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Life & Tech

We All Yearn for Humanity. There Has Been Enough of Social Networks, Says Pam Rabbit

Pam Rabbit expresses concern over the overwhelming presence of social media in our lives.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Gabon, the suspension of social networks disrupts students and pupils

In Gabon, the suspension of social media platforms is causing significant disruption to students and pupils who rely on these networks for their educational needs.

Mar 1 • 03:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Social Networks Are Not What They Thought

The article critiques the misconceptions adults hold regarding social media and the ineffective solutions they propose to address new digital challenges.

Mar 1 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Social Networks: Prohibit to Protect

The article discusses the need to prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms due to their potentially addictive design and negative impacts on mental well-being.

Mar 1 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Social networks are buzzing about such passenger behavior: check if you're doing it too

Social media has erupted over passengers who jump from their seats as soon as the plane lands, sparking discussions about flight etiquette.

Feb 28 • 13:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I am a star, but I don't have social networks. Why do the famous refuse them

An article discussing the reasons famous individuals choose to avoid social media platforms.

Feb 28 • 09:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elize Matsunaga accumulates fans and becomes a meme on social networks; glamorization of crime is criticized

Elize Matsunaga, who murdered her husband, has gained unexpected popularity and admiration on social media, sparking debate about the glamorization of crime in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women report fetishization of autistic individuals in dating apps and social networks

Women have reported experiences of being fetishized for their autism on dating apps and social media, receiving invasive and inappropriate questions from men.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Poland is preparing a law that would ban social networks for children under 15

Poland is drafting legislation aimed at prohibiting social media access for children under the age of 15.

Feb 27 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Poland also wants to ban social networks for children under 15. Tusk's government is already preparing a law

The Polish government is preparing a law that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15, making operators responsible for age verification.

Feb 27 • 06:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Social Networks Bombard Children with Toxic Content. Regulation is Increasing, but the Algorithms Keep Running

The article discusses the alarming rise in children reaching out to a crisis hotline due to mental health issues linked to toxic content on social media platforms, primarily TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 26 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prime Minister: The best tool against addictions is children's engagement, not a ban on social networks

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė emphasizes the importance of engaging children in activities to combat addiction rather than banning social media.

Feb 25 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposing to ban social networks for children – I. Ruginienė's call

The Lithuanian Prime Minister urges more focus on children's activities and proposes banning social networks for minors to combat addiction and violence.

Feb 25 • 13:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Parliament leader skeptical about banning social networks for children: we need to talk about their engagement

The leader of Lithuania's Parliament expresses skepticism about banning social networks for children, emphasizing the need for discussions on engaging them positively instead.

Feb 25 • 07:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the Proposal to Prohibit Children from Using Social Networks: Bans Do Not Always Work

Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas argues that bans on social media for children may not be effective and emphasizes the importance of parental involvement.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Social networks should not be banned for minors under 16 years old

A growing global movement advocates for the restriction of social media access to individuals under 16, despite those in many countries currently being allowed access from age 13.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The decoration of the Gran Hermano house, Golden Generation, generated a wave of mockery and jokes on social networks

The new edition of Gran Hermano in Argentina has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, particularly concerning the decoration of the house.

Feb 24 • 16:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Networks".. A Strange Iftar Story in a Turkish Village and Attacks on Security Sites in Syria

A recent episode of the program 'Networks' discusses a unique iftar event in Turkish Black Sea villages and ongoing attacks on security locations in Syria.

Feb 24 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fiscal leadership supports the Government's request to investigate social networks for the dissemination of AI-generated child pornography

The fiscal leadership of Spain has unanimously backed the government's request to investigate social networks for distributing AI-generated child pornography, with the final decision resting with the Attorney General.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

New organizational chart created by the Civil Police reveals the business structure of the PCC, with 'compliance' sectors and social networks

The Civil Police of São Paulo unveiled a new organizational chart of the PCC, revealing four new sectors within its business structure.

Feb 24 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Likes" Under Suspicion: The Machinery of Fake Followers of Governors on Social Networks

A report examines the use of fake social media followers and troll farms by governors in Argentina to create a deceptive online presence.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Trial of Social Networks

A lawsuit in the U.S. aims to determine whether social media companies like Meta are responsible for creating addictive products that harm individuals and families.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This Region Has the Most Friends - Few See Each Other Face-to-Face

A new report shows that residents of Uusimaa, Finland, have the highest number of friends on average, but few meet in person.

Feb 22 • 15:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Children do not need social networks, just banning does not help, says an expert

An expert suggests that simply banning social networks for children is not effective; rather, there are deeper issues that need to be addressed.

Feb 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Everything for the children, but without the children: the debate on banning social networks for minors

Spanish politicians are pushing to ban social media access for children, emphasizing the need to listen to the youth and understand their perspectives before implementing such measures.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Will Europe Cut Children Off from Social Networks? Australia Shows the Way, Trump is Against

Australia has introduced a ban on social networks for children under 16 years old, prompting discussions in Europe about similar measures amid concerns over the impact of social media on mental health.

Feb 21 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can Instagram, TikTok, and other social networks lead to addiction?

The article discusses the potential for social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to cause addiction, highlighting a significant lawsuit against Meta and Google by parents and a young adult.

Feb 21 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Regulating Social Networks: A Democratic Urgency

The article discusses the urgent need for regulation of social networks to prevent significant harm to democratic societies and consciousness due to uncontrolled usage.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of selling stolen materials from Coelba on social networks is arrested in Bahia

A man suspected of selling stolen wires and connectors from the Neoenergia Coelba electric utility was arrested in Bahia after police discovered he was advertising the stolen goods online.

Feb 21 • 01:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

OG Version is causing a stir on social networks: this time - criticisms directed at one of the winners

OG Version's Dominykas Ježerys expressed his frustration on Instagram after losing an award at a recent music ceremony, sparking discussions online.

Feb 20 • 21:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of active hostile states' intelligence and security services activities on social networks

Lithuania's authorities are alerting citizens about efforts by hostile states to recruit individuals for espionage activities via social media platforms like Telegram.

Feb 20 • 09:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Member of Parliament Proposes Setting 16-Year Age Limit for Social Networks

A Lithuanian parliament member has proposed that the legal age for using social media should be set at 16, along with mandatory age verification mechanisms for platforms.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Intelligence: Paid Distribution of Incendiary Messages Proposed on Social Networks

The article discusses how individuals are being recruited to spread ethnic discord on social media platforms for compensation, particularly focusing on a recent incident involving a recruitment message on Telegram.

Feb 20 • 06:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The bell rings, and the rat gets sugar. That's how social networks work on children

The article discusses how social media platforms create a system of rewards that encourages children to engage with them, similar to conditioning behaviors.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Ulbinaitė proposes to set a 16-year age limit for social networks

D. Ulbinaitė has proposed establishing a 16-year-old age limit for accessing social networks, citing concerns over addiction and children's health.

Feb 20 • 04:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what is at stake in the historic trial about youth addiction to social networks

A historic trial has begun regarding allegations that social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram purposely designed their services to create addiction in children.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We banned business with children's attention, not the internet, says Australian cybersecurity expert

Australia has become the first country globally to regulate access for children under 16 to selected social networks, influenced by psychologist Kirra Pendergast.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The battle of parents against social networks continues. The head of Meta testified in court

Parents are continuing their legal battle against social networks, with the head of Meta providing testimony in court.

Feb 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A pride for a French media" : how Brut became a champion of information on social networks in India

French media outlet Brut has become a leading source of news on social media in India, highlighted by exclusive interviews, including one with President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gabon: the suspension of social networks, a decision with significant economic repercussions

Gabon has officially suspended social networks, including Facebook and TikTok, leading to substantial economic impacts, especially for online media reliant on these platforms.

Feb 19 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paolla Oliveira in flip-flops, costumed police officers, and a piloted drone: see videos that went viral during Carnival

Videos from Rio's Carnival featuring Paolla Oliveira, a piloted drone, and costumed police officers have gone viral on G1's social networks.

Feb 19 • 08:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Suspension of social networks in Gabon: 'This is not a sanction'

Gabon has suspended social networks due to concerns over social cohesion, institutional stability, and national security, as stated by the High Authority of Communication.

Feb 19 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social networks are the last hope

The article discusses the Spanish government's plan to regulate social media as a means to address broader societal issues, despite skepticism about the effectiveness of such measures.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In a historic trial regarding addiction to networks, Mark Zuckerberg admitted that Instagram delayed in identifying minors

Mark Zuckerberg admitted in court that Instagram was slow to identify users under 13 during a trial examining social media's role in youth addiction.

Feb 18 • 21:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Three weeks without Russian oil. The dispute between Budapest and Zagreb has moved to social networks

The article discusses the ongoing dispute between Budapest and Zagreb regarding oil imports from Russia, which has recently escalated onto social media platforms.

Feb 18 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Immortal social networks: Meta has devised an AI that simulates the activity of users on Instagram and Facebook after death

Meta has patented an AI model intended to simulate user activity on social media platforms after their death, allowing posts and interactions to continue in a way that mimics the deceased user's behavior, although it will not implement this technology.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Networks" discusses Washington-Tehran talks and the dismissal of an Iraqi prison director

The program "Networks" covers the latest US-Iran talks, the dismissal of an Iraqi prison director, and reactions to various social media incidents.

Feb 18 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Friedrich Merzas considers banning social networks for minors

Friedrich Merzas discusses potential regulations on social media usage among minors, emphasizing the need to protect children while also ensuring they have time for play and education.

Feb 18 • 14:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The new invisible filter for the US visa: what they look at in your social networks and how the scanner works to avoid surprises

As the 2026 World Cup approaches in the United States, many Argentinians are increasingly anxious about obtaining or renewing their visas, which now require a deeper examination of social media profiles by US immigration officials.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC

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