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The benefits of taking a break from social media
Taking a break from social media can be very difficult, but it can also provide refreshing results and largely benefit mental health.
How does the rise of cosmetic procedures through social media impact body image?
Social media can already have a negative impact on body image, but the rise of cosmetic surgeries on the internet poses the risk of warping beauty perceptions.
Online trolls that encourage self-harm will face up to 5 years in prison
Due to a revision of online safety laws, the Ministry of Justice has implemented prison sentences for online trolls that encourage serious self-harming.
Snapping, Chatting and Cyberbullying: How social media makes us all anxious and depressed
Social media can be a fun and immersive experience, with half of the world's population having at least one social media account, but it can also be detrimental to the mind and causes anxiety and depression when used in excess.
Utah passes bill banning people under 18 from using social media without parental consent
The US state of Utah has passed a law that would require children below 18 to obtain parental permission if they are setting up social media accounts.
Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers in second round of job cuts
Tech giant Amazon has decided to cut another 9,000 jobs across its businesses in the latest round of layoffs, according to CEO Andy Jassy.
Trump wants to be reinstated on Facebook, says it 'needs us more than we need them'
Former President Donald Trump has said that he will be holding a meeting with Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
'Goblin mode' declared Oxford word of the year
"Goblin mode" has been declared the 2022 Oxford word of the year.
Family finally reunites with woman who was kidnapped as a baby 51 years ago
A woman who was snatched away from her family when she was just a 21-month-old baby has finally been reunited with her family.
Father of four livestreamed his suicide on Facebook
A 34-year-old man livestreamed his suicide on Facebook in April this year, heard an inquest.
Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social labelled a 'disaster'
Former US President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social which was launched in February, has been termed a "disaster," by experts.
Sri Lanka revokes social media ban following backlash
Sir Lanka has revoked the ban imposed on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram hours after it announced the ban on Sunday.
Harry and Meghan contradict themselves with 'ethical' investment firm that supports social media
The New York-based firm Ethic claims it will only invest in businesses it believes passes its "social responsibility criteria."
Late-night hosts joke about Facebook extending Donald Trump ban
Facebook has six months to decide on a permanent ban or a time-bound suspension for the former U.S. president.
Russia sues social media platforns for non-deletion of posts urging children to join protest
The filing of cases against these social media giants came after Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and sentencing.
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos: 'I was a Nazi to some people'
The German claims that he was stereotyped partly because of his blonde hair and blue eyes.
Facebook to pay users $650 million in class action suit over privacy law woes
The California federal court ordered Facebook to pay 1.6 million Illinois residents, and each will receive around $345 under the settlement.
Facebook's Zuckerberg wants to get back at Apple over privacy changes: report
In January, during Facebook's earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg referred to Apple as the company's biggest threat at present.
Manchester United star Anthony Martial faces racial abuse on Instagram
Fellow Manchester United players Marcus Rashford and Axel Tuanzebe also faced social media abuse in recent weeks.
Walmart stabbing: Four teenage girls livestream horrific murder of 15-year-old
The suspects, aged 12-14, were seen on social media bragging about killing the victim.
YouTube joins in and deletes Trump video immediately after posting
YouTube just sentenced Trump with a "strike," which prohibits any new uploads on Donald J. Trump's account.
Biden inauguration: Facebook takes down posts with 'stop the steal' phrase
Continued attempts to organise events against the outcome of the US presidential elections were among the reasons cited for such takedown.
Facebook will not require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine before returning to office
Mark Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees that they do not need to get vaccinated before they can return to work in an in-person setting.
Facebook warning: Selling of pets is illegal on the platform
Facebook reiterated its guidelines stating that selling of animals between private individuals is strictly prohibited
Gucci ripped tights worth £146 selling like hotcakes
Photos on the site showed models wearing stretch mesh tights that netizens say seemed to have been clawed by a cat
Driver crashes and kills three after live streaming while drinking behind the wheel
The man has been charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault with a vehicle.
Facebook will soon charge merchants for WhatsApp Business services
WhatsApp is one of Facebook's acquisitions that has been under close scrutiny by the House of Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust
PayPal to accept Bitcoin and crypto transactions in the next few weeks
Customers can learn more about this as Paypal reassures they will be providing account holders with educational content.
Google: Australian lawmakers consider own antitrust case against internet search group
Aside from Google, Sims likewise included Facebook in a bid change how the two companies source their journalistic content and deliver them to their users.
Instagram 10th anniversary: Easter Eggs and other nostalgic features
those who access the Stories Map option will have an overview of a map and calendar that shows the Instagram Stories one has posted in the past three years.

