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Reddit announced the global rollout of a new homepage interface with two tabs — “For You” and “Following.” In “For You,” recommendations are mixed with posts from subscribed communities, while “Following” shows only the latter. The update is being rolled out worldwide over the course of several weeks.
Otabek YusupovIn Los Angeles, jury selection in a new lawsuit over social media harm to teenagers is expected to begin on Wednesday. For the first time, Meta and Snap will both be defendants: TikTok and YouTube settled the claims before the trial. If no settlements are reached, hearings with Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and Spiegel will take place from November 4.
Otabek YusupovBlogger and TV presenter Ida Galich said in her Telegram channel that she had been called 'Irishka Chiki-Piki before the drinking binges.' She stated that she is not offended by the comparison, but criticized those who comment on other people's appearance and build careers on insults.
Aziz KarimovRoskomnadzor's press service stated that the agency did not put forward an initiative to ban social media for children under 14. This contradicts Vedomosti's report about a draft law with mandatory identification of minors and restrictions on time spent online.
Aziz KarimovLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva overcame his deficit to far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in three weeks and won a fourth term. Allies credit the 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel with 10.8 million subscribers, but political scientists caution against reducing the comeback to social media alone. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva overcame his deficit to far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in three weeks and won a fourth term. Allies credit the 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel with 10.8 million subscribers, but political scientists caution against attributing the comeback solely to social media.
Otabek YusupovFrench President Emmanuel Macron said the government is preparing a package of 'strong measures' in response to protests that have swept the country. He admitted that the authorities did not foresee the scale of the unrest on October 17 and pointed to the role of social media. For the October 24 protests, 70,000 police officers were mobilized and 1,435 arrests were made. The government also promised to respond to students' 'legitimate demands.'
Otabek YusupovThe 'ferritin face' trend on TikTok and Instagram is gaining millions of views: users look for paleness, dark circles under the eyes and brittle hair as signs of low ferritin. Doctors warn that iron deficiency cannot be diagnosed by appearance; a blood test is necessary. The 'ferritin face' trend on TikTok and Instagram is racking up millions of views: users look for paleness, dark circles under the eyes and brittle hair as signs of low ferritin. Doctors warn that iron deficiency cannot be diagnosed by appearance — a blood test is necessary.
Aziz KarimovGabon's regulator has lifted the block on WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram imposed in February. The authorities explained the ban as a fight against offensive content, and its lifting by negotiations with technology companies. At the same time, a new rule on user identification remains in force in the country.
Otabek YusupovOn his birthday, October 25, comedian Mikhail Galustyan posted a joke obituary on Instagram with a black-and-white photo in a mourning frame. Most fans reacted negatively to the joke and called it unfunny.
Otabek YusupovUzbekistan’s Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov said at the summit in Samarkand that a legislative restriction of social media access for children under 16 is not sufficient on its own: a comprehensive programme, family involvement and expert input are needed. The question of a legislative ban has been discussed since June 2026.
Otabek YusupovGreece's parliament has approved by majority vote a law banning children under 15 from using social media. It will take effect on January 1, 2027 and will require platforms to verify users' age. Only the ruling party New Democracy supported the law; the opposition voted against or abstained. Greece is following the example of Australia and other countries introducing similar restrictions.
Sevara AzamovaPoland's Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said that social media act as 'silent allies' of Russian bots on the 'disinformation front' and remain inactive, possibly for the sake of profit. Earlier, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova complained about bots and trolls under her posts.
Javlon TursunovOlder content creators — from 96-year-old Grandma Droniak to 77-year-old Barbara Costello — are amassing multi-million audiences and earning from brand collaborations, covering care costs and helping their followers. Experts note the loyalty of their communities and the value of a 'virtual grandma' for younger audiences.
Sevara AzamovaA class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta in the Federal Court of Australia, claiming that features of Facebook and Instagram caused addiction in children and teenagers. The suit is filed on behalf of eight claimants; Meta rejects the allegations. Separately, a court in New Mexico ordered the company to pay $25 billion.
Sevara AzamovaBritish women, including 29-year-old Adrianne and 26-year-old Laura von Mullen, share their experiences of living with chronic UTIs on TikTok and Instagram to fight stigma. Diagnosis is difficult: tests give false negatives, and symptoms overlap with other conditions. Experts support openness but warn about the risk of harmful 'hacks' on social media.
Sevara AzamovaDelivery service Just Eat apologised after AI-generated food images in its app were mocked on social media: AI turned soda bread with bacon and egg into a glass of soda, and a 'cheese roll' into sushi. The company said it is removing incorrect images and pausing the generation of new ones until the technology is improved.
Javlon Tursunov21-year-old Ana Eliza Santos, who won half a million votes in the October 4 Chamber of Deputies elections, has become one of President Lula's social media advisers ahead of the October 25 runoff. According to Datafolha, Lula trails Flavio Bolsonaro but is closing the gap.
Otabek YusupovThe Norwegian government announced it is finalizing a bill banning social media for children under 16. The restrictions will also cover potentially harmful online games and messengers, likely including TikTok, Snapchat and Roblox. The bill is to be submitted to parliament by the end of the year, with age verification responsibility placed on tech companies.
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