislocates shoulder ahead of Olympics

FILE PHOTO: 2022 Beijing Olympics - Snowboard - Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3 - Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China - February 10, 2022. Gold medallist Chloe Kim of the United States celebrates during the flower ceremony. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: 2022 Beijing Olympics - Snowboard - Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3 - Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China - February 10, 2022. Gold medallist Chloe Kim of the United States celebrates during the flower ceremony. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro again has procedure to treat hiccups

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the hospital after abdominal surgery, in Brasilia, Brazil May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the hospital after abdominal surgery, in Brasilia, Brazil May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

Australian content creators feel sting of losing young fans to social media ban

Follower counts primarily on Instagram have dropped, creators told Reuters.
Follower counts primarily on Instagram have dropped, creators told Reuters.

Instagram users given new algorithm controls

Instagram's new AI-powered feature, which launched in the US on Dec 10, lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed.
Instagram's new AI-powered feature, which launched in the US on Dec 10, lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed.

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