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Instagram apologizes for Creed “Higher” recommendation glitchEntertainment — 4dInstagram told CNN Creed's 1999 hit "Higher" was recommended to more Stories than intended after weeks of users seeing it on posts of cats and dinner plates.

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Jessica Springsteen Expecting First Child With Nicola Philippaerts — 2dJessica Springsteen and Nicola Philippaerts announced their first child Oct. 10, 2026, via Instagram vacation photos captioned "New adventures," Bruce Springsteen's second grandchild.

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Tom Welling’s Accidental Nude Reflection Goes Viral — 2dTom Welling accidentally posted an Instagram Story showing his reflection in a New York hotel window while in town for New York Comic Con. The image was deleted after roughly 10 hours, but screenshots spread widely online; reports say no explicit details were clearly visible.

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Meta blocks ByteDance ads across seven countries — 3dMeta on Thursday barred ByteDance ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries, calling it normal competition with TikTok.

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Khloé Kardashian Defends AI Intro Amid Backlash — 3dOn October 8, 2026, Khloé Kardashian posted WATCH UNTIL THE END on Instagram after backlash over The Kardashians season 8 AI intro, which ends with her hitting a kill switch on AI doubles.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Chad Lowe Shares Faith Podcast Clip After Daughter Fiona's Death — 4dChad Lowe posted a Gerry Hussey podcast clip on returning to peace and love to Instagram Stories on October 8, after 13-year-old daughter Fiona died by suicide on September 29.

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Doug Mason Speaks Out on Broken Engagement With Taylor Frankie Paul — Sep 29, 2026Doug Mason said on a Sept. 28, 2026 Instagram Story he has “officially moved on” after Taylor Frankie Paul admitted cheating on him with Dakota Mortensen.

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Sam Okafor Doug handled the cheating situation with class by declaring he has moved on for good.

Paulina Porizkova Says Women Expected to Go Silent as They Age — Sep 27, 2026Paulina Porizkova, 61, said in a Sept. 27 Instagram video that aging women are expected to go silent and withdraw, asking if they can still keep the main table.

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Jared Kim It seems unfair that men keep speaking up as they age while women are told to fade into the background instead of claiming their place.

Pastor Jerry Eze knelt to apologise after thousands were turned away at Old Trafford — Sep 28, 2026After tens of thousands were turned back from his NSPPD conference at Old Trafford, Pastor Jerry Eze knelt in an Instagram video, said stadium staff made the call, and asked forgiveness.

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Kate Beckinsale Posts 'I Give Up' and 'Bye' on Instagram — Sep 20, 2026Kate Beckinsale sparked widespread concern after posting alarming Instagram messages such as “I give up” and “Bye,” with a link to a BBC piece on Caroline Flack, as fans worry about her well-being while noting her past openness about PTSD and personal losses; representatives have not issued a statement.

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Dana Whitfield I hope Kate reaches out to friends or professionals instead of posting those messages for everyone to see.

Taylor Lautner, Wife Tay Welcome First Baby — Sep 23, 2026Tay Lautner's Instagram post showed newborn Lennon in a light pink onesie on pink sheets, face cropped out, with a cross-stitch of her name and an embroidered bear.

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Elena Vasquez Congratulations to the Lautners on baby Lennon. Keeping her face private while sharing those sweet details was a nice touch.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition — Sep 17, 2026Duncan Sheik, 56, is in critical but stable condition in a New York City hospital, his family said on Instagram, without disclosing the cause and asking for privacy.

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Emma Slater Reveals Toenail Injury During DWTS Rehearsal — Sep 18, 2026Emma Slater peeled off her real big toenail on Instagram after it flip-flopped like a cat door in DWTS Season 35 rehearsals, warning squeamish fans not to watch.

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Sam Okafor The low opening score makes sense with an injury like this, but it's good she's pushing through with help from her friends on the show.

German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Investment Ads on Facebook — Sep 17, 2026A German court held Meta liable for fake investment ads on Facebook and Instagram after nearly 260 reports in August 2024; some ads stayed up 62 days.

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Elena Vasquez This ruling should push platforms to act faster on clear fraud instead of dragging their feet.

Albanese seeks tech support for child safety and AI rules — Sep 20, 2026Albanese met Apple's Tim Cook and said Australia can't protect kids online alone; duty-of-care laws advance as under-16s still use Instagram and TikTok despite a 2025 ban.

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Nicole Hardy Tech firms owe a duty of care on AI too, otherwise rushed systems will create problems no one can fix later.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Britney Spears Shares 'Best Mommy' Hope in Jayden Birthday Tribute — Sep 12, 2026Britney Spears marked Jayden James Federline's 20th birthday with an Instagram tribute, expressing hope to be the best mom to her two sons amid efforts to rebuild their relationship after years of estrangement and her legal troubles. She has publicly reflected on reconnecting with her children following the end of her conservatorship and high-profile incidents.

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Marcus Bell Hope the boys see she's serious about being a better mom now that the conservatorship is over.

South Carolina Influencer Arrested on Six Child-Sex Charges — Sep 15, 2026South Carolina influencer Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 on five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor after investigators followed a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted found on his devices. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

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Instagram Chief Responds to Complaints About the App From Users, Including the KardashiansReporting — Jul 29, 2022Instagram chief Adam Mosseri announced the app would walk back changes made following a wave of complaints. Earlier this week, Kylie Jenner shared an image to her Instagram story that said, “Make Instagram Instagram…

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Instagram Employing New Tool to Stem Teen SuicidesReporting — Feb 26, 2026Instagram wants to help parents of suicidal teens who use its platform. To that end, Instagram is launching a tool that will alert parents if their teens routinely search for terms involving suicide and self-harm, The…

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Meta unveils AI personal assistant linked to WhatsApp and Instagram — Sep 8, 2026

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Dana Whitfield It seems like another way for Meta to push their AI into everything we do online.

Meta Secretly ‘Coveted and Pursued’ Preteens Not Supposed to be on Instagram: Unsealed Lawsuit ComplaintReporting — Nov 27, 2023An unsealed lawsuit claims that Meta was well aware that it had legions of Instagram users under the supposed minimum age of 13. “Tweens want access to Instagram, and they lie about their age to get it now,” Adam…

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Instagram Limits Political Content by DefaultReporting — Mar 25, 2024Instagram shocked and angered many of its users but suddenly limiting political content they were allowed to post. However, users have found how to keep their political content unlimited with a few clicks. According to…

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Instagram Influencer Challenges GOP Incumbent — Apr 9, 2026Dan Bilzerian, a social media personality often referred to as the “King of Instagram,” has entered the political arena, filing to run for Congress in Florida’s 6th District. His candidacy sets up a challenge against…

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Alec Baldwin’s Wife Speaks Out Against ‘Enemies’ Seeking to ‘Destroy’ HimReporting — Jul 28, 2022Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, posted a lengthy defense of her husband on Instagram. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Hilaria Baldwin reflected on her relationship with her husband and the criticism he…

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