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The front page of Svenska Dagbladet features several prominent stories including an investigation into TikTok's algorithms and their alleged promotion of violence, a fatal traffic accident on the E20 highway, and a list of Sweden's best living authors. Other top stories include international news…
An investigation by SvD reveals that TikTok's algorithm suggests content that appears to glorify mass murder, even when users search for terms like 'raper'. The platform claims to be cleaning up violent content, but a reporter found disturbing material on the first day of testing.
Following SvD's investigation into violent content on its platform, TikTok states it is taking action and has removed 97 out of 101 accounts found to be promoting violence.
Two people have died following a head-on collision on the E20 highway after a driver was traveling the wrong way for an extended period.
Jurors reveal their selections for Sweden's most important contemporary authors, with one jury member calling a trilogy by Gardell the most significant work of the 21st century.
A ranking of Sweden's 20 greatest living authors by 101 experts sees five women at the top, with men ranking lower.
The United States has conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in multiple fatalities.
Global star Ed Sheeran has issued an apology, stating that organizers should not control artists' performances.
Literary critic Therese Eriksson praises Kerstin Ekman's masterful authorship, stating her work 'ecce homo' is comprehensive and free of romanticized nature.
Kerstin Ekman is 'surprised' by her top ranking as Sweden's foremost author, with colleagues explaining why her work is considered so significant.
A left-wing surge in Malmö during elections is attributed to the Palestine issue, with one report stating it's seen as a 'war against our religion'. The Left Party is performing strongly in vulnerable areas.
A professor challenges conventional advice regarding salt intake, questioning why some individuals sweat profusely while others sweat very little.
