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TikTok deal fuels rise of UpScrolled, founder conceived it as a haven for Palestinian activism

UpScrolled has surged to become the most-downloaded social media platform in Apple’s app store, and it has also been flooded with antisemitic and anti-Israel content.

JANUARY 30, 2026|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Antisemitic and anti-Israel content found on the social media platform UpScrolled.

The Japanese cheesecake trend: How much protein and how many calories are there?

The internet is full of videos of a cheesecake made with just two ingredients and no baking. It sounds like the perfect quick fix for a protein-packed dessert – let’s understand what it’s all about.

JANUARY 29, 2026|ByMAAYAN HADAD

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the media ahead of a summit of EU leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following US President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 22, 2026.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia, whose ban for under-16s on social media platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube came into force in December.

JANUARY 27, 2026|ByREUTERS

TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure US user data, apps, and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByREUTERS

Social media is impacting political and social discourse - opinion

In a world where information travels at the speed of light, responsibility lies not only with content creators but also with consumers.

JANUARY 24, 2025ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

Hand using mobile smartphone with icon social media and social network.

Gen Z appeal? Pope Francis debuts on TikTok to promote his autobiography 'Spera'

'It is an autobiography, but for me autobiographies are to thank God for what he has done with my life,' he said.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Pope Francis debuts on TikTok to promote his autobiography 'Spera'.

Trump announces sweeping first-day executive orders and record declassifications

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2025.

TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

"Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByREUTERS

President-elect Donald Trump, Tiktok (Illustrative)

The digital dilemma: A thrilling future for kids at a hidden cost - opinion

Tech reshapes youth, driving loneliness and mental health issues, but reform via regulation, education, and community values offers hope.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByTOMER SAMARKANDI

Tomer Samarkandi is the CEO of Village Way Educational Initiatives, which works to change Israeli society through education that is empowering and creates a sense of belonging

The end of TikTok is near: Dramatic development in the U.S. supreme court

The Supreme Court deliberated on a law to ban TikTok in the U.S. over national security concerns, with most justices supporting the restriction.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL

TikTok goes dark for US users, company pins hope on Trump

Other apps owned by ByteDance, including video editing app Capcut and lifestyle social app Lemon8, were also offline and unavailable in US app stores as of late Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByREUTERS