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Dangerous dreams: Inside Internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze

Dangerous dreams: Inside Internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze

  • One so-called insomnia cure involves people hanging by their necks with ropes or belts and swinging their bodies in the air
  • The explosive rise of the trend underscores social media’s power to legitimize unproven health practices, particularly as tech platforms scale back content moderation
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Pakistani father kills daughter over TikTok account: police

Pakistani father kills daughter over TikTok account: police

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Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikTok user’s murder

Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikTok user’s murder

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Trump to extend TikTok sale deadline for third time, White House says

Trump to extend TikTok sale deadline for third time, White House says

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Despite law, US TikTok ban likely to remain on hold

Despite law, US TikTok ban likely to remain on hold

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TikTok rolls out AI-powered tools to turn text into video ads

TikTok rolls out AI-powered tools to turn text into video ads

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‘This is a culture’: TikTok murder highlights Pakistan’s unease with women online

‘This is a culture’: TikTok murder highlights Pakistan’s unease with women online

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TikTok and SRMG join forces to back local talent, drive MENA media innovation

TikTok and SRMG join forces to back local talent, drive MENA media innovation

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Trump says confident of TikTok deal before deadline

Trump says confident of TikTok deal before deadline

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Albania orders Internet operators to block TikTok within 24 hours

Albania orders Internet operators to block TikTok within 24 hours

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Beyond dance trends: TikTok’s regional chief on promoting STEM education in Saudi Arabia

Beyond dance trends: TikTok’s regional chief on promoting STEM education in Saudi Arabia

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This photograph shows a police car in Paris, on March 29, 2024. (AFP)

Algerian TikTok influencer convicted in France for inciting terrorism

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La Liga launches Arabic TikTok account to connect with millions of Arab football fans

La Liga launches Arabic TikTok account to connect with millions of Arab football fans

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