Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users under Age 18

HSBC chief Elhedery unveils sweeping overhaul of lender

Bank plans to separate east from west and split into 4 units to cut costs and simplify its business

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget

UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Early voting starts in Georgia, putting sweeping election changes to the test

Early in-person voting kicks off in Georgia on Tuesday as uncertainty over new election rules looms large in a state that will decide this year's presidential election.

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 - 2 days ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How To Change Your Appearance

Dragon Age: The Veilguard stars Rook, one of Varric's comrades who has found themselves the leader of a ragtag group. With a campaign that's likely to take you dozens of hours to complete, you ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Don’t let under-18s join pop bands, says leading songwriter after Liam Payne’s death

Guy Chambers among industry figures calling for changes in wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death. Under-18s should not be pushed into pop stardom, one of the UK’s leading songwriters has ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

PGA Tour proposes sweeping changes, including smaller fields and fewer full-time members, to implement in 2026

The PGA Tour policy board will vote on the proposals on Nov. 18 ahead of the RSM Classic

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 21

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 Bill

R.F.K. Jr. Lays Out Possible Public Health Changes Under Trump

Mr. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has no medical or public health degrees, has promoted anti-vaccine conspiracies for years.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his lucrative role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

Sports - ABC News - October 15

What Will Trade, Migrants, Climate Change, and EVs Look Like Under Trump 2.0?

Here’s a review of policy plans and campaign promises central to the new president’s second-term agenda.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Chinese automaker unveils plans for flying vehicle that could change the way we think about cars — here's what we know

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

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

Character AI clamps down following teen user suicide, but users are revolting

As a result of these changes, Character AI appears to be deleting certain user-made custom chatbot characters abruptly.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 23

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 - 6 days ago

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users

Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked. “Designed to be deleted” is the tagline of one of the UK’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1 now with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the top new features and how to download it.

Tech - Wired - October 28

10/18: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on the newly unsealed documents in former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case, previews the CBS News exclusive interview with Paul Whelan, and speaks with ...

10/18: CBS Evening News

Harris, Trump trade barbs while campaigning in Michigan; Missouri community inspired to name school building after its dedicated custodian

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

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

Trump pledges to impose sweeping tariffs on imported cars

Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Trump’s Tariff Plans Would Fuel Inflation, Janet Yellen Will Warn

The Treasury secretary criticized former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

The Dodgers Are Seeking a World Series Sweep of the Yankees

No M.L.B. team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the Fall Classic.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Trump flips Arizona, sweeping battleground states

Donald Trump is projected to win the state of Arizona, clinching a major battleground state, according to Decision Desk HQ. Arizona is one of seven swing states that held the key to whether Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users under Age 18

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