While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular online platforms have on teens.
CAS alum Kara Alaimo is encouraging women to overcome the problematic nature of social media through her new book, “Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back.” Alaimo always planned to study journalism in the College of Arts & Science, but became interested This story Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact appeared first on Washington Square News.
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Many people of a certain age can’t help but hesitate when recording their TikTok clips – we’re looking at you, Gary BarlowName: The boomer pause.Age: A split second. Continue reading
No more hiding your X blue checkmark verification on your profile, the company says. The blue verification checkmark of the X social media will soon remove the ability to hide it from people who follow them or users who search their profiles on the platform.
Experts say setting boundaries online creates a healthier digital environment and helps preserve your mental wellbeingI don’t generally believe in life hacks. As much as I’d love to imagine that one easy tweak could resurface my life like it’s a cracked tennis court, time and experience have shown me that positive change usually comes slowly and incrementally.But there is one hack I fully believe in. It’s fast and free, and will instantly change your life for the better: just mute people who...
In a community rocked by shock and outrage, Nathaniel Brewster, a 20-year-old resident of Lauderdale County, found himself at the center of a storm of controversy following his arrest in connection with a widely circulated video showcasing shocking animal cruelty on social media platforms. The distressing footage, which quickly gained traction online, depicted Brewster engaging in appalling acts of mistreatment towards a defenseless dog. As public outcry mounted, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s...
Brad Fittler says Latrell Mitchell needs to stay off social media. Souths star's motivation for footy has been questioned. His Indigenous rights activism has been discussed by Fittler
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Friday to alter the state’s statute of limitations for civil sexual abuse cases to narrowly benefit Boy Scout sex abuse survivors who are eligible for compensation under a settlement up to $2.7 million. The state met the April 19 deadline to alter the state’s sexual
While Swift's label, Universal Music Group, continues to battle TikTok, the pop star made her own deal with the platform ahead of her newest album drop.
AJ Brown ruffled more than a few feathers on Thursday. The Philadelphia