A recent court filing has brought to light some shocking claims against Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. It's alleged that Meta had a policy allowing sex traffickers to post harmful content up to 16 times before their accounts were suspended. This is just one of many accusations in a
In a small town near Salzburg, three elderly nuns are making headlines. Sisters Bernadette, Regina, and Rita, all in their 80s, have been living in their old convent since September. They left a care home where they were placed last December. Church leaders are not happy about this. They want the nu
In Algeria, Barbary macaques are facing a unique challenge: how people see them online. Two videos went viral on Facebook. One showed a monkey dressed up in sports clothes during a protest. The other showed a monkey being fed soda by tourists in its natural home. Researchers looked at the comments a
Tech news keeps rolling in, even during the holidays. Snapchat is getting close to a huge milestone: 1 billion users. Most of this growth is coming from places like India and Pakistan, where TikTok is banned and Android phones are popular. But in the U. S. and Europe, people are using Snapchat less.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the good things in life. It's easy to appreciate the big stuff, like family and health. But what about the little, odd things that make life interesting? Driving can be a nightmare, but there's something refreshing about a day when no one cuts you off or ignores
In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or
A recent study from Sweden has stirred up conversations about birth control and breast cancer. This study followed over 2 million women under 50 for more than a decade. The findings show that while hormonal birth control is generally safe, there are slight differences in breast cancer risk depending
The entertainment world is buzzing with news about Warner Bros. Discovery. It seems like everyone has an opinion on who might buy it. Recently, the company gave a new deadline for more offers. Three big names have already shown interest: Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast. They all want a piec
Streaming services have become a big part of how people choose what to watch. They use smart algorithms to suggest shows and movies based on what you've watched before. This might seem helpful, but it raises some important questions. How do these suggestions affect your taste in entertainment? Do th
In sub-Saharan Africa, young women and girls face many challenges due to social and gender norms. A recent study looked at different ways to improve their health and lives. The focus was on using entertainment media to change these norms. The study reviewed 35 articles about 24 different projects i
