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Fake news spreads significantly faster than the truth - but don't blame Russian bots
An MIT report shows how false news spreads "faster and deeper" than real news items on Twitter.
Brewdog launches 'beer for girls' in pink bottles – but not everyone gets the joke
Scottish beer-producer BrewDog has come under fire for its campaign aimed at tackling "sexist" double standards in marketing.
'You made me a total dumbass': Student pens brutal letter to fifth grade teacher
The student penned the personal letter after being forced to attend summer school classes.
This child's reaction to trying pizza for the first time is now a viral meme
People are comparing the image to a spiritual awakening.
World Book Day: This year's weird and wacky costumes
Whether it's Where's Wally or Joe Wicks, children and teachers are dressing up as literature's favourite characters for today's World Book Day.
Republican lawmaker blasted over 'disgusting' comment that armed Jews could've stopped the Holocaust
Jewish groups, gun control advocates and social media users erupted with outrage over Young's "disgusting and reprehensible" remarks.
Internet driven mad by seemingly unsolvable riddle: do straws have one or two holes?
A seemingly innocuous tweet has sparked a deep, meaningful debate on metaphysics (and donuts).
'Hotter than Emily Ratajkowski': This sassy dog is now an internet celebrity
Alfie the dog has even been likened to Madonna. The video has over 38,000 likes.
'Get a new job': Ivanka Trump blasted for saying it is 'inappropriate' to ask her about dad's accusers
"As soon as she's hit with a difficult question, suddenly she's a daughter," the Washington Post's Jenna Johnson tweeted.
EE's mobile internet went down this morning, and people were not happy
EE customers have had their mobile internet restored after the company's service suffered major issues from around 7am to 10am on Tuesday (27 February).
'Kids are waterproof': Social media reacts to video of woman using baby as an umbrella
In a video that has surfaced online, a woman can be seen using a baby as her umbrella during a rain storm.
LAPD hacked: Police force's official Twitter account hijacked to post 'white supremacist' message
The intrusion comes as police departments, government organizations and school districts are increasingly targeted by online pranksters and opportunistic hackers.
James Gunn and Mark Hamill plan neighbourly chat about Guardians of the Galaxy 3 role
Writer and director James Gunn has arranged to meet up with Star Wars star (and neighbour) Mark Hamill after a fun exchange on Twitter.
'Holy hell': Trump wants his personal pilot to head the FAA and Twitter is absolutely furious
Twitter immediately blasted President Donald Trump and his administration with accusations of "blatant nepotism".
'TF is she doing here?' Ivanka Trump mercilessly roasted for attending Olympics closing ceremony
"You don't represent us," one Twitter user asserted.
'Legend': Twitter reacts to the pink tutu-wearing streaker who crashed the Winter Olympics
The man snuck onto to the ice shortly after the speed skating event and quickly disrobed to reveal the words "Peace + Love" scrawled across his chest.
'WTF is wrong with you?' Facebook sparks fierce outrage after demoing VR shooting game at CPAC
"I've been waiting for one last straw before closing my Facebook account," one person tweeted. "This VR Shooting Game at CPAC is it."
'Choreographed cuteness': Justin Trudeau's Bollywood wardrobe has India laughing
"Is it just me or is this choreographed cuteness all just a bit much now?" an Indian politician wrote on social media.
Exposed: Britain's worst Twitter troll who abused celebrities including Katie Price and Gary Barlow
A Twitter troll is begging for forgiveness after he was exposed as a 28-year-old father of two in Scunthorpe.
Teacher who lost her pet is handed a note from young student saying he is 'in a better place'
Glasgow schoolboy Callum penned a touching tribute for Charlie the dog and handed it to Gemma Dunne.
#SideNoseSelfie: People are proudly breaking down barriers with their big noses
Radhika Sanghani appeared on Good Morning Britain to encourage people to send her selfies of themselves taken from the side, so they can own the appearance of their nose.
Cadbury is having a nightmare on Twitter over halal chocolate and how to pronounce Creme Egg
Cadbury UK has backtracked on its initial ruling of how to pronounce the "creme" in Creme Egg, and is also explaining why its products are halal.
'WTF': Twitter furious as Florida lawmakers declare porn a 'health risk' but block assault rifle ban
"Wrong magazines, Florida House," one Twitter user wrote.
Tinder user wins internet with hilarious PowerPoint-inspired profile
Tinder user Sam Dixey took the time to create this humorous PowerPoint presentation which has won him legions of female fans.
Get me blocked by Trump: Professor gives weird assignment to students for extra credit
Erin Carey, an undergraduate at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, shared a screen grab of the email on Twitter that has been liked over 83,000 times.
There's now a bitter debate about yoga pants being too 'sexy': Here's why
A New York Times opinion piece argued that yoga pants are only worn because "they're sexy" and has since enraged countless women on Twitter.
'Is someone scared?' Trump mercilessly trolled after his 'rabid meltdown' on Twitter over the weekend
"His implosion will be spectacular. It's starting," one Twitter user wrote.
'Love is love': US Olympic skier 'so happy' that candid kiss with boyfriend aired on TV
Team USA skier Gus Kenworthy shared a kiss with his boyfriend Matthew Wilkas at the bottom of the hill before his event on Sunday, and it soon went viral.
Paramedics left stunned as angry resident leaves 'move your van' note on ambulance attending a 999 call
Katie Tudor, a paramedic mentor for West Midlands Ambulance Service, posted the image of the hand-written note on Twitter which read "move your van from outside my house".
Twitter prankster claiming to be rising tennis star tricks Serena Williams, BBC and others
A Twitter user pretending to be a rising tennis star managed to prank the BBC, Serena Williams and Martina Navratilova.