Milei seeks to keep a narrative afloat in crisis
The article discusses how Argentine President Javier Milei's administration is struggling to maintain control over its narrative amid multiple crises, including social discontent linked to economic issues and internal conflicts.
My Daughter's Panic Over Her DV Boyfriend: 'Parental Words Don't Reach' and Suspicious Messages
A mother describes her daughter's distress and control by her boyfriend, raising concerns about social media abuse and domestic violence.
Behind Luxury Lies Control. Polish Influencers in Dubai: "We Can't Say We're Afraid"
Polish influencers in Dubai express concerns about freedom of speech and the darker realities behind the glamorous facade.
Fiscal contest: deputy delegate of the Legislative will be reviewed by technical team
A technical team from the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) will review the file of Jorge Espinoza Espinoza, the deputy delegate from the Legislative Function to the citizen selection commission overseeing the attorney general contest.
The Supreme Leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei published a new message on social media while the mystery about his whereabouts continues
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has surfaced with a new series of messages amidst ongoing health speculation and military tensions, attempting to reinforce regime control.
Liga2 Case: Prosecutor identifies direct authors of the crime of illicit association as Augusto Verduga, Andrés Arauz, and five others being processed
The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador has identified Augusto Verduga and Andrés Arauz as direct perpetrators of illicit association in the Liga2 case, which is under legal scrutiny for involvement of former members from the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control.
Silas Aliki: The State and Capital Do Not Like Friendship
Silas Aliki argues that friendship poses a radical challenge to state and capitalist control, as it is more difficult to regulate than traditional family structures.
Robot Goes Out of Control After Seeing Woman, Arrested; Video Goes Viral
A humanoid robot caused a commotion in Macau after scaring an elderly woman, leading to its 'arrest' by police and sparking viral videos online.
The Watchful Urge that Brings Milei and Pedro Sánchez Together
Governments, despite ideological differences, are increasingly interested in regulating social media to control hate speech, as seen in the recent initiatives by Argentina's Milei and Spain's Sánchez.
Trump enjoys 'messing with' journalists as they scramble to get his personal phone number: report
Former President Donald Trump is using his accessibility to journalists to manipulate media coverage and exert control over narratives during interviews.
Is Cancer Caused by Birth Control Pills? Women Using Pills Should Know
Recent viral claims on social media suggest that birth control pills are classified as 'Group 1 carcinogens' by the WHO, causing fear among women who use them, but the reality is more nuanced with both risks and benefits associated with their use.
Report: More Australian children use social media despite ban
One-fifth of teenagers under 16 in Australia still access social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat despite a new ban.
More Control for Parents: Whatsapp Introduces Accounts for Children from 10 Years Old
Whatsapp is introducing parent-managed accounts for children aged 10 to 12 to enhance child safety on the platform.
Majority of Canadians agree with Smith that provinces should have greater control over immigration: poll
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Canadians support greater provincial control over immigration and restrict social services for temporary residents, reflecting dissatisfaction with federal immigration policies.
WhatsApp launches feature for parents to limit who can talk to their children
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing parents to manage their children's accounts and control who can communicate with them on the platform.
No more stories: WhatsApp restricts messaging for those under 13
WhatsApp is implementing new parental supervision features for accounts held by children under 13 in response to public pressure.
'Sandhya Bindani' Shows Strong Attitude, Learns Martial Arts, Says Mistakes Have Happened
Television actress Deepika Singh is currently training in martial arts and emphasizes the importance of self-control and learning from mistakes.
President of the Judiciary Council and his alternate will be elected from a single shortlist
A single process for the appointment of the principal and alternate members of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador was approved by a majority vote of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council.
There are increasingly more women in Ecuador's state functions
In recent years, Ecuador's Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Electoral, and Transparency and Social Control functions have seen an increase in the number of women in high-level positions, a significant achievement noted on International Women's Day.
Fire Hits Social Club Headquarters in Noble Neighborhood of Porto Alegre
A fire broke out at the Associação Leopoldina Juvenil social club in Porto Alegre, Brazil, but there were no reported injuries and the fire is now under control.
20 Billion Screens Control Our Lives.. How Can We Regain Ourselves?
The article discusses the overwhelming presence of digital screens in our lives and how they manipulate our attention and behavior, highlighting a dialogue on regaining control over our time and focus from tech companies' influence.
The dispute over the narrative: the new power of the 21st century
The article discusses the implications of the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', highlighting the role of social media in shaping perceptions of state control and organized crime in Mexico.
TikTok will require parental permission to increase screen time for users under 16
TikTok is implementing a new policy that requires users under 16 to obtain parental consent to change account settings related to screen time.
Participation Council closes registrations for General Prosecutor contest with 74 candidates
The deadline for applications for the position of General Prosecutor of the State was closed by the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council, featuring 74 candidates on the provisional list.
Print shows that PM lieutenant colonel claimed to have access to and control over the social networks of wife found dead
A print of a conversation reveals that a military police lieutenant colonel claimed to have access and control over his wife's social media before she was found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Aldous Huxley imagined a happy and conflict-free society: why his novel is unsettling today
Aldous Huxley's novel presents a chilling vision of a society maintained not through fear, but through pleasure and consumption, raising contemporary concerns about social control.
VIDEO: No Longer Tiny, But Not Yet Teenagers. The Visible and Invisible Aspects of Child Development
The article discusses crucial aspects of child development for ages 6 to 11, focusing on emotional control and social relationships.
The slow agony of Iran's oilocratic theocracy
Iran is portrayed as a capitalist state that employs religion as a control mechanism, exacerbating social inequality.
To avoid living kidnapped in our own homes
The article discusses the societal effects of narcoblocking in Mexico, focusing on fear and the state's inability to control rising criminal violence.
REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires
Rep. Ro Khanna advocates for a new tech social contract to combat wealth inequality and ensure democratic control over AI during a speech at Stanford University alongside Bernie Sanders.
Instagram: It will notify parents of any searches their children make for suicide
Instagram will start notifying parents if their children make multiple searches related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure mounts on governments to restrict social media use for those under 16.
It is the design, not self-control, that challenges the young people
The article discusses how social media designs, rather than a lack of self-control among youth, are the primary challenge in managing excessive screen time.
Unprecedented Footage of Everyday Life in North Korea - 'Everything Looks Like a Movie Shoot!'
Recent viral videos purportedly showing daily life in North Korean cities have emerged, providing a rare glimpse into a country known for its extreme isolation and strict control.
Mansueto defends Temer's formula for the economy and criticizes the increase in spending on social programs
Economist Mansueto Almeida argues for a return to fiscal control methods from Michel Temer's administration while criticizing current social spending increases.
Government and CFM dispute control of proficiency exam in medicine in the Senate
The Brazilian Senate's Social Affairs Committee is revisiting the creation of a proficiency exam for newly graduated physicians.
They are so nice that it is suspicious. It is a fake, dishonesty, and control
The article discusses concerns about apparent niceness being potentially a form of manipulation or control.
Jordi Nomen, professor and author: 'The self-esteem of many adolescents rests on something beyond their control: the 'likes'
Jordi Nomen discusses the impact of social media on adolescent self-esteem in his new book 'Against the Tyranny of the Like'.
Parental control of children's network usage will not be limited, Meta's research shows
Research by Meta indicates that parental control measures will not effectively limit children's usage of social networks.
Candidate security and social media control are issues to be resolved for the 2027 sectional elections
Candidate security and regulations on social media campaigns are key recommendations made to Ecuador's National Electoral Council for the upcoming regional elections in February 2027.
'We need external control': Meet the kids backing social media ban
In Spain, a proposed ban on social media for under-16s aims to enhance online safety for children, garnering both support from youth and criticism from figures like Elon Musk.
The Cercle d’Economia demands greater control over immigration: reduce the number and qualify profiles
The Cercle d’Economia calls for increased immigration control in Spain and Catalonia, emphasizing the need for a real migratory policy.
Zuckerberg attends ‘SNS addiction’ trial… “Parental control is useless,” research impact
Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial regarding social media addiction, arguing that Instagram is focused on building sustainable communities rather than increasing user time.
"It is the only tool." Expert described how children should be monitored on the internet
Czech expert Václav Svátek argues that a verified digital identity is the only effective way for parents to control children's internet access, amidst discussions of social media bans for underage users in response to growing concerns for safety.
CNE approved the start of the electoral period for the 2027 sectional elections
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador has unanimously approved the start of the electoral period for the sectional elections and the election of councilors for the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) in 2027.
Social networks: another country bans access for those under 16 years old
Portugal has joined Australia and France in imposing a ban on social media access for minors under the age of 16 without parental control.
Russia moves to 'fully block' WhatsApp in ongoing crackdown on social media
Russian authorities are attempting to completely block WhatsApp as part of a strategy to tighten control over digital communication and promote state-backed alternatives.
S demands: Summon the Israeli ambassador
The Social Democrats in Sweden are demanding that the government summon the Israeli ambassador following new decisions to strengthen Israeli control over the West Bank.
What is the economic and family violence that Fernanda Blaz experienced, ex of Werevertumorro with whom the story is related?
Fernanda Blaz, a social media influencer, discussed her past relationship marked by emotional control and economic dependency in a podcast, raising awareness about economic and family violence.
Fernanda Blaz exposes toxic relationship where she wasn't allowed to have her own toothbrush; Werevertumorro reacts to 'funa' with parody
Fernanda Blaz discusses her past toxic relationship, highlighting emotional control and economic manipulation, on the podcast Un Tal Fredo, leading to social media reactions linking her ex-partner Werevertumorro.
CAL inadmissible third request for political trial from correísmo against six members of the CPCCS
The Legislative Administration Council (CAL) in Ecuador rejected the third political trial request against six members of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) by the Revolución Ciudadana party.