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The Hill - Politics
California city sues state over gender notification law
Huntington Beach, California is suing the state over a new law that doesn’t require teachers to notify parents of a child’s change of gender. Since Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the bill into law in ...37 minutes ago - California -
Inc. - Business
Update Lets Many X Users in Brazil Return to Social Network
The Elon Musk-owned company says a switch of network service providers for all of Latin America created "an inadvertent and temporary service restoration" after a powerful Brazilian judge blockedX ...2 hours ago - Brazil -
NBC News - Top stories
Yes, social media apps are spying on you, FTC confirms
Popular social media platforms and video streaming services pose serious risks to user privacy, with children and teenagers most at risk, the Federal Trade Commission found in a report published ...2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources
A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
FTC says social networks' data privacy, safety policies are 'woefully inadequate'
Top social media and video streaming companies are facing new scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which released a report Thursday morning accusing the platforms of vastly violating ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Backlash Erupts Over Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law
Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains.4 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The Latino social media dance enthusiasts inspiring bailes for a new generation
Dance clubs, studios and other venues across the U.S. are partnering with social media Latino influencers to reel in a new generation of música Mexicana dancers.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Georgian trans model murdered after parliament passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law
Tributes paid to Kesaria Abramidze as ruling party and allies are accused of state campaign against minorities. A well-known Georgian transgender model has been murdered, local officials said, a ...4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Teen with handgun arrested after posting social media threat to St. Louis County high school
Police in St. Louis County, Missouri, said they thwarted a possible school shooting, arresting a 16-year-old boy who was armed with a handgun after the teen had posted a social media video showing ...5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
First people are sentenced under Hong Kong's tough new security law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the first two people under a tough new Hong Kong national security law, including a man who was given 14 months in prison for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
This Is What 8 Hours of Social Isolation Does to Your Brain and Body (It's Not Pretty)
Lack of human interaction has just as big an impact on your energy levels as lack of food.10 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots release former 1st-rounder Jalen Reagor from practice squad
Jalen Reagor asked for his release from the Patriots, his agent told Yahoo Sports.15 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - Tech
California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes16 hours ago - California -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security will run out of money in 8 years. Is anyone paying attention?
The most important issue that nearly everyone is ignoring17 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
California Governor Signs Two Laws to Protect Entertainers From AI Misuse
Gavin Newsomratifies legislation guardingprotect performers from unauthorizeddigital replicas in audio and visual productions.Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
The Guardian view on China’s ageing population: an economic and social conundrum | Editorial
Raising the retirement age is never popular, particularly for a country that is getting old before it gets rich . No one should be surprised that China is raising its retirement ages . They are ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump social-media stock ‘DJT’ slides nearly 3% after CNBC poll finds Harris defeating Trump in November
Trump Media’s stock has been mostly trending lower since mid-July.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 electionYesterday - California -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post
The Patriots have released WR Jalen Reagor from the practice squad hours after he made a cryptic post on Instagram.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social's parent company. What's at stake?
Donald Trump should have the opportunity starting Thursday to sell his shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platformYesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consentYesterday - California -
ABC News - Entertainment
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent2 days ago - California -
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The New York Times - Business
The Guardian in Talks to Sell The Observer to Tortoise Media
The Observer, first published in 1791, could be bought by Tortoise Media, an outlet founded by a British media veteran that began publishing in 2019.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Guardian in talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media
Media start-up pledges to invest £25mn in world’s oldest Sunday newspaper2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring Russia
Georgia's parliament approves draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, similar to laws in neighboring Russia2 days ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Meta to introduce ‘teen accounts’ to Instagram as governments consider social media age limits
Meta says teen accounts will apply to new users under 16 and restrictions will eventually be extended to existing accounts used by teenagers. Meta is putting Instagram users under the age of 18 ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.2 days ago - Russia