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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the SAFE for Kids Act to protect youth online by limiting AI features, strengthening privacy settings, restricting messaging, and giving parents more control. The proposal aims to improve children’s mental health and safety. Hochul announces proposals to target AI, online predators
Usher joined his sons for the launch of Instagram’s “Carversations” series, blending heartwarming family dynamics with a glimpse into generational humor. In the trending clip, the singer is playfully roasted for misstating their ages as “67” instead of “6 and 7,” prompting laughs and lighthearted teasing. The exchange highlights their bond and how tech, music, […]
Australia has become the first country to ban users under 16 from major social media platforms, requiring sites like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and X to enforce age checks. Supporters say it will protect children from online harms; critics argue it violates privacy, free expression, and will be easily bypassed. Early reports show many kids are […]
A new pilot program in Pennsylvania is testing a novel approach to finding living kidney donors by connecting patients with volunteers who promote their stories on social media. Led by filmmaker David Krissman and supported by the Gift of Life Donor Program, the initiative helps those with limited personal networks amplify their search through “angel […]
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 […]
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