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Tuesday, Apr 21

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The nonprofit Consumer Federation of America sues Meta, accusing it of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scam ads on Facebook and Instagram (Maddy Varner/Wired)

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The nonprofit Consumer Federation of America sues Meta, accusing it of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scam ads on Facebook and Instagram — A lawsuit from the Consumer Federation of America accuses Meta of misleading…

Virginia woman receives kidney from surprise Facebook donor 40 years after they met

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A Virginia woman shares her story of a surprise kidney donor in the first kidney transplant at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to use robot technology.

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

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A lawsuit from the Consumer Federation of America accuses Meta of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scams advertisements on its platforms.

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'Lost soul' Cornwall pervert snared by paedo hunters on Facebook

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He contacted a girl he thought was 13 before committing a vile act

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TikTok and Facebook bosses slammed after insisting sites aren't addictive

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Bosses at TikTok, Facebook and Instagram have denied their social media platforms are addictive amid growing outrage over a lack of action on protecting kids online

Monday, Apr 20

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Rape Of Norristown Child, Years Of Abuse Revealed In Shocking Facebook Messages: Court Docs

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Rape Of Child, 180+ Charges Filed In Norristown Abuse Case: Court Docs

Sunday, Apr 19

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I found a solution for anyone who always doomscrolls on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

"It’s sad to say that in a world like today we need something like this but honestly, it’s been so life-changing. As a mum, it helped me be more present and as an artist, it’s helped me get back to projects. I’ve always wanted to complete."

Researchers reveal stunning findings after getting 36,000 people to quit Facebook for six weeks

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Participants were all previously spending more than 15 minutes a day on the app

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Woman arrested on suspicion of wasting police time over viral Facebook rape allegations

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The allegation - shared widely on Facebook - claimed a woman had been attacked by four men in tracksuits at Milton Regis Recreation Ground.

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Full Fact – its a Fake: an AI Fake posted on Facebook – inciting anger against Muslims

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A Facebook AI generated fake video designed to make money by inciting anger against Muslims has 1.7m views. Is the regulator Ofcom fine with this? in the context of Ofcom’s remit to keep people safe online? And is Facebook still claiming…

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'I'd given up on love after being widowed – until I found my second husband on Facebook'

Janice Crombie-Scott, 76, was widowed in 2012 after her husband Russell died of cancer and she didn't think she'd find love again

Nascars, Soviet tractors and... Tigger? Facebook is a car shopping wonderland

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The ultimate automotive guilty pleasure? Navigating the wild west of Facebook to find the best £500 bangers

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A US judge grants an injunction to makers of the banned "ICE Sightings - Chicagoland" Facebook group and Eyes Up mobile app, who say DHS and DOJ violated the 1A (Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget)

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A US judge grants an injunction to makers of the banned “ICE Sightings - Chicagoland” Facebook group and Eyes Up mobile app, who say DHS and DOJ violated the 1A — Last year, the Trump administration demanded platforms remove a slew of apps…

Saturday, Apr 18

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Nationwide cashier who stole thousands from vulnerable customers was caught out by Facebook pictures of her lavish holidays

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Kelly Kershaw earned just £1,400-per-month working as a cashier for the building society, but boasted about her trips on Facebook, including to Dubai, the Maldives and Indonesia.

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I moved from Texas to Spain and used AI to code a Facebook Marketplace alternative to sell my furniture

Johanna Abzug tried selling her furniture on Facebook Marketplace, but said buyers were "uncommitted." She decided to vibe code her own platform.

Friday, Apr 17

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Killer XL bully owner's family abused victim on Facebook as he lay dying in hospital

John McColl's daughter says Sean Garner's family have shown 'no remorse, no empathy, no apology'

Worthless Racist Chicago Thug Who Livestreamed Brutal Torture of Disabled White Teen on Facebook Arrested for Beating and Mugging White Cyclist After Being Released from Prison

A vile racist anti-white Chicago predator who was one of the deranged psychopaths who brutally tortured a disabled white teenager on Facebook live in 2017 has been arrested for attacking another white person after being released from…

Thursday, Apr 16

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Facebook wants to scan users’ camera rolls for content

A new opt-in feature is designed to mine devices for images that can be turned into postable collages and recaps.

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Man Sold Fake-Title SUV In $22.5K Facebook Scam Targeting Bergen County Buyer

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A Bergen County resident was scammed out of $22,500 after buying a vehicle through Facebook Marketplace from a Queens, NY man that turned out to have a fraudulent title, authorities said.

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UK social media ban for under 16s explained as PM meets Facebook and Google

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Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to introduce a social media ban for under 16s - The Mirror looks at how Australia's ban works and how one could work in the UK