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Social Media Medical Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Inaccurate or Misleading Advice

A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of social media posts about medical tests contain misleading or inaccurate advice, often omitting crucial risks and driven by influencer financial interests, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and public health awareness.

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Zelenskyy's Peace Plan: Cooperation with Trump Amidst International Criticism

Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a peace plan for Ukraine, involving cooperation with Donald Trump and granting the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, while facing criticism from world leaders over Trump's trade policies.

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UK Smartphone Safety Bill Watered Down Amidst Ministerial Opposition

A UK bill aiming to regulate addictive smartphone algorithms targeting young teenagers has been significantly weakened after opposition from government ministers, shifting from proposed bans to government-led research and parental guidance.

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False Claim: US Paid Time Magazine to Name Zelenskyy Person of the Year

A false social media video claims the U.S. paid Time Magazine $4 million to select Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as 2022's Person of the Year, citing unsubstantiated allegations of USAID funding to various news organizations, including Politico and the BBC, and falsely linking the claims to the New ...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Color Analysis's Social Media-Fueled Comeback

Color analysis, a decades-old practice, is experiencing a revival fueled by social media, with color consultations transforming clients' confidence and even careers.

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32% Bias Score

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TikTok Profits from Sexual Exploitation of Kenyan Teenagers

A BBC investigation reveals that TikTok is profiting from sexual livestreams performed by Kenyan teenagers as young as 15, despite the company's claim of "zero tolerance for exploitation." The platform takes a 70% cut of livestream transactions, while insufficient moderation and coded language facil...

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Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Child Safety

The Albanian government temporarily banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing linked to a dispute originating on the platform, despite TikTok denying any involvement and the opposition protesting the ban.

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\"Rising Adolescent Addiction Rates in Spain Linked to Social Isolation and Trauma\"\

A 2023 Spanish Ministry of Health report reveals that 21.5% of 14-18 year olds gambled online or in person in the past year, a rise from 20.1% in 2021, highlighting the growing problem of adolescent addiction linked to stress, social isolation, and unmet emotional needs, often stemming from childhoo...

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Social Media's Role in Shaping Socialist Viewpoints: A Counter-Argument

John Stossel's New York Post article claims TikTok promotes socialism, influencing young Americans; however, the author counters this by citing Ronald Reagan's electoral success despite a left-leaning media landscape, arguing that a free exchange of ideas is key, not censorship.

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Utah Mommy Blogger Sentenced for Child Abuse

Utah parenting blogger Ruby Franke and her accomplice Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for child abuse after Franke's son escaped and reported their abuse, exposing years of concealed neglect and cruelty masked by a carefully crafted online persona.

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Global Youth Mental Health Crisis Reverses Traditional Happiness Curve

A UN-commissioned study reveals a global youth mental health crisis, causing life satisfaction to fall among young people, particularly women, in six English-speaking countries since 2013, impacting traditional happiness patterns and potentially global productivity.

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Influencer Medical Test Promotion: Misleading and Risky

A study of over 900 Instagram and TikTok posts by influencers promoting medical tests found that over 80% used a promotional tone and lacked scientific evidence, leading to concerns about overdiagnosis and unsustainable healthcare costs, with 68% having undisclosed financial interests.

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48% Bias Score

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