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Social media giants sue to stop Colorado regulation
Colorado Public Radio
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Social media companies have filed suit in federal court to stop a Colorado law that will require pop-up warnings for users under age 18 users advising them of the impacts of all that scrolling on their brain development. The warnings would...
Social Media Erupts After Hearing Michigan's Punishment For Massive Cheating Scandal
OutKick - Tennessee
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August 15, 2025
Michigan faced serious cheating allegations when it won the 2023 national title. PublishedAugust 15, 2025 1:26 PM EDT•UpdatedAugust 15, 2025 1:26 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Social media is full of takes after the NCAA handed down...
Platinum-Selling Country Star Recalls the Rejection That Made Him Go All-In on Social Media
American Songwriter
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August 15, 2025
Early in his career, Riley Green didn’t pay much attention to social media. Instead, he was framing houses during the day and playing at local bars on nights and weekends. When he started to gain some recognition, he got an offer to open for one...
Jennifer McClellan marks Social Security milestone and rural healthcare concerns on social media
Richmond Leader - Virginia
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August 15, 2025
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted key issues affecting her constituents through a series of posts on social media.On August 14, 2025, McClellan recognized Social...
Court tells ex-cop in child sex abuse case to, again, stay off social media
The York Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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Former York City police officer Joseph Palmer, convicted of corruption of minors, previously violated his probation by accessing social media. Palmer's probation initially restricted internet use, but Cumberland County Probation allowed him online...
Congressman Zach Nunn highlights housing reform and sanctions in recent social media posts
Des Moines Sun - Iowa
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August 15, 2025
Congressman Zach Nunn has recently highlighted several legislative initiatives and policy concerns through a series of posts on his official social media account. The posts, published between August 14 and August 15, 2025, address issues ranging...
Killie starlet Stout the latest example of constant abuse sports women continue to face on social media
Daily Mail
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August 15, 2025
Signing a professional sports’ contract should be a time of pure, unadulterated joy. A reward for hard work, endeavour, resilience, and talent. For Kilmarnock Women’s player Skye Stout, however, that moment was cruelly stripped away from her after...
NATIONAL NEWS – Supreme Court lets Mississippi social media law stand, Justice Kavanaugh temporarily votes against First Amendment rights
The D.C. Spotlight
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August 15, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a brief order Thursday allowing Mississippi’s law restricting minors’ access to social media to remain in effect for now, despite signals from Justice Brett Kavanaugh that the measure likely violates the First...
Investors claim they lost big money with company often touted on social media
WFTV - Florida
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August 15, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla — Action 9 is looking into a company that’s been pushed hard on social media as a great investment. The investigation started after investors from all over the world, including many in central Florida started to believe it’s nothing...
Need desi social media platforms to secure digital sovereignty: PM
The Times of India
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August 16, 2025
Prime Minister Modi urged Indian youth to develop indigenous social media platforms akin to Facebook and X, emphasizing digital sovereignty and secure technological ecosystems. He highlighted the success of India's UPI platform, which accounts for...
Sen. Kim Ward addresses state budget and transit issues in August social media posts
Dauphin News - Pennsylvania
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August 15, 2025
Sen. Kim Ward, a Pennsylvania state senator and the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, made several posts on her social media account in mid-August 2025 discussing state issues and upcoming appearances.On August 13, Sen. Ward shared...
Mississippi social media law: Age verification and parental consent now mandatory on Facebook, Instagram, X
The Economic Times
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August 15, 2025
Synopsis Mississippi’s new social media law now requires sites like Facebook, Instagram, and X to verify children’s ages and get parental consent. NetChoice, a group of big tech companies, tried to stop it, saying it may limit online free speech....
Top Star Breaks Social Media Silence after Tony Khan Announces Blockbuster AEW Signing
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
Tony Khan made a huge move by signing a top free agent to AEW, who has instantly been targeted by one of the members of the roster. Regardless of that, he broke his silence on social media after becoming 'All Elite' and is looking ahead to the...
Can conventional media survive in the social media era?
Dhaka Courier
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This is a question that has become the truly huge elephant in the room. Nobody wants to see it let alone face or respond to the question. Some of the issues generated by this very significant matter are historical and therefore inevitable while...
'How Tall Is Putin?': Social Media Wonders After Viral Handshake With Trump
Times Now
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August 15, 2025
President Donald Trump greets Russia's President Vladimir Putin. (Picture credit: PTI) US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are holding a key summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss the...
McKenna Gehrke: the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader taking Netflix and social media by storm
MARCA
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August 15, 2025
Since the release of the second season of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix, McKenna Gehrke captured the attention of the public and fans. The docuseries, which reveals the personal stories behind the iconic blue and...
'Duck Dynasty' stars' teen daughter shows off growing baby bump in first full social media reveal
Fox News
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‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival’ stars Willie and Korie Robertson tell Fox News Digital how their daughter Sadie is navigating raising her kids in the spotlight. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Priscilla Robertson is showing off her baby...
Johan Ghazali says his family doesn’t take too kindly to harsh comments on social media about him: “They get pissed off”
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
Malaysian-American Muay Thai sensation 'Jojo' Johan Ghazali revealed that online criticism affects his family more than it affects him personally. The 18-year-old striking prodigy has amassed a massive following for his exemplary talents and...
Rabbits dubbed as 'Frankenstein bunnies' on social media spotted in western Washington
KING 5 - Washington State
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August 15, 2025
SEATTLE — The "Frankenstein bunnies" have been making waves across social media in the U.S. Recently, one rabbit potentially carrying the virus was spotted in a Seattle neighborhood. The growth on our little furry friends is know has the Shope...
US Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law to take effect
IAPP
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August 15, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling permitting Mississippi's law banning children under age 18 from accessing social media without parental consent to take effect, The New York Times reports. The ruling was issued at the request of technology...