The endless runner games have come to real life. Last month, a TikToker going by the handle Swhileyy ran through the Scientology building in Los Angeles, California, to see how far he could get before a member of the church…[Continue Reading...]
A bizarre new TikTok trend is sending thrill-seeking influencers sprinting straight into Church of Scientology buildings across LA — racking up millions of views while blurring the line between prank and trespass. The viral craze, dubbed the “Scientology run,” challenges…[Continue Reading...]
Canadians are becoming more exposed to conspiracy theory content in their social media feeds but it’s only a small number of accounts that is responsible for promoting the vast majority of it, a new study suggests. Researchers at the Media…[Continue Reading...]
On July 25, federal authorities raided a home in Tujunga, Los Angeles, connected to Robert Shinn, the pastor and talent manager at the center of Netflix’s 2024 documentary “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult.” What went down: The…[Continue Reading...]
If you've stumbled upon the Kendra Hilty "I fell in love with my psychiatrist" series on TikTok, you might think you know the whole story. But hold on to your seat, because the ride is much wilder than you might…[Continue Reading...]
We’ve seen a lot on TikTok, but after countless dance challenges and silly trends, the platform has birthed its very first cult: The Children of the Waning Star. It’s hard to believe that TikTok is only nine years old. In…[Continue Reading...]
VIENNA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The 23-year-old Syrian refugee believed to have killed a teenager and injured five other people in a weekend stabbing rampage in the Austrian town of Villach became radicalised quickly by using TikTok, officials said on…[Continue Reading...]
A 23-year-old Syrian refugee suspect in a Villach stabbing spree became quickly radicalized through TikTok. Ahmad G. allegedly carried out the attack alone, influenced by extremist content online. This incident underscores the challenges of addressing lone wolf terrorism and the…[Continue Reading...]
An unfortunate incident that took place three years ago still remains a pressing concern, shining a harsh light on the darker side of social media. Stephanie Mistre, a resident of Cassis in southern France, found her 15-year-old daughter, Marie, lifeless…[Continue Reading...]
A network of Australian-based neo-Nazi TikTok accounts have been publishing white nationalist content and attempting to recruit users, with new accounts appearing hours after previous users were banned. Photos and videos posted by the group praised Adolf Hitler and the…[Continue Reading...]
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