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Sans the Hijab: TikTok sheds light on what Iranian society really longs for

Mahsa Amini's death stirred protests but despite their failure to bring change, Iranians make their voice heard on social media platforms, lowly building a cultural tapestry fundamentally incompatible with the ideas of the past

Effi Banay | 09.26.24

Tamar DB: From phone technician to online sensation

With 10 million followers worldwide, the 30-year-old social media star is unapologetic about her appearance, her long nails or her style as she sets her sights on a singing career

Smadar Shir | 09.20.24

Teenager hospitalized after TikTok challenge goes wrong

Incident like this can result in head trauma and brain hemorrhaging, potentially causing long-term damage

Matan Tzuri | 09.09.24

$Jordyn Woods and Kylie Jenner (Photo: GettyImages\Emma McIntyre)$

Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods reunite in viral TikTok video after five years

Fallout between Jenner and Woods happened in 2019 after NBA star Tristan Thompson was caught cheating on Kylie's sister Khloe with Woods

Ynetnews | 09.09.24

Israeli influencer grateful as anti-Israel followers drop off after October 7

Ruhama Shitrit, Boston-based Israeli, has more than half a million followers who love her recipes; 'Sometimes there are haters who complain that we stole the za'atar from Arabs, but I don't care'

Reut Sahar | 08.27.24

Viral cucumber salad recipes cause shortages in Iceland

Ynetnews | 08.26.24

Knesset moves to ban TikTok on government phones, citing security risks

Amid fears of data transfer to Chinese government, MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen proposes bill to ban apps controlled by foreign states on government-issued devices; similar laws exist in US, Australia and EU

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.24

'Buy less, buy better': How 'underconsumption core' took over TikTok

New social media movement promotes simplicity, mindful spending and sustainability, gaining traction among young adults

Ynetnews | 08.12.24

Is the viral Chinese ice cream that everyone's talking about really that good?

They're hard to find, come in awkward boxes, and are expensive, yet Chinese fruit-shaped popsicles, commonly known as 'the viral ice cream,' have become the must-try treat everyone seems to be craving – or at least, that's how it looks on TikTok

Ynetnews | 08.12.24

Following pushback to controversial ban, Turkey reinstates access to Instagram

Days after announcing plans to ban TikTok, Turkish officials say access to Instagram reinstated after agreeing to Ankara's requests regarding criminal activity and censorship

The Media Line | 08.11.24

TikTok jihad: Online radicalization threat looms over Europe

Foiled terror plot at Taylor Swift concert in Austria highlights rise of online teen recruitment into ‘virtual terror cells’; trend, intensified since October 7 and Gaza war, challenges authorities in identifying ‘bored recruit’ online

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 08.11.24

מונטנה עם חברותיה של נויה דן ז"ל, במהלך הביקור בביה"ס "אשל הנשיא" שבו למדה

Marketing Israel to American Gen Z

Opinion: If you want to understand what interests American Gen Z, all you need to do is scroll through TikTok and Instagram; They are there in masses, creating, posting, and sharing content they find relevant and appealing

Elena Yacov | 08.10.24

חמאדה שקור הימא ברבך עוואד ברבך סאלח אל-ג'עפראוי

Cooking and crying on TikTok: Gazan influencers who shape the narrative

Gazans-turned-social media influencers are documenting the devastation and daily struggles in Gaza, rallying global support through posts and videos, and significantly impacting aid efforts during the ongoing war

Einav Halabi | 08.05.24

TikTok algorithm propels neo-Nazi content to millions, study finds

Despite platform's claims to combat hate speech, Neo-Nazi content spreads rapidly; some accounts eventually removed, but only after racist material circulates widely; delay allows significant reach before enforcement takes effect

Israel Wullman | 07.31.24

Have you tried scrambled pancakes?

Scrambled pancakes have roots in classic Austrian dish Kaiserschmarrn, meaning 'imperial mess,' typically served with powdered sugar and rum-soaked raisins, enjoyed by Emperor Franz Joseph I

Ynetnews | 07.28.24