Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
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Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Woman sentenced over social worker stabbing
Fiyori Kesete attacked the victim without warning, stabbing her in the arms and head.13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Social Media Swallowed Gen Z. This Film Shows Exactly How
Lauren Greenfield, director of the docuseries Social Studies, says we have to have empathy for teens growing up online. “It's not fair to ask them to self-regulate when the apps have been designed ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Why Fashion Icon Rebecca Minkoff Says Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Chasing Social Media Virality
The ‘RHONY’ star and fashion entrepreneur encouraged startup founders to stop fixating on social media fame at the Inc. 5000 Conference in Palm Desert.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution
ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
PFL: Battle of the Giants weigh-in results
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official PFL: Battle of the Giants (DAZN/ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the host hotel in Saudi Arabia, which kick off at ...Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...Yesterday - Russia -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Steelers have no comment about DeShon Elliott's social-media post about Mike Tomlin
When I first saw it, I moved on.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.2 days ago - Meta -
Tech - ABC News
Man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice ...2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...2 days ago - Russia -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.2 days ago - Meta -
Top stories - CBS News
Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction
New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.2 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says
A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama models2 days ago - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Liam Payne Was 'Having a Lovely Day' and Spending 'Quality Time' with Girlfriend Kate Cassidy in Final Social Media Posts
PEOPLE can confirm that the former One Direction singer died after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 16.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...4 days ago - Republican Party -
Politics - NBC News
California AG: TikTok uses deception to ‘addict our children’
The Attorneys General of 13 states and the District of Columbia are suing the social media platform TikTok over concerns that it harms children’s mental health. California Attorney General Rob ...4 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
Man charged at Trump rally threatens lawsuit
The Las Vegas man arrested for gun possession at former President Trump’s Coachella Valley rally said he would sue the Riverside County sheriff's office for “lying” about his actions in a Monday ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
David Squires on … the game to which we remain addicted: Lawyerball!
Our resident cartoonist pays homage to the tribunal defence teams that make football what it is today. Get copies of David’s cartoons in our Print Shop Continue reading...4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Battle Over Who Controls the Internet
We explore an important shift in the yearslong struggle.4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media stock surges as election betting odds shift, Truth Social launches streaming site
The DJT surge came as some election betting markets shifted in favor of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, and as Trump Media launched a Truth+ streaming site.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...5 days ago - Apple -
Top stories - BBC News
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator
Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scams5 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
49ers fans troll Cowboys on social media after blowout loss to Lions
The 49ers Faithful wasted no time making jokes at the Cowboys' expense after Dallas' 47-9 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.5 days ago - NFL