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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of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto RicoPuerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidate.
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 investigationGoogle, 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.
Former Pasadena ISD student wanted for making social media school shooting threat
Read full article: Former Pasadena ISD student wanted for making social media school shooting threatA former Pasadena ISD student is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Thompson Intermediate School in a post on Instagram.
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 schoolsPolice 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.
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 childrenInstagram 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.
How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media use
Read full article: How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media useMeta's new security features include the ability to see how much time their teen spends on Facebook and Messenger, set time limits and whether or not their teen can make payments on certain listed products.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman takes down purse snatchers at Houston coffee shop
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman takes down purse snatchers at Houston coffee shopSurveillance video shared by coffee shop shows the woman taking off as soon as her purse is snatched and the two thieves take off running. They didn’t run fast enough because the woman was right behind them and showed them what time it was.
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 daysOn the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested.
Instagram account helps solve prostitution, assault case of Nebraska woman involving Houston ‘self-proclaimed pimp’
Read full article: Instagram account helps solve prostitution, assault case of Nebraska woman involving Houston ‘self-proclaimed pimp’Lyndon Wilburn, 26, is charged with aggravated promotion of prostitution, drug possession, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. His total bond is set at $210,000.
Man lured to Houston by Instagram ad for great smile leaves with botched veneers, serious complications
Read full article: Man lured to Houston by Instagram ad for great smile leaves with botched veneers, serious complicationsA Houston man is currently wanted by police after being accused of practicing dentistry without a license.
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 optionEuropean 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.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company
Read full article: Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game companyThe lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter’s weapon, of marketing its products to young people.
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 attackThe 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.
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 measuresThe 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.
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 tooWhile 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.
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 youthJapan’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.
Yellowstone actor Forrie J. Smith kicked off Houston flight for refusing to sit next to masked passenger
Read full article: Yellowstone actor Forrie J. Smith kicked off Houston flight for refusing to sit next to masked passengerThe actor vented his frustration in the video, holding the public responsible for not echoing his anti-mask sentiments.
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 postStar couple Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy.
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 brandMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram to tease a new brand that records show could feature jams, household items, cookbooks and cutlery.
If Biden signs bill to ban TikTok, how will we go on? Texas small business owners, influencers may lose their livelihood
Read full article: If Biden signs bill to ban TikTok, how will we go on? Texas small business owners, influencers may lose their livelihoodPres. Biden said if Congress passes the measure, he will sign it. But what does that mean for people who make a living off the social media app?
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 findsNearly 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.
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 takeoversA 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.
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 planThe Meta outage that affected Facebook, Messenger and Instagram for a few hours on Tuesday was an inconvenience for most.
Facebook, Instagram issues? Here are some other ways to spend your time on Tuesday morning without social media
Read full article: Facebook, Instagram issues? Here are some other ways to spend your time on Tuesday morning without social mediaSome folks say that disconnecting from social media can be a refreshing break. Some of us, aren't doing so well 😅
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
Read full article: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outageA technical issue had caused widespread login issues for more than an hour across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
Facebook, Instagram outage reported; Have you been impacted?
Read full article: Facebook, Instagram outage reported; Have you been impacted?Hundreds of social media users are left twiddling their thumbs after both social media giants, Facebook and Instagram were reportedly down Tuesday. #SocialMediaOutage #FacebookDown #InstagramDown
Bookstagrammer Jasmine Washington takes you on a trip with children and young adult books about black culture
Read full article: Bookstagrammer Jasmine Washington takes you on a trip with children and young adult books about black cultureIn honor of Black History Month, explore family heritage, music, and communities through books perfect for any age.
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 platformsThe European Union is expanding its strict digital rulebook to almost all online platforms in the bloc.
Red, White, and Wine! Share this $11 bottle of wine with your loved one this Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Red, White, and Wine! Share this $11 bottle of wine with your loved one this Valentine’s DayAnd valentines day is next week. Whether you're celebrating with the love of your life, or with the ones who mean the most, we're highlighting some delicious wines for valentine's day. Wine and lifestyle expert, Daniela Garrido tells us exactly how to pick the perfect bottle or bundle!
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 InstagramNewly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s historical reluctance to keep children safe on its platforms.
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 feedsMeta says it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
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 predatorsNew 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.
The Keith Lee effect: Here’s where Houstonians are recommending for him to try next!
Read full article: The Keith Lee effect: Here’s where Houstonians are recommending for him to try next!It’s been a couple of days since the arrival of viral food critic Keith Lee, and if you’re still asking “who is Keith Lee?” -- then you haven’t been paying attention.
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 caseThe 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.
Taylor Swift's Rio de Janeiro tour scarred by deaths, muggings, heat-related illnesses
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Rio de Janeiro tour scarred by deaths, muggings, heat-related illnessesThe deaths of two people, heat-related illnesses and other misfortunes have left legions of Taylor Swift fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar’s Eras Tour.
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 concertTaylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show.
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 CongressOn 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.
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 rulingFacebook 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.
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 healthDozens of U.S. 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.
States sue Meta for harming young people’s mental health, collecting data on children
Read full article: States sue Meta for harming young people’s mental health, collecting data on childrenDozens 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.
'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 lawmakersNew York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users.
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 reportsMeta 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.
‘Boopac Shakur,’ who outed pedophiles online, fatally shot at restaurant after accusing suspect
Read full article: ‘Boopac Shakur,’ who outed pedophiles online, fatally shot at restaurant after accusing suspectA Michigan man who used social media to attempt to catch pedophiles was fatally shot during a dispute with a person he accused of being a predator over the weekend, police say.
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 handleApple 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.
Deputies warn of businesses offering illegal emissions testing on social media
Read full article: Deputies warn of businesses offering illegal emissions testing on social mediaA local company offers car inspection and emissions testing online. Just pay $120. But police say it's 100% illegal and could get you in trouble.
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 companiesBritish 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.
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 workGoogle, 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.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news
Read full article: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire newsCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Facebook of putting profits over people’s safety during Canada’s wildfire emergencies.
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 InstagramThousands 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.
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 TwitterThreads, 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.
Man in Bosnia kills ex-wife live on Instagram and kills 2 more people before taking his own life
Read full article: Man in Bosnia kills ex-wife live on Instagram and kills 2 more people before taking his own lifePolice and news outlets in Bosnia say a man shot and killed his ex-wife while streaming the slaying live on Instagram and then killed two other people before taking his own life.
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 sameFacebook 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.
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 fixA 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.
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 appCelebrities, 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.
'Clone' or competitor? Users and lawyers compare Twitter and Threads
Read full article: 'Clone' or competitor? Users and lawyers compare Twitter and ThreadsIn a cease-and-desist letter earlier this week, Twitter threatened legal action against Instagram parent company Meta over the new text-based app, Threads.
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 newsCanada'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.
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 enoughInstagram and Facebook are adding new parental supervision tools and privacy features beginning Tuesday, but critics say the steps don't go far enough.
Bebe Rexha shares photo after getting hit in the face: See fans’ touching messages of support
Read full article: Bebe Rexha shares photo after getting hit in the face: See fans’ touching messages of supportBebe Rexha shared a photo of herself on Instagram showing her bruised eye after a fan threw a phone at her during a concert in New York City over the weekend.
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 headsetThe 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.
‘Abbott Elementary’ star calls out ‘very dangerous’ culture of sexuality speculation
Read full article: ‘Abbott Elementary’ star calls out ‘very dangerous’ culture of sexuality speculation“Abbott Elementary” actor Tyler James Williams marked the start of Pride Month by speaking out against speculation of his sexuality, saying the “conversation is bigger than me.”
Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians
Read full article: Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some CanadiansMeta 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.
Heights High School student charged after allegedly leaving threatening posts on school’s Instagram page
Read full article: Heights High School student charged after allegedly leaving threatening posts on school’s Instagram pageAnthony Carlos Garcia, 18, is charged with terroristic threat. He is being held in the Harris County Jail on a $20,000 bond.
Meet the man who brought New York-inspired chopped cheese style burgers to Houston
Read full article: Meet the man who brought New York-inspired chopped cheese style burgers to HoustonBurger Bodega has people lining up to try a New York specialty that’s perfect for burger lovers. Chris Shepherd takes you inside the restaurant to find out why it’s becoming the coolest, up and coming burger joints in Houston.
Alleged victims launch social media account encouraging others to speak out against accused sexual assault suspect
Read full article: Alleged victims launch social media account encouraging others to speak out against accused sexual assault suspectThe man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old was arrested after the suspect shared her experience with him to creators of an Instagram page.
Louisville attack shows challenge of curbing violent videos
Read full article: Louisville attack shows challenge of curbing violent videosSocial 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.
More customers speak out against ‘celebrity interior designer’: Couple pays $5K for bed they never received
Read full article: More customers speak out against ‘celebrity interior designer’: Couple pays $5K for bed they never receivedA couple in Pearland is speaking out and warning others after they paid a celebrity interior designer over $5,000 for a customized King bed and never received it.
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
Read full article: Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harmThe public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.