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TikTok's new hate speech manager is former IDF soldier and proud Zionist

Erica Mindel's new position involves developing and driving the company’s positions on hate speech, according to her job description.

Erica Mindel.
 TikTok users are using Sharpie markers as lip liners, sparking health concerns.

TikTok users are using Sharpie markers as lip liners, sparking health concerns

 Connie Francis in 1961

Connie Francis, singer who recorded songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, dies at 87

 How Dov Forman used social media to tell of his great-grandmother's survival

How Dov Forman used social media to tell of his great-grandmother's survival - interview


Viral trend 'Japanese walking' takes over TikTok for weight loss

Also known as interval walking, Japanese walking is the latest workout trend to sweep social media, claiming to improve cardiovascular health, support weight loss, and boost endurance.

 Japanese walking technique IWT boosts health with interval training.

You don’t cut avocados like that: One trick and 10 million people are shocked

Instead of slicing the avocado in half and finding one side browned after an hour, one man revealed a simple and especially smart method.

 Avocado

Father confesses to honor killing 16-year-old daughter over TikTok use

The 16-year-old's family initially tried to cover up the murder as a suicide.

A view of the Spanish Steps after ''Bruciamo tutto'' (Let's burn everything) activists poured red paint to protest against femicides in Rome, Italy, June 26, 2024. (illustrative)

19-year-old indicted for violent attack, rape of minor in Tel Aviv

The two met through the TikTok app on June 16, three days after the strikes on Iran sent the country into emergency mode. 

 View of the Ahuzat Bait first district of Tel Aviv from a height

Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral

Her TikTok video captured her confusion as robots guided her through check-in at the hotel.

 Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral.

Scalding showers can damage skin, hair and cause dizziness, warns vascular expert

The German specialist cautions that water above 40 °C strips natural oils, dilates blood vessels and may lead to fainting.

 Scalding showers can damage skin, hair and cause dizziness, warns vascular expert.

'Life-threatening risk': Security leaks on social media endanger troops on the ground - committee

"We are in a situation where very significant information, which could assist the enemy, is freely available on social media, and we must stop this,” a Yesh Atid MK said.

 An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 17, 2025.

Gen Z's 'fridge cigarette' trend turns Diet Coke into the new nicotine on TikTok

Health experts caution against the 'fridge cigarette' craze, citing risks of artificial sweeteners and acidity.

 Gen Z's 'fridge cigarette' trend turns Diet Coke into the new nicotine on TikTok. Illustration.

Heartbroken passenger shares TikTok video after missing grandfather's funeral due to Ryanair disput

After staff demanded extra fees for her backpack, Carmen Díaz Guadamuro missed her flight and her grandfather's final moments.

 Heartbroken passenger shares TikTok video after missing grandfather's funeral due to Ryanair dispute. Illustration.

Study warns teens' TikTok skincare routines could harm skin health

Researchers found girls as young as seven using up to 15 products daily, often with irritating ingredients and costing over $500.

 Study warns teens' TikTok skincare routines could harm skin health.

TikTok gets AI-powered improvements in newest update for personalized experience

TikTok is also launching a new learning guide with tips and tools to help users understand and fine-tune their feed.

 New features on TikTok will help users filter through content they do or do not want to see.