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Grok shows 'flaws' in fact-checking Israel-Iran war, study says
The Middle East conflict spurred an avalanche of online misinformation.
Katy Perry admits illness amid Australian tour, sparking fan concerns
Fans expressed concern about potential cancellations after her illness.
Instagram wants Gen Z. What does Gen Z want from Instagram?
New York Times: Gen Z are using Instagram for everything except its original function.
Why sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on you
Some people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.
Billionaire vows to split $28b fortune among more than 100 children
Pavel Durov claims he has fathered over 100 children worldwide.
Manga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fears
Flight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.
Trump gives TikTok 90 more days to find buyer, again delayed ban
ByteDance is in talks with US investors to reduce its share in TikTok.
Musk's SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas test
Starship, at 123m tall, is key to the billionaire's Mars colonisation plans.
TikTok made Addison Rae famous. Pop made her cool
NY Times: The onetime social media superstar re-emerged as rookie pop star of the year.
Rising star Sophia Lafaiali'i shines in Mystics' pivotal victory
Sophia Lafaiali'i replaced her injured idol in the Northern Mystics team.
Nigerian university sparks controversy with bra checks for exams
A video shows staff checking if female students wore bras for an exam.
Why matchmakers are conflicted about the new rom-com about matchmakers
Celine Song's new film Materialists has sparked debate among real-life matchmakers.
Has Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?
There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.
UFC star Dan Hooker invites women to backyard brawls with $50k prize
Israel Adesanya helped announce the event in a video Hooker posted to Facebook.
Why Parnia Abbasi's death became a flashpoint in Iran-Israel conflict
Parnia Abbasi and her family were killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran.
‘They hoped I would get cancer’ – Tennis star on shocking online abuse she suffers
The abuse extends to her loved ones, with threats to her family.
'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.
Meta breaks promise, plans to introduce ads on WhatsApp
Ads will roll out to three billion users, violating a 2014 'no ads' pledge.
Justin Bieber reveals 'broken' state, admits to anger issues
Justin ended a friendship after a friend criticised his anger.
Israeli strikes hit Tehran as govt offers vague safety guidance
Tehran saw mass exodus as residents fled the capital amid airstrikes.
UK woman died with skydiving instructor after parachute failure
Tributes have poured in for Belinda Taylor, 48, from her partner and eldest son.
Meta messages: App users are taking over-sharing to an AI level
Some people are discussing personal questions with chatbots rather than friends or family.
Opinion: ICE raids and Dr Phil - navigating America's surreal timeline
Opinion: Trump deployed 2700 troops to California without the governor's consent.
How long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?
New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.
Social media hacks targeting KiwiSaver hardship claims on the rise
Over $389 million was withdrawn for financial hardship between July 2024 and April 2025.
Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.
Trump's 'manufactured crisis' claim misses LA's reality
Protests were mostly confined to a few downtown blocks; visitors and locals were unharmed.