Tag #Social Media

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Missing Hawaii Woman Returns After Father's Suicide

Hannah Kobayashi, missing since November 13th, resurfaced in the US after a cross-border trip to Mexico, while her father died by suicide amid the search effort.

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TikTok Video Leads to Arrest in 2021 Murder Case

Benjamin Williams, accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 31, 2021, was arrested in Mexico City on November 30, 2023, after a TikTok video featuring news coverage of the case led to his identification and capture.

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Misreported Video of Chabad Hassidim Fuels Anti-Israel Sentiment

A video of Chabad Hassidim celebrating near the Golan Heights, mistakenly reported as being in Syria by multiple Arab news outlets, sparked outrage and fueled anti-Israel sentiment across social media, highlighting the complex geopolitical climate in the region.

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Trump's FTC Chair Pick Signals Shift Away From Broad Tech Regulation

President-elect Donald Trump announced Andrew Ferguson as the new FTC chair, signaling a shift from Lina Khan's broad regulatory approach to a more case-by-case antitrust enforcement focus, potentially impacting major tech companies and future regulations.

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Two Dead, Three Injured in Houston Teen Pop-Up Party Shooting

Two teens died and three were injured in a shooting at an unsanctioned pop-up party in a Houston warehouse on Saturday night; police are investigating and searching for the suspect, while the mayor noted that security personnel left the scene before the shooting.

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Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women: Progress Amidst Persistent Gender Inequality

The 2024 Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women highlights significant advancements by women in various fields, including business, politics, and sports, despite the persistent underrepresentation of women in top leadership positions globally.

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Gender Equality
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D66 Proposes EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s

The Dutch D66 party is proposing a European ban on social media use for children under 15, citing research showing that 10% of children are harmed by social media, a number expected to increase, impacting their sleep, school performance, and mental health.

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Turkey Pledges Continued Support for Syria Amidst Concerns of Renewed Conflict

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced continued support for the Syrian people, emphasizing humanitarian aid and the need for a stable Syria while warning of potential renewed conflict; he also addressed concerns about social media's impact on families and the rise of Islamophobia globally.

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PCOS Misinformation on Social Media Harming Women

Social media influencers are exploiting the lack of readily available PCOS treatments by selling ineffective products and spreading misinformation, harming vulnerable women financially and medically, as exemplified by Sophie and Manisha's experiences.

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From Social Media Shield to Critical Thinking: A Parent's Shift in Protecting Children

A mother, after producing a film on the mental health challenges of Gen Z, shifts her focus from protecting her son from social media to equipping him with critical thinking skills to navigate its complexities and life's challenges.

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Quality Education
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Unexplained Drone Sightings in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast: Misidentification and the Role of Venus

Throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, numerous drone sightings have been reported in recent weeks, prompting investigations by the FBI and DHS; authorities largely attribute the sightings to misidentification of other aircraft, while acknowledging legitimate drone activity; however, the excepti...

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Australia's Declining Melanoma Risk in Youth Threatened by Social Media

Australia's melanoma rates, while high, show a decreased risk in younger people since the 1990s, countered by a new social media trend promoting tanning, prompting a new sun safety campaign.

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