Instagram Rolling Changes

Instagram rolls out new features to prevent sextortion scams targeting teens

Instagram has introduced a series of new safety features to prevent sextortion schemes, marking the platform's latest effort to protect users, especially teenagers, from online harm. The safety ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump Set to Drastically Roll Back Climate Change Initiatives

Under a new Trump administration, many climate change measures may be on the chopping block.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.

Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion

Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

'Alarming' - creators hit back at Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.

How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life

On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

In Europe, Instagram Ads Are About to Get Less Personal

Meta Platforms, the Facebook and Instagram owner, faces pressure in Europe to ask before using data to target ads or train artificial intelligence.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 hours ago

US election betting is on a roll

In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American president

World - Financial Times - October 30

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.”

Tech - ABC News - October 17

Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.

After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery

How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Bad Bunny shares Kamala Harris's video on Puerto Rico on Instagram

Puerto Rican rapper and superstar Bad Bunny posted a video from Vice President Harris on his Instagram story Sunday. In the video, Harris talks to Puerto Ricans, saying, “This election is not just ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram

From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Jennifer Aniston says she voted for Harris-Walz in Instagram post

Actress Jennifer Aniston said she voted for Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. “Today not only did I vote for access to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Peanut the Instagram-famous squirrel is seized by New York officials

Wild squirrel that was taken in by Mark Longo seven years ago was confiscated after conservation officials received reports of ‘potentially unsafe housing of wildlife’ . A New York man who turned a ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

She Was a Child Instagram Influencer. Her Fans Were Grown Men.

“Jacky Dejo” was introduced to social media by her parents as a snowboarding prodigy. Now 18, she has seen the dark side of the internet — and turned a profit from it.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an ad-free subscription

Tech - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Lions roll on and Ravens run riot

The Detroit Lions claim a sixth straight win, while Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson shine for the Baltimore Ravens.

Larson rolls to Charlotte win, advances in playoffs

Kyle Larson raced to his Cup Series-high sixth victory of the season Sunday to easily advance to the third round of NASCAR's playoffs, winning on the hybrid road course/oval at Charlotte Motor ...

Sports - ESPN - October 14

The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back

A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Ozzy Osbourne inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Black Sabbath frontman was among the 2024 inductees at the event in the US on Saturday.

Reddick rolls car in opening race of playoff semis

NASCAR regular-season champion Tyler Reddick rolled his car early during Sunday's playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

MNF live updates: Jackson, Ravens shredding Bucs defense

Lamar Jackson has thrown five touchdown passes and Baltimore is on the verge of its fifth straight win. Follow that game and Chargers-Cardinals here.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.

The week in tennis: Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper are on a roll

The season is winding down, but Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper are only getting better, while Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers enter the Hall of Fame.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Destiny 2 Arcane Embrace God Roll Guide

Destiny 2 's Festival of the Lost brings a few unique weapons to the game alongside its spooky season-themed activities. New this year is Arcane Embrace, a one-of-a-kind shotgun with a new ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

Buehler dons Hershiser's '88 jersey as L.A. parties

The Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Republicans roll to victories in Senate: Where the races stand

Senate Republicans enjoyed a strong night in the battle for the majority, winning control of the upper chamber and ending the night with chances of running up the score. Republicans just after ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Evening Report — Trump rolls through the battlegrounds

Plus: Harris set to address supporters {beacon} Evening Report © Lynne Sladky, Associated Press Trump set for swing state rout with broad coalition Former President Trump is poised to sweep the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Mark Cuban Says Crypto Is ‘Waiting for Its Instagram Moment.’ But Hasn’t Its Mainstream Arrival Already Come and Gone?

Crypto gained traction as a libertarian rebuke of traditional finance. With crypto execs making inroads in Washington, has digital currency become everything its proponents used to hate?

Business - Inc. - October 22

She connected on Instagram with a guy who lived in another country. Then they decided to meet up

World - Yahoo News - October 25

New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner

A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid that also yielded ...

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Steelers' Mike Williams takes jab at Jets' Aaron Rodgers in Instagram post after scoring TD in debut

Williams mentioned 'red line' in Instagram post

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Meta slashes EU Facebook and Instagram subscription fees by 40% to meet regional regulatory demands

Meta cut the price of its ad-free subscription versions of Facebook and Instagram by 40% for EU users to comply with regulatory demands in the region.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

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