Quebec Social Media Use Surges: Compulsive Habits Revealed
A new study highlights that Quebecers are spending increasing time on social media, with users unable to resist checking feeds during leisure, raising concerns about digital habits.
Category : Social Media
Instagram Alerts Parents on Teen Suicide Searches as UK Weighs Ban
Instagram will notify parents when teens search suicide-related content, as the UK considers a social media ban for under-16s. The move aims to enhance youth safety online.
X Algorithm Shifts Political Views Rightward in Weeks
A new study in Nature reveals X's algorithmic feed nudges users toward right-wing views within weeks, with conservative posts amplified 20% more than liberal content.
Disinformation Fuels Panic After Mexican Drug Lord's Death
False information spread rapidly online after the killing of a powerful Mexican drug lord, causing widespread fear and confusion in Guadalajara and beyond.
Social Media's Dual Role in Tumbler Ridge Tragedy
Experts analyze how social media shapes public response to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, fostering support while spreading misinformation in a complex digital landscape.
Women of Color Celebrate 'First in My Bloodline' Achievements
A viral social media trend sees women of color sharing cycle-breaking achievements, from solo travel to career milestones, as a beacon of hope and resistance amid challenges to women's rights.
Social Media Firms Confront Legal Reckoning for Child Mental Health
A landmark trial in Los Angeles examines whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, with parents and advocates seeking accountability for mental health impacts.
Poll: 90% Back Social Media Age Ban, Demand Online Safety
A new poll reveals overwhelming Canadian support for minimum age requirements on social media and stronger regulation of tech platforms, as advocates push the government to address online harms.
Zuckerberg Testifies in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles courtroom, facing intense questioning about Instagram's impact on children's mental health in a pivotal trial over social media addiction allegations.
Zuckerberg Defends Meta's Youth Strategy in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Los Angeles trial examining social media addiction allegations, facing questions about balancing youth safety with revenue goals.
Truth Social's Echo Chamber Reinforces False Beliefs, Experts Warn
Psychology and political experts explain how Donald Trump's Truth Social platform creates dangerous echo chambers that reinforce false beliefs, prevent critical thinking, and deepen political polarization in society.
Zuckerberg to Testify in Landmark Social Media Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to provide testimony in a pivotal trial that could reshape social media regulation and corporate accountability in the digital age.
X Platform Hit by Brief International Outages
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, faced temporary international service disruptions on February 16, 2026, as reported by monitoring services, highlighting ongoing technical vulnerabilities.
Misinformation Surge After Tumbler Ridge Shooting Spreads Hate
Following the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, false information spread rapidly online, wrongly identifying innocent people and fueling harmful debates about mental health, gun control, and gender.
Influencers Promote Testosterone as Masculinity Symbol in Men's Health
A new study reveals social media influencers are driving men to use testosterone treatments to assert masculinity, reshaping health perceptions and raising concerns about medical misinformation.
Lost Keychain Connects Hawaii Man and Saskatchewan Family
A nostalgic Facebook post about an old keychain has unexpectedly linked a man in California with a couple from White City, Saskatchewan, creating a heartwarming story of connection.
False Trans Claims Flood Social Media After Tumbler Ridge Shooting
In the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, social media platforms have been inundated with harmful misinformation targeting transgender individuals, highlighting the spread of false narratives during tragedies.
Instagram Head Denies Social Media Addiction in Trial
Meta's Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified that social media use is not clinical addiction, but problematic use, in a key trial about harms to children.
Instagram CEO Denies Social Media Clinical Addiction
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in court that he does not believe social media can cause clinical addiction, amid a landmark case on tech harms to children.
Instagram Boss to Defend Platform in Addiction Trial
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri faces questioning in a Los Angeles trial over social media addiction, where internal messages described the platform as a 'drug' affecting teen mental health.
Russia Restricts Access to Telegram App
Russian authorities have moved to restrict access to the popular messaging app Telegram, marking another escalation in the country's tightening control over digital platforms and social media.
Antisemitic Theories Surge After Epstein Files Release
The Anti-Defamation League reports a significant increase in antisemitic content online linked to Jeffrey Epstein case, with conspiracy theories gaining mainstream traction.
Ring Super Bowl Ad Backfires Over Surveillance Concerns
Ring's Super Bowl commercial for its 'Search Party' pet-finding feature triggered widespread backlash on social media, with critics calling it dystopian and a step toward mass surveillance.
Meta Trial in New Mexico Focuses on Child Exploitation Dangers
A major trial in New Mexico scrutinizes Meta's platforms, alleging they facilitate child sexual exploitation. The case underscores growing legal and public pressure on social media giants to enhance safety measures for minors online.
Epstein Files Fuel Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories
Brendan O'Neill analyzes how the Epstein document release has sparked a resurgence of anti-Jewish conspiracy theories, uniting fringe elements from both political extremes.
Obama Foundation's Super Bowl Post Sparks Debate
The Obama Foundation's social media post ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny has ignited online discussions about subtle political messaging and historical context.
Weekly Roundup of Hilarious Tweets from Women
HuffPost Women compiles a weekly collection of witty and humorous tweets and posts from women across the internet, showcasing their brilliant and succinct humor.
N.B. Advocate Urges Government to Leave X Platform
New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate strongly recommends the provincial government cease using social media platform X for official communications, citing concerns over platform policies and user safety.
X Awards $1M to User with Racist, Anti-Immigration History
Elon Musk's X platform has awarded its $1 million grand prize for high-impact writing to a user whose account features racist, anti-immigration content and ableist language, sparking criticism.
Ottawa Group Calls for Federal Online Child Protection
An Ottawa-based advocacy organization is pressing the federal government to implement stronger safeguards for children and youth on social media platforms, citing growing concerns over digital risks.
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