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Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14

Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.

ESPN's Sam Ponder Exposes Charlie Kirk's 'Disturbing' DMs

ESPN's lead Sunday NFL Countdown presenter Sam Ponder has publicly revealed a series of direct messages from conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, branding them 'disturbing' and highlighting ongoing issues of online harassment.

Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground

A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.

California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings

California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?

New App Shields Kids From Toxic Social Media Algorithms

A groundbreaking new app, developed with UK government backing, is set to revolutionise child online safety. 'Shield' gives children and parents unprecedented control over social media feeds, muting harmful algorithms to protect young mental health from t

Snapchat exposed as hub for open drug dealing

A damning investigation from Denmark reveals how Snapchat's features are being exploited by drug dealers to operate with impunity, raising serious child safety concerns.

Graham Linehan loses court case over transgender tweets

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been handed a five-year restraining order after a judge ruled his online comments about a transgender woman amounted to harassment, in a case sparking fierce debate on free speech and trans rights.

Australia's Social Media Age Verify Trial Finds 'Inevitable' Flaws

A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and

Troll Jailed for Vile Abuse of Grieving Families

Lucy Connolly, 26, has been sentenced to 14 months for a horrific campaign of online abuse targeting grieving families, including the parents of tragic six-year-old Ella Dalby. This shocking case sets a new precedent for cyber-harassment in the UK.

US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the

Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Youth Mental Health Harms

Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison launches a groundbreaking lawsuit against TikTok, alleging its addictive algorithm and 'challenge' features are creating a youth mental health crisis. The state demands sweeping changes to the platform's operatio

Family targeted after Tommy Robinson shares manipulated video

A black British grandfather faces a torrent of racist abuse after far-right activist Tommy Robinson shared a manipulated video of him with his white grandchildren. The family now lives in fear, calling for urgent police action against targeted harassment.

Woman arrested over Facebook posts about Met officer ex

A woman has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police following allegations of malicious Facebook posts targeting her ex-partner, who is a serving officer. The case raises questions about online harassment and police conduct.

Australia proposes social media ban for under-16s

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces sweeping restrictions on social media access for children under 16, citing mental health risks. Experts weigh in on the controversial plan.

MPs Push for Social Media Ban for Under-16s

A cross-party group of MPs is calling for a ban on social media for children under 16, citing mental health risks and online safety concerns. Discover the debate and potential policy changes.

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