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German media chief declares 'I am a Zionist' at World Jewish Congress in Geneva

Döpfner delivered a sweeping defense of Zionism, saying support for Israel should be embraced by Jews and non-Jews alike.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder speaking at the Wirkd Jewish Congress in Geneva.
Police officers stand guard during a mass demonstration organized by Defend our Juries, against the British government's ban on Palestine Action in London, Britain, October 4, 2025

UK police charge two men in connection with filming antisemitic TikTok videos

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

TikTok, Rumble recommender exposed UK minors to antisemitic content on social media, report reveals

AI-generated hasidic figure known as Rabbi Menachem Goldberg on TikTok

Fake ‘AI Rabbis’ flood TikTok with antisemitic content, new study finds


US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The case pitted free speech rights against national security concerns in the age of social media.

 3D-PRINTED TIKTOK logo is seen in front of a US flag, 2020. The hashtag #FreePalestine is used in 35 million videos on TikTok, the author points out.

Most US 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok despite age restrictions, UCSF study finds

According to the study, 6.3% of 11- and 12-year-olds admitted to having a hidden account unknown to their parents.

 Most US 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok despite age restrictions, UCSF study finds. Illustration.

TikTok shopping and designer dining: 5 trends shaping 2025 marketing

From sports investments to online trust issues: The Wall Street Journal highlights trends set to shape social networks and marketing in 2025.

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'The Wirkin': Affordable 'Walmart Birkin' bag becomes viral hit

The Wirkin bags are currently sold out in nearly every color online, with customers eagerly awaiting restocks due to its popularity.

 The original Birkin. The 'Wirkin’, an affordable handbag sold by Walmart, has become a viral sensation, leading to rapid sell-outs both online and in stores.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law that could ban TikTok

Trump asked the court for a pause to allow his incoming administration to find a political solution to the issue.

US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.

WhatsApp rolls out new voice message transcription feature, now also in Hebrew

The technology behind this feature is based on machine learning and natural language processing, ensuring accurate and high-quality transcription.

 WhatsApp will transcribe voice notes

After appeal denial: The date your access to TikTok could be blocked

A U.S. court denied TikTok's request to delay a law requiring disconnection by January 19, and Apple and Google have been asked to remove the app over espionage concerns.

 TikTok's headquarters. Danger in the American space

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on Jan. 19

This move comes amid concerns about Chinese espionage targeting American users.

 ACCORDING TO one Taiwanese NGO, TikTok users in Taiwan are more inclined than others to believe in Chinese videos.

Noa, Mergui, Netta, and...Gabriel: Israeli pop music's latest sensation gets ready to go global

Guy was signed by UMG in 2022, at which point they set out to re-produce his demo songs on a more professional level, and the video for “Arrest Me” was born.

 GABRIEL GUY: I had to work for things and I’m still working on things because I’m still not successful. I’m at the beginning.

Gen Z and the intifada: social media’s role in shaping anti-Israel narratives – opinion

How TikTok and Instagram are shaping Gen Z’s sympathy for Palestine and igniting campus protests.

 3D-PRINTED TIKTOK logo is seen in front of a US flag, 2020. The hashtag #FreePalestine is used in 35 million videos on TikTok, the author points out.