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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Friends 25, the challenge starts: Opi, Michele, and Antonio are the first eliminated from the talent show. And on social media, there’s already controversy: "You eliminated the winner, I’m turning off the TV"

The first episode of 'Amici 25' sees Opi, Michele, and Antonio eliminated, sparking controversy online over the decisions made.

Mar 22 • 00:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

9-year-old dies in viral ‘blackout challenge’ horror as parents demand accountability: 'It's life or death'

A Texas girl tragically died after accidentally strangling herself while participating in a dangerous viral social media challenge, prompting her family to seek accountability and warn others.

Mar 20 • 20:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Internet Trend: Look How Much I Am Here

The article discusses the 'Do-nothing Challenge' trending on social media, where young people engage in a challenge of doing nothing as a form of protest against attention-seeking behavior.

Mar 17 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Warning about the plastic eating boom: teenagers copying a viral challenge that puts their health at risk

Health experts warn that the 'plastic eating' trend among teenagers, driven by social media, poses significant physical and psychological health risks.

Mar 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar Charity Raises 40 Million Riyals in the 'Challenge of Night 27' and Bloggers Praise the Campaign

Qatar Charity has raised over 40 million Riyals in its 'Challenge of Night 27' fundraising campaign during Ramadan, receiving extensive support and participation from social media influencers.

Mar 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

What is Commissioner Palmu's first name? Test your knowledge – the best can score 10/10 in this quiz

The article presents a quiz focusing on the first names of characters from movies and series, encouraging readers to challenge themselves and share their results on social media.

Mar 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

51-year-old Eglė Jackaitė Takes on an Unexpected Challenge: Wrapped in a Towel and Shared a Video

Eglė Jackaitė, a 51-year-old Lithuanian actress, shares a video of herself wrapped in a towel while celebrating spring and motivating others with her positive energy.

Mar 13 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Which words belong together? Solve the latest Neloset word game

The article introduces the Neloset word game, encouraging readers to form groups of four words that are related.

Mar 13 • 06:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

How well do you know Finnish songs? Test if you can get a perfect score of 12/12

Ilta-Sanomat presents a quiz designed to test knowledge of Finnish song lyrics, inviting readers to challenge themselves and share their scores on social media.

Mar 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

People Are Surprised to Learn How Much Time They Actually Spend on Social Media: Changing Habits is Harder Than It Seems

A new study reveals that people significantly underestimate their actual time spent on social media platforms, highlighting the challenge of changing digital habits.

Mar 10 • 07:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Juampi González, the present of stand-up, his premise for romantic relationships and his new challenge: 'I have been breaking rules for a while'

Juan Pablo 'Juampi' González is a well-known figure in stand-up comedy in Argentina, tackling themes of love and relationships with humor that resonates with audiences both on stage and social media.

Mar 9 • 09:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Comedian succeeds on social media by mocking misogynistic videos

Comedian Gessica Ferreira has gained popularity on social media by using humor to challenge misogynistic rhetoric.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Paracetamol Challenge' Concerns Health Experts in Europe

Health bodies in several European countries are warning about a dangerous social media trend called the 'Paracetamol Challenge', which encourages teenagers to consume excessive amounts of the common pain reliever to see who can tolerate the largest dose.

Mar 6 • 04:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I bought £5 Pizza Express Too Good To Go bag and couldn't believe what I got'

A woman was pleasantly surprised by the contents of her £5 Too Good To Go bag from Pizza Express, although social media users noted a challenge with food waste.

Mar 6 • 04:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Points for Every Stab": The Social Challenge Among Students That Worries English Schools

A dangerous social media challenge involving knife fights among youth has raised alarms in London schools.

Mar 5 • 18:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Which words go together? Solve the latest Neloset word game

This article introduces the Neloset word game, where players must find groups of four related words.

Mar 1 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"No more Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, I'm uninstalling everything": Le Figaro tested the Off February challenge

Le Figaro journalist engages in the Off February challenge by uninstalling social media apps for a month to combat excessive screen time.

Feb 27 • 18:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

"Go By Night Flight _____" - Only a True Music Expert Can Get More Than 10 Correct in This Quiz

A music quiz tests participants' knowledge of songs from Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) and offers a challenge to see how well players remember these tunes.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

VIDEO: A football challenge between a Sheikh and a priest in Egypt goes viral

A friendly football match between a Sheikh and a priest in Sadat City, Egypt, has captured the attention of social media users.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Life & Tech

It is the design, not self-control, that challenges the young people

The article discusses how social media designs, rather than a lack of self-control among youth, are the primary challenge in managing excessive screen time.

Feb 26 • 09:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Life-threatening challenge among youth - Police's strict demand for parents

A group of teenagers climbed a radio mast in Raasepori, prompting police to urge parents to discuss safety with their children.

Feb 25 • 10:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

GIF warns of a deadly dangerous trend on the internet. What is the 'paracetamol challenge'?

European agencies warn young people about the dangers of the 'paracetamol challenge', a harmful trend encouraging drug overdose on social media.

Feb 24 • 10:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Paracetamol Challenge: Why Are European Doctors Suddenly Concerned?

European healthcare professionals express concern over a social media challenge encouraging young people to consume excessive amounts of paracetamol.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police Suspects: Three Under 15 Climbed a TV Mast

Police suspect that three boys under the age of 15 climbed a TV mast in Raasepori, Finland, reportedly due to a social media challenge.

Feb 22 • 13:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gwen Stefani accused of 'MAGA makeover' after promoting Lent prayer challenge

Gwen Stefani is facing mixed reactions, both support and criticism, for promoting a Lent prayer challenge and expressing her faith publicly.

Feb 21 • 18:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The phenomenon started in the USA. Now they challenge the Norwegian public: - Better to stand on one's own feet.

Kjetil Rolness, a one-man media house, has gained significant attention in Norway for challenging the traditional media landscape with his independent platform.

Feb 20 • 11:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 12 + (11 x 5) – 3 ÷ 3? The math calculation that only brilliant minds can solve in six seconds

A math problem involving basic operations becomes a viral challenge testing mental agility and foundational math knowledge on social media.

Feb 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Town buzzing after AI campaign lures in Aussie pop star

The North Queensland town of Ingham won a social media challenge that brought Australian singer Tones And I to perform a concert, generating excitement in the community.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Warning about the danger of the 'paracetamol challenge' after serious poisoning cases in minors under 14 years

The Regional Hospital of Málaga has issued a warning regarding the health dangers posed by viral challenges on social media that involve ingesting large quantities of medications, leading to serious poisoning cases among children under 14.

Feb 16 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Regional Hospital of Málaga warns of the paracetamol challenge among minors, which can cause death

The Regional Hospital of Málaga has issued a warning about a dangerous social media challenge encouraging minors to consume excessive amounts of paracetamol, which poses serious health risks including death.

Feb 16 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Japanese violinist performs 'Nuestro juramento' on social media: What a beautiful melody!

Koh, a Japanese violinist and weightlifting enthusiast, shares his interpretation of Ecuador's iconic song 'Nuestro juramento' in a creative daily challenge on social media.

Feb 14 • 18:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh situation in Kuopio: Teenagers hospitalized, youngest 13 years old - Reason is a ridiculous social media challenge

A group of teenagers in Kuopio has been hospitalized after participating in a dangerous social media challenge involving excessive ingestion of paracetamol.

Feb 13 • 07:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Drink it, or we will harm your family." A dangerous challenge called the Red Dolphin is rampant in the Czech Republic

A dangerous online challenge known as the Red Dolphin is reported to be threatening Czech youth with intimidation and coercion, potentially leading to severe psychological distress or self-harm.

Feb 12 • 14:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Visual Test: Choose a Rose and Discover Who Your Ideal Partner Would Be

A new visual challenge invites social media users to choose a rose to reveal their ideal partner ahead of Valentine's Day.

Feb 12 • 14:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning about a life-threatening social media challenge

Finland's Fimea issues a warning regarding dangerous social media challenges involving over-the-counter medications like paracetamol.

Feb 12 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Filipino influencer Emma Amit dies after eating a poisonous crab

Filipino influencer Emma Amit tragically passed away after consuming a poisonous crab during a social media challenge.

Feb 12 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

What is the paracetamol social media challenge about? This is what we know now

There has been a concerning increase in paracetamol overdoses among teenagers in Finland linked to a dangerous social media challenge.

Feb 11 • 18:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The man who live-streams his 'year of isolation' 24 hours a day to improve his health: 'There is no escape'

Skip Boyce, a 49-year-old American, has decided to spend 365 days in isolation to improve his health, documenting the experience live on social media.

Feb 11 • 16:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over-the-Counter Medicine Leads to Young Person's Intensive Care in Kuopio – Fimea Warned About Paracetamol Challenge

Young individuals have been hospitalized this year due to paracetamol misuse, with cases in Kuopio raising concerns among healthcare professionals.

Feb 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Hair has been growing for 493 days - Social media challenge may end today

Frank Ilett's 493-day-long social media challenge hinges on Manchester United's performance against West Ham, where a fifth consecutive victory would allow him to finally get a haircut.

Feb 10 • 19:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"Messy Hair Guy".. What is his story with Manchester United and what are his conditions to go to the barber?

Frank Elt, a Manchester United fan, has gained social media attention for not cutting his hair since October 2024, vowing to only do so if his team wins five consecutive matches.

Feb 10 • 16:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Super Bowl, the real challenge is on social media: Bad Bunny against Trump

The Super Bowl saw the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots, but the real media battle unfolded between Bad Bunny and Donald Trump on social media following the halftime show.

Feb 9 • 10:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Find the hidden cheetah in the tree in one minute and decipher the mystery that only 1% of users can solve

This article presents a visual puzzle involving finding a hidden cheetah in a tree, which challenges users' concentration and sharpness, claiming only 1% can solve it.

Feb 8 • 00:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The haircut of Käkkäräpä head approaches – The social media challenge may finally end

Frank Ilett has not cut his hair for 490 days as part of a social media challenge related to Manchester United's performance, which may be ending soon.

Feb 7 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Dangerous social media challenge spreads

The Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea warns about dangerous social media challenges involving over-the-counter medications like paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid.

Feb 6 • 16:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Mile Kekin accepts the challenge: I never thought I would say this, but Prime Minister Plenković is right

Mile Kekin announced on social media that he will release a sports anthem, interpreting Prime Minister Plenković's comment as a challenge rather than criticism.

Feb 5 • 16:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Influencer dies live after jumping into the Cauca River to gain 'likes'; these were his last words | VIDEO

Colombian digital entertainment has plunged into mourning following the death of influencer Ángel Montoya, who tragically drowned while attempting a dangerous challenge for social media fame in the Cauca River.

Feb 5 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Being on Wikipedia

The article discusses Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's stance on banning social media for minors under 16, highlighting the challenge of regulating children's access to technology.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 29 + 3 x (6 - 2)? The mathematical calculation that only the fastest minds solve in ten seconds

The article discusses a viral math challenge that tests mental agility and mathematical principles, highlighting how a simple calculation can lead to mistakes due to overlooked details.

Feb 4 • 01:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The 2016 challenge has captivated internet users. Expert: It shows more than just a 'silly trend'

The 2016 challenge, where people share photos from ten years ago, reflects a deeper sociological phenomenon beyond simply being a fleeting trend, according to sociologist Dr. Maciej Dębski.

Jan 16 • 17:13 UTC

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