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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A recent study conducted by Facebook shows that teen usage of Instagram can lead to insecurity and a negative focus on their physical appearance.Since the release of the study, Instagram says it’s looking for new ways to discourage users from browsing content that may negatively impact them.Teens in Omaha aren’t immune to these effects either, says CHI Health Mental Health Therapist Tim Hron.“What we’re seeing in our outpatient clinics, and to be honest in all of our treatment programs, we’re seeing increased depression, anxiety, it’s really effecting teens self-esteem, their confidence, their body image, how they view themselves,” said Hron.The study shows that teen girls are more impacted by social media usage than teen boys, and Hron says it’s likely because girls tend to be more sensitive and serious when it comes to their body image, but that it’s not necessarily their fault.“Because the images out there, our society socializes that girls have to look a certain way, and when you’re seeing filters that are making these images on social media almost seem perfect, that’s not real, but in a young girl’s mind, to them it is real,” said Hron.“And young people, they don’t always have…

Brie Larson just revealed some seriously sculpted abs over on her Instagram. The actress looks fitter than ever in a black workout set and chunky gold necklace. Brie is open about her intense workout routine on IG and often shows followers how she conquers super-tough moves, like one-armed pull-ups. Warning: you're probably not ready for Brie Larson's latest Instagram post. The Captain Marvel star just shared a brand new mini photoshoot, and her core looks ridiculously toned. We're talking super shredded abs here, people. Brie rocks a simple, all-black workout set with a chunky gold chain necklace as she cheeses for the camera. But her ultra-defined six-pack is the real star of the show. "Felt cute might delete later - or maybe I’d regret that 😜," Brie captioned the post. "I learned so much from the comic genius @melissamccarthy on regrets for @learninglotspodcast 💕 Ya’ll got any regrets?"But fans in the comments couldn't stop yelling about her abs. "OK I SEE YOU ABS," one user wrote, while someone else added, "THE ABS‼️‼️‼️ BEAUTIFUL😭😭." Another fan said, "Oh Captain my Captain ! Brieeeeee you look FABBBB" (and that's a hard same over here). The abs in question: This content is imported…

An article from You likely already know this - or at least, you probably suspected. But a new report from ToolTester has shown that Instagram is the social media platform that’s seen the most outages over the past year. The report, which utilizes info from Downdetector.com, highlights the online platforms that have experienced the most outages over the previous 12 months, with gaming-based platforms Discord and Steam leading the way. On the social media front, Instagram is out in front, with 192 total outages in the US and the UK, while Twitter (54 outages) and Snapchat (48) came second and third, respectively. Of course, most of these errors were rectified quickly, so people haven’t had to go too long without posting updates and scrolling their feeds. But it’s interesting to note the challenges at IG, which has continued to add new features like Reels, IGTV, Stories, etc. Could it be getting too overloaded, or is it just a matter of increased usage – which is a good problem to have? Check out ToolTester’s full listing of the websites with the most outages below. Follow Andrew Hutchinson on Twitter

An article from With Christmas now only 100 days away, Instagram has today launched a new guide to help brands maximize their promotional efforts on the platform, specifically focused on the use of Instagram’s Shops and other eCommerce features. The new ‘Holiday Szn’ mini-site provides a range of pointers on key promotional and eCommerce tools, with links to more in-depth overviews and explainers on each. The guide also includes usage insights and tips on elements like product details, ads, shopping tags and more. The main overview is fairly brief, pointing off to other areas for case studies and tips. But still, it could help to guide your Instagram marketing approach, or alert you to elements that you may not have considered. Like, say, product tags in Reels. Instagram is still working to promote Reels usage wherever it can, even testing a new Reels-specific element in hashtag search for some users (via @SMTSsocial). Given that focus, it could be worth considering testing out Reels for your promotions this holiday season, and the guide provides specific pointers on this, as well as tagging products in all the platform’s shopping surfaces. Many of these overviews have existed for some time, but the guide…

By Helen Clifton & Princess AbumereFile on 4 & BBC Africamedia captionHushpuppi, Nigerian social media influencer, funded his luxurious lifestyle by cybercrimeRamon Abbas - known to his 2.5 million Instagram followers as Hushpuppi - is considered by the FBI to be one of the world's most high-profile fraudsters and faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years in the US after pleading guilty to money laundering.The BBC has used newly available court documents to uncover the man behind cyber heists that have cost his victims millions, from his humble beginnings as a "Yahoo Boy" hustler in Nigeria to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master" living a life of luxury in Dubai before his arrest last year.The 37-year-old began his career in Oworonshoki, a poor coastal area in the north-east of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital.Local driver Seye told the BBC that he remembered Abbas as a young boy working alongside his mother in the Olojojo market. His father was a taxi driver.As he grew older, Seye says, Abbas liked to splash his cash: "He was generous. He used to buy beer for everyone around."But everyone knew the source of his mysterious wealth - cybercrime; he was a "Yahoo", Seye says.image captionHushpuppi's…

After taking to Instagram to happily announce her engagement to boyfriend Sam Asghari over the weekend, Britney Spears’ account has been deleted. The sudden removal of her account comes after Spears re-shared an excerpt from an article titled “Infusing Education with Heart.”“I had to repost this so you can see the whole article!!!!! Growing up in a world where basically almost everything I did was controlled by someone else,” she wrote. “I hope this message gets to people who have been confused or manipulated by a system.” Spears concluded the since-deleted post by thanking the #FreeBritney movement for their long-standing support over her 13-year conservatorship, which could be coming to an end after her father Jamie filed a petition last week asking that the court consider ending it. Related StoriesSTORY CONTINUES BELOWThe matter has taken quite a turn in recent months, especially after the singer’s bombshell testimony in June where she detailed the alleged “abusive” measures being taken by her conservators to control every aspect of her personal life.  A source tells Page Six that it was Spears’ decision to take her account down. “She’s happy and in a great place,” the insider said, adding, “and silence can be a powerful thing and a powerful message.” Britney has reportedly chosen to remove herself from social media “in light of…

7th Annual Labor Day All White PartySource: Prince Williams / GettySabrina Parr, Instagram influencer and fitness coach, took to social media on Sept. 16, to announce that she has ovarian cancer. In a transparent post that showed the blonde beauty in a hospital gown, lying down at the mouth of a CT scan machine, she disclosed the diagnosis to more than 286,000+ of her IG followers. “I have been quietly battling something for quite some time, and I’m finally ready to share it,” Parr captioned. “I found out this year that I have been walking around with a malignant tumor inside my ovary that has grown 5 inches wide in size.” Additional pictures on the post showed Parr’s once snatched waistline bulging at the center of her abdomen. The self-proclaimed jump-roper says the tumor is painful and has prevented her from skipping rope and working out. Parr, who broke up with Lamar Odom in late 2020, cited having a lot to process as the reason for delayed sharing, but also delayed treatment to ensure her house and business was in order, this included her children, “niece and AAU team.” Parr’s revelation comes two weeks after the White House proclaimed September…

Are These Shoes Ugly, or Good, or So Ugly They're Good?Courtesy I rarely crowdsource my fashion decisions — usually, I have a very clear idea of what I want to wear and why, and I'm very discerning (and sometimes even a bit harsh) about what I find repulsive and what I find acceptable. Opening the floor to too many opinions ultimately leaves me feeling a bit flustered; like many of my choices in life, it's best if I just go full steam ahead with my instincts and mostly ignore people.Recently, though, I came across a shoe that was so aesthetically confounding, I couldn't decide if I liked it or not. It's the Teva ReEmber Moc Slip-Ons, a quilted slip-on shoe that's made from 100% recycled ripstop, rib knit, and microfiber. Though the ReEmber might sound like your standard indoor-outdoor comfy shoe, she's not like all the other girls: She has a Look with a Capital L, and I was about to learn she's the most controversial sole in town.Teva RE-EMBER MOC SLIPPERCourtesy Shop now: $75, zappos.comI first saw the shoes randomly browsing the Teva website for something comfortable to wear while walking my dogs. I noticed the ReEmber because of…

OPINION: One of the most common questions I get asked when coaching clients is “How do I get more followers on social media?” and besides the very wrong, and completely pointless method of buying them, the answer is often: “With a lot of hard work.” Very occasionally you can get a lucky break, with a post or reel that gets shared by a big name brand, sending a flood of new followers your way. The key then is to keep them with content that continues to meet their needs.Plann/UnsplashBefore we start talking about how to get more followers, it’s really important to acknowledge that more followers doesn’t always mean more sales, or more success for your business. (File photo) As I’m not insta-famous (I’ve got around 1300 followers on Instagram), and I’ve never cracked the code on how to get huge follower growth, I was thrilled when Lucas O’Keefe agreed to come on my MAP IT marketing podcast and answer all my questions about how he has grown his account by over 150 thousand followers in a year. Before we start talking about how to get more followers, it’s really important to acknowledge that more followers doesn’t always mean more…

Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Entrepreneur, family woman, author, recipe extraordinaire, and queen of creative living are just some words to describe the one and only Martha Stewart, and that is without mentioning she is America's first female self-made billionaire (via Investopedia).  Martha Stewart is always a hot topic. From her five-month stint in jail (via NBC News) to her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg, Martha often finds herself amidst controversy. Whether you love her or love to hate her, one thing's for sure: Stewart offers outstanding home, garden, and recipe advice. No stranger to succulent recipes, Stewart sometimes snags a signature treat from another incredible chef and puts her own spin on it. A recent Instagram post has her followers going wild over a jarred white peach jam that, while made with peaches from her own orchard, is someone else's recipe. Stewart credits the originator, sharing in her caption, "We cut up ten pounds of these juicy and sweet fruits and followed my favorite French confiture maker, Christine Ferber, for her recipe of white peach jam with saffron." The domestic diva explains that using saffron in jam may "sound odd," but the finished product is "mouthwateringly excellent." Martha Stewart is a masterpiece chef…