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Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet

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Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet

One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky

One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky

Australia’s parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Australia’s parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

LeBron James says he’s taking a social media break for now

LeBron James says he’s taking a social media break for now

Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

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Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies

Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies

About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

Swiss esports event canceled after 3 squads pull out over host team founder’s anti-abortion comment

Swiss esports event canceled after 3 squads pull out over host team founder’s anti-abortion comment

Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight

Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?

EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices

EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in ‘abusive’ Marketplace practices

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X

Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads

Megan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly

Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site

Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site

Who will buy Infowars? Both supporters and opponents of Alex Jones interested in bankruptcy auction

Who will buy Infowars? Both supporters and opponents of Alex Jones interested in bankruptcy auction

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

1 person is critically injured as bus overturns on upstate New York highway

1 person is critically injured as bus overturns on upstate New York highway

YouTuber known for drag race videos crashes speeding BMW and dies

YouTuber known for drag race videos crashes speeding BMW and dies

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

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Behind the scenes on election night at WTOP!

South Korea fights deepfake porn with tougher punishment and regulation

South Korea fights deepfake porn with tougher punishment and regulation

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