(Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14- and 15-year-olds to get parental consent, …
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By Helen Coster, Svea Herbst-Bayliss (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump came a step closer on Friday to reaping a major windfall from his social media firm after investors in …
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By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Several social media companies were ordered by a New York state judge to face four lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for helping enable …
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By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared skeptical of a challenge on free speech grounds to how President Joe Biden’s administration encouraged …
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TRENTON, NJ – A groundbreaking bill introduced in New Jersey seeks to regulate social media websites by prohibiting the practice of selectively suspending, also known as “deplatforming,” candidates for office. …
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US Investigating Social Media Giant For Potentially Profiting From Illegal Drug Sales Jake Smith on March 16, 2024 The U.S. is investigating Facebook’s parent company for its potential involvement in …
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By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court, addressing free speech rights in the digital age, decided on Friday that government officials can sometimes be sued under the Constitution’s …
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A recent incident involving a threatening Snapchat post featuring a photo of a handgun and a message suggesting harm to a school caused concern among …
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CALVERT COUNTY, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation into a social media threat aimed at Huntingtown High School. The alert came from the school administration on …
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DeSantis Vetoes Bill Barring Young Teens From Social Media, Says ‘Superior Bill’ In The Works Harold Hutchison on March 1, 2024 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida announced Friday he …
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New York, NY – The tragic death of 15-year-old Zackery Nazario, who died while engaging in a perilous activity known as “subway surfing,” has led his mother to file a …
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By Humeyra Pamuk and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Wednesday condemned internet shutdowns in Pakistan, including restrictions on social media platforms, and urged the Pakistani …
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By Helen Coster and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allowed Donald Trump’s media and technology company to merge with a blank-check acquisition vehicle in a …
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(Reuters) -New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram for fueling mental …
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By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday prevented Ohio from implementing a new law that requires social media companies, including Meta Platform’s Instagram and ByteDance’s TikTok, to …
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TRENTON, NJ – The Police Training Commission (PTC) in New Jersey has proposed new rules under the Police Licensing Act regarding the review of law enforcement officers’ social media usage. …
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‘These People Are Dopes’: Chicago Roasted On Social Media For Passing Resolution Supporting Gaza Ceasefire Harold Hutchison on January 31, 2024 The city of Chicago was roasted on social media …
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By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – The Florida House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a bill aimed at barring children aged 16 and younger from social media platforms, following similar action …
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By Stefania Spezzati LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has asked some banks to closely monitor activity on social media to detect a worsening in sentiment which could lead …
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By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Global financial regulators will present the G20 in October their findings from a “deep dive” on how social media can speed up bank deposit …
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By Chris Prentice and Douglas Gillison (Reuters) – U.S. authorities including the Federal Bureau of Investigation are probing a fake post made on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s account on …
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TRENTON, NJ – Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is actively campaigning against a New Jersey legislative bill aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media. This bill …
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Top Social Media Companies Made Billions From Ads For Minors: REPORT Will Kessler on December 27, 2023 Major social media companies collectively made nearly $11 billion in advertising revenue from …
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(Reuters) – Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, was restored globally early Thursday, with over 77,000 U.S. users facing issues at the peak of the outage. Users in …
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‘Outrageous Form Of Lawfare’: Social Media Explodes After Colorado Supreme Court Tosses Trump Off Ballot Harold Hutchison on December 19, 2023 Republicans and conservatives reacted with outrage on social media …