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Friday, Sep 26

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Moment cops arrest autistic man inside his home over ‘racist’ social media post

THIS is the moment two police officers arrest an autistic man in his own home for making a controversial social media post. Pete North was arrested at his home in Easingwold, Yorkshire, for a public order offence after posting to the…

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Explained: Why Red Bull and Mercedes are trolling McLaren on social media

www.sportskeeda.com

McLaren’s official account on the social media platform X uploaded an image of the sunset from the MTC (McLaren Technology Centre) on September 25, 2025.

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From lockdown hobby to global platform: How Vivz became a voice for Afrobeats

www.vanguardngr.com

By Jeremiah Urowayino Afrobeats has become one of the fastest-growing music genres in the world, captivating audiences far beyond the shores of Africa. Among those helping to amplify its reach is Vivz, a UK-based YouTuber and content…

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Americans Turn to Social Media for News, With TikTok Rising Fast

A new survey from Pew Research Center shows how strongly social media has become part of the news cycle in the United States. Facebook still draws the largest share of people who say they use these platforms for updates, but TikTok has…

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Beyond the idol: Durga Puja pandals are now platforms for social and political activism

www.thehindu.com

2025’s Pujo pandals span themes ranging from food adulteration to acid attack victims

Reddit Down? Users Across US Report Facing ‘Internal Server Error’, Say Unable To Access Popular Social Media and Community Platform

www.latestly.com

Reddit users across the US reported facing an ‘internal server error’ and other technical problems for hours. Many users posted on social media, sharing their frustration with phrases like ‘Reddit Down’ and ‘Reddit Outage.’ However, the…

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South Jersey family sues Roblox, Discord alleging child sexploitation on the social platforms

6abc.com

A South Jersey mother and daughter have filed a lawsuit in Camden County Superior Court against Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular gaming platform facilitated the sexual exploitation of the now 14-year-old girl when she was just 11.

Thursday, Sep 25

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A social media platform is ‘labeling users as Antifa members’ – what’s really going on?

metro.co.uk

Below the normal posts are messages reading 'This user is suspected of being part of a terrorist organisation called Antifa.'

Meta rolls out Vibes, a platform where users can create and share short-form, AI-generated videos, in the Meta AI app and on the meta.ai website (Juby Babu/Reuters)

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Meta rolls out Vibes, a platform where users can create and share short-form, AI-generated videos, in the Meta AI app and on the meta.ai website — Meta Platforms (META.O) launched a new feed of AI videos, called Vibes, as the social media…

Retailers sharply increase spending on social media in 2025, study says

A “pre-tariff windfall” of activity and burst of spending on social platforms led to a surprise upward revision of the researcher’s 2025 forecasts.

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Comms minister: Govt urges social media to verify users with IC, passport before safety law

www.malaymail.com

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — All social media platform providers operating in Malaysia have been advised to implement elec...

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Instagram Crosses 3 Billion Users as Growth Reshapes Meta’s Social Platforms

Instagram has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, reaching one of the biggest milestones in its history and placing the service alongside Facebook and WhatsApp at the top of Meta’s global portfolio.

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Analysis of Facebook data reveals the damage caused by the spread of misinformation on Meta’s social media

www.startupdaily.net

Twenty-one years after Facebook’s launch, Australia’s top 25 news outlets now have a combined 27.6 million followers on the platform. They rely on Facebook’s reach more than ever, posting far more stories there than in the past. With…

Wednesday, Sep 24

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X vs Government of India: Karnataka High Court Rejects Elon Musk-Led X Corp’s Plea, Upholds Centre’s Authority To Block Social Media Content via Sahyog Portal

www.latestly.com

In a major development, the Karnataka High Court delivered its verdict in the case of Elon Musk-led social media platform X Corp, formerly known as Twitter Inc, versus the Union of India, concerning freedom of speech. The Bench emphasised…

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‘Cannot Be Allowed To Work Unregulated’: Karnataka High Court Dismisses X’s Pleas Against Centre’s Orders, Says Social Media Platforms Must Follow Indian Laws

www.latestly.com

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions filed by X (formerly Twitter) challenging the Centre’s orders to block certain accounts and posts, ruling that social media platforms cannot be allowed to work unregulated in India.…

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Australia May Expand Under-16 Social Media Ban to WhatsApp, Twitch, and 14 Other Platforms

www.tv360nigeria.com

Australia is weighing a dramatic expansion of its proposed ban on social media access for children under 16, in what could become one of the world’s strictest online safety regimes. According to an AFP report, the country’s eSafety…

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Elon Musk’s X calls for delay in Australia’s child social media ban citing ‘serious concerns’ about policy’s lawfulness

www.theguardian.com

Platform’s submission to age verification inquiry argues for a grace period for enforcement of laws it claims could infringe on human rights treaties

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WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban

guardian.ng

Tech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox could be among more than a dozen sites added to Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, the country’s regulator said Wednesday.…

WhatsApp, Twitch May Face Australia Under-16s Social Media Ban

www.channelstv.com

Platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube were already included in the ban -- a world-first.

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Social Media Has Become Non-Negotiable Pillar Of Modern PR – Dr. Nworah

independent.ng

LAGOS – In the fast-paced digital era, where news breaks on social platforms before it hits traditional media, social media has emerged as the nerve center of public relations (PR).…