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Erling Haaland hilariously showed his English football meme knowledge, snubbing a fan who tried to get him in trouble on Snapchat. The Manchester City striker appeared to be chilling in his hotel room before facing Wolves, only for someone to try and push him down the Noni Madueke route. 4 One cheeky follower tried to tempt Haaland into 'doing a Madueke' Credit: Snapchat Haaland reposted a message from a follower which said: “What do you think of the city of Wolverhampton?”  To which a grinning Haaland responded: “Hahahaha I know what you’re trying to do here.” The question was clearly a reference to an incident 12 months ago when Madueke got himself in hot water by insulting the city while playing for Chelsea. "Everything about his place is s***,” he wrote on Instagram, tagging his location as the city of Wolverhampton. read more on erling haaland The story quickly disappeared, but screenshots were everywhere, and Madueke posted: "Damn wrong Instagram account... You lot are fast." Yet despite having the majority of Wolves’ Molineux Stadium against him the following day, Madueke put in arguably the greatest performance of his young career. The 23-year-old netted a first career hat-trick and was unstoppable

Thomas E. Jackson, 27, of Algonquin. A judge called an Algonquin man a “threat to all children” after he was arrested for allegedly soliciting children on Snapchat and sending them sexually explicit videos of himself. Thomas E. Jackson, 27, of Algonquin, was charged with child pornography, grooming and four counts of distributing explicit material to a minor. A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges Jackson was found in possession of a video containing child sexual abuse material. The complaint said the video depicted two young children, ages 10-13, engaged in sexual conduct. The video was found on Jackson’s Snapchat account, the complaint said. The complaint said Jackson used Snapchat, an online social media app, to attempt to solicit or lure a 15-year-old child to engage in sexual conduct at Jackson’s home in the 600 block of Brookside Avenue in Algonquin. Jackson also allegedly sent an explicit photo and videos of himself to three other children through Snapchat. The complaint said the videos sent by Jackson were of him exposing himself and performing a lewd act on himself. The videos were sent to a 13-year-old child, a 14-year-old child and a 16-year-old child. Court documents said Jackson engaged

Bergen County Published: Aug. 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m. A Texas man was arrested Thursday after he was accused of sexually extorting an adult and child in Bergen County, investigators said. Detectives determined that an online stranger, identified Friday as Quristafer D. Land, of Dallas, contacted them through Snapchat and instructed them to record and send photos and videos of themselves engaged in sexual acts over the last few months, according to a statement from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. The office identified the scheme as sextortion which is the practice of extorting money or sexual favors from someone by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity. Land allegedly used the likeness of another person to create several online accounts used to facilitate the sexual extortion activity, the prosecutor’s office said. Investigators ultimately traced the suspect’s social media activity to a home in Dallas, officials said. On Thursday, detectives from the office traveled to Dallas and executed a search warrant at the home with the help of local law enforcement. Land was arrested and charged with first-degree production of child pornography, second-degree aggravated sexual extortion, third-degree sexual extortion and third-degree impersonation, officials said. He was placed in custody by deputy

August 15, 2025 by Teen access to social media is one of the most highly debated topics when it comes to parenting. I am a firm believer that the more you forbid your child from doing something, the more it makes them want it. Growing up I had a close friend with strict parents. That led to her sneaking around behind their backs doing what she wanted, making bad decisions as a teen. So I knew I never wanted to be that type of parent. My rule with my teens is that they can be on Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat or whatever, as long as I am on their friend list. I can check their account at any time. This leads to my 40-year-old self not knowing what I’m doing on SnapChat other than taking photos with silly filters. The other day someone added me as a friend. It said he added me after someone else tagged me in their snap. I added them back, figuring it was one of my daughter’s friends. A couple hours later the man started messaging me. Imagine my shock of horror when I opened them to see something I’d never imagined I’d be looking at

A banner advertising Snap hangs from the facade of the New York Stock Exchange as Snap's initial public offering debuts in New York City in 2017. The Supreme Court Thursday refused to overturn a Mississippi law requiring age verification for social media users. File Photo by Monika Graff/UPI | License Photo Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block a law requiring social media users to verify their ages before using popular sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. The high court's ruling stems from a Mississippi lower court ruling that would require people to be a certain age to use popular social media sites. Some social media site operators have argued that the Mississippi law, and efforts by other states to require age verification, violates the First Amendment clause that guarantees free speech. Weeks ago, the Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users visiting sites that contain sexually explicit content. In that ruling, Justice Clarence Thomas said the Texas law did not violate the First Amendment because, he expressed, it is important to protect "children from sexually explicit material." Through a spokesperson, State Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the state is

Snapchat has released new research into the latest trends shaping consumer behaviour amongst Gen Z in Australia. The data, from a study of over 3000 young Aussies, found that Gen Z’s shopping is deeply intertwined with their social lives and a desire for genuine self-expression. Young Australians are also prioritising real connections, personal expression and interactive shopping experiences over traditional brand loyalty and polished perfection. “Gen Z is a generation that values genuine connection and experiences that help them express themselves and feel confident,” said Ryan Ferguson, Managing Director of Snap Inc, ANZ. Social connection: The new currency of retail Shopping is increasingly a social activity for Gen Z, with 45% using Snapchat to plan shopping trips or experiences with friends and 49% agreeing that shopping with friends is their favourite way to connect. Two thirds (65%) of Gen Z individuals also stated, “My friends are important in influencing my shopping choices,” with 45% sharing product recommendations or reviews through stories and Snaps. Almost 6 in 10 look to their real friends for beauty inspiration more than influencers. This highlights a significant shift in how this generation discovers, considers, and ultimately purchases products. Self-expression and savvy spending in a cost-conscious

BRADFORD, Ark. (KATV) — A 17-year-old girl is missing from Bradford. She was last seen on Saturday night, leaving her dad's home in Jackson County. 17-year-old Hannah Osborn has been missing for four days, and her family is desperate for answers. Her parents think she may have met someone on Snapchat, and they fear foul play could be involved. "She's beautiful. She's caring. She got a big heart, just beautiful on the inside and out,” said her father, Wesley Osborn. Wesley and Crystal Osborn said their daughter, Hannah, is a smart girl with a wild spirit, and they desperately miss her. "She's a great person. We just want our daughter back. We would like to have her back home. But more importantly, I just need to know she's alive and okay," said Wesley. Hannah was last seen around 7:40 on Saturday night at her father's home near County Road Seven. Wesley said she's constantly active on Snapchat, and that worries him. “She's had problems with being on that Snapchat and meeting people out of town and things, but Hannah has always come home,” said Wesley. "There were some vehicles spotted on my road about the time that she left. It

New Snapchat research reveals young Australians are turning to friends — not influencers or algorithms — for shopping inspiration this peak retail season. With the year’s biggest retail events approaching, Snapchat has released new research showing that friends — not influencers or algorithms — are the most powerful shopping influence for Australian Gen Z consumers. The study, conducted by Crowd DNA, surveyed more than 3,000 Australians aged 18–24 and found shopping is closely tied to social connection and self-expression for this demographic. The findings come ahead of upcoming peak retail moments including Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, and the Boxing Day sales. According to the research, 65 per cent of respondents said friends influence their shopping choices, while almost six in 10 look to real friends for beauty inspiration more than influencers. Around 45 per cent use Snapchat to plan shopping trips, and 49 per cent say shopping with friends is their favourite way to connect. More than six in 10 agreed “shopping is my clubbing – a big fun dopamine rush.” Ryan Ferguson, Managing Director of Snap Inc. ANZ, spoke on the value of Snapchat in talking to this friend-first cohort: “Snapchat, which reaches over 90% of Aussie Gen

McDonald’s is going full fantasy mode with a new Snapchat AR activation that drops fans straight into McDonaldland. Starting this week, custom Snap Lenses will transform your surroundings into the brand’s iconic world, from in-store scenes reimagined in AR to themed mini-games like Grimace Island Dash, Fry Frenzy, and Birdie’s Dream Flight. There’s even a McDonaldland Map to explore, complete with your Bitmoji in the mix, plus a special McDonaldland Meal in-store that comes with a scannable souvenir unlocking yet another AR surprise. The activation is just one piece of McDonald’s bigger McDonaldland push, which will also roll out across web, gaming, and VR, proving that nostalgia hits harder when it’s interactive. At the heart of the experience is The McDonaldland Map Lens , a 3D map of McDonaldland that features your Bitmoji alongside iconic McDonald’s characters. To get started, easily explore the map and tap on different characters to enter into their unique experience. In Grimace Island Dash, you’ll sail down the McDonaldland River as Grimace, collecting delicious Mt. McDonaldland Shakes and avoiding obstacles on your quest for a top spot on the global leaderboard. Next, test your reflexes in Fry Frenzy. Scan your physical surroundings and watch as

Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 11:23 AM 2 min read In this article: This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. With McDonald’s looking to expand its digital footprint in new and interactive ways, Snapchat’s partnering with the fast-food giant on a new activation, which will see its “McDonaldland” experience rendered via a range of Snap AR Lenses. Snapchat McDonaldland Beginning this week, Snapchat will be hosting various custom Lens experiences which will all link into McDonald’s broader “McDonaldland” promotion, with the main Lens, activated when you’re in-store, transforming your surroundings into the fantasy McDonaldland. The activation will use Snap’s AR tools to render the AR overlay on your real world scene, providing an engaging gateway into the experience. The activation will also include a range of themed games on Snap, including “Grimace Island Dash,” “Fry Frenzy,” and “Birdie’s Dream Flight.” Snapchat McDonaldland Snap users will also be able to access a McDonaldland Map, which will provide an overview of the broader McDonaldland digital experience, and will include your Bitmoji character on the map display. And of course, there’s also an IRL element, with a