Snapchat creep hacked woman he knew to steal nudes The woman was intimidated and harassed by Leary, who downloaded private images and sent them to her fiance Liverpool Echo · Jan 13, 2023
You can’t stop the likes of Bridgen and Tate saying dangerous things – but you can take away their soapboxes It’s time to look again at the UK’s watered-down online safety bill: this problem is too big for democracies to ignore, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Editorial: Student’s violent wish, slur may not be illegal, but Mizzou must take a bigger stand After a thorough investigation, University of Missouri officials determined they had no legal authority to discipline a student — a now ex-leader of a prominent political club — who wished death on Black people, while using a foul racial slur to boot. Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023
Social media's effects on teen mental health comes into focus Experts are increasingly warning of a connection between social media use and mental health issues in children. Axios · Jan 11, 2023
Opinions divided on plans to double council tax for people leaving homes empty for years People leaving their houses empty for more than 10 years could face a 300% premium under the plans Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023
Sefton licensing rules under review as applications 'back to normal' Local residents will be given a say on the changes in the coming months Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023
Seattle School District Sues Google, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok for Causing Teen 'Mental Health Crisis' It's hard to believe its arguments will hold up in court. Reason · Jan 10, 2023
'Route to nowhere' plans set to be approved despite dozens of objections Councillors will decide whether or not to allow the shared cycle, walking and equestrian path later this week Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023
'Wonderful' medical student who took her own life sent final heartbreaking Snapchat to friend Ava-Jane Der Merwe tragically passed away at the age of 21 in August, ahead of the anniversary of her father's death. Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023
Tragic student sent final Snapchat to pal who raced to try and save her life Ava-Jane Van Der Merwe lost both her father and her younger sister while still in her teens, while her heartbroken mother says the biochemistry student struggled with depression for years Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023
Young man found dead at country park after sending heartbreaking message to girlfriend Jake Burton was discovered with a high level of cocaine and alcohol in his system. Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023
'Wonderful, happy' student, 21, sent tragic Snapchat message before taking her own life In August 2022, Ava-Jane's friend Jay Davies called 999 after she had sent him a message on Snapchat saying she had taken an overdose Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023
Woman's tragic Snapchat message sent moments before taking own life Ava-Jane Van Der Merwe was a "wonderful and happy young woman" who had a bright future ahead of her Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023
Young man's harrowing Snapchat message to girlfriend before he was found dead in country park Jake Burton, 24, was found dead by a dog walker in Reddish Vale Country Park Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023 University of Missouri will not punish student over racist post, citing First Amendment protections KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Over the objections of students, University of Missouri officials determined they have no grounds to discipline or expel a former conservative club leader over a racist social media post, saying she was exercising her First Amendment rights.
Fortune · Jan 9, 2023 Seattle schools sue social media giants, including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat The lawsuit says the addictive nature of apps has increased anxiety, self-harm, and depression.
The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023 Communication key when setting boundaries for children in a digital age Setting boundaries for children on social media can be difficult, but there are a few ways parents can safeguard their kids and their devices.
WEKU · Jan 8, 2023 Seattle's schools are suing tech giants for harming young people's mental health The public school district in Seattle has filed a novel lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for a mental health crisis among youth.
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023 Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm The public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth
Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023 Seattle Schools sues social media firms over youth mental health crisis SEATTLE — Seattle Public Schools is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, asserting the companies are substantially contributing to a youth mental health crisis.
Liverpool Echo · Jan 6, 2023 Teen gang hunted boy like a 'pack of animals' before he was stabbed The three teens were 14 and 15 when they attacked another young boy
Liverpool Echo · Jan 3, 2023 Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat warning issued to all parents A new study suggests using social media apps could be "reprogramming" teenagers' brains
Chronicle Live · Dec 30, 2022 Wallsend pervert had vile sexual images of babies in his sick stash of child abuse photos Daniel Cooper amassed his disturbing collection over a 10-year period and also distributed some to other people online
Salon · Dec 26, 2022 "My face looked wrong": What BDD is like I woke up one morning and was horrified at my face. Two cosmetic surgeries only made the problem worse
WEKU · Dec 23, 2022 From Twitter chaos to TikTok bans to the metaverse, social media had a rocky 2022 From Facebook's troubled pivot to the metaverse to Twitter's management chaos to industry-wide layoffs, social media companies have had a rocky 2022