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Social media influencer arrested

CNN on MSN · 1d

Majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it, study finds

A majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it with their audiences, a study published Tuesday by the UN’s scientific and cultural arm found, underscoring concerns that some of the biggest online figures can uncritically spread misleading claims.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Florida social media influencer arrested after police say she filmed herself while shoplifting

Police say the influencer, who documented her life for almost 300,000 followers on TikTok, used fake bar codes to scan items while buying items.

Social media influencer arrested after filming herself getting ready to steal from store using fake barcodes: Police

A 22-year-old social media influencer on TikTok with nearly 300,000 followers has been arrested after using fake barcodes to steal from Target, police said.

Australia social media ban nears vote

CNN on MSN · 2d

School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?

The Australian government introduced what it’s called “world-leading” legislation in parliament this week to wipe social media accounts – including Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and X – from the devices of children under 16.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 5h

Australia closer to passing law banning kids younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s House of Representatives passed a bill to ban children younger than 16 years old from social media. If it passes, the law would be a world first.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 17h

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam.

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Men allegedly use social media to rent out Mobile properties they did not own to unsuspecting tenants

Two men were arrested for allegedly fraudulently leasing rental properties to unsuspecting tenants in Mobile. According to ...

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Trump’s surgeon general pick called for banning social media for teens

President-elect Donald Trump ’s surgeon general choice called for banning social media for all teenagers and young children ...

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Has Social Media Advice Affected Your Finances? We Want to Hear From You.

If you have come across misleading personal finance advice online, tell us. We may include your experiences in an article.

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Majority of social media influencers share information without verifying its accuracy: UN report

The majority of social media influencers share information with their followers without verifying its accuracy, according to ...

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Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note

In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated.

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Social Media reacts to Vikings signing Daniel Jones

Now, Kevin O’Connell has a new project on the roster, the newly signed Daniel Jones, who will come after his tenure with the ...

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Viral Social Media Chef Shares the Best Places in Singapore for Culinary Experiences

Countries around the world are always trying out different things to become more attractive destinations for tourists while ...

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Social media ban: screen time fix, magic wand or a waste of time?

This week on The Fin podcast, Paul Smith and Sam Buckingham-Jones on what the ban means for children and parents, and whether ...

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