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Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post "a bit of a distraction"

Read full article: Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post "a bit of a distraction"

Former FBI director James Comey says that he’s still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president’s assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service."

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Meta's first quarter earnings, revenue beat Wall Street's expectations

Read full article: Meta's first quarter earnings, revenue beat Wall Street's expectations

Instagram and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. posted better-than-expected results Wednesday for the first quarter thanks to strong advertising revenue on its social media platforms.

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Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults

Read full article: Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults

Instagram is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case

Read full article: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust trial.

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Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says

Read full article: Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered separating Instagram from its parent company due to worries about antitrust litigation.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial

Read full article: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questions about his intentions in acquiring Instagram on the first day of a historic antitrust trial.

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Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram

Read full article: Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content.

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Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next week

Read full article: Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next week

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

Read full article: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively are among those paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, who died Wednesday.

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, unveils new lifestyles brand As Ever

Read full article: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, unveils new lifestyles brand As Ever

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has rebranded her fledgling company to As Ever.

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Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams

Read full article: Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.

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On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?

Read full article: On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?

As the future of social media platforms such as TikTok remains unknown, a younger generation of farmers is relying on social media to connect with audiences outside agriculture.

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Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

Read full article: Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance this week after the president was inaugurated.

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Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US

Read full article: Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US

TikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the app’s future in the United States remained uncertain.

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Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Read full article: Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Questlove, Ron Howard and Steven Soderbergh are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch.

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Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster

Read full article: Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster

Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue.

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Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles fires

Read full article: Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles fires

Wildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

Read full article: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020.

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19-year-old arrested after making bomb threat on social media, LPD says

Read full article: 19-year-old arrested after making bomb threat on social media, LPD says

The Lynchburg Police Department said that a 19-year-old has been arrested after making a bomb threat on Instagram.

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Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push

Read full article: Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push

Meta Platforms Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results fueled by its advertising revenue growth and its push to incorporate artificial intelligence.

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Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico

Read full article: Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidate.

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Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation

Read full article: Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation

Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

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One Tech Tip: Using Instagram's new teen account settings to supervise young users

Read full article: One Tech Tip: Using Instagram's new teen account settings to supervise young users

Worried about your teen’s Instagram use.

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Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schools

Read full article: Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schools

Police on Friday arrested a 15-year old boy on charges related to threats on social media that prompted an increased police presence at multiple schools in the nation's capital.

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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Read full article: Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.

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What to know about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris

Read full article: What to know about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris

Music superstar Taylor Swift is officially in her Kamala Harris era after releasing a lengthy Instagram post supporting the Democratic presidential nominee.

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Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues

Read full article: Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber have welcomed their first child.

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The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days

Read full article: The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days

On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested.

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Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week

Read full article: Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week

Turkey has reinstated access to Instagram after more than a week of being blocked nationwide.

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Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help

Read full article: Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help

Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or not.

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European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

Read full article: European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

European Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.

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Matty Healy's mom says The 1975 singer and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged

Read full article: Matty Healy's mom says The 1975 singer and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged

The 1975’s Matty Healy and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged, according to Healy’s mother.

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Prince collaborator Sheila E. says she's 'heartbroken' at being turned away from Paisley Park

Read full article: Prince collaborator Sheila E. says she's 'heartbroken' at being turned away from Paisley Park

Sheila E.

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Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attack

Read full article: Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attack

The families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game Call of Duty and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting.

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Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures

Read full article: Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures

The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms.

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Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

Read full article: Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

Billie Eilish is hitting the road.

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Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too

Read full article: Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too

While a bill to ban TikTok if it doesn't change owners has received President Joe Biden's signature, it could still be years before the popular video-sharing app is actually blocked from U.S. app stores — if it is blocked at all.

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Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Read full article: Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta says its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms.

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Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

Read full article: Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion.

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Billie Eilish announces new album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arrives next month

Read full article: Billie Eilish announces new album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arrives next month

Billie Eilish announced that her highly anticipated third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” will be released on May 17.

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Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

Read full article: Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

Japan’s imperial family has made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media.

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Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post

Read full article: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post

Star couple Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand

Read full article: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram to tease a new brand that records show could feature jams, household items, cookbooks and cutlery.

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Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

Read full article: Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

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State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeovers

Read full article: State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeovers

A group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing concern over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts.

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Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it's important to have a backup plan

Read full article: Social media outages hurt small businesses -- so it's important to have a backup plan

The Meta outage that affected Facebook, Messenger and Instagram for a few hours on Tuesday was an inconvenience for most.

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Some Facebook, Instagram users reporting widespread outages on Super Tuesday

Read full article: Some Facebook, Instagram users reporting widespread outages on Super Tuesday

If you’re having trouble logging into Facebook or Instagram, you’re not alone.

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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage

Read full article: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage

A technical issue had caused widespread login issues for more than an hour across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.

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The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms

Read full article: The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms

The European Union is expanding its strict digital rulebook to almost all online platforms in the bloc.

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Rockbridge County Public Schools to take legal action against popular social media sites

Read full article: Rockbridge County Public Schools to take legal action against popular social media sites

Rockbridge County school leaders are taking legal action against popular social media sites, with plans to join a lawsuit alongside over 400 school divisions nationwide.

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Meta discusses how to protect teens online

Read full article: Meta discusses how to protect teens online

As legislative discussions are underway involving social media, Meta invited us to discuss youth safety on their popular platforms, Instagram and Facebook.

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Court documents underscore Meta's 'historical reluctance' to protect children on Instagram

Read full article: Court documents underscore Meta's 'historical reluctance' to protect children on Instagram

Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s historical reluctance to keep children safe on its platforms.

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Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds

Read full article: Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds

Meta says it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook.

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Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'

Read full article: Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'

Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.”.

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Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8

Read full article: Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8

Thank you, next: Ariana Grande announced on Wednesday that her new album, titled “eternal sunshine,” will be released on March 8.

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12 DAYS OF PINS: Pin your matching family pajamas!

Read full article: 12 DAYS OF PINS: Pin your matching family pajamas!

Help spread the holiday spirit by sending photos of your Christmas cards our way through Pin It.

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12 DAYS OF PINS: Throwback! Show us your favorite childhood Christmas photo

Read full article: 12 DAYS OF PINS: Throwback! Show us your favorite childhood Christmas photo

There’s nothing like looking back at old photo albums and seeing your loved ones, lots of smiling faces, and of course, plenty of embarrassing shots, too!

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🎄12 DAYS OF PINS: Show off those stunning Christmas lights

Read full article: 🎄12 DAYS OF PINS: Show off those stunning Christmas lights

Help spread the holiday spirit by sending photos of your Christmas lights our way through Pin It. Even if you aren’t decorating this year, you can still participate! You can submit lights you see, too!

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12 DAYS OF PINS: It’s a family tradition! Pin your Christmas cards

Read full article: 12 DAYS OF PINS: It’s a family tradition! Pin your Christmas cards

Help spread the holiday spirit by sending photos of your Christmas cards our way through Pin It.

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12 DAYS OF PINS: O’ Christmas Tree! Pin your tree, stockings

Read full article: 12 DAYS OF PINS: O’ Christmas Tree! Pin your tree, stockings

Help spread the holiday spirit by sending photos of your Christmas decorations our way through Pin It.

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Shoe Store in Roanoke closed temporarily after someone ran into front of the store

Read full article: Shoe Store in Roanoke closed temporarily after someone ran into front of the store

No one was hurt.

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Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predators

Read full article: Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predators

New Mexico's attorney general is suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram claiming it failed to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material and let adults solicit pornographic imagery from them.

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Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case

Read full article: Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case

The parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18.

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Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave

Read full article: Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave

The deaths of two people, muggings and a dangerous heat wave left legions of Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar’s Eras Tour.

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Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert

Read full article: Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert

Taylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show.

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A Meta engineer saw his own child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he's testifying before Congress

Read full article: A Meta engineer saw his own child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he's testifying before Congress

On the same day whistleblower Frances Haugen was testifying before Congress about the harms of Facebook and Instagram to children in the fall of 2021, Arturo Béjar, then a contractor at the social media giant, sent an email to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the same topic.

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Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy ruling

Read full article: Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy ruling

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules.

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States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

Read full article: States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.

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States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

Read full article: States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.

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'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers

Read full article: 'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers

New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users.

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Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports

Read full article: Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports

Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules.

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Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle

Read full article: Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle

Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.

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UK's new online safety law adds to crackdown on Big Tech companies

Read full article: UK's new online safety law adds to crackdown on Big Tech companies

British lawmakers have approved an ambitious but controversial new internet safety law with wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies like TikTok, Google and Facebook and Instagram parent Meta.

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Blue Ridge Rock Fest posts on social media in regard to cancellation, asks for patience

Read full article: Blue Ridge Rock Fest posts on social media in regard to cancellation, asks for patience

Three days after Blue Ridge Rock Fest was canceled, attendees are left wondering when or if they'll get their refunds.

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Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on

Read full article: Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on

Starting Friday, Europeans will see their online life change.

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Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants have kicked in. Here's how they work

Read full article: Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants have kicked in. Here's how they work

Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe must comply with one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people see online.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Read full article: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Facebook of putting profits over people’s safety during Canada’s wildfire emergencies.

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Thousands in Bosnia protest against violence after man livestreamed killing of ex-wife on Instagram

Read full article: Thousands in Bosnia protest against violence after man livestreamed killing of ex-wife on Instagram

Thousands of Bosnians took to the streets to demand authorities act to curb violence against women after a man last week killed his ex-wife while streaming the slaying live on Instagram.

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For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the real rival is still TikTok — not the former Twitter

Read full article: For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the real rival is still TikTok — not the former Twitter

Threads, the simple, bare-bones text-based social network created by Facebook owner Meta, burst onto the scene during a particularly bad week for the rival then still known as Twitter.

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Man in Bosnia kills ex-wife live on Instagram, then kills 2 more people before taking his own life

Read full article: Man in Bosnia kills ex-wife live on Instagram, then kills 2 more people before taking his own life

A man in Bosnia killed his ex-wife while streaming the slaying live on Instagram and then killed two other people while on the run before taking his own life.

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Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same

Read full article: Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is keeping its promise to block news content in Canada on its platforms in response to a new law that requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online.

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Deep dive into Meta's algorithms shows that America's political polarization has no easy fix

Read full article: Deep dive into Meta's algorithms shows that America's political polarization has no easy fix

A team of some of the world's leading social media researchers has published four studies looking at the relationship between the algorithms used by Facebook and Instagram and America's widening political divide.

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Reluctant Twitter users, influencers and others are flocking to Meta's new Threads app

Read full article: Reluctant Twitter users, influencers and others are flocking to Meta's new Threads app

Celebrities, lawmakers, brands and everyday social media users are flocking to Meta’s freshly minted app Threads to connect with their followers, including many Twitter refugees tired of the drama surrounding Elon Musk’s raucous oversight of that platform since acquiring it last year.

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'Clone' or competitor? Users and lawyers compare Twitter and Threads

Read full article: 'Clone' or competitor? Users and lawyers compare Twitter and Threads

In a cease-and-desist letter earlier this week, Twitter threatened legal action against Instagram parent company Meta over the new text-based app, Threads.

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Goodbye Twitter, hello Threads

Read full article: Goodbye Twitter, hello Threads

Ever since Elon Must bought Twitter, millions of users have complained about.

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Canada's government to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta says it will block news

Read full article: Canada's government to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta says it will block news

Canada's government says it will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram in response to Meta’s decision to block access to news content on their social platforms as part of a temporary test.

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Instagram and Facebook are adding more parental controls. Critics say they aren't enough

Read full article: Instagram and Facebook are adding more parental controls. Critics say they aren't enough

Instagram and Facebook are adding new parental supervision tools and privacy features beginning Tuesday, but critics say the steps don't go far enough.

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Tech billionaires' cage match? Musk throws down the gauntlet and Zuckerberg accepts challenge

Read full article: Tech billionaires' cage match? Musk throws down the gauntlet and Zuckerberg accepts challenge

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are ready to fight, offline.

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Facebook owner wants preteens to step into virtual reality with its Quest headset

Read full article: Facebook owner wants preteens to step into virtual reality with its Quest headset

The corporate parent of Facebook and Instagram plans to open a digital gateway for kids as young as 10 years old to enter virtual reality through the Meta Quest headset, despite rising concerns about children spending too much time on social media.

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Who is your favorite local content creator on social media?

Read full article: Who is your favorite local content creator on social media?

Is there someone you follow on social media because they produce content about your hometown?

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Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Read full article: Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June.

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Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

Read full article: Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced legislation aiming to prohibit all children under the age of 13 from using social media.

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Louisville attack shows challenge of curbing violent videos

Read full article: Louisville attack shows challenge of curbing violent videos

Social media companies are once again in the spotlight after a bank employee in Louisville, Kentucky, killed five people in a mass shooting and livestreamed the attack on Instagram.

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Hilary Swank gives birth to twins, shares 1st photo

Read full article: Hilary Swank gives birth to twins, shares 1st photo

Hilary Swank has given birth to twins — a boy and a girl.

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Can social media affect teens?

Read full article: Can social media affect teens?

This study looked at how frequent checking of social media in children might be related to brain development. It included 169 6th and 7th grade students. The kids reported how often they checked social media (specifically Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat).

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TikTok sets new default time limits for minors

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TikTok says every account held by a user under the age of 18 will have a default 60-minute daily screen time limit in the coming weeks.

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Instagram Influencer chats about things to do in Roanoke

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Genya Kalinina moved to Roanoke from North Carolina and wanted to do some fun activities.

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Family says missing rapper Theophilus London found safe

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A family member says rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months.

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12 DAYS OF YOUR PHOTOS: Share your matching Christmas pajamas

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A family tradition for the holidays: matching pjs.

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12 DAYS OF YOUR PHOTOS: Share your favorite holiday crafts

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Did you make your ornaments this year or did your child bring home some extra holiday crafts? We want to see it all!

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