Pediatricians didn’t sign up to be content creators. But when parents started walking into exam rooms rattled by something they saw online—about vaccines, about Tylenol, about autism—some doctors decided to meet them where the confusion started. Now they’re on social media, debunking[...]
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Is Social Media the New Big Tobacco?
For years, parents have trusted reassurances that social media companies were learning alongside them—setting guardrails, studying risks, trying to do better. This lawsuit challenges that narrative head-on. Court filings allege that major platforms knew their products were addictive for children, harmful to[...]
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Denmark is planning on severe social media restrictions for young people. Here’s how
Countries are beginning to test how far they’re willing to go to shield young people from the pressures of social media, and Denmark is preparing one of the strongest measures yet. Building on Australia’s new under-16 ban, Danish leaders are pushing a[...]
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Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists
Australia’s sweeping new ban on social media use for anyone under 16 has sparked outrage among teens, but for researchers it opens an unprecedented window into how digital limits shape young lives. The policy forces tech companies to block youth accounts or[...]
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Watch: Australia Just Banned Teens From Social Media. Here’s What They Think
Australia has moved to ban social media use for anyone under 16, setting off a tense debate among teenagers, parents, and experts. Supporters say the move protects young people from bullying and harmful content; critics view it as government overreach that sidelines[...]
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On This Day | Wolves on the Prairie and Other Dangerous Things
Gossip. Letting the chat out of the bag. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Wolves on the Prairie and Other Dangerous Things
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it
Social media breaks aren’t just a trend — new research suggests they may make a real difference. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that young adults who cut back on social media for just one week saw noticeable drops in[...]
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On This Day | Have You Ever Seen That on Social Media?
Due to an error appearing on the records, because of a similarity of names, a misstatement was made in The Ward County Independent of Nov. 18, which we are pleased to correct. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Have You Ever[...]
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Swedish publishers file police report against Meta’s Zuckerberg for fraud
Concerns about online scams have taken a sharp turn in Sweden, where a major publishers’ association has filed a police report against Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. The move follows a surge of fake ads on Facebook that misuse the names of trusted[...]
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Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising—and AI is making a bad problem worse
Concerns about online safety are growing, and a new survey from the U.K. puts stark numbers behind what many families already feel: digital spaces aren’t nearly as safe as they should be. About one in five parents say they know a child[...]
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Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms
Concerns about social media’s effect on kids are back in the spotlight as newly released court filings accuse Meta of shelving internal research that showed its platforms could harm young users. Attorneys general, school districts, and parents say Facebook and Instagram knew[...]
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Port: ‘We don’t blame the voters enough’
When a political commentator turns the mirror back on the audience, the conversation tends to get more interesting. That’s what happened when columnist Rob Port sat down with longtime friend and radio host Jarrod Thomas, drifting into a candid discussion about personal[...]
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On This Day | Before Blast Mode
I trust you will take this in the spirit I have meant it. It is to advice not criticize. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Before Blast Mode
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As social media grows more toxic, college athletes ask themselves: Is it worth it?
Social media was supposed to open new doors for college athletes, but for many, it’s become a source of constant pressure and abuse. As Division I players face a growing wave of online harassment — often tied to gambling — the toll[...]
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On This Day | A Fiend for Jewelry
A SKUNK WITH A GLASS collar around its neck was among a group gassed out by Harold Erickson of Carrington. On closer scrutiny it was found to be the neck of a fruit jar. [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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Fargo to stop broadcasting public comment period during City Commission meetings
Fargo’s city meetings are about to get a little quieter — at least for those watching from home. Starting later this month, the public comment period will no longer be broadcast on city platforms. Mayor Tim Mahoney announced the change at the[...]