Florida Bans Kids Under 14 From Having Social Media Accounts. Here's What's Going On
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Four Canadian school boards sue TikTok, Meta and Snapchat: They are seeking a combined $4.5 billion in damages.
axios.com/2024/03/28/canada-school-sue-tiktok-meta-snapchat
Quick Glance: Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Giants
- Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging disruptions to student learning and contributions to a mental health crisis.
- The lawsuits claim that the social media platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use and have rewired children's thinking, behavior, and learning, causing strains on school boards' resources.
- The boards seek damages exceeding $4 billion for the impact on student programming and services. They accuse the platforms of facilitating child abuse, amplifying harmful content, and refusing to remove threats.
- Schools have invested resources in addressing cyberbullying, misinformation, and risky behavior encouraged by social media, as well as monitoring and responding to threats, conflicts, and decreased instructional time.
Reels on Instagram: How they work, when it's best to publish : Instagram Reels are short videos with features like audio soundtracks and filters ...
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Easter 2024: Events happening in and around Havering: For families in Havering, there are a host of Easter events taking place this year for kids of all ages ...
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Quick Glance: Opening Hours Over the Easter Weekend in Germany
- The Easter weekend in Germany starts on Friday, March 29. Maundy Thursday falls on March 28, while Good Friday is a public holiday.
- On Holy Saturday, normal opening hours apply. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are holidays when shops are closed.
- Schools are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, as well as doctor's offices and pharmacies. Tourist attractions usually have altered opening hours.
- Public transport operates throughout the holiday period, with a reduced schedule on Sundays.
BREAKING: 137 kidnapped Kaduna school children freed: One of President Bola Tinubu's spokespersons, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, in a Facebook post on Sunday said ...
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Osterholz-Scharmbeck business meeting invites you to the Easter search campaign: Easter search campaign in Osterholz-Scharmbeck: Children can find Easter eggs in ...
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How Facebook Messenger and Meta Pay are used to buy child sexual abuse material: Court documents and interviews detail the products’ role in alleged exploitation ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/14/facebook-messenger-meta-pay-child-sexual-abuse-exploitation
More than 13,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been killed by the ongoing brutal Israeli aggression on the Strip since the 7th of last October: UNICEF#Egypt ... Show more
He prosecuted child sex predators. Now, he’s going after Meta for allegedly enabling them
mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/he-prosecuted-child-sex-predators-now-hes-going-after-meta-for-allegedly-enabling-them-2/
Salt Chip Challenge: Experts warn of dangerous new social media hype: The “Hot Chip Challenge” has not yet been digested; the “Salt Chip Challenge” has already ...
welt.de/kmpkt/article250560084/Salt-Chip-Challenge-Experten-warnen-vor-gefaehrlichem-neuen-Social-Media-Hype.html
Noisy and rambunctious children have led to resentment among guests and operators at the "Nudelholz" restaurant in the past ... Show more
First picture of boy, 11, who died from 'TikTok toxic fume challenge': Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington suffered a suspected cardiac arrest on Saturday after taking ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/06/first-picture-boy-11-died-tiktok-toxic-fume-challenge-20414926/
Facebook and Instagram down: Meta apps and website not working, users complain: Facebook and Instagram appear to have stopped working properly for at least some ...
independent.co.uk/tech/facebook-and-instagram-down-meta-apps-and-website-not-working-users-complain-b2515784.html
Cherry blossom poop: Children react to a display in the shape of poop, decorated with a cherry blossom theme, at the Unko ("poop" in Japanese) Museum ...
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The Red Crescent says 37 Palestinian mothers killed daily in the Gaza StripThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) today said that an estimated 37 ... Show more
He prosecuted child sex predators. Now, he’s going after Meta for allegedly enabling them
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/he-prosecuted-child-sex-predators-now-he-s-going-after-meta-for-allegedly-enabling-them-1.6801059
Restaurant sets rules of etiquette for visits with children: They don't want to exclude children completely, but the behavior of the little ones and especially ...
nw.de/nachrichten/panorama/23794994_Restaurant-stellt-Benimm-Regeln-fuer-Besuche-mit-Kindern-auf.html
Kenya: Amber Alerts Launched in Kenya to Help Find Missing Children: The government has embraced the use of technology in finding missing persons which is set to ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403200012.html
Gates, Zuck, Trump: the Ambani pre-wedding proves conspicuous consumption is back, baby!
theguardian.com/inequality/2024/mar/06/anant-ambani-wedding-wealth-mark-zuckerberg-bill-gates
Quick Glance: Ambani Wedding: Lavish Celebration Raises Eyebrows
- The Ambani pre-wedding was a celebration of extravagance and luxury.
- Reportedly costing $120 million, the event included extravagant details.
- The celebration marks a return to conspicuous consumption, breaking away from the trend of discreet wealth.
- Despite growing inequality and warnings of consequences, the super-rich show no restraint.
Straight-talking Lily Allen says having children scuppered her music career because she chose to prioritise them
Read more: www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/lily-allen-parenthood-daughters-marnie-ethel-music-career-acting-b1144752.html
Meta Staff Found Instagram Subscription Tool Enabled Child Exploitation. The Company Pressed Ahead Anyway.
wsj.com/tech/meta-staff-found-instagram-subscription-tool-enabled-child-exploitation-the-company-pressed-ahead-anyway-a18e81e6
“It’s incomprehensible”: Seven jobs cut - Children- and youth work in danger: The district farm in Bremen-Huchting is in danger due to austerity measures ...
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The Daily Star বাংলা - আজকের সংবাদ : Details: bangla.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/accident-fire/news-563771 Meherunnesha's father, Moktar Alam Helali, came to Dhaka Medical College Hospital mortuary at around 9 pm on Friday.
“Mr. Cash Money”: The city wants to do that differently now: In Nigeria, Jonathan A. is known as “Mr. Celebrate “Cash Money”. His business model is currently ...
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Mark Zuckerberg's daughter thought he was a cattle rancher: Mark Zuckerberg said that his daughter was convinced he was a full-time cattle rancher for a while on ...
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More Parents Resist Giving Every Child a Mobile Phone: New laws combined with grassroots movements gain ground for kids and mental health issues.
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"Have lost their home": Fee and Emily are looking for a new family - together: Due to separation and relocation, Fee and Emily could not stay with their previous ...
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Mark Zuckerberg rejects personal liability in social media addiction suits: Mark Zuckerberg says he can't be held personally liable in lawsuits alleging harm to ...
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Facebook and Instagram outage: Widespread disruption resolved: Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, went down for thousands of users on Tuesday ...
cnn.com/2024/03/05/tech/facebook-instagram-outages/
Quick Glance: Facebook, Instagram in UAE Offline? Thousands Report Outage
- Over 300,000 Facebook outages reported worldwide
- After about an hour, Facebook and Instagram are back up for most users in the UAE.
- Many users complained about outages on Meta-owned platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.
- Discord users also experienced issues with outages.
Meta is under fire after reports of exploitative content surface, Zuckerberg faces lawsuits
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Solingen: Hospital staff nurse cuddly toy back to health and find owner: The search didn't take long: a Facebook post from the municipal clinic on March 1st ...
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Facebook is 20. It still hasn’t grown up: On its 20th birthday, Facebook has become the poster child for ‘enshittification’, where an online platform decays to ...
theage.com.au/technology/facebook-is-20-it-still-hasn-t-grown-up-20240206-p5f2q6.html
Why Mark Zuckerberg Once Rejected Yahoo's Offer To Buy Facebook For $1 Billion
indiatimes.com/worth/news/mark-zuckerberg-rejected-yahoo-offer-to-buy-facebook-for-1-billion-627659.html
Richard Hogan: We have to legislate to stop powerful tech giants from profiting from our kids
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41335852.html
Our children have TikTok - and that's a good thing: Is TikTok anti-democratic? Is it addictive? Does it make you stupid? No social medium is as demonized as the ...
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Farce at the chocolate exhibition: Why shocked parents called the police to Willy Wonka's world of adventure
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‘Childless’ man discovers he has 37 children: A “childless” man has spoken of his surprise at finding out he was actually the father of 37 secret children.
news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/childless-man-discovers-he-actually-has-37-children/news-story/71994a17a141969e8b25b5e98f4c673e
Willy Wonka: Chocolate event in Glasgow turns into a failure: The “Willy Wonka Experience” in Glasgow was intended to be an unforgettable experience for visitors ...
stern.de/kultur/willy-wonka--schokoladen-event-in-glasgow-wird-zum-reinfall--34499970.html
Quick Glance: Hull 'Willy Wonka' actor reveals chaotic £35 'experience'
- The main actor of a failed Willy Wonka-inspired event shared his concerns before the show.
- Paul Connell, who portrayed the iconic character, described the event in Glasgow as 'absolute chaos'.
- Despite their efforts, the actors are still awaiting payment. Paul expressed the situation as highly embarrassing.
- The organizers, House of Illuminati, had to cancel the event shortly after its opening. Police intervention was necessary due to angry crowds forming on-site.
France wants Facebook ban for children - Künast examines idea for Germany: France's prime minister wants to ban children under 13 from social media ...
focus.de/politik/frankreich-will-facebook-verbot-fuer-kinder-kuenast-prueft-idee-fuer-deutschland_id_259665781.html
Don’t blame Zuckerberg: Why more tech regulation would lead to more tech censorship
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4455831-dont-blame-zuckerberg-why-more-tech-regulation-would-lead-to-more-tech-censorship/
When dead children are just the price of doing business, Zuckerberg’s apology is empty
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/04/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-us-congress-deep-fakes-disinformation-technology
‘It was forced’: grieving parents unfazed by sorry tech CEOs at US Senate hearing
theguardian.com/media/2024/feb/01/parents-tech-ceos-us-senate-hearing
Quick Glance: Tech CEOs Testify on Online Child Exploitation at US Senate
- Tech CEOs sworn in at Senate hearing
- Fiery and rapid - today's hearing put tech CEOs in the spotlight
- First time many tech executives testified before Congress
- Zuckerberg apologizes to families affected by social media
Thousands react to Nordkurier debate about parent taxis: Thousands have responded to two "parent cab" comments by our reporters. Overcautious or just right? This ...
nordkurier.de/regional/neubrandenburg/elterntaxi-peinlich-oder-sinnvoll-2297742
A migrant child seeking asylum kneels in front of a member of the Texas National Guard and asks to be allowed to enter the United States after crossing razor ... Show more
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that he and other social media executives “have blood” on their hands during a Senate hearing on ... Show more
NYC sues TikTok, Facebook, YouTube over child safety: It alleged that their services are damaging to the mental health of young adults and children in the ...
punchng.com/nyc-sues-tiktok-facebook-youtube-over-child-safety/
Mark Zuckerberg made $29 billion this morning after Meta stock makes record surge
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Quick Glance: Mark Zuckerberg's Massive Gain from Meta Stock Surge
- Mark Zuckerberg's net worth increased by over $29 billion in a single day.
- Meta shares surged over 21% following the announcement of the company's first quarterly dividend program.
- Zuckerberg owns approximately 350 million shares of the company.
- He is expected to receive around $700 million annually in dividends.
Mark Zuckerberg to receive $700m from Meta dividends: Facebook’s parent company to pay out to shareholders as it reports $40bn revenues for final quarter
theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/02/mark-zuckerberg-meta-dividend-facebook
LIVE: TikTok, Snap, Meta, and X CEOs testify in Senate hearing twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXNklAZkxZ
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“Montessori Kindergarten” – For your child’s future: Preschool education is the most important stage in the life of every child, as it creates the basis for ...
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This is how to help young people navigate the opportunities and risks of AI and digital technologyToday’s children will live in a future being radically ... Show more
Zuckerberg apologises as Senators grill tech CEOs: The fiery hearing was about the protection of children from exploitation and abuse on social media platforms.
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How can child safety be ensured online?: What are the dangers and risks for children in the virtual space? What is the responsibility of tech companies?
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/how-can-child-safety-be-ensured-online/article67832259.ece
Mark Zuckerberg defends teenage creators’ right to public Instagram accounts: Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Meta, commented in today’s Senate hearing on ...
techcrunch.com/2024/01/31/mark-zuckerberg-defends-teenage-creators-right-to-public-instagram-accounts/
Mark Zuckerberg to families of exploited kids: 'I'm sorry for everything you've been through'
usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2024/01/31/mark-zuckerberg-apologize-online-victims-families/72427483007/
Cruz’s rage at Zuckerberg for online predators is right, but he’s not alone to blame | Opinion
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'It killed him': Families of victims of big tech, present at Senate hearing, share their stories
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/01/31/big-tech-hearing-victims/72429122007/
Harry and Meghan call for urgent change to protect children on social media: It comes after a US Congressional hearing on the issue where Meta CEO Mark ...
itv.com/news/2024-02-01/harry-and-meghan-call-for-urgent-change-to-protect-children-on-social-media
Children take damage from Meta: Senator wrests apology from reluctant Zuckerberg: In Missouri, Mark Zuckerberg must answer for the harm to children caused by ...
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Meta surges with record $196 billion gain in stock market value: Meta Platforms added $196 billion in stock market value on Friday, marking the biggest one-day ...
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This is how to help young people navigate the opportunities and risks of AI and digital technologyToday’s children will live in a future being radically ... Show more
US Senate on Zuckerberg: "You have a product that kills people": The discussion about children's online safety was heated at the hearing in the US Senate ...
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Meta's Zuckerberg sees $28 billion windfall after shares rocket: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth is now $165 billion, making him richer than Microsoft ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/02/mark-zuckerberg-net-worth-28-billion-windfall-after-shares-surge.html
Quick Glance: Mark Zuckerberg's $28 Billion Meta Windfall
- Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has 28 billion reasons to celebrate the company's stellar quarter.
- Following a 22% surge in Meta stock, Zuckerberg has gained a $28 billion paper windfall.
- With a net worth of $165 billion, he surpasses Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in wealth.
- Zuckerberg stands to earn over $690 million annually if Meta maintains its 50 cent quarterly dividend.
HAPPENING NOW: The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies testify in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child exploitation. abcnews.go.com/Politics/social-media-ceos-face-grilling-senators-child-safety/story
Facebook: Zuckerberg apologizes to parents of victims: Social media kills children: Five tech bosses had to put up with this accusation in the US Senate ...
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Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg rose from his seat on Wednesday, turned and apologized to the parents and families of children impacted by the negative ... Show more
At Senate hearing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stands and apologizes to families who’ve lost children after being harmed on social media: "No one should have ... Show more
The Guardian view on online child protection: the web needs more health and safety
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/28/the-guardian-view-on-online-child-protection-the-web-needs-more-health-and-safety
Commentary: Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’?: As legislators rail against social media platforms, the companies continue to put millions of young ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/social-media-apps-dangerous-familes-online-child-abuse-zuckerberg-apology-4094606
'It killed him': Families of victims of big tech, present at Senate hearing, share their stories www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/01/31/big-tech-hearing-victims/72429122007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
Jennifer O’Connell: Taylor Swift’s deepfake saga was a warning bell to women: Online harm is not an unintended consequence of social media. It’s baked into the ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/03/jennifer-oconnell-taylor-swifts-deepfake-saga-was-a-warning-bell-to-women/
This is how to help young people navigate the opportunities and risks of AI and digital technologyToday’s children will live in a future being radically ... Show more
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, apologized to families at a US Senate hearing on the impact of social media on ... Show more
4 takeaways for parents from the Senate grilling of social media CEOs: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families in dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill.
goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/4-takeaways-parents-senate-grilling-social-media-ceos-106774122
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