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Fifteen arrested in Netherlands for spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok

The TikTok posts, some with more than 100,000 views, encouraged people to join the Islamic State and glorified becoming a martyr for the violent Islamist group, they said.

 Dutch police patrol after riots in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 11, 2024.
An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Online antisemitism grows smarter, faster, and harder to stop, CyberWell report shows

An illustration of a young girl looking at a computer screen, warning STOP! in large lettering.

More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds

Antisemitic and anti-Israel content found on the social media platform UpScrolled.

TikTok deal fuels rise of UpScrolled, founder conceived it as a haven for Palestinian activism


‘Shalom, friends’: Jews on TikTok prepare for app’s possible ban after Supreme Court ruling

Jewish content creators reflect on TikTok’s legacy in building awareness and community as a ban looms.

 Jewish TikTok influencers prepare for the app's ban.

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The case pitted free speech rights against national security concerns in the age of social media.

 3D-PRINTED TIKTOK logo is seen in front of a US flag, 2020. The hashtag #FreePalestine is used in 35 million videos on TikTok, the author points out.

Most US 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok despite age restrictions, UCSF study finds

According to the study, 6.3% of 11- and 12-year-olds admitted to having a hidden account unknown to their parents.

 Most US 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok despite age restrictions, UCSF study finds. Illustration.

TikTok shopping and designer dining: 5 trends shaping 2025 marketing

From sports investments to online trust issues: The Wall Street Journal highlights trends set to shape social networks and marketing in 2025.

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'The Wirkin': Affordable 'Walmart Birkin' bag becomes viral hit

The Wirkin bags are currently sold out in nearly every color online, with customers eagerly awaiting restocks due to its popularity.

 The original Birkin. The 'Wirkin’, an affordable handbag sold by Walmart, has become a viral sensation, leading to rapid sell-outs both online and in stores.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law that could ban TikTok

Trump asked the court for a pause to allow his incoming administration to find a political solution to the issue.

US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.

WhatsApp rolls out new voice message transcription feature, now also in Hebrew

The technology behind this feature is based on machine learning and natural language processing, ensuring accurate and high-quality transcription.

 WhatsApp will transcribe voice notes

After appeal denial: The date your access to TikTok could be blocked

A U.S. court denied TikTok's request to delay a law requiring disconnection by January 19, and Apple and Google have been asked to remove the app over espionage concerns.

 TikTok's headquarters. Danger in the American space

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on Jan. 19

This move comes amid concerns about Chinese espionage targeting American users.

 ACCORDING TO one Taiwanese NGO, TikTok users in Taiwan are more inclined than others to believe in Chinese videos.

Noa, Mergui, Netta, and...Gabriel: Israeli pop music's latest sensation gets ready to go global

Guy was signed by UMG in 2022, at which point they set out to re-produce his demo songs on a more professional level, and the video for “Arrest Me” was born.

 GABRIEL GUY: I had to work for things and I’m still working on things because I’m still not successful. I’m at the beginning.