Is this social media trend harmless fun, a welcome return to old-fashioned values, or a dangerous alt-right offshoot?
Kate Emery
I can’t say everyone in the US was talking about Trump’s takedown of Rudd, but the news broke during an event hosted by the Australian Consul-General in Houston, I can report it was getting lots of airplay.
Basil Zempilas
China has hit out at the US for bringing in legislation to ban TikTok, accusing it of ‘unjustly’ behaving like a ‘bandit’ as Australia confirms it has no plans to ban the Chinese-owned social media platform.
Kimberley Caines
Kids as young as eight are dabbling in anti-ageing products but experts warn it is a costly and potentially harmful habit.
The ABC is offering salaries of more than $100,000 a year to TikTokers with more than 10,000 followers to join the national broadcaster, as part of its digital transition.
Dylan Caporn
In any service industry, interpersonal skills are essential and rarer than the skills required to throw some prompts into AI software to generate a professional and articulate resume.
Lanna Hill
Government contractors are already banning Chinese social media apps such as TikTok and WeChat from employees’ phones ahead of a Senate committee report recommending it.
A video of a tourist snapping a picture with an emu has received more than 4000 views on TikTok after it took an unexpected turn, with the 2m-tall bird in hot pursuit of the photographer.
Anna Cox
In tonight’s show, Ben O’Shea exposes a Perth Bunnings TikTok prank, and how to stop the violence at State League soccer games.
Up Late | Mon, May 8
