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When 19-year-old Ros found herself alone and frightened in the woods, she had no idea where to turn. Like tens of thousands of young people who go missing each year in the UK, she needed someone who would listen without judgment. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking new service from the charity Missing People, help is just a WhatsApp message away. The charity has launched a free and confidential WhatsApp support service as part of its SafeCall offering, designed to reach children and young people in their moments of greatest need.

In the fiercely contested 2025 midterm elections, party-list groups are pulling out all the stops to capture voter attention, and their weapon of choice is star power. From Vice Ganda to Coco Martin, over 40 party-list organizations have enlisted celebrities and influencers to boost their visibility and credibility. This trend, while not new, has reached unprecedented levels, with political strategists noting that the battle for a congressional seat is now as much about entertainment as it is about advocacy. As the May elections approach, the intersection of showbiz and politics is more blurred than ever, raising questions about the authenticity of representation and the power of fame in shaping voter behavior.

TikTok is doubling down on livestream shopping, expanding its e-commerce model to new international markets in a bid to replicate the success it has seen in Asia. Following the phenomenal rise of its Chinese counterpart Douyin, which generated over $500 billion in product sales in 2023, TikTok is now bringing live shopping to regions such as Italy, Germany, France, Japan, and Brazil. This strategic move comes as the platform seeks to diversify its revenue streams amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the United States. With live shopping already driving the majority of revenue in markets like Indonesia, where 80% of TikTok Shop sales occur via livestreams, the company is betting big on interactive commerce to fuel its next phase of growth.

A video circulating on social media purportedly showing Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo’s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been debunked by fact-checkers. The 11-second clip, which features a male gymnast executing a series of somersaults and twists, has been shared widely on Facebook and TikTok, amassing millions of views. However, the footage actually depicts Azerbaijani gymnast Tofig Aliyev at a competition in Portugal, not Yulo at the Olympics.

When Stephen “tWitch” Boss died by suicide in December 2022, his widow Allison Holker was already navigating unimaginable grief. But within months, a new nightmare emerged: a $1 million tax bill for the year he died. In her 2025 memoir, Holker revealed that a “distressed” accountant delivered the news, calling it “a terrible surprise.” The debt stemmed from Boss’s failure to pay taxes on income he had already spent—much of it, she alleges, on drugs and extravagant art purchases. For Holker, the financial blow compounded the emotional toll, forcing her to confront not only the loss of her husband but also the hidden wreckage of his finances.

Scrolling through Instagram Insights can feel like piecing together a puzzle with missing pieces. You get a snapshot of recent activity, but the deeper story—why a Reel exploded or why your Stories lost viewers halfway through—remains frustratingly out of reach. That’s where third-party Instagram analytics tools step in. They pull back the curtain on performance, offering granular metrics, historical data, and competitor benchmarks that native Insights simply can’t match. Whether you’re a solo creator or a social media manager juggling multiple brand accounts, the right tool transforms raw numbers into actionable strategy. In this guide, we’ll explore eight standout platforms that can elevate your Instagram game from guesswork to data-driven precision.

If you've invested countless hours building an epic Java world, you might be wondering how to experience it with stunning ray tracing and PBR textures in Minecraft with RTX. The good news is that world conversion is possible, but it requires a specific process to move from Java to Bedrock edition. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to convert your Java world to Windows 10 Bedrock, enabling you to enjoy it with the latest RTX enhancements. However, be aware that this process is not official and may not be perfect, so always back up your worlds before proceeding.

A quiet Friday night in North York turned tragic when a targeted shooting claimed the life of a 22-year-old man and left two others seriously injured. Toronto police responded to reports of gunfire near Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue West around 11:08 p.m., where they discovered three men in their twenties suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Abdihamiim Aden was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other victims were rushed to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

You've probably seen it: a man holds a voltage stick near a child holding a plugged-in smartphone. The stick lights up and beeps, and the video warns that using your phone while charging sends electric waves through your body. It's a compelling visual—but it's also misleading.

PlayStation 5 owners, get ready to chat! Discord voice chat is officially rolling out to PS5 consoles in beta starting today. This means you can now join voice calls directly from your console, no phone or PC required. The feature is initially available to select beta testers in certain countries, with a wider rollout expected in the coming weeks. If you're lucky enough to be part of the beta, you'll be able to connect with friends across platforms seamlessly while gaming on your PS5.