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Police defend investigation into journalist Allison Pearson's social media post
The Daily Telegraph columnist said she was left “dumbstruck and upset” by a police visit to her home.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Police to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Persistent offenders could be banned from town centres, while those who breach orders could face prison.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Man, 74, dies after being hit by bus as police urge social media restraint
Police said a 74-year-old man died, and urged the public to stop sharing distressing images on social media.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Italian police and social workers leave Albania after staffing empty migrant centres
Centres had been open for over a month but received just 24 asylum seekers, whose detention was deemed unlawful. Dozens of Italian police officers and social workers deployed by Italy’s far-right ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
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Pythons Have Surprising Social Lives
Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially.Science - The New York Times - November 13 -
Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks
Three teenagers are arrested as emergency workers are targeted with fireworks during Bonfire Night.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app
Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.Tech - VentureBeat - November 4 -
How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies
Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 electionsBusiness - CNBC - November 5 -
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Roblox Is Putting Restrictions On Kids In Social Hangouts
Roblox may be one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world, but it's also been repeatedly accused of failing to protect children who use it from would-be predators. Last summer, Roblox ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
Why the Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Election May Be Different From 2016
In 2016, online platforms were awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8 -
On Social Media, Young Voters Focus on Community
Mutual aid, grass-roots organizing and a belief that people need to take care of each other have been popular topics on social media.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 9
