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Ariana Johnson on Social Work, Representation, Modeling, and Building Community
When we talk about representation in the plus size community, the conversation often centers around models, influencers, designers, and…
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L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes
Two of America’s largest tech companies suffered stunning defeats in court this week, sustaining early jolts in what could prove to be a…
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California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media
As the daughter of a social media influencer, Caymi Barrett said she navigates life within a digital footprint she wished never existed.…
Business
New Mexico social media lawsuit ends in $375-million verdict against Meta
Jurors in New Mexico handed down a $375-million verdict against Meta for endangering children, leapfrogging their California peers in a…
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MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January. Source link
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Mark Zuckerberg testifies in L.A. trial over claims social media makes kids addicted
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg made an extended, pugnacious appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, defending…
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‘Grind mode’? ‘Routine maxxing’? Social media debates the ‘best’ full-on approach to work
A viral X post from late last year pitted images depicting two hustle-culture lifestyles side by side: tech bro hoodie and Notes app icon…
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The ‘zombie internet’ has arrived—and it has devastating consequences for advertising, social media, and the human web
In late January, like Dr. Frankenstein pulling the knife switch to jolt his monster alive, entrepreneur Matt Schlicht flipped the digital…
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Chasing Platforms Instead of Ambulances: Social Media Liability Trial Kicks Off in California
If the case finds success, it will open the floodgates for attorneys to sue deep-pocketed companies regardless of whether they actually…
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Europe’s social media age shift: Will tougher rules change how teens use the internet?
It is just the beginning of 2026, and things are happening even faster than last year. Not only in technology, but also in regulations,…
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Colorado Social Worker Admits to Sexually Assaulting Student While She was Employed at Victim's School
A former Jefferson County Public Schools social worker accused of sexually assaulting a student at a school where she was employed has…
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What is vagueposting? The cryptic social media trend that’s driving everyone crazy
Can I say it? If you have ever scrolled on social media and felt like you joined a conversation halfway through, with no context at all,…
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These historic computing labs teach kids what technology was like before phones, social media, and the cloud
In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee history professor Thomas Haigh began teaching a course on the history of computers. Haigh, the…
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These 3 ‘addictive’ social media UX features are on trial
The world’s biggest tech companies are facing a legal showdown that could fundamentally change the way that social media is designed. The…
Lifestyle
I Combed Social Media for New Nail Ideas—These Feel So 2026 and Are Celeb Manicurist-Approved
New year, new nails! Whenever the top of the year rolls around, I'm ready for some fresh inspo. While I'm obsessed with trendy looks like…
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The eye-popping price of Harry Styles tickets has social media users furious
More than 11.5 million fans signed up for presale tickets to Harry Styles’s upcoming Madison Square Garden residency for the Together,…
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How Minneapolis Is Making Social Media More Political
This is by no means new. Since the 2024 elections, I’ve noticed the social media accounts that I follow across Instagram, TikTok, and…
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TikTok settles youth social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed.…
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Is social media harmful for kids? Meta and YouTube face trial after TikTok settles suit
TikTok agreed to settle the first in a series of closely-watched product liability cases Monday, bowing out on the eve of a landmark trial…
Business
Pinterest layoffs today: 15% of jobs cut as social media giant is latest to cite shift to AI
Nike isn’t the only household corporate name to announce significant layoffs this week. Just a day after the sporting goods giant…
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Australia social media ban: Firms have come 'kicking and screaming', regulator says
Social media platforms do not want Australia's landmark social media ban to be successful in case it incentivises other countries to…
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Democrats call for criminal investigation into potential DOGE misuse of Social Security data
Democratic House lawmakers are calling for a criminal investigation and congressional action into the Department of Government Efficiency…
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Peers urged to vote social media ban for under-16s
Joshua Nevett,Political reporterand Richard Wheeler,Political reporter Peers in the House of Lords have been urged to vote in support of a…
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How anti-doomscrolling influencers are combatting social media addiction
It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is…