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When every story is breaking, none isThe constant barrage of 'Breaking News' has lost its impact, with audiences now tuning out sensationalized headlines. Media outlets, once r...
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
‘A photograph can become a memory, a song can become an emotion’: Anupam Kher shares what he loves about social mediaVeteran actor Anupam Kher believes social media's true value lies in its humane potential. He highlighted how a simple post can foster conn...
Bengaluru techie reveals why she is still excited to walk into Microsoft office after 5 years, and it's not about perksA Microsoft employee in Bengaluru, Deepika Koul, has captured social media attention for her enduring enthusiasm at work after five years. ...
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...
Psychology says people who stop posting their personal lives on social media aren't antisocial; they may be becoming more secureTaking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...
Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to childrenThe terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - You...
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
Omnicom launches Acxiom Fan Graph to help brands better understand sports audiencesOmnicom has unveiled Acxiom Fan Graph, a groundbreaking sports marketing intelligence platform. This innovative solution aims to unify frag...
UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...
Obama inaugurates $850 million presidential centre, calls for civic engagementBarack Obama unveiled his $850 million Presidential Center in Chicago, a hub for civic engagement and a testament to democracy. He urged Am...
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...
Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
'NYC take note': Japan fans celebrate World Cup draw at Shibuya Crossing, then clear streets in seconds for traffic in viral videoA viral video from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing shows Japanese football fans celebrating a World Cup draw, then calmly clearing the street for ...
UK Prime Minister Starmer plans social media ban for under-16sBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for children under 16, alongside restrictions on gaming and livestr...
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...
British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia'sBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online c...
Dubai World Trade Centre Metro Station's dirty signboard was flagged to authorities. What happened next left the Internet impressedA Dubai resident's Instagram complaint about a dirty metro station signboard led to a swift cleanup the very next day, sparking praise for ...