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Prince Harry has described his family's reaction to Meghan Markle 's media treatment as a "rite of passage" faced by royal brides, in his new Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan which premiered on Thursday. Discussing the media harassment faced by Meghan in the weeks and months following the actress' relationship with the prince becoming public, Harry said that the royal family's reaction was one of ambivalence because a number of them had gone through something similar. "What people need to understand is that as far as a lot of my family were concerned, everything that she was being put through, they had been put through as well," he told interviewers. "So it was almost like a rite of passage, and some of the members of the family [were] like 'right, but my wife had to go through that, so why should your girlfriend be treated any differently? Why should you get special treatment? Why should she get protected?' To this, Harry raised a crucial difference which no … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle media abuse dismissed by other royals, Prince Harry Says

A woman in Spain has been made to regret her use of social media after a video posted to TikTok wound up getting her fired. According to local reports, the High Court of Justice of Castile and León ratified the dismissal of an unnamed female supermarket employee who lost her job after videos surfaced on TikTok of her dancing at a time when she was supposed to be off work with lower back pain. Social media screening is an increasingly common component of the recruitment process for companies in the U.S. According to a study by business services website The Manifest , 90 percent of recruiters consider social media output to be an important factor when considering an individual. The same research also revealed 79 percent of HR officials admit to having rejected a candidate due to their social media content. The need to keep things professional on the likes of Facebook , Twitter and TikTok has been further highlighted by this latest incident being reported out of Spain. … [Read more...] about Woman off work with back pain fired after posting dancing videos on TikTok

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The US state of Maryland has banned its agencies from using TikTok and other Chinese and Russian platforms, after reports that China ’s state-backed hackers allegedly stole millions of Covid relief funds in the US. Maryland’s governor Larry Hogan issued an emergency directive on Tuesday prohibiting the use of Chinese and Russian products and platforms including the social media app TikTok, the message app WeChat, as well as Russia ’s Kaspersky cybersecurity software. The governor’s office noted that these products and platforms “present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk” to the state, adding that they may be involved in cyber-espionage, and surveillance of government entities, or in the inappropriate collection of sensitive personal information. “There may be no greater threat to our personal … [Read more...] about The US state where TikTok has been banned — but only for certain users

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A mother’s video of her teenage daughter’s Christmas list has sparked a debate ahead of the holiday season. Krystiana , a social media influencer and mother of four, went viral when she shared footage of her daughter’s PowerPoint presentation to TikTok . In the video, which has 14.8m views, Krystiana’s teen daughter Ava gives a detailed list of the presents she wants for Christmas. “I now present to you, my Christmas list,” her daughter says in the clip. As she takes her parents through the presentation, one of the slides features pictures of Nike sneakers, including hyperlinks to purchase the items online. “Wow, you made it so easy for me,” the mom jokes in the video. Ava then continued the presentation, showing off images of electronics like iPhones and … [Read more...] about Teen’s Christmas list PowerPoint sparks debate: ‘I realised how poor I am’

From the time of Meghan Markle 's engagement to Prince Harry in November 2017 to the 2022 Netflix docu-series detailing the couple's exit from the royal family, members of the press and public have been fascinated by the relationship between the Duchess of Sussex and her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton . Speculation over tensions between the two began to circulate in November 2018, just six months after the royal wedding, with reports that Meghan had made Kate cry in an argument over bridesmaids dresses. In March 2021, Meghan finally took the opportunity to settle the rumors in her own voice, telling Oprah Winfrey in her landmark TV interview that Kate had been the one to make her cry, and that an apology had been made that she accepted. Meghan closed the discussion about her sister-in-law by appealing to fans of both royals, saying: "If you love me, you don't have to hate her. And if you love her, you don't need to hate me." Here, Newsweek looks at what Kate has … [Read more...] about What Kate Middleton has said about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

A woman has stunned onlookers after casually surfing while wearing high heels—and applying her make-up. Navigating the waves is tricky enough in any footwear, but Cassandra Hildebrand makes it look like a breeze as she drinks a morning coffee, reads the paper and even plays golf off her board. The 28-year-old shares numerous clips of her impressive sporting prowess to her TikTok page, filmed on Stave Lake, in British Columbia, Canada . "When you have places to go and people to see," she captioned one clip, shared last month, showing her effortlessly riding the waves in a pair of black strappy heels and a blue dress. The clip amassed more than 750,000 views, and proved so popular Hildebrand shared behind-the-scenes footage. It shows her on the board in shoes and a bikini, as someone on the boat passes her the frock, which she puts on while riding the board. "I got up with my heels on and my dress never gets wet," she confirmed. But in the comments she sadly confirmed the … [Read more...] about Woman Stuns People by Surfing in High Heels While Applying Make-up

A bride and groom created a new tradition after shunning a conventional flower girl at their wedding, and having a hilarious "flower man" instead. As couples attempt to make their big day stand out from the crowd , Kyle and Nichole Drzewiecki may have achieved just that with their unusual choice for the wedding ceremony. The pair, both dog trainers from Arizona, tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony in Burnet, Texas, which their friend, Morgan Starr, captured and shared on TikTok. Along with a highlight reel from the big day, Starr, who is also thought to be a dog trainer, filmed the aisle at the al fresco wedding as a man dressed in a floral suit jacket approaches. Sporting a slick pair of sunglasses, he stops just before the guests and dramatically swivels a fanny pack around, which matches his tie, as he undoes his jacket button. He proceeds to perform a few moves as he reaches into the bag and begins chucking flower petals on the floor, to the delight of the crowd. … [Read more...] about ‘Flower Man’ Steals the Show at Wedding As He Dances Down the Aisle

Rivaba Jadeja, the wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, is Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) face from the Jamnagar North constituency in the Gujarat Assembly Elections. Despite having no major experience in politics or fighting elections, Rivaba is heading for a comfortable win in Jamnagar North assembly seat, where she is leading with more than 50,000 votes (at the time of writing this article) against AAP’s Karshanbhai Karmur. The BJP had dropped sitting MLA of Jamnagar North Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and given ticket to Rivaba Jadeja. Clearly, Rivaba has lived up to the party’s expectations as she is on her way to register a record-breaking win on her much-talked about debut. She has also been a member of Karni Sena and was made the president of its women’s wing in 2018. RELATED | Gujarat Election Result: PM Modi’s Victory Speech at 6PM as BJP Clinches 7th Term With Record Tally Born in Rajkot in 1990, Rivaba joined the Bharatiya Janata Party three years ago. At the time, a photo of … [Read more...] about Ravindra Jadeja’s Wife & BJP’s Rivaba Jadeja Heads for Record-breaking Win in Gujarat on Her Debut

Kasautii Zindagii Kay’s Komolika aka Urvashi Dholakia knows how to steal the limelight with her steamy social media updates, be it her poolside or bikini photos. While many laud her sartorial choices, the television actress often ends up falling prey to social media trolls. Now, in a recent interaction with ETimes, Uravashi’s son Kshitij Dholakia candidly spoke about the time when displeasing comments on the former’s post would affect him. However, he also added that he has now learned to avoid the negativity thrown at them. The youngster shared that his mother worked extremely hard to support their family without any complaints. According to Kshitij, it was her mother who not only provided them with a luxurious life but also taught them the valuable lesson of not becoming dependent on it. He also made it very clear that he is fine with his mother posting bold pictures on social media. “We are very much fine with her living her life on her own terms. I’m fine with her posting bold … [Read more...] about Urvashi Dholakia’s Son Kshitij Answers If He Gets Affected With Negative Comments On Mom’s Bikini Pics

Iran says it has executed a prisoner arrested during the ongoing anti-government protests - the first known death sentence linked to the unrest. The execution on Thursday came after people are believed to have gathered around Azadi Square in the capital Tehran overnight. The prisoner has been identified as Mohsen Shekari by the Mizan news agency, which is run by the country's judiciary. He was accused of injuring a security guard with a machete and blocking a street in Tehran, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Amnesty International has criticised what it describes as "sham trials designed to intimidate those participating in the popular uprising that has rocked Iran". The organisation says Iranian authorities are seeking the death penalty for at least 21 people. The execution comes as protesters continue to take to the streets in defiance of the government and the threat of the security forces, following the death of Mahsa Amini . More on Iran … [Read more...] about Iran executes first known prisoner arrested during protests