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X now hides who ‘likes' other posts
The change was made official by Elon Musk: “Your likes are now private.”
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Where did the hype over ‘hot rodent men' come from?
The internet is assigning unusual labels to men again — this time, by fawning over how “rodent”-like they are.
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X is allowing users to post consensual adult content under formal policy
X’s policy stands in contrast to other social media platforms.
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Life as a teen without social media isn't easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline
The damaging consequences of social media are increasingly well documented, so some parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or blanket bans on social media use. Teenagers themselves are aware that too much social media is bad for them, and some are initiating their own social media “cleanses” because of the toll it takes on mental health and...
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See the high school graduation video that's making people cry
People are sobbing over a high school graduation video that illustrates how fast time flies.
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Bumble apologizes after anti-celibacy ad prompts online backlash
The dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online.
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Social media and teens' mental health: A psychiatrist weighs in
Should teens be banned from having social media accounts? Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares tips for families, including on the potential value of taking a monthlong social media break. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.
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Hyundai pauses X ads over pro-Nazi content on the platform
Automaker Hyundai said it had paused its advertising on Elon Musk’s social media app, X, after a sponsored post from the company appeared next to antisemitic and pro-Nazi posts. Hyundai confirmed the pause in a statement to NBC News late Wednesday.
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Major psychology group says infinite scrolling, other social media features are ‘particularly risky' to youth mental health
The American Psychological Association is calling on technology companies to take more steps to protect adolescents, arguing age restrictions alone don’t address the dangers
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Verified pro-Nazi X accounts flourish under Elon Musk
Paid subscribers on Elon Musk’s X share speeches by Adolf Hitler and amplify other pro-Nazi content, often in apparent violation of X’s rules.
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Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth.
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Can you trust influencers? What social media shoppers need to know
If you love shopping on social media, you may want to double check what you add to your cart. News4’s Susan Hogan explains why and shares the truth behind the growing marketing trend.
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Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.
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Best friends get promoted to co-grandmas after their kids marry each other
Best friends Toni Wells and Beth Thomas will be co-Grandmas this summer after their children got married and will welcome their first child.
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Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors
Florida will have one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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House passes bill that could ban TikTok; App users and influencers react
One TikTok user says she once scrolled on TikTok for 10 hours per day. Aimee Cho has the details.
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Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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Tween skincare craze: News4 parents weigh in
As young people spend big bucks on beauty products, some of News4’s mothers weighed in with Susan Hogan. “To give them the message that their skin is bad and they need a shelf full of products to be acceptable is a really dangerous place,” Tracee Wilkins said.
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Tween skincare craze: How marketers reach preteens on social media
From lotions and serums to bold scents and brightly colored packaging, skincare products now have a huge customer base among tweens. Companies have racked up more than $9 billion in sales in the past year alone, and social media helps draw preteens in.
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Tween skincare craze: How marketers reach preteens on social media
Tweens and teens are flooding beauty stores and buying expensive products. News4’s Susan Hogan looks at the role social media plays in marketing to young customers.