Elmo’s social media manager weighs in on mental-health tweet
In its effort to seek comfort from an iconic childhood friend, the Internet almost broke Elmo. The “Sesame Street” star’s viral tweet checking in on…
Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologise at the US Senate? | Social Media News
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, alongside the CEOs of TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday…
Zuckerberg apologises to families of children harmed by social media | Social Media
NewsFeedWatch as the Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises to parents of children that have been harmed by social media, during a hearing at the US…
CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok grilled about online child safety at US hearing | Social Media News
Parents and lawmakers say executives are not doing enough to thwart dangers, including sexual exploitation and bullying. CEOs from Meta, TikTok, X and other companies…
Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News
A honeymoon in Western Tibet came to a tragic end in October when the newlyweds crashed their car on a mountain road after suffering altitude…
Regulators are our ‘last hope’ at fixing social media – POLITICO
LONDON — A former insider at tech giant Meta has said that social media companies are failing to keep kids safe online, and that government…
It’s OK if your body wobbles, jiggles, dimples, and rolls – mine does too, social media doesn’t show the full story
SOCIAL media isn't always real and one fitness influencer is here to prove it. She reminded her viewers that posing and lighting was everything in…
Florida House passes a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Brendan FarringtonPublished Jan 24, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida children…
Social Media ‘Crowdfunding’ Signals New Phase In Nigeria’s Spiralling Kidnapping Crisis
In Nigeria, kidnap-for-ransom has become a disturbingly booming enterprise over the past few years. There are frequent reports of violent attacks, resulting in the abduction…
States get serious about limiting kids’ social media exposure
The states are moving because they believe social media is contributing to increasing rates of mental illness among children, and because Congress hasn’t. There’s bipartisan…
Holly Willoughby finally breaks three-month social media silence with four powerful words
Holly Willoughby has broke her social media silence after a three-month break and has teased a major TV comeback after stepping down from This Morning…
Disbelief as stewards fail to investigate ‘criminal’ ride that sparked social media uproar
PUNTERS reacted with disbelief after stewards failed to investigate a ride described by punters as 'criminal' at Doncaster. Sun Racing columnist Matt Chapman was among…
Maldives suspends three officials for insulting Indian PM Modi | Social Media News
Three deputy ministers were disciplined over social media posts about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government of the Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers…
What’s really at stake in the US moves to target TikTok? | Social Media
Who owns the narrative? If United States lawmakers are to be believed, it is currently at risk of being hijacked by China, disseminated on de-facto…
Social media ‘absolutely’ causing increases in anxiety and depression, Utah governor says
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Salt Lake City. | Rick Bowmer/AP…
Nicole Jenes and Rathbone: Social media influencers a new lens on Gaza war | Social Media
Exploring how Instagram and TikTok influencers shape narratives in Israel’s war on Gaza. Social media has revolutionised our understanding and perception of wars and conflicts.…
Demonization of Rohingya in Indonesia: An Analysis on Social Media Narratives
Authors: Teddy Farhan and Alifia N. Sumayya* Recently, the Rohingya issue in Indonesia resurfaced following their arrival on the coast of Aceh, such as Sabang,…