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The Guardian - World
Social media and online video firms are conducting ‘vast surveillance’ on users, FTC finds
Agency accuses Meta, Google, TikTok and other companies of sharing troves of user information with third-parties. Social media and online video companies are collecting huge troves of your ...1 hour 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 ...5 hours 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 -
Yahoo News - World
EU bans Algerian spread toasted on social media
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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 -
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.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
More investors are betting Trump social-media stock ‘DJT’ will drop
Short selling of shares in Trump Media & Technology Group has risen ahead of the expiration Friday of the lockup on insider sales.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
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
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Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as Hezbollah chief calls device explosions an act of war
The Israeli military launched a new wave of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday, after two days of device explosions that left the Middle East fearing all-out war.1 hour ago - Israel -
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Why did Israel blow up hundreds of Hezbollah pagers? What we know about the covert operation
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Mark Robinson vows to stay in N.C. governor race after report of inflammatory comments on porn site
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California cat travels 800 miles after being lost at Yellowstone
A California couple lost their beloved while vacationing at Yellowstone. Two months later, he turned up 800 miles away. KSBW's Zoe Hunt reports.6 hours ago - California