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New rules against election disinformation among bills set to pass in Manitoba
Manitoba lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session with a flurry of bills that touch on some of the biggest political tensions of the moment — from election integrity to housing to taxes. One headline measure targets election disinformation, including AI-generated deepfakes, with[...]
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Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads
A former North Dakota lawmaker is taking aim at one of the state’s political guardrails. Brandon Prichard, a controversial figure known for his hard-edged attacks on fellow Republicans, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn North Dakota’s corrupt practices law —[...]
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A theory why the internet is going down the toilet
If you’ve ever felt like your favorite app or website keeps getting worse, Cory Doctorow has a word for it — and now, a whole book. “Enshittification” lays out how tech platforms win over users, then businesses, and finally ruin the experience[...]
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Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
Some people reject facts not because they’re misinformed—but because it makes them feel powerful. New research in The Journal of Social Psychology explores how, for a certain subset of people, clinging to obvious falsehoods is less about truth and more about symbolism.[...]
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Social media could be shaping how kids’ brains learn—and not for the better
A major new study is giving parents one more reason to rethink how much time kids spend online. Published in JAMA, the research followed more than 6,000 children starting at age nine and found a clear link between heavier social media use[...]
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Fargo police respond to viral Facebook post criticizing officers’ response to service call (and share what really happened)
A Facebook post accusing Fargo police of “cowardice” in handling a reported assault quickly gained traction, prompting the department to release bodycam details and clarify its officers’ actions. Police say when they arrived, both the man and woman involved denied anything was[...]
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‘Tell your story’: Rancher harnesses social media success
At the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association convention in Minot, Texas rancher Tucker Brown urged cattle producers to pair tradition with technology to secure the future of their businesses. Known for his popular social media presence, Brown shared how telling his family’s ranching[...]
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Kansas sues social media app Snapchat for harming teenagers’ mental health and well-being
Kansas is taking Snapchat to court. Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of preying on teenagers with features that fuel addiction, expose kids to harmful content, and mislead parents about safety. The case cites internal Snap reports and[...]
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Social media has us in its grip and won’t let go. Charlie Kirk’s killing is a case study
Charlie Kirk’s killing has pushed the debate over social media back into the spotlight. The platforms that helped make him a household name are now where his death is dissected, politicized, and spread in viral clips. From Utah’s governor to national experts,[...]
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Plain Talk: ‘We have to be concerned about people not even liking or wanting to read’
The news business isn’t disappearing—it’s adapting. Cecile Wehrman, executive director of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, says the real challenge isn’t just subscription fatigue or competition from social media, but something more fundamental: too many Americans don’t like to read. With reading[...]
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Port: Our nihilism, our disgrace
The murder of Charlie Kirk was shocking enough on its own — a man gunned down while speaking on a college campus. But what followed has been just as troubling: a rush to justify, excuse, or weaponize the killing for partisan gain.[...]
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Social Media & Custody Battles: What Every Parent Needs to Know
When parents go through custody disputes, every detail matters—including what shows up online. Social media posts that once felt private or harmless can quickly become evidence in court, shaping how a judge sees a parent’s judgment, stability, and ability to provide for[...]
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College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened
College students aren’t just wrestling with midterms and essays anymore—they’re up against a flood of misinformation delivered through the very apps they use most. At Georgia State University, one professor decided that ignoring this reality was no longer an option. By weaving[...]
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Trump to keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, but for now President Donald Trump is keeping the app alive. Despite a congressional ban requiring its Chinese parent, ByteDance, to sell, Trump has extended the deadline three times and signaled he’ll do it again[...]
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Minnesota sued TikTok for harming youth. Here are the numbers on mental health and social media.
Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Tuesday he’s suing TikTok for illegally exploiting young users. The lawsuit resembles a similar suit filed by more than a dozen bipartisan attorneys general last year. They allege that TikTok’s addictive algorithm, which delivers personalized content in[...]