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Why top internet sleuths say they won’t help find the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer
A high-profile violent crime typically sets social media abuzz with tips and theories from amateur internet sleuths, hunting for the…
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Appeals court upholds law ordering China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok or face U.S. ban
A federal appeals court on Friday cited national security concerns as it upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to sell…
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Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations
Since the election, Richards says that applications have skyrocketed, with a majority of requests coming from Texas and Florida. In…
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Tricked by a Fake Viral Food Product? You’ve Just Been Snackfished
You’ve heard of a “catfish”—a fake online identity adopted by someone who wants to trick or scam other people. Transparent…
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Philippines police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber shot during kidnapping, likely died of gunshot wounds
Manila, Philippines — Philippine police officials said Thursday they were checking reports that a kidnapped American died after being shot twice…
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Bay Area parents engage with Meta on Instagram safety for teens
After a nationwide tour engaging with parents, Meta brought its Screen Smart series to San Francisco last month, returning to…
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Elon Musk asks court to block OpenAI from converting to a for-profit
Elon Musk is asking a federal court to stop OpenAI from converting into a fully for-profit business. Attorneys representing Musk,…
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Australia’s social media ban for children draws both cheers and fears from experts
Australia’s landmark law banning minors from social media could ease school bullying and development issues, but could also push children…
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TikTok to roll out global ban on beauty filters for teens
SINGAPORE: Teenagers on TikTok will soon be blocked from using beauty filters on the app, with the social media giant…
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Social media companies slam Australia’s under 16 ban
MELBOURNE: Social media giants on Friday (Nov 29) hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up…
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