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Six ways a TikTok ban could impact young people
Social media platform TikTok may be banned in the US from 19 January. Here, we take a look at the impacts on users and creators.
9-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life UK
How to help keep children safe online as Meta removes fact-checkers
Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta is to scrap independent fact-checking, but experts say this could have implications for parents.
5-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life UK
Why is it so hard to give up Instagram? A psychologist explains
As Facebook and Instagram owner Meta owns announces measures that could fuel misinformation, we ask a psychologist why quitting the app can be so difficult.
5-min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
What is ‘brain rot’? Oxford word of the year 2024 shows just how long we spend on our phones
The term 'brain rot' has been used to describe the impact of endlessly scrolling through social media.
6-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life UK
Six ways to cope with online hate as Katie Piper calls out Instagram troll
The Loose Women star called out an Instagram troll to remind us that online hate is never OK.
4-min read - EntertainmentYahoo Life UK
What does brat mean? Collins Dictionary 2024 names word of the year
Brat has "cultural phenomenon" after the release of Charli XCX's album, the dictionary said, after inspiring TikTok dances and memes.
7-min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
Mental health dangers of screen addiction and how to have a digital detox
As the number of people seeking treatment for screen addiction rises, here's our expert guide to reducing time on your devices in 2024.
7-min read
