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Reading news on social media for two weeks improves knowledge and fake news recognition, study finds
Consuming news on social media is often associated with "doom scrolling," where people spend excessive time online consuming ...
‘Love Island USA’ contestant Cierra Ortega exits the show after resurfaced social media posts cause stir
Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega is no longer looking for love on the reality program. Ortega’s exit, which came a ...
Australia Wants to Bar Children From Social Media. Can It Succeed?
A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear ...
Social media can support or undermine democracy. It comes down to how it's designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.
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Curating Your Social Media Experience for Mental Health
Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to curate your online experience and protect your mental health.
Scam alert: FBI warns of investing scheme spreading on social media
The scam involves stock manipulation, where criminals target United States investors through online engagement via social ...
Asking Eric: Social media picture snafu causes a major rift in the family
Dear Social: Short answer – yes. There are plenty of reasons that people may not want their photos posted – maybe it’s not an ...
Sarah Jessica Parker Defends Not Posting About Politics: "FDR Was Elected Without Social Media"
Sarah Jessica Parker is defending her decision to not often talk about politics on social media by pointing out that other ...
Philly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding?
So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986. For Philadelphians, ...
Biden campaign tapped 24-year-old ‘social media whiz’ to post president’s dropout letter, new book reveals
New book details the chaotic behind the scenes of former President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race and how the ...