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Teens excited, hesitant about Canada’s proposed youth social media ban
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (638+ words) While teenagers are glad to see that the government’s new social media legislation, Bill C-34, aims to hold technology companies more accountable for online youth safety, some fear an outright ban for youth could do more harm than good. Senator…...
America is Checking Who is Old Enough; Nobody is Checking Who is Young Enough
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (562+ words) Child safety expert Kirra Pendergast warns of a political blind spot in America's emerging verification laws. ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 15, 2026 (Newswire.com) - As age checks move onto phones and app stores, child safety expert Kirra Pendergast warns that the new system…...
Deviant behavior of social media idols: A wake-up call.
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (649+ words) Alarmingly, instead of receiving collective condemnation and serious self-reflection, these outbursts of uncontrolled behavior, senseless shouting, even mutual insults or public destruction of property, are often justified by the perpetrators as honesty, an expression of genuine character, or an unmistakable…...
How Kenyans on X Have Repeatedly Defended the Country’s Image on Social Media
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (630+ words) American television host Rob Finnerty has apologised to Kenyans after comparing New York City to Nairobi during a discussion about immigration in the United States, following a wave of criticism from Kenyan users on X. his comments had been misguided. The…...
53% of Black creator followers would buy brands in their TV shows, VAB finds
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (647+ words) Hispanic and Black respondents follow creators at 71% and 64%, versus 55% overall, in VAB's June 2026 survey. How much weight can only 122 Black answers bear? The other slides use the 889 followers. Every subsequent percentage, including the credibility rankings and the purchase figures, describes…...
Texas trans rights group says text message impersonation campaign sparked hate
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (610+ words) The Transgender Education Network issued a cease-and-desist notice to two text messaging companies on Wednesday. President Donald Trump called Katie Zacharia an attorney. Now she admits her law school told her not to use that word. St. Pete Pride needs…...
Family digital awareness key to children's digital safety: Qatar University Academics
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (556+ words) | Gulf Times Gulf Times Choose a section, type your search topic and how to match it, and set a date range from the start date to the end date, then press Search. Family digital awareness key to children's digital safety:…...
How parents can keep kids safe on phones, social media
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (40+ words) FOX 32 Chicago Dr. Megan Moreno explains how parents can set healthy technology boundaries, recognize online risks and decide when children are ready for phones, social media and AI chatbots....
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5+ hour, 50+ min ago (549+ words) The concept of “being yourself” is so much harder to follow in reality than pictured. As the media and its influence over impressionable children, teens, and at times, adults, continues … The concept of “being yourself” is so much harder to…...