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Jamie Vardy 'UNFOLLOWS Wayne Rooney on social media' amid WAG war between their wives

The Leicester City striker, 32, has reportedly unfollowed Wayne, 33, on social media amid the feud between their respective wives Rebekah, 37, and Coleen, also 33.




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Social media users get creative in a new challenge that involves making dresses from shopping bags 

People from across the world have taken to Instagram with creative snaps of outfits they've made using shopping bags as part of a new viral challenge.




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Social media react as Tyson Fury produces fight of his life to stun Deontay Wilder

As the referee signalled it was all over, the internet took a matter of seconds in reacting to a heavyweight clash for the ages. All eyes turned to Anthony Joshua, who now stands in Fury's shadow.




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Anthony Joshua reacts to hilarious clips from viral social media account 'No Context Hearn'

The British heavyweight star reacted to Hearn's antics, after the Matchroom Boxing boss' most memorable interview lines were uploaded online for followers to apply to random scenarios.




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China censorship deleted critical coronavirus articles and social media posts written in Morse code

One deleted article about the situation in Wuhan (pictured) that caused particular outcry was typed out again and re-posted by dozens of social media users in 10 languages to test out censorship levels.




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Ricky Gervais says social media breeds 'uber narcissism'

RIcky Gervais, 56, made the comments on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast. He said: 'Social media is like being able to read every toilet wall at once.'




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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Social media memes abound

The news of Harry and Meghan's departure from frontline royal roles was shared on the Sussexes' social media channels, causing a flood of reaction from Twitter and Instagram users.




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China coronavirus: social media fake news and conspiracy theories

Fact-checkers have identifies multiple false posts and the Silicon Valley tech firms are battling to stop such claims from spreading to avoid mass hysteria




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Phillip Schofield: social media supports him coming out as gay

Thousands of people on social media backed the 57-year-old This Morning host, who has been married to his wife for nearly 27 years, after he made the announcement on Instagram today.




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SARAH VINE: Social media 'tried and convicted' Caroline Flack

Sarah Vine: The death of Caroline Flack is truly a tragedy. A talented young woman who nevertheless felt so worthless and unloved, so scared and hopeless, she decided to take her own life.




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Caroline Flack: Ex-CPS defends prosecutors against social media

Nazir Afzal, a former CPS prosecutor, posted on Twitter hitting out at online trolls and explaining why the CPS decides to prosecute cases when a complaint has been withdrawn.




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Berbatov urges Man United fans to lay off 'childish' Pogba and Lingard over social media lifestyle

EXCLUSIVE: Both Pogba and Lingard have come under scrutiny for their activity across social media sites like Instagram in the last 12 months but Berbatov believes they must express themselves.




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Paedophile who called himself 'Kirsty' while befriending two girls aged 15 on social media is jailed

Nicholas McEntee (pictured), 26, from Wetherby, appeared at Leeds Crown Court where he was jailed for eight years followed by an extended licence period of six years.




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Young mother helps snare paedophile who hacked her social media account to groom young girls

Kirk Gibson, 31, took Alice Rutherford-Hyde's name and pictures and created a fake profile on social media. Ms Rutherford-Hyde, of Newcastle, was contacted by the victim and alerted her family.




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7 teens charged with gang assault in stabbing death of 16-year-old boy broadcast on social media

The seven New York teens caught on video beating a 16-year-old boy who had already been stabbed are being charged with felonies for their roles in the homicide that went viral on social media.




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Policeman, 26, snared teenage girls on social media before grooming and sexually abusing them jailed

Stephen Godridge, a special constable for Greater Manchester Police, would befriend teenage girls on social media before meeting and sexually abusing them.




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Truck driver accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl in his cab after meeting on social media

Sydney truck driver Jason Humphreys, 39, is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly groomed over Snapchat for months.




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After 10 years and 22,000 tweets, why I've ditched anti-social media

Louise Minchin has taken a break from social media, following advice from her daughters Mia, 18, and Scarlett, 15. British TV presenter reveals the online platforms were making her feel down.




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Thousands of British teens are selling their own nude photos and videos on social media

One user named Lauren, from Northamptonshire, spoke to the BBC to reveal how she went on to become one of the British-based website's top earners in the world.




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Thoughtful Britons join social media support groups to help vulnerable neighbours

Offers of help have poured in from thoughtful Brits on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter amid fears for the elderly, who are at greatest risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19.




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Social media giants team up to combat coronavirus misinformation

Major tech companies including Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter have issued a joint statement on their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, which has killed over 7,100 people.




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What is an IVA? Debt solution marketed as a life hack on social media

Last year 71,000 people used an IVA to become insolvent, a record. But are they being driven by firms looking to make money off debtors looking for advice, regardless of whether it's the right choice?




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Maha: 363 cases registered over social media posts on COVID-19

Maharashtra Cyber has registered 363 offences of rumour mongering, spreading misinformation, hatred and fake news on social media during the COVID-19 lockdown, an official said on Saturday. The state police's cyber wing has been monitoring online activities to prevent the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. As many as 196 persons were arrested for sharing or uploading objectionable posts, videos and photographs on social media, the official said. In Sangli district, a case was registered against some people for uploading a Tik-Tok video about a particular community being responsible for the pandemic and also using abusive language against prominent social reformers, he said. At least 14 offences were registered by the cyber wing in the district since the lockdown was enforced, he added. Similarly, in Parli town of Beed district, some persons were booked for a social media post linking the spread of COVID-19 to a particular community, he said, adding that




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Teens Grapple With Social Media Burnout

Adults often think teens just zone out on Instagram and Snapchat, but when WSJ's Julie Jargon sat down with high schoolers in Sherman Oaks, Calif., they said there are times when social media socializing gets to them and they have to put the phone down. They also shared their decisions to make their accounts private or public-and why it's better not to post every feeling. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street Journal




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PDP govt circumvents its own social media ban


Two weeks into the ban, the question to ask is whether the situation has improved and whether protests in Kashmir have abated. Moazum Mohammad says the answer is no.




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Watch: Monkey Tries to Kidnap Baby, Social Media Thinks It's a Human 'Trafficking Effort'

As soon as, the baboon reaches near the bench, it leaves the bike and pulls a toddler from the bench.




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What are Murder Hornets and Why is Everyone on Social Media Freaking Out About Them?

Murder hornets are seven times more poisonous than a honey bee. They usually attack in groups. Each year in Japan around 50 people get killed by the murder hornets.




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Did You Know? Selfie Obsession on Social Media May Increase Risk of Eating Disorder

The researchers from Florida State University revealed a consistent and direct link between posting edited photos on Instagram and risk factors for eating disorders.




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'Prabhas 20' Director Shares Launch Ceremony Pics on Social Media

On Friday, 'Prabhas 20' director Radha Krishna Kumar shared some pictures from the film's launch ceremony.




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Mangaluru: 35% rise in fake news on social media during lockdown

Cyber experts have recorded 30-35% rise in fake news on social media during the lockdown while the internet usage has gone up by 30%.




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More People Are Turning to Social Media, Music and E-Sports During Covid-19 Lockdown

Certain online activities have been given a major boost by internet users during the coronavirus lockdown around the world.




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Youngsters Today Try to be What They are Not on Social Media: Yuvraj

He was a fearless batsman during his time. Now after calling time on his illustrious career, Yuvraj Singh has remained the same, calling a spade a spade.




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Social media help residents beat the odds during lockdown




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Lewis Hamilton Faces Social Media Backlash Over Now-Deleted Pro-Vegan Post

Lewis Hamilton had posted on Instagram that he was worried about the "extinction of our race" if humans keep eating animals.




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US Accuses China, Russia of Coordinating on Covid-19 Conspiracies, Spreading Lies on Social Media

The Global Engagement Center earlier said thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts were spreading conspiracies about the pandemic.




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Happy Birthday Samantha Akkineni: A Look at Social Media Life of the Diva

Samantha Akkineni has been very active on social media and keeps posting adorable glimpses from her life.




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Athiya and Suniel Shetty Share Masked Selfie on Social Media

In Mumbai, Athiya and Suniel Shetty posed for a selfie wearing face masks.




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Mouni Roy Shares Self-made Sketches on Social Media, See Pics

Mouni Roy shared some sketches she made during the coronavirus lockdown. Take a look.




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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja Wedding Anniversary: Couple's 5 Beautiful Moments on Social Media

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja kept their marriage anniversary celebrations low-key this year. Let's take a look at the couple's best moments on social media.




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Top 10 Social Media Platforms to Grow Your Business

A highly complex strategy, which takes attention to each of the top 10 social media sites, gives good growth to your business. A comprehensive effort to raise awareness on popular social media platforms with the largest possible audiences requires successful use




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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Triple Camera Setup Inspires Creative Social Media Reactions

Apple has officially launched its newest iPhones with dual and triple-camera setups. For the first time, the company is offering a dedicated ultra-wide angle lens on all three models with 120 degrees field-of-view. Besides, this lens can also shoot videos at




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IndiGo Bans Kunal Kamra For Six Months Trending On Social Media

IndiGo made an official announcement on banning Mr. Kunal Kamra from flying on IndiGo flights for six months with regards to his conduct on board and it is trending on social media like crazy. There is a mixed set of responses




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Our Prime Minister Plans To Quit Social Media This Sunday: Reason Yet To Be Known

It is common amongst people to blame social media and some of them even plan to leave the platform. I have personally heard people telling me that they are taking a break from social media to obtain "digital detox". Once announcement




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Chemban Vinod Enters Wedlock In A Private Ceremony; Actor Shares The News Through Social Media

Actor Chemban Vinod got hitched to Mariam Thomas in a private ceremony on Tuesday. The actor took to his Facebook page to share the special news. Mariam is a psychologist by profession and also a Zumba trainer. Pictures of




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Shine Shetty Reveals His 18-Year-Old Avatar On Social Media In A Throwback Post, Check It Out!

Shine Shetty who became a household name after winning Bigg Boss Kannada 7, recently shared an interesting post on his social media account for his fans and followers. The actor posted a throwback photo of himself from his teenage days and




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Erica Fernandes Disconnects Herself From Social Media On Her Birthday!

Erica Fernandes, who is known for shows like Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, is ringing in her birthday today (May 7, 2020). On her special day, the actress has decided to disconnect herself from the




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Social media's newest stars: Dr. Birx's scarves

U.S. coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx is best-known for her calm, authoritative briefings at the daily White House press conferences. But she has also become a pop culture phenomenon for her scarves.




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Antisocial media: anxious labor in the digital economy / Greg Goldberg

Dewey Library - HC79.I55 G64 2018




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Social media law and marketing : fans, followers and online infamy / Geoffry Holland, Kathryn Crossley, Wenee Yap

Holland, Geoffrey M, author




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Methods for analyzing social media / edited by Klaus Bredl, Julia Hunniger and Jakob Linaa Jensen