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Children as young as 10 accessing extremist material, say counter-terror police
There has been a rapid increase in the number of suspects radicalised on the internet, police say.BBC News - 7h -
Tupi, a Baby Capybara, Inspires Social Media Love and a Memecoin
Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.The New York Times - 10h -
Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemicABC News - 1d -
Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years.Wired - 1d -
6 in 10 want social media ban for children in US: Survey
More than half of voters in the U.S., or 59 percent, want a similar social media ban to the one passed in Australia last month, which barred children under the age of 16 from using the platforms, a ...The Hill - 6h -
Joey Barton charged over social media posts
The retired Premier League footballer faces two charges of sending malicious communications.BBC News - 1d -
19 percent in new survey have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency
About 1-in-5 voters have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency, according to a Tuesday poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling found that 19 percent of respondents have traded, invested ...The Hill - 1d -
Fyodor fever: how Dostoevsky became a social media sensation
White Nights, the author’s 1848 novella, sounds an unlikely candidate to go viral, but the story of lovelorn loneliness is now a favourite among TikTok and Instagram users. . Being popular on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts
Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.BBC News - 2d -
Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children
India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.BBC News - 3d -
How Student Phones and Social Media Are Fueling Fights in Schools
Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.The New York Times - 3d -
Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?
This week on Uncanny Valley, we debate which social media apps are still worth the scroll.Wired - 6d -
Homeless single father wants home for his children
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.BBC News - 6d -
Romania’s cancelled election is a lesson in social media manipulation
Investigations should finally shed light on how algorithms win votes and influence peopleFinancial Times - 6d -
12:30 Report — Suspect in CEO murder exalted on social media
{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Christmas is two weeks from today!! 🎅🎄 Everybody in the holiday spirit? Here’s what’s happening today: Some of the reactions to ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Purdy, Shanahan respond to Deebo's social media posts
Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan addressed San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's viral social media posts on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
The Memo: Social media sympathy for killing of health insurance CEO sparks pushback
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
5 Things Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Social Media
Jasmine Star, founder of Social Curator, shares the most common mistakes founders should avoid making online.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Most in New York survey want Hochul challenger
More than half of registered voters in New York said that they would prefer a different gubernatorial candidate to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) according to a new Siena College New York State Poll. The ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed
Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skills ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s livesABC News - Dec. 9 -
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s livesABC News - Dec. 9 -
Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children
The challenge is regulating not the platforms themselves, but the business model that underpins them.The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Seven people arrested in alleged Rutgers University social media drug ring
Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, authorities announced this week.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media
Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Social media stocks jump on a TikTok ban development. But it might be premature
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
How Social Media Users Expose Black Friday Sales Deceptions
Shoppers’ videos debunking purported Black Friday discounts and showing retailers charging the same or higher prices than usual are getting millions of views on social media.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media
Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health systemFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in historyABC News - Dec. 4 -
For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices
The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
WNBA teams reveal schedules on social media with humorous videos
A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Lions' Dan Campbell unconcerned Jahmyr Gibbs accidentally leaked info on social media: 'It won't affect us'
Gibbs posted a picture of himself standing in front of a whiteboard in the team's running backs roomCBS Sports - Dec. 2
