Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Parent company for Facebook and Instagram is accused of deliberately designing its platforms to get children addicted.
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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
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Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?
Gastelum’s death comes after the killing of TikToker Valeria Marquez last year.
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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
24-year-old TikToker Cesar Gastelum, was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast-food restaurant.
Published On 6 Aug 2026
Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user
Apple said its review found the content had violated guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material.
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban failing, study shows: What it means
Australia’s internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.
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India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi
Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.
Published On 1 Aug 2026
Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban
The Australian government has defended the ban after a report concluded most teenagers had found ways to get around it.
Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu’s phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.
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Why a MAGA influencer’s shift to support Ukraine war is good for Trump
One of the most prominent pro-Trump influencers, Laura Loomer, just made a major shift in her stance on Ukraine.
Published On 31 Jul 2026
Democrat senators ask US SEC to probe Trump Media’s fast feed sale
Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
