SOCIAL MEDIA

Oct 08 2024HEALTH

TikTok Faces Legal Battle Over Kids' Mental Health

Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like

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Oct 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Snoopy Fans Split Over Account's Political Post

Recently, Snoopy fans found themselves in a pickle. A popular X account, Snoopy Weekly, decided to wade into politics and endorsed former President Trump. This wasn't just any account; it had over 19,000 followers who loved Snoopy, the beloved beagle from the “Peanuts” comic. Snoopy, known as Charl

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Legal Trouble: States Sue Over Kids’ Mental Health

Fourteen US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, blaming the app for harming kids’ mental health. They say TikTok’s never-ending feed, late-night notifications, and risky challenges keep kids glued to the platform. The states argue that TikTok’s focus on profits makes it addictive and harmful.

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

College Athletes Face Betting-Related Harassment on Social Media

Imagine being a college athlete and receiving nasty messages from people who lost bets on your games. That's what many college athletes are dealing with. A study by the NCAA and a data science company shows that at least 12% of public social media abuse against college athletes comes from "angry spo

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Cooper's Podcast Stirs Controversy with Kamala Harris Interview

Alex Cooper, the host of the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, has been facing some heat from her fans. The backlash came after she interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris. Some listeners felt that the interview was more like a political advertisement than the frank and fun discussions they were used

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Valerie Bertinelli Steps Away from Social Media for a Break

Actress and TV personality Valerie Bertinelli, known for her roles in Hot in Cleveland and One Day at a Time, has decided to take some time off from social media. At 64 years old, Bertinelli has been busy promoting her new cookbook called Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share. Re

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Lauren Boebert's New Look: Glasses Off, Fans React

Lauren Boebert, a well-known Republican from Colorado, has made some changes to her look lately. She ditched her signature glasses and switched up her style. Some people think she looks different without her glasses, while others aren't so sure. Many of her fans have mixed feelings about the change.

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

A Poem, a Lawyer, and Turkey's Social Media Storm

Imagine sharing something online that sparks a big controversy. That's what happened to a Turkish lawyer named Feyza Altun when she posted a Persian poem on social media. Some people thought the poem was attacking Sharia, which is a set of laws based on Islamic teachings. When Feyza replied with "Sh

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's Double Standards on Free Speech

Big Tech companies like Meta are playing a dangerous game of double standards when it comes to free speech. They claim to be neutral platforms while actively promoting or censoring content, all the while hiding behind Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act for protection from litigation and o

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Sydney Sweeney's Phone Hack: What Went Wrong?

Actress Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in "Euphoria," faced a double whammy on July 2. Her Verizon phone number was hijacked, and her X (formerly Twitter) account was targeted by crypto scammers. Tech site 404 Media reported that her phone number was compromised, and a receipt showing a payment

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