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US State Department Pauses Student Visa Appointments for Expanded Social Media Screening
The US State Department has paused new student visa appointments worldwide to expand social media screening of all applicants, potentially creating a significant backlog and impacting international student enrollment.
US State Department Pauses Student Visa Appointments for Expanded Social Media Screening
The US State Department has paused new student visa appointments worldwide to expand social media screening of all applicants, potentially creating a significant backlog and impacting international student enrollment.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Star Dies After Cancer Battle
19-year-old TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan died on May 23 after a battle with grade 4 malignant brain cancer; she documented her journey on social media, inspiring millions who offered prayers and support, raising over $65,000 via GoFundMe.
TikTok Star Dies After Cancer Battle
19-year-old TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan died on May 23 after a battle with grade 4 malignant brain cancer; she documented her journey on social media, inspiring millions who offered prayers and support, raising over $65,000 via GoFundMe.
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48% Bias Score
Taxi Driver Murders Passenger, Sparking Safety Debate
A taxi driver, Boris, murdered his 24-year-old female passenger by strangulation on the night of May 21-22, sparking public debate and safety concerns.
Taxi Driver Murders Passenger, Sparking Safety Debate
A taxi driver, Boris, murdered his 24-year-old female passenger by strangulation on the night of May 21-22, sparking public debate and safety concerns.
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68% Bias Score
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children
More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media for Children
More than 1400 Dutch doctors, scientists, and experts are calling for age restrictions on smartphone and social media use for children, proposing a minimum age of 14 for smartphones and 16 for social media due to concerns about the negative effects on their physical and mental health, mirroring a si...
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52% Bias Score
Offline Club's Global Rise Reflects Growing Concerns Over Smartphone Use
The Offline Club, a Dutch event management company, organizes phone-free meetups and workshops globally, attracting over 500,000 Instagram followers despite promoting digital detox; this reflects growing concerns about excessive smartphone use and its negative mental health impacts, prompting policy...
Offline Club's Global Rise Reflects Growing Concerns Over Smartphone Use
The Offline Club, a Dutch event management company, organizes phone-free meetups and workshops globally, attracting over 500,000 Instagram followers despite promoting digital detox; this reflects growing concerns about excessive smartphone use and its negative mental health impacts, prompting policy...
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56% Bias Score
Offline Club's Global Rise Reflects Growing Concerns About Social Media's Impact
The Offline Club, a Dutch group with nearly 530,000 Instagram followers, promotes disconnecting from social media through gatherings where phones are left behind; this concept has expanded globally, reflecting concerns about excessive technology use and its impact on mental health.
Offline Club's Global Rise Reflects Growing Concerns About Social Media's Impact
The Offline Club, a Dutch group with nearly 530,000 Instagram followers, promotes disconnecting from social media through gatherings where phones are left behind; this concept has expanded globally, reflecting concerns about excessive technology use and its impact on mental health.
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52% Bias Score
Misleading Fertility Information on Social Media Poses Serious Public Health Risk
A study found that the vast majority of social media posts about fertility (939 posts on Instagram and X) are misleading, untrustworthy, or difficult to understand, posing a serious threat to public health and potentially delaying or harming patients seeking fertility treatments.
Misleading Fertility Information on Social Media Poses Serious Public Health Risk
A study found that the vast majority of social media posts about fertility (939 posts on Instagram and X) are misleading, untrustworthy, or difficult to understand, posing a serious threat to public health and potentially delaying or harming patients seeking fertility treatments.
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56% Bias Score
Earthquake Rumors Pummel Japan Tourism Bookings
Rumors of a large earthquake in Japan, fueled by a manga prediction and social media, have caused a significant drop in holiday bookings from Asian markets, with Hong Kong experiencing an 83% decrease in weekly arrivals for late June to early July.
Earthquake Rumors Pummel Japan Tourism Bookings
Rumors of a large earthquake in Japan, fueled by a manga prediction and social media, have caused a significant drop in holiday bookings from Asian markets, with Hong Kong experiencing an 83% decrease in weekly arrivals for late June to early July.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media
More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...
Dutch Experts Urge Age Limits on Smartphones and Social Media
More than 1,400 Dutch medical and scientific experts urge age limits on smartphones (14) and social media (16) due to concerns about children's physical and mental health, contrasting with the Dutch government's December 2024 decision against such limits, while Australia implemented a ban on social ...
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48% Bias Score
False Drug Overdose Narrative Persists in George Floyd Case
Five years after George Floyd's death, a false narrative claiming he died of a drug overdoseādespite autopsy reports stating his death was a homicideāfuels calls for Derek Chauvin's pardon and exemplifies the weaponization of misinformation against racial justice movements.
False Drug Overdose Narrative Persists in George Floyd Case
Five years after George Floyd's death, a false narrative claiming he died of a drug overdoseādespite autopsy reports stating his death was a homicideāfuels calls for Derek Chauvin's pardon and exemplifies the weaponization of misinformation against racial justice movements.
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16% Bias Score
Sea Moss: Hype or Health Benefit?
Sea moss, a type of red algae consumed for 14,000 years, is trending on social media for purported health benefits; however, scientific evidence supporting claims of improved skin, weight loss, and gut health is limited, despite its richness in nutrients and prebiotics.
Sea Moss: Hype or Health Benefit?
Sea moss, a type of red algae consumed for 14,000 years, is trending on social media for purported health benefits; however, scientific evidence supporting claims of improved skin, weight loss, and gut health is limited, despite its richness in nutrients and prebiotics.
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16% Bias Score
Mountainhead": Tech Tycoons' Actions Fuel Global Instability
Jesse Armstrong's "Mountainhead", premiering on HBO, satirizes four tech billionaires whose actions, mirroring those of real-life figures such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, cause global crises through misinformation and social media manipulation, illustrating the thin line between tech power and...
Mountainhead": Tech Tycoons' Actions Fuel Global Instability
Jesse Armstrong's "Mountainhead", premiering on HBO, satirizes four tech billionaires whose actions, mirroring those of real-life figures such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, cause global crises through misinformation and social media manipulation, illustrating the thin line between tech power and...
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40% Bias Score
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