Including YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads and more. YouTube has declined to join Meta’s $18 billion settlement over alleged harms to young social media users. Meta agreed in August to pay more than $18 billion to settle claims brought by 29 state attorneys general that its platforms contributed to harms among young users, the outlet said. The […]

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Student Programming Council officers received instructions from Campus Activities staff to immediately stop posting on their organizations' social media following an influx of Instagram comments criticizing the University's response to the alleged Chi Phi gang rape.

Inflammation is all over our feeds. Influencers claim it’s the reason you're bloated or fatigued, the source of digestive problems and the cause of more serious illnesses like Alzheimer's or cardiovascular disease. But how much of that is scientifically backed, and how viable are the solutions you see on social media? Short Wave talks to immunologist Shruti Naik to separate the health from the hype. Interested in more wellness science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

Social media algorithms are stripping us of the ability to create our own opinions and think for ourselves. As a society, we must urgently choose to be aware in order to reconnect with one another. 

Keenum, QB3 for Chicago, led an upset over Philadelphia with Caleb Williams sidelined.

The David Douglas School District is warning families of social media posts targeting students and staff.

The David Douglas School District is warning families of social media posts targeting students and staff.

Tiffany Stratton has been enjoying some time away from the WWE spotlight, and her latest social media update gave fans a lot to talk about. The former WWE Women’s Champion took to Instagram to share a...

The Centre plans to amend the Information Technology Rules to restrict children under 18 from opening social media accounts. During a Supreme Court hearing, officials acknowledged the risks children face in the digital environment. The government has agreed to make it mandatory for intermediaries to prevent minors from registering on these platforms. Existing guidelines will be reinforced through new statutory measures.

In the past, sports didn’t have a global audience reacting in real time. Now, thousands of people react simultaneously with zero filter.

School officials say canceling the event was a proactive measure to ensure public safety.