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We analyzed 200 cancer and autism videos on TikTok and found the majority contain misinformation | CBC News

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 11h

AI, radicalisation and misogyny in my session for fabulous 6th formers today.

Am unsettling.

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 12h

'We analysed 200 cancer and autism videos on TikTok and found the majority contain misinformation'

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TikTok is flooded with videos promising miracle treatments for autism and cancer, but how many of them are true? Marketplace investigated 200 health videos on the platform and uncovered a troubling tr...

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 20h

"There is no such thing as a clean skin. Anyone with the necessary expertise and clout will likely come with what some will perceive as baggage," one Whitehall source told me.

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#safeguarding #abuse

Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?

As we have seen this week, satisfying everyone involved in the inquiry will be an impossible task.

Video Privacy concerns over new Open AI web browser

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 1d

Unwary users might be risking their privacy by using OpenAI’s new web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, EFF’s Victoria Noble told ABC News Live. abcnews.go.com/US/video/pr...

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Victoria Noble about what users should be on the lookout for if they choose to use an AI browser.

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 1d

Viral social media videos have claimed travellers leaving the country for any reason will soon be charged £500, even for holidays.

Holidaymakers can rest easy - these claims are completely false.

No, the government isn’t introducing a £500 ‘exit fee’ to leave the UK – Full Fact

Viral social media videos claiming that the government will introduce a £500 ‘exit fee’ to leave the UK from November are false.

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 1d

Mass deportations for the following groups.

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Login • Instagram

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 1d

Videos claiming that curfews are being introduced under new laws prohibiting being out of your home after either 10pm or 11pm have been shared widely online.

But they are totally false, and no such curfew is being proposed.

A nighttime curfew is not being introduced in the UK – Full Fact

Social media videos, one of which has been viewed 350,000 times, falsely claim that new laws imposing curfews are coming into force soon.

Major overhaul needed for Send students in schools, says report

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 1d

Three Send students reflect on their school experience - and what they'd like to change
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The Institute for Public Policy Research says there should be more comprehensive support for Send students in mainstream schools.

'My daughter was targeted by Satanist 764 group'

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 1d

'My teenage daughter fell victim to a satanic online group – and I felt powerless to help'

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A 14-year-old girl had fallen victim to the extreme online right-wing 764 group, her mother says.

The PM hasn’t said state pension will be reduced in April 2026 – Full Fact

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 2d

Busy day.

That's hashbrowns and tuna mayo samwidges.

I live the life of an international rock star.

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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 2d

Early last year, a group of British neo-Nazis were working towards a terror attack against targets including immigrants and Muslims

The men had already armed themselves and they were becoming impatient. But some members of their group were not all they seemed
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/w...

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 2d

We’ve spotted several videos being shared on social media claiming the government is reducing the state pension in April 2026 to 80% of its current value.

But there’s no evidence this is true. The ‘triple lock’ means pensions will go up next year.

There’s no evidence that pensioners will only receive 80% of their pension from next April, as has been claimed online.

300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism after undercover investigation

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 2d

One of the main themes among the hundreds of people getting in touch was misogyny when they reported domestic abuse and sexual violence - with some saying reporting their rape to police "was like being raped again".

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Following a BBC undercover investigation, many describe incidents of domestic violence and sexual abuse being dismissed by officers across England.

Stalking victims from Washington and Newcastle welcome law review

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 2d

"Why is it that he as the perpetrator can have this changed but me, as the victim, gets no say?"

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Two victims share their experiences as the government announces a review into tackling stalking.

Our biggest competition is screens at home, says theme park boss

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 2d

The head of global theme park giant Merlin Entertainments says its "biggest competition" is people choosing to stay at home on their phones and other devices.

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Merlin Entertainments Fiona Eastwood sits down for the BBC's Big Boss Interview.

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 3d

It's a red onion, spinach and parmesan omlette. By me. Don't judge me, I've been busy busy.

Tips to Stay Safe & Secure Online - Google Safety Center

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 3d

Tips and tools to help you stay safer online
safety.google/security/sec...

We put together our top online security tips and best practices to help you stay safe online. Take a look to strengthen your online security.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 3d

“The NHS’s founding promise - care from cradle to grave - falters at the gumline”

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You’re not ugly – you’re just poor: how teeth became Britain’s biggest class divide

Getting an NHS dentist has never been harder, with private appointments and dentistry work often running into thousands of pounds. As costs soar, many are now living in pain and with lost teeth, so ho...

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 4d

I made a cheddar, jalapeños, hot sauce, sausage sandwich and, it was tasty.

Photo of sausages on a nourishing bed of cheese and jalapeños with a squish of hot sauce.

Photo of sausages, cheese and jalapeños and hot sauce sandwich.

Digital Citizenship Week | Common Sense Education

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 4d

Hmmm. What we have here is some outdoor indoor fireworks..

Nothing to worry about

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Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 4d

Digital Citizenship Week is October 20–24, 2025

calendars for teachers

www.commonsense.org/education/di...

Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week, Oct 20–24, 2025! Explore free K–12 activities, events, PD, and social media fun with Common Sense Education.

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BBC Radio 4 - A Charles Paris Mystery - Episode guide

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 5d

He's perfect in the BBC Charles Paris mysteries, not currently available, but do appear on Radio 4 Extra fairly regularly - the audio books of the series are on Spotify too www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

All episodes of A Charles Paris Mystery

Simfin @simfinuk.bsky.social · 5d

The podcast is an absolute delight open.spotify.com/show/4HnoYrq...

Spotify – Web Player

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Coughing hard won’t save you from a heart attack if you’re alone – Full Fact

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 5d

We’ve seen posts being shared online that claim coughing really hard if you’re having a heart attack will save your life.

This is incorrect medical advice. Call 999 if you experience symptoms of a heart attack.

Incorrect social media posts claiming coughing really hard can help a heart attack are circulating online again.