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Reading Rainbow star checks himself into hospital, says he’s ‘safe’ but ‘not okay’
Reading Rainbow reboot host Mychal Threets announced on social media that he is checking himself into a hospital to focus on his mental health.
Morocco boosts border security amid social media push for Ceuta crossings
Moroccan authorities have ramped up security around Ceuta and Melilla following online posts inciting illegal crossings, as tech firms pledge to combat disinformation.
New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay Nearly $1 Billion In Landmark Child Safety Case
A judge ordered Meta to pay $942 million and implement strict platform overhauls, including teen screen-time caps and nighttime notification blocks.
Meta fined $567m by US judge in child safety case
A US judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay an additional $567m for failing to warn the public about dangers to children, bringing total liabilities to $942m.
Ceuta confronts 60,000 migrant surge sparked by online rumors, 67 dead
Misleading social media posts triggered a massive influx of migrants toward Ceuta, resulting in dozens of deaths and widespread border chaos.
Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Malaysia is tightening nationwide hiking regulations and banning high-risk compressed hikes following a surge in emergency rescues driven by social media trends.
Andy Burnham bypasses traditional media to embrace social media as prime minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dramatically shifted government communications by bypassing traditional media in favor of social platforms like TikTok and Reddit.
France approves first EU blanket ban on social media for under‑15s
The French Parliament approved legislation requiring major social media platforms to block users under 15, with new accounts barred from September 2026.
Lisa Nandy Quits X Over Abuse And Misinformation
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has officially departed X, citing a pervasive environment of abuse and misinformation. Her entire department will follow suit, abandoning the platform to maintain a presence on other social media sites.
Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial
Four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in an upcoming trial examining allegations that Meta designed its platforms to be addictive to minors. The company has dismissed the proposed sum as legally unprecedented while maintaining that its previous public statements were not misleading.