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A viral TikTok hack by a British mother shows how to create a second layer of hanging laundry using only extra clothespins, maximizing space on crowded lines.

Three years after October 7, an ongoing security breach in the IDF reveals soldiers posting sensitive military base footage and weapon details on TikTok live streams.

A viral TikTok trick shared by a chef promises to make peeling baked sweet potatoes effortless by applying a quick ice-water shock midway through the baking process.

Israeli comedian Yaron Berlad is offering custom business promotional videos for just 200 NIS and personal greetings for 50 NIS, upending standard influencer rates.

A harsh TikTok review calling a Kansas City café demonic unexpectedly sparked massive community support, causing record-breaking lines and turning viral negativity into triumph.

A viral TikTok French fry shop in Amsterdam has sparked a bitter legal battle with neighbors over crowds, trash, and overtourism in historic residential streets.

Israeli model Romi Frenkel's 14-year-old sister, Emma, has launched her own TikTok account, stepping into the spotlight and following in her famous footsteps.

A viral TikTok trend encouraging people to walk barefoot on salt to improve sleep has sparked debate, with sleep experts warning of a lack of scientific backing and potential skin risks.

A dangerous new TikTok trend involving teenagers discharging fire extinguishers for viral videos is raising health and safety alarms across the country.

Pop star Ofek Adanek showcases his new apartment on TikTok following his viral breakup with influencer Hadas Masuri and the massive success of his hit song.

Police in Holon arrested two teenagers, aged 13 and 15, after they posted TikTok videos kicking police cars and insulting officers. Both were released under restrictive conditions.

A dangerous new TikTok trend encourages men to trim their eyelashes with scissors to look more masculine, sparking serious warnings from dermatologists and eye doctors.

Discover Rose Makhlouf, a 25-year-old Israeli shawarma entrepreneur and TikTok star who turned viral food videos into a massive spiritual journey, inspiring thousands of young women.

Shir Ben Ari, daughter of Hanan Ben Ari, is making waves on TikTok with her original songs and viral performances, quickly building an independent music career in Israel.

A viral TikTok comment identifying a hot dog bun brand launched a user to internet fame and an official sponsorship deal with Martin's after the original creator deleted her account.

The official network hit parade reveals the five biggest hits that conquered the feed, from songs that sparked public outcry to surprise wedding performances.

Tal Shemesh left a project management job after a surge of 100,000 followers in two months, and became a full-time content creator talking about dating and self-confidence. In an interview with mako, she talks about the transition from videos uploaded for fun to managing campaigns, the initial fear ("suddenly there is no salary and I am maintaining an apartment in Tel Aviv"), dealing with...

Content creator Evyatar Ozeri stopped on the side of the road to help an elderly woman, but was suddenly blocked by a police patrol. The officer began a tense inspection that raised serious concerns for the fate of his motorcycle.

Almost 3 million users have already seen 16-year-old Romi Stein successfully troll the interviewer who "tried" to figure out which country she is from. In a typical TikTok street interview in London, the Israeli was asked all sorts of leading questions that could have easily exposed her country of origin, until she realized what was going on and called him an idiot. "He tried to make a fool of me...

Israeli society suffers from constant pressure, the public fuse is short, and the discourse on the street has become aggressive - and the youth are the first to absorb and translate this into actions. From the cruel trap that awaited 14-year-old Emily in Ashdod, to the "scooter gangs" and the testimonies of those who were there: a journey into the virtual arena of teenagers.

Benny Blanco documented his wife, pop star Selena Gomez, in an especially exposed moment during a couple's vacation on a yacht; the video broke the web and accumulated millions of views.

A young American woman on her way to her bachelorette party received a surprise from the Southwest crew, who recruited the married couples on board to share their experience ahead of the wedding.

Nicole Kidman has opened an account on the social network associated with a younger audience and has already uploaded a video that revealed a surprising connection to a rising singer.

After weeks of rumors and speculation surrounding the viral sound that took over TikTok, the young man who left the soccer field to pursue his musical dream has been revealed.

A new report reveals huge gaps in how major social networks handle the wave of online hate, and identifies the platform that showed the worst enforcement data of all.

Tel Aviv police have arrested a 14-year-old from central Israel suspected of extorting money and clothing from peers on TikTok in exchange for physical "protection". The case came to light after parents of one victim discovered incriminating messages and filed a police report.

TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit claiming that the platform violated the privacy of children. This is one of the largest financial settlements ever on the subject.

Lucy Aharish met with social media star Asaf Gothelf, known for his viral videos. In the video he released, Gothelf performed an amusing imitation of right-wing activist Mordechai David: "For the sake of democracy, I am blocking you. Ms. Inshallah."

Ahead of the month of Elul, four content creators who regularly upload videos to TikTok from Slichot events in synagogues and at the Western Wall, which become viral, talk about the phenomenon, the embrace they receive from the audience, and the sense of mission and connection to tradition.

Sonia Bellina, a French TikTok creator with over 259,000 followers, went missing, causing concern for her family. Shortly after, she was found dead by a laborer on a French vineyard. The direction of the investigation has not yet been determined.

A former employee of the psychiatric hospital where Lindsay Clancy was hospitalized claimed online that "lies and misrepresentations" about the treatment at the facility were heard in court - and the defense requested to summon her to testify. Simultaneously, messages sent by Clancy before her children's deaths were revealed: "I feel like I can't go on like this."

Guy Kurtz published a performance of the famous solo from "Meohav BaGeshem" by Ofer Levi, and did not expect what happened next: Levi's team invited him to perform with the singer at a show at Zappa in Jerusalem. "I didn't sleep at night to prepare," he says in a conversation with mako.

Natalie Moulkandov, known as "Plastic Mom," reveals the huge sums she invested in cosmetic surgeries and the surprising source of funding that allows her to maintain her extreme look for thousands of shekels a month.

Governments worldwide are shifting away from relying on tech giants' self-regulation toward strict legislation to curb children's access to social media, citing addictive algorithms and rising depression rates. While some nations implement total bans, others argue that the burden of responsibility must lie with the platforms themselves rather than the users.

A study found that nearly half of Gen Z use TikTok and Instagram to find a job. Employers are enthusiastic about the personality and energy of candidates, and experts clarify: "The change in recruitment processes is inevitable."

A bride mistook a priest's liturgical stole for a tissue to wipe away her tears of joy. The video of this awkward moment has gone viral, garnering over 18 million views.

Rehabilitation from the car accident is still ongoing, but he has learned to live with the limitations. He separated from his partner who is 30 years his junior, but it suddenly turns out that it's not the end of the story. Niro Levi is already preparing for the new comedy play at Habima, "The Duck," and in the meantime clarifies that he has no idea why he was not cast in Adir Miller's new series.

A woman from Georgia booked an appointment with a hairdresser and paid a $50 deposit, but the appointment was cancelled at the last minute citing a family emergency - and the money was not refunded. At the time scheduled for the appointment, she found the hairdresser sitting with friends at a restaurant, documented the confrontation, and ordered food and a shot of tequila on her tab.

From the kitchen floor to the windows, women across the web have started turning the act of cleaning into a real operation: pouring quantities of water, adding a generous amount of detergent, scrubbing, rinsing, and rinsing again — until the whole house looks like it has been washed with a hose. These videos, which show the "before and after" moments and the foam being washed off the surfaces...

Children are exposed online to political positions, generalizations, and extreme language, even when schools are closed. Instead of rushing to correct them or telling them what to think, parents have an opportunity to teach them how to form a position, check facts, and deal with those who think differently.

A viral TikTok video has sparked a debate over tipping culture: a couple claimed prices at Shake Shack increased after they chose not to tip. The company insists the incident was caused by a technical glitch.

In a world of photogenic dishes, Amit Trapotchnik chose a different direction. Under the nickname "Amit Kapitt," he gained followers thanks to his willingness to taste almost everything — from scorpions in Thailand to mysterious canned goods. When he tried to recreate foods from the Holocaust era, the internet was in an uproar. In an interview at a table loaded with dried fish and squid, he...

Following the proliferation of videos uploaded by lawyers to social networks, the National Ethics Committee has published a series of new guidelines: the use of songs, dances, and animation will generally be considered a violation of the dignity of the profession. Lawyers will be required to appear in appropriate attire, avoid promises such as "winning the case," and present the essence of the...

After being rejected on the small screen, Ofek Adanek swept the web with huge hits, landed a coveted fashion campaign, and recently moved in with his partner.

Sydney Taul, who shared her journey with cancer with her online community, has died from complications of the disease. By sharing intimate and poignant moments, she reached over a million followers and challenged perceptions of living with a terminal illness.

TikTok announced today (Thursday) the layoff of 250 employees and the closure of its offices in Nashville, Tennessee. As reported by The New York Times, the cuts affect, among others, the company's content moderation teams.

Shahar Livne, the mentalist and social media star with over 4.5 million followers on TikTok, will launch a new pop-up at the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv for one week. Alongside the magic kits from the "Lo Normali" brand, visitors will be able to enjoy live demonstrations, interactive activities, and a collaboration with Kinder Cards.

Alon Swisa, a 46-year-old resident of Nesher, is accused of conducting explicit sexual correspondence with girls on social media. Swisa is also charged with rape and serious indecent acts against children aged 5 to 7, committed in 2003–2004.

Internal documents revealed in court expose the background of a major TikTok scandal. In 2021, the company intentionally excluded about 15 million US users from a safety update to measure how the transition to a safer system would impact screen time and engagement.

Meeting a Chabadnik who asks to put on tefillin might not be rare, but when Shmuel Darshan does it on rollerblades and documents the activity for TikTok, it looks completely different. His special approach, which includes offering warm hugs to those who decline, aims to remove imaginary barriers between people. In an interview, he shares his journey from personal crisis to a mission of...