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Same-sex dating websites Grindr and Blued blocked, MCMC mulls legal options against mobile apps, says Comms Ministry
25+ min ago (19+ words) Same-sex dating websites Grindr and Blued blocked, MCMC mulls legal options against mobile apps, says Comms Ministry'The Star...
The Daily Mania: Off-Topic Open Thread - Feb 25, 2026
50+ min ago (201+ words) Welcome all to The Daily Mania, our off-topic open thread for Wednesday, February 25. It's hump day, which is a nice reminder that the weekend is just a few days away. This is your spot to chat it up about whatever…...
Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (12+ words) Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?Yahoo News New Zealand...
AI love trap: How chatfishing scams are stealing hearts and billions online
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (415+ words) A study of over 1,500 flagged profiles reveals that modern AI does not just chat. Instead, it mirrors a victim's interests, linguistic style, and emotional cadence. These bots are programmed for the long game. They build trust over several weeks before…...
Discord Delays Global Age Verification After Backlash
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (565+ words) Discord has paused its plan to roll out global age verification, responding to a wave of user criticism and confusion about how the system would work. The company says it will retool the approach, clarify what data is collected, and…...
There's a toxic new dating trend called 'ghostlighting.' It's even worse than ghosting.
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (550+ words) What advice do experts give for handling ghostlighting? How do dating apps contribute to ghostlighting trends? How does AI dating compare to ghostlighting trends? What is the deadline for OAF updates in IFSE 2025? The dating world is getting more harrowing…...
Twitch lifts enforcement on combined chat overlays for streamers
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (341+ words) Multi-platform streamers running chat overlays from YouTube, Kick, or other services alongside their Twitch chat have been operating in a bit of a gray area for a while. That just got officially cleared up. Twitch has stopped enforcing against streamers…...
TikToker Claims To Have Spotted ‘Ghislaine Maxwell’ In Canada Amid Viral Identity Theory
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (568+ words) A recently surfaced video of an individual closely resembling Ghislaine Maxwell has sparked a new set of conspiracy theories online. The TikTok clip featured a woman in a blue jacket and a black beanie who looks strikingly similar to Maxwell…...
Researchers found a major teen dating red flag: it starts with the phone
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (79+ words) Researchers found a major teen dating red flag: it starts with the phone'Futura, Le m'dia qui explore le monde Researchers found a major teen dating red flag: it starts with the phone He recounted this with the same precision previous…...
Discord delays age verification policy, says it made 'mistakes"
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (258+ words) Discord is delaying its age verification tool. (Getty) Discord's new age verification requirements have been delayed following mass backlash over privacy and data protection concerns. The instant messaging app confirmed on Tuesday (24 February) that it is pushing back an update…...