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Sunday, Oct 18

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Govt issues advisory to Meta, urges for content overhaul on Facebook and Instagram

www.indiatvnews.com

The government has asked Meta, which is the owner of Facebook and Instagram, for a complete content overhaul. Meta has been asked to ensure that its recommendation system does not result in "disproportionate exposure of...

Saturday, Oct 17

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I listed a £25 mirror on Facebook Marketplace – then the disturbing messages started

metro.co.uk

I received 61 enquiries, with 24 of these contacts making me uncomfortable.

Friday, Oct 16

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Facebook Launches Forum App to Enhance Community Engagement in Groups

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Discover how Facebook's new Forum App is set to revolutionize community engagement by providing enhanced tools for group interactions, discussions, and collaboration. Explore the features and benefits that aim to connect users more deeply…

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Facebook page scrutinizes Midland schools sinking fund proposal info

www.ourmidland.com

Renita Bonadies wants to see the public be as informed as possible regarding Midland Public Schools and its 10-year sinking fund proposal that is on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Duanesburg Man’s Conviction: Authorities

dailyvoice.com

A Capital Region man who posted threatening Facebook videos in violation of a protection order is facing jail time, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 15.

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The Social Reckoning Review: Sorkin’s Facebook Film Is Uncomfortably Relevant

www.cnet.com

Commentary: The Social Reckoning is not a remake or a reboot, and it’s all the better for it.

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Borno ADC Slams Ex-Commissioner Over Alleged Comments On Facebook

leadership.ng

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno state has slammed Hon. Inuwa Bwala, a former Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information and Culture for the alleged letter he posted on his Facebook page attempting to whitewash the Borno State…

Brit mum jailed for Thai cannabis smuggle after posting on Facebook about 'cut grass'

www.independent.co.uk

Comes amid huge increase in people being caught smuggling drugs into the UK

Thursday, Oct 15

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Texas City employees terminated over alleged 'fictitious Facebook accounts,' officials say

abc13.com

Texas City officials confirm they terminated two employees over alleged fake Facebook accounts.

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Facebook Adds AI Controls to Customize Feed and Reels

www.techrepublic.com

Facebook is rolling out AI controls for Feed and Reels. Learn how ‘Your Algorithm’ lets you shape recommendations and what users should expect from the tools.

Major update in case of man sentenced to death over deleted Facebook post

www.ladbible.com

Anojan Sivarasa, 24, from Sri Lanka, was given the death sentence despite deleting the comment and posting an apology video

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Nigeria, Ghana majorly affected as Meta removes 3.7m Facebook and Instagram accounts in scam crackdown

Nigeria and Ghana have drawn international attention following a coordinated global operation targeting West Africa

Wednesday, Oct 14

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Lagos court jails Facebook impersonator three years over $135,000 fraud

gazettengr.com

Mr James allegedly scammed him under the guise of foreign exchange scheme.

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Meta deletes 3.7 million Facebook, Instagram accounts linked to West African scams

pmnewsnigeria.com

Technology company Meta has removed more than 3.7 million accounts, pages and groups from Facebook and Instagram as part of an international operation targeting online scam networks operating in West Africa.

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Saudi Arabia throws out death sentence for man over Facebook post

www.upi.com

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court overturned a death sentence on 27-year-old Sri Lankan guest worker over a Facebook post offending Islam and Muhammad.

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Saudi Arabia Overturns Death Sentence Of Sri Lankan Worker Over Facebook Comment

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Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan migrant worker over a comment he made on Facebook, Colombo’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Arun Hemachandra, has said. BBC reported that Anojan Sivarasa, 27,…

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Six Flags ‘Goliath’ rider who fell to his death was member of roller coaster enthusiasts Facebook group

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The Atlanta teacher who was killed after falling from the “Goliath” Six Flags ride was a member of a roller coaster enthusiasts Facebook group. Hassan Kariem, 42, joined the public Facebook group “Roller Coaster Enthusiasts Club” on March…

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan man convicted over Facebook post

www.independent.co.uk

Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic efforts