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Cash-strapped marmots bare all on OnlyFans – but keep their fur on

Marmots are the unlikely stars of an OnlyFans page raising money for a project that has fallen victim to US federal funding cuts.

Malaysia was confident in its social media ban, but kids are still on TikTok

The ban applies to platforms with more than eight million users in Malaysia, which are TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

‘Baby Shark Boy’ grows up: YouTube sensation to make K-pop debut

Baby Shark Dance, featuring Park Geon-roung, has been viewed 17.2 billion times since it first appeared on YouTube in 2016.

Ukraine kills 12 in drone strikes on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, state media reports

Beyond screen time, examine nature of youth social media use for more targeted intervention: Experts

Problematic use of social media that goes beyond screen time can sometimes be linked to emotional distress, loneliness, identity struggles, said experts.

Our obsession with home reno porn needs to stop

Home renovation IG accounts have proven that cookie-cutter HDB flats need not feel generic. But it’s easy for these accounts to turn into an obsession, says the writer.

There must be a point to age checks online

Platforms must go further by embedding safety into the design of their products, says the writer.

Three in five Americans favour stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Some 61 per cent of poll respondents said social media companies need firmer oversight.

These teeny tiny spiders are social media stars

Jumping spiders are winning over people with long-held fears of arachnids.

Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say

Flowers and pictures of teachers killed are left outside Debsirin Nonthaburi School following a deadly shooting at the school, in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, Aug 9.

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