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Témara: Woman slaps local authority during public enforcement operation

Témara incident highlights tensions over public space enforcement A recent incident in Témara has drawn significant attention, involving a woman who slapped a local authority figure, known as a caïd, during a public space enforcement operation. This altercation occurred amidst a routine......

Viral 'lazy cake' recipe stirs controversy in Morocco

A recent social media trend featuring a 'lazy cake' recipe has ignited unexpected controversy in Morocco, highlighting the intersection of culinary delight and cultural sensitivities. The dish, created by Kuwaiti chef Ahmed al-Zamel, combines store-bought chocolate cake with chocolate milk, whipped......

Albania suspends TikTok for a year amid concerns over child safety

The Albanian government has announced a year-long suspension of TikTok, citing concerns over its role in promoting violence and bullying, particularly among children. The decision, made on Thursday, follows increasing reports of harmful content influencing young users. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu......

Algerian influencer Imad Tintin faces trial in France for inciting terrorism

The Algerian influencer known as "Imad Tintin" is set to appear before the Grenoble Criminal Court this Wednesday, March 5. In early January, he and three other individuals—two Algerians and a French-Algerian woman—were arrested in France for publishing content deemed hateful toward......

Meta Prepares to Launch Standalone Generative AI Application

Meta is gearing up to introduce a standalone version of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) interface, "Meta AI," which has so far been integrated into its social media platforms, including Facebook, Threads, and Instagram, as well as its messaging services, WhatsApp and Messenger.......

Social media amplifies nocebo effect: How online content triggers real physical symptoms

The nocebo effect, a psychological phenomenon where anticipating illness leads to actual physical symptoms, has found a powerful new catalyst in social media platforms. Initially confined to specific medical contexts, this concerning trend has gained significant momentum, with platforms like TikTok becoming......

Debate over Data Access in Tragic Teen Deaths Linked to Online Challenge

A TikTok executive has acknowledged that data crucial to an ongoing lawsuit involving the deaths of four British teenagers may have been erased. The teens, aged 12 to 14, are believed to have died while attempting the “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, where participants intentionally deprive......

Social media platform faces legal action after UK children's deaths

Four British families have initiated legal proceedings against TikTok in Delaware's Superior Court, linking their children's deaths to a dangerous viral trend called the "blackout challenge." The lawsuit, filed Thursday, addresses the deaths of four minors: Isaac Kenevan, 13, Archie......

Online hate surges 16% in 2024: Bodyguard study maps social media toxicity

A comprehensive report by the Online Hate Observatory at Bodyguard shows a concerning 16% increase in hateful content across social media platforms in 2024 compared to the previous year. The study, which analyzed 3.8 billion comments, identified over 108 million toxic messages, highlighting the growing......