TikTok Ban Spurs Jokes and New Social Media Trends
Americans and Chinese Connect Through Jokes as TikTok Faces U.S. Ban The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law that may lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, sparking a…
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Shifts to User-Based Moderation
Meta, the company behind popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced a major policy change that has raised both support and concern. The company will no longer…
Australia Enacts Groundbreaking Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia has made history by becoming the first country to pass a law prohibiting children under 16 from creating accounts on major social media platforms. This world-first legislation, approved by…
Instagram’s New Teen Safety Measures to Protect Young Users
Instagram has announced a series of sweeping changes to its platform aimed at enhancing the safety and privacy of its teenage users. The changes, introduced under the “Teen Accounts” initiative,…
Meta Accused of Failing to Protect Children on Social Media Platforms
Overview of Allegations Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing lawsuits from 45 states and the District of Columbia, accusing the company of failing to protect children…
Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns Target European Elections
European monitors have detected a significant increase in Russian disinformation efforts as the European parliamentary elections approach in June. A notable operation, known as “Doppelganger,” involves creating fake websites that…
Navigating Media Biases: Students’ Search for Truth in Gaza Reporting
Nick Wilson, a student at Cornell University, is deeply involved in monitoring the ongoing war in Gaza that began in October. As a pro-Palestinian activist, Wilson is quite selective about…
Noelia Voigt’s Resignation Sheds Light on Miss USA’s Toxic Environment
When Noelia Voigt, the reigning Miss USA, decided to resign from her prestigious role, she stated on Instagram that her decision was influenced by her mental health needs and expressed…
Safety Over Speech: USC’s Commencement Controversy
The University of Southern California (USC) on Monday announced that the valedictorian will not speak at the upcoming commencement ceremony due to safety concerns. Asna Tabassum was selected as this…
Performance or Presentation? Debating Nike’s 2024 Olympic Uniforms
Last week, Nike introduced a new line of athletic wear designed for elite competitors in the upcoming 2024 Olympics. Among these new designs, a bodysuit intended for the USA track…