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N.Y. Appellate Court Rejects Addictive Design Theory in Lawsuit Against Social Media Defendants Over Buffalo Shootings

[UPDATE: A New York lawyer writes that the plaintiffs will be entitled to have the case heard by New York's… The post N.Y. Appellate Court Rejects Addictive Design Theory in Lawsuit Against Social Media Defendants Over Buffalo Shootings appeared first on Reason.com.

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Florida school board chair apologizes after mocking Hulk Hogan’s death on Facebook

Sarah Rockwell is facing mounting calls to resign from the Alachua County Public Schools board after she publicly reveled in the wrestler’s death

The Independent UK

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Shuts Down EU Political Ads On Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp — Calls New Rules 'Unworkable'

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has announced a ban on political, electoral, and social issue advertising in the European Union (EU) due to the “unworkable requirements” of the new rules.

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“No Sympathy For The Homewreckers”: People React To Kristin Cabot’s Friends Exposing Her Past

The viral Coldplay woman had “marriage troubles” and wasn’t wearing her wedding ring during a recent appearance, but she had on another piece of jewelry.

Bored Panda

The heartbreak of watching a parent fall for fraud: ‘Dad, this is a scam – have you given her money?’

The scammers my dad encountered were not sophisticated – my father suspended his own disbelief wilfully. But many scammers are sophisticated and they’re getting harder to detect

The Guardian - AU

Fortune Archives: The whiz kid economy

Mark Zuckerberg had just become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire in 2009.

Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms Dodges $8 Billion Trial With Eleventh-Hour Settlement

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) has reached a settlement with its shareholders and company leadership, thereby avoiding an $8 billion trial.

Benzinga

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Bitdefender eyes untapped multi-billion creator protection market by adding additional features for Facebook and Instagram creators to its security software

Bitdefender launches security suite for creators offering device protection, phishing detection, and social media monitoring amid rising threats and credential leaks.

TechRadar

Oasis ticket scam: ‘My Instagram was hijacked for a £1,400 fraud’

A fan was shocked when scammers used her identity to sell fake Wembley Stadium tickets to her friends

The Guardian - UK

People Are Revealing The Most Unhinged, Depressing And Awful Things They Know About Their Families

Sorry, your grandma did what?

Bored Panda

In Kerr County, some summer camps are reopening after the devastating July 4 flood

At least two summer camps in the Texas Hill Country have invited campers back after sustaining little to no damage from the flood. Other camps are still combing through the rubble.

The Texas Tribune

Why Older Adults Are Getting Into Online Drama

When you think of online drama, you probably picture teenagers feuding on TikTok. Yet, a quick scroll through Facebook reveals a surprise. You might find your aunt, grandfather, or retired neighbor embroiled in a heated comment war. The stereotype of the tech-averse senior is outdated. In fact, older adults are…

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Meta To Ban Political Ads In EU Due To Bloc's 'Unworkable' Rules

Meta on Friday said it will be forced to ban political advertising on its platforms in the European Union from October because of rules the Facebook and Instagram owner called "unworkable".

International Business Times

Retirement in the Age of Cyber Scams: How To Protect Your Next Chapter

Retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation and living life on your terms. But for many retirees, this dream is under threat from a growing epidemic — cyber scams.

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‘Facing large fine’: Elon Musk’s X is spiraling so hard that now you’d need an ID to post memes

Musk should have been more careful.

PC Gamer

Palmer Luckey wants to know if you'd buy a 'Made in America' computer for 20% more than 'Chinese-manufactured options from Apple'

Also, what's your favourite colour, and how've you been getting on recently?

The Guardian - UK

‘Controversy is always good fodder’: Uganda’s cartoonists turn their pens on president’s provocative son

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s inflammatory social media posts provide rich pickings for satirists in country where freedom of expression is usually curtailed

The Guardian - UK

What are the new UK online safety rules and how will age checks on adult content be enforced?

From 25 July websites and apps will be required to protect children by filtering out harmful content and verifying ages

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UK should act to stop children getting hooked on social media ‘dopamine loops’

Beeban Kidron says it is not ‘nanny state’ to prevent firms investing billions on making platforms addictive from targeting under-18s

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7 Innocent Facebook Posts That Could Put Your Identity at Risk

We love sharing our lives online—celebrating milestones, reminiscing about childhood, or posting vacation pics. But even the most innocent Facebook post can put your identity at risk. Scammers and cybercriminals often scan public profiles, gathering bits of personal information that can be used for phishing, account takeovers, or even financial…

The Independent UK

Woman offers pregnant sister hundreds of dollars to not use dream baby name

The woman says she’s wanted to give her eventual child this name since she was a teenager

Benzinga

Meta Purges 600,000+ Predator Accounts, Supercharges Teen Protection

Meta has intensified efforts to safeguard young users following criticism from policymakers for not doing enough to prevent sexual exploitation, including updating safety tools and deleting offensive accounts.

The Independent UK

New York police chief placed on leave after girlfriend ‘attacks teen neighbors’ in viral video

Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski has been placed on administrative leave following his girlfriend Susan Rice’s alleged altercation

International Business Times UK

Outrage as Pet Groomer Is Secretly Filmed Abusing Dogs at North Carolina's Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa

Videos showing a groomer abusing dogs at Classy Critters in Mooresville, NC, prompt firing and investigation. Over 1,500 demand closure as owner faces backlash.

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10 Ways Social Media is Exposing Your Exact Daily Movements

Every time someone checks in at a coffee shop, tags a friend at a concert, or posts a selfie on their lunch break, they’re broadcasting far more than just a moment. Social media has evolved into a powerful tool for sharing—but it’s also become a window into users’ real-time locations…

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