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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

FCC Chief in Hot Seat: Senate Grilling on Media and Mergers

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

TikTok's Future in the US: A New Deadline

The latest development in the TikTok saga involves a new extension granted by President Trump. This move aims to prevent the popular app from disappearing from U. S. devices. The decision comes amidst ongoing national security concerns and a bipartisan law that mandates TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteD

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May 22 2025HEALTH

How Social Media is Fueling Alcohol Culture

Alcohol is a big problem globally. It causes many health issues and social problems. Yet, it is everywhere on social media. This is especially true on platforms like YouTube. Videos showing people drinking are becoming more common. This trend is worrying, especially for young people. Why should we

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May 20 2025POLITICS

The Hidden Dangers: How Big Tech is Failing Our Kids

Big Tech companies have been putting profits ahead of children's safety for years. They have been exposing kids to harmful content, such as bullying, drugs, and sexual exploitation. Why? Because making their platforms safer would eat into their profits. This is a big problem. It's not just about Me

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May 20 2025POLITICS

The First Lady's Fight Against Online Exploitation

The White House saw a significant event on a Monday afternoon. The president and the first lady stood together in the Rose Garden. Their mission? To bring a new law to life. This law is all about protecting people from a nasty problem: revenge porn. It is a form of online abuse that can ruin lives.

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

EU Eyes Musk's Algorithm Tweaks in AfD Stream

Elon Musk's actions on the X platform are under close watch by Brussels. The European Union's digital regulators are keeping an eye on whether Musk manipulates the platform's algorithm to favor his content and boost the visibility of far-right figures like the AfD leader. This could lead to fines as

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Zuckerberg's Washington Game is a Loss for Us

When you think about who's winning in the tech-politics game, you might first think of Elon Musk and his cozy relationship with Donald Trump. But hold up, let's talk about Mark Zuckerberg. This guy, the mastermind behind Facebook (now called Meta), has been playing the Washington game like a pro. B

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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