Social Media

Policy & Law

Germany’s Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threw his weight behind calls for strict limits on children's access to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He cited the dangers of fake news, AI manipulation and excessive screen time as key reasons for bans on users under 16.

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Corporate

Iconic Turkey Brand Butterball Awards Carmichael Lynch Media, Creative & Social Remit

Butterball, the iconic turkey brand, appointed Carmichael Lynch as its agency of record for media planning and buying, creative work, and social media. The move takes effect immediately.

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Celebrity

Biodun Okeowo calls out Lizzy Anjorin for ‘false narratives’

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nollywood star Biodun Okeowo fired back at Lizzy Anjorin on Tuesday, clarifying that liking a few of the actress’s Instagram posts does not signal friendship or...

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US Politics

NYC Schools to Close Monday Amid Incoming Blizzard, No Online Classes

New York City public schools will be fully closed Monday due to an incoming blizzard, with no online classes offered, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Corporate

Jung von Matt Steers Global Campaign For MINI Cooper

Jung von Matt unveiled a global advertising campaign for MINI Cooper on Thursday, centering on a car-wash worker who dreams of piloting the brand's three key models. The effort, tagged 'Three cars. One dreamer,' spans TV spots and cross-media channels across three continents.

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Heritage

58 UI Law Students Graduate With 1st Class In The 2024/2025 Academic Session – Education – Nigeria

IBADAN, Nigeria (AP) — Fifty-eight out of 146 law students from the University of Ibadan clinched first-class honors in the 2024/2025 session, according to Idowu Olayinka, the university’s former vice-chancellor....

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Celebrity

Alleged Rape: Neo Akpofure Gives Arikan Udoka 48hours To Apologise, Retract Post – Celebrities – Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Lawyers representing former Big Brother Naija contestant Neo Akpofure demanded Saturday that Arikan Udoka delete a post on X.com accusing him of rape and post a...

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Internet & Apps

Sexual Predator Jailed for Targeting Teen Girls on Social Media

A 37-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and four months after targeting teenage girls on social media platforms, threatening to distribute fake sexual images of them unless they sent him intimate videos.

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Internet & Apps

Romanian Far-Right Campaigns Spread Anti-LGBTQ+ Narratives Online

A new report reveals that far-right political figures in Romania have used social media to spread anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric ahead of recent elections, with thousands of posts classified as toxic or harmful.

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US Politics

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell Exits X Over Hate and Child Exploitation Concerns

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced Saturday she will no longer use X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over hate speech and child exploitation.

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Corporate

Dentsu Entertainment and Iconic Arts Partner to Build Brand-Centric Intellectual Property

Dentsu Entertainment and Iconic Arts have announced a partnership to create brand-oriented intellectual property (IP) that spans global markets, focusing on cultural relevance and long-term franchise potential.

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Internet y Apps

Meta patenta sistema AI que simula usuarios fallecidos en redes sociales

Meta patentó un sistema de inteligencia artificial que crea réplicas digitales de usuarios analizando su historial de publicaciones, comentarios, audio y video. La tecnología busca mantener activas las cuentas incluso después de la muerte, generando debates sobre privacidad y consentimiento.

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Discovery

Political Journalism Needs Fewer ‘Takes’ and More Analytical Legwork

Political journalism is undergoing a shift as independent analysts push for deeper data-driven reporting, rejecting the trend of preconceived narratives and emphasizing empirical research.

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Asia Pacific

Meghalaya CM Condemns Racial Abuse Alleged Against Northeast Women in Delhi

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has condemned alleged racial abuse against three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi, calling for an end to discrimination against Northeast Indians.

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Film

Totale Schildkröte an Strande; Hund bedeckt Leiche mit Sand

Ein strunzender Hund bedeckte eine tote Schildkröte mit Sand an einem Strand, während Passanten die Leiche ignorierten. Das Video, das auf Instagram viral ging, sorgte für Millionen von Aufrufen und starke Emotionen.

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