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ForbesKSI Leaves the Sidemen After 13 Years to Focus on Solo Projects
KSI said May 31, 2026, will be his final Sidemen video. The announcement followed the Britain’s Got Talent finale where he served as a judge.
deadline.comYouTuber KSI Leaves Sidemen Group After 13 Years
KSI announced his departure from the YouTube collective on 31 May. A spokesperson confirmed the exit after 13 years with the group.
foxnews.comTaylor Swift sends autographed guitar to young fan after viral video
Taylor Swift mailed a handwritten note and an autographed guitar to an 8-year-old girl after the child asked a neighbor to play one of her songs. The exchange began when the neighbor posted a video of the request on TikTok.
The IndependentCities Respond to Teen Gatherings With Curfews and Arrests
Several U.S. cities reported large, unsanctioned gatherings of teenagers over the Memorial Day weekend. Officials in multiple jurisdictions imposed curfews or announced plans to prosecute parents after some events led to injuries and property damage.
Al JazeeraNigerians Increasingly Turn to Online Herbal Products Despite Regulatory Warnings
Two women described adverse reactions after taking fertility and eye supplements purchased through social media. Doctors and regulators cite weak oversight of Nigeria’s growing online herbal market.
bloombergquint.comGenerative AI tools expand political content production in the Philippines
Generative AI allows users to create political images and videos with a smartphone. Established networks are using the technology to increase output volume. The change follows earlier social media tactics used during past election cycles.
EngadgetLamine Yamal Posts Instagram Photos Wearing Pink Headphones
Spanish soccer player Lamine Yamal posted Instagram photos and a video of new Beats headphones on or before May 30, 2026. The images show a rounded headband design not used on current Beats models.
upi.comWashington Nationals Official Removed After Video Shows Remarks on Pitcher
A Nationals front-office employee was recorded stating the team limited social-media posts about starting pitcher Trevor Williams due to his public comments on a 2023 event. The employee also described fan-data tracking and later deleted social-media accounts. The team removed th…
financialpost.comX Removes Monetization From Accounts Using Others' Content
X has deactivated monetization for several large accounts after finding repeated use of videos without attribution. Product head Nikita Bier posted public notices of the actions between May 23 and May 30, 2026.
nypost.comTrace Cyrus Publicly Accuses Sister Brandi of Renting Him Moldy Home, Demands Refund
Trace Cyrus posted videos on Instagram Stories Friday alleging problems with a house he rented from his sister Brandi Cyrus, including mold, a ceiling hole, and lack of clean water.
onwardstate.comForbes Names 30 Under 30 Asia Honorees in Social Media, Marketing and Advertising
Forbes published its 2026 list of 30 Under 30 Asia recipients in the Social Media, Marketing & Advertising category on May 27. The list recognizes creators and agency leaders under age 30 who produce content on art, science, current affairs and marketing.
manofmany.comSnap Alumni Form Ghost Angels Fund to Invest in Early-Stage AI Social and Consumer Startups
Twenty former Snap employees formed Ghost Angels in 2025. The fund has backed five companies and plans to invest in fifteen more within a year.
bbc.co.ukJustice Department Subpoenas Reddit and X in Probe of Users Who Posted Federal Officer’s Address
Federal prosecutors seek user identities from Reddit and X in probes tied to online criticism of deportation efforts. The shift from administrative summonses to grand jury subpoenas follows court challenges by the users.
inquisitr.comSulvinder Samra Describes Divorce From Dr Ranj Singh on Former Anniversary
Sulvinder Samra posted on Instagram about her 2011 divorce from Dr Ranj Singh. She wrote about the period after learning he wanted to end the marriage to pursue relationships with men.
financialpost.comX Demonetizes Accounts for Reposting Smaller Creators' Content
X removed monetization from accounts including one with nearly 2 million followers after they reposted videos and removed original watermarks. Head of product Nikita Bier said the actions violated the platform's revenue-sharing rules.
thesouthafrican.comRare Buffalo With Blond Hair Gains Online Attention
A buffalo with blond hair has drawn online attention after images circulated on social media. The animal's appearance has been compared to a U.S. political figure, and its visibility has reportedly affected plans for a religious ceremony.
thesouthafrican.comAnthea Turner Criticizes Venezuela Fury's Cooking Skills on Channel 5 Show
Television presenter Anthea Turner said on Channel 5 that Venezuela Fury left home without domestic skills. The 16-year-old daughter of Tyson Fury married Noah Price earlier this month.
thurrott.comTikTok US joint venture faces questions over national security compliance
A Massachusetts senator sent letters to TikTok US and Oracle requesting details on the joint venture's ties to ByteDance. The requests come four months after the deal transferred control of the app's U.S. operations to avert a ban.
nypost.comFanttik Tools Sale Advertised on Social Media Platform
A writer states they first learned of the Fanttik brand through TikTok and now uses the tools regularly. The post promotes an ongoing sale as a reason to purchase additional items.
BBC NewsCMAT says body-shaming comments followed Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT posted on Instagram about online comments on her weight after her Sunday evening set at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland. She said the remarks have continued at an increasing pace as her profile has grown.
EuronewsWhite House social media account posts tribute to Harambe on tenth anniversary
The official White House account published a lengthy online tribute marking the tenth anniversary of the death of Harambe the gorilla. The post drew immediate criticism from social media users who questioned its timing and relevance.
thecanary.coSocial Media Post Expresses Concern Over Finger Injury
A public social media message requested medical reassurance about an injury to a finger. The post did not include details on the cause or severity of the injury.
foxbusiness.comAuthor Predicts Continued Split Between Centralized and Decentralized Online Networks
A novelist states that social media platforms will increasingly separate into regulated core services and open edge networks. The observation draws from the structure presented in the author's recent book.
indiatoday.intoday.inSocial Media Post Comments on Political Family Dynamics
A post on the X platform discussed the conduct of a political figure in relation to family influence. The post suggested the behavior might reflect efforts to retain power.
New York PostTikTok Video Shows Daughter Reciting Retired Pitcher Scot Shields Career Stats
Ella Shields posted a TikTok video in which she read her father Scot Shields former MLB statistics to him while pretending they belonged to a college player. The clip has received 8.8 million views.
680news.comWisconsin High School Fires Social Studies Teacher Over Online Post
A Wisconsin high school dismissed a social studies teacher after the teacher posted a public message about presidential assassins. The post appeared days after an attempt on a president's life at a correspondents' dinner.
america.cgtn.comJustice Department Subpoenas Reddit and X for User Data in Criminal Probes
Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to Reddit and X seeking names, addresses, and banking details of at least two users. The requests are tied to ongoing criminal investigations involving posts critical of immigration enforcement.
WiredMeta Plans Paid Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus Subscriptions
Meta will introduce subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that add profile customization, story tools, and reaction options. The company said the move expands its testing of paid features that began earlier this year.
nypost.comPassenger Reports Seatmate Removing Skin From Bare Feet on Flight
A Reddit user described a woman seated nearby who placed a bare foot on her knee and peeled dead skin during a commercial flight. The post included a photograph and drew nearly 300 comments from other users.
india.comMeta Begins Subscription Rollout for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and AI Chatbot
Meta has started offering paid subscription plans across its main social platforms and is testing one for its AI chatbot. The move affects Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and a limited group of Meta AI users.
screencrush.comBallerina Farm Features 9-Year-Old Daughter in Electrolyte Powder Ad
Hannah and Daniel Neeleman's Ballerina Farm posted a promotional video on May 26 showing their eldest daughter, Frances, in an ad for the company's electrolyte powder. The clip marks the first time one of the family's nine children has appeared alone in a brand promotion.
Social media posts link cortisol to multiple health issues
Business Insider reported that wellness influencers on social media are promoting supplements to address cortisol levels. Doctors interviewed said most self-diagnosed cases show normal hormone readings. The coverage also noted a separate discussion of low-cost longevity practices…
ecns.cnSocial Media Accounts Impersonate Energy Reporter
Multiple accounts on social platforms are using the name of a financial journalist to promote distribution lists. The journalist has stated that no such lists exist under his name.
citizen.co.zaJustice Department Increases Efforts to Identify Anonymous Social Media Accounts
The U.S. Justice Department has expanded its work to locate users posting anonymously about deportation operations. The effort focuses on accounts that criticize government removal activities on social media platforms.
westernjournal.comDemocrats X account tells Stephen Miller to shut up after his post on Texas candidate
Katie Miller called a reply from the official Democrats account on X violent political rhetoric. The exchange followed Stephen Miller’s claim about Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
techcentral.co.zaAustralia Considers Automatic Reimbursement for Scams Under $3,000
Officials are reviewing rules that would require banks, telecommunications companies and digital platforms to automatically repay victims of smaller scams. A separate ombudsman report found complaints about financial hardship rose substantially in the past year.
Fugitive's social media posts deactivated after media reports
An Instagram account linked to a man wanted in a 2023 Sydney shooting has been taken offline. Police believe the posts revealed locations and associations while the account holder was overseas.
BBC NewsBBC Analysis Examines Trump's Truth Social Posts in 2026
BBC Verify reviewed thousands of posts by President Trump on Truth Social. The review measured posting volume by day and hour and categorized content types.
koreaherald.comDemocratic Party X Account Uses Profanity in Reply to White House Official
The Democratic Party's official account posted a vulgar response to a White House official who commented on a Texas Senate candidate's nomination. The exchange followed a Republican primary runoff and included disputed claims about the candidate's identity.
BBC NewsMexican Influencer El Temach Gained 11 Million Followers With Self-Improvement Content
Luis Castilleja, known online as El Temach, shifted from acting in Los Angeles to producing videos aimed at men. His sister Alex Castilleja told the BBC that the two have not spoken in two years. The BBC reported that El Temach earned an estimated $1.5 million from social media v…
usmagazine.comMolly-Mae Hague Responds to Online Criticism of Wedding Outfit and Hair
Molly-Mae Hague addressed comments about her black jumpsuit and visible roots after attending Venezuela Fury’s wedding on the Isle of Man. The 27-year-old influencer, who is eight months pregnant, said she wanted to support her daughter’s role as bridesmaid.
Google Updates Workspace App Icons, Prompting Memes on X
Google announced Tuesday that it is updating icons for Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and other Workspace apps to improve visual consistency. The redesign has generated user-created memes on X that suggest alternative designs based on clothing and household items.
indianexpress.comYouTube to Display AI Labels More Prominently on Altered Videos
YouTube will place existing AI disclosure labels in more visible positions on both long-form and short videos. The platform is also adding automated detection tools while keeping current monetization and recommendation rules unchanged.
avclub.comPadres Video Board Displays Harper Brushing Habit During Game
The San Diego Padres video screen showed a message about Bryce Harper's tooth-brushing method during Tuesday night's game. Harper had posted a TikTok video of the routine the previous day.
France 24India Youth Create Online Parody Party After Judge Remarks
An Indian student at Boston University created a satirical political party using AI after comments by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The movement gained traction online amid youth unemployment and U.S. student visa restrictions. Accounts linked to the campaign faced reported hacking a…
pakistantoday.com.pkStudy Finds Five Social Media Posts Can Form Stable Opinions
A peer-reviewed study published Tuesday in Information Systems Research reports that people begin forming lasting opinions on unfamiliar topics after viewing roughly five social media posts. Researchers observed that repeated exposure outweighed accuracy checks during early opini…
dailywire.comFormer NFL player advises teammates after social media dispute
Two New York Giants players exchanged messages on social media after one appeared at a political event. A retired player offered guidance on handling differing views.
GB NewsFormer Scottish MP compares Israel to Nazi Germany on social media
A former member of the UK Parliament posted a comparison between the current Israeli government and the regime in Germany during World War II. The post drew strong criticism from a member of the House of Lords.
thecanary.coSocial Media Post Comments on Texas Senate Primary Outcome
A social media statement addressed the results of a Texas Senate primary contest. The post congratulated one candidate and offered remarks about the other participants.
rediff.comIsrael Posts Muslim Population Education Statistics on Social Media
The State of Israel's official Arabic-language X account shared education data for the country's Muslim population on Tuesday. The post cited the Central Bureau of Statistics and marked the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.
forbes.comDoctor discusses unproven menopause advice on social media
Dr. Kathleen Jordan, chief medical officer at Midi Health, spoke with CBS News about menopause-related content on social media. She addressed claims that many online recommendations lack supporting evidence.
pakistantoday.com.pkGerman Media Regulators Consider Algorithm Rules for Trusted Outlets
State media regulators in Germany are preparing rules that would require social media platforms to give greater visibility to certain media sources. The measures are being developed under existing European digital regulation frameworks.
nypost.comTexas Woman Charged in 2022 Instagram Luring Deaths of Two Teens
A 21-year-old Texas woman was arrested Monday and charged with capital murder in the 2022 deaths of two San Antonio teens. Police said a confidential informant provided information that led to the arrest.
thecanary.coIndividuals Fired Over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk Win Settlements
Several people terminated after posting criticism of Charlie Kirk following his death have received more than $2.2 million through First Amendment settlements this year. Additional cases are pending in multiple states.
mumbrella.com.auSocial media post criticizes media coverage of Iran conflict
A post on Truth Social stated that media outlets would describe a complete Iranian surrender as a victory over the United States. The statement addressed ongoing coverage of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
cointelegraph.comBitcoin Magazine Describes Bitcoin Holding During Price Highs
The post states that observers describe Bitcoin holders as lucky when prices reach record levels. It contrasts this view with the challenges of maintaining a long-term position.
The IndependentBall State University Settles Lawsuit Over Firing Tied to Charlie Kirk Post
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging her termination violated free-speech protections. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the suit last year on behalf of Suzanne Swierc.
thecanary.coSocial media post promotes discussion on news consumption
A post on the social media platform X encourages viewers to watch a conversation about processing frequent news updates. The message states that no doomscrolling is required.
New York PostHealth Secretary Posts Video of Removing Snakes From Patio
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared video of himself capturing two black racer snakes at a property linked to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz. His wife, Cheryl Hines, urged caution during the encounter.
Usa TodayStrangers visit soldier's grave at Arlington National Cemetery after widow's online request
A widow posted on X asking visitors to Arlington National Cemetery to photograph her husband's grave. The post received more than five million impressions and prompted dozens of people to visit the site over Memorial Day weekend.