Social Media
New York’s Attorney General released proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which restricts social media for users under 18. It bans: Nighttime notifications (12–6 a.m.) Algorithmic feeds without parental consent Platforms must verify age for users over 18 before granting access to these features, offering options beyond just government ID. Parents can allow […]
the hidden consequences of “sharenting,” where parents share their children’s lives online, often without consent. Cam Barrett, whose personal moments were posted publicly from a young age, experienced bullying, anxiety, and safety risks. Now 25, she advocates for children’s digital rights, pushing back against the loss of privacy caused by family vlogging and monetized content. […]
The rumor spread on multiple social media platforms such as Threads, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Reddit that U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law effective Aug. 1, 2025, making couples who have been in a relationship for five years automatically legally married. “Trump just signed a bill effective Aug. 1 if u have been in a relationship for 5 years you legally married #cc,” one Facebook post (archived) […]
TikTok banned the hashtag #SkinnyTok after European regulators flagged it for promoting unhealthy and unrealistic body standards. Despite the ban, content glamorizing extreme thinness and disordered eating still thrives under other guises. Researchers note that such content, especially targeting young women, significantly increases the risk of eating disorders. Creators and platforms struggle to regulate these […]
Cardi B has officially introduced her daughter Blossom Belles to the world, nine months after her birth. In a June 16 Instagram post, the rapper shared luxe family photos featuring Blossom, Kulture, and Wave. Blossom was dressed in pink and wrapped in a Louis Vuitton scarf, immediately capturing fans’ hearts. Kulture matched her mom in […]
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying his visa. The 25-year-old Italian citizen was held at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6 but granted voluntary departure and has since left the country. Lame, known for his silent, comedic skits […]
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed a viral video involving wide receiver Stefon Diggs passing a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat, stating the matter would be handled internally. Vrabel did not confirm whether he had spoken directly with Diggs, and emphasized the team’s focus on making good decisions both […]
New York State is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging students to short-circuit school-issued laptops, causing battery fires and releasing toxic fumes. The state’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control issued alerts after multiple incidents were reported in Colorado, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Schools are urging families to speak with students about the […]
Brittany Renner set social media abuzz after appearing at the “Basketball Wives” Season 12 premiere with rapper Kevin Gates and flaunting a prominent diamond ring. In her Instagram post, she referred to Gates as her “huzband,” fueling speculation about an engagement. The couple posed together in coordinated formal attire, and her post was backed by […]
The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they’re cutting back […]
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