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LIVE: Tristyn Bailey's family delivers victim impact statements in Aiden Fucci sentencing hearing

Aiden Fucci, who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and admitted to killing his schoolmate in the early morning hours of Mother’s Day in 2021, is facing a judge during a sentencing hearing this week before learning his fate on Friday.

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TELL US: Will you pay for a verification subscription to Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter? Why or why not?

Meta, the parent company for Facebook and Instagram, has announced a new paid verification subscription service for its users.

Age 13 and younger is 'too early' for kids to be on social media, surgeon general admits

As Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, shared comment on the appropriate ages for kids to use social media, other experts weighed in with perspective and advice for parents and families.

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Suspect in custody after ‘credible’ social media threat against Sadie Tillis Elementary, DCPS police chief says

Sadie Tillis Elementary School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning because of a “credible” social media threat, prompting buses to be diverted and a warning to families to keep their students home until further notice.

2 Bishop Snyder baseball players charged with making threats toward African American teammate

Two Bishop John J. Snyder High School baseball players were arrested Monday in connection with threats made toward their African American teammate, according to reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Controversy surrounds Bishop John J Snyder High School baseball team after alleged racist comments surface

Bishop John J Synder High School boy's Baseball team were the 2022 3A District Two Champions. But now, the team is in the limelight of social media for alleged racist comments and threats against its only African American player.

Jennie Gow: BBC F1 broadcaster suffers serious stroke

Jennie Gow, 45, says it will take some time for her to return to work after the stroke two weeks ago.

bbc.co.uk

Romania seizes more cars in Tate case; court next week

Romanian authorities have seized four more luxury vehicles for a total of 15 that have been seized in the investigation into Andrew Tate.

Divisive social media star Andrew Tate detained in Romania

Romanian authorities say that divisive social media personality Andrew Tate has been arrested on charges of human trafficking and rape.

Shocking, heartwarming & sad stories: The 2022 News4JAX social posts that clicked most with you

In 2022, more people watched videos on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook than in years past. This led to News4JAX reaching more than 400 million people with our content.

Georgia public colleges ban TikTok on school-owned devices

The University System of Georgia is banning the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on computers and phones owned by any of its 26 universities and colleges.

Social media expert breaks down national security concerns surrounding TikTok

Increasing concerns are being raised over the video-sharing social media app TikTok, now among the most-downloaded and used apps of its kind in the United States.

TELL US: What do you think about the proposed bans and restrictions on social media app TikTok?

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation to to ban the use of TikTok on government devices. Georgia and other states are either blocking or proposing to block TikTok on state devices, including college campuses.

2022 World Cup Social Media Reaction: Messi, Argentina punch ticket to final

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back in the World Cup final, giving the superstar another chance at ultimate glory. Here's how social media reacted!

foxsports.com

Internet no-gos: How to keep children safe online

While posting pictures of little ones can be a convenient way to share milestones with friends and family, there are some dangers parents should be aware of.

Grandfluencers: The new age of social media marketing

Grandfluencers are changing the face of Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Father of the year: Photo of soot-covered coal miner sitting with son at Kentucky basketball game goes viral

“My amazing husband started his day at 4:45 a.m. that morning and worked all day. Then drove straight to the arena to meet us and enjoy the game with our son! We are truly blessed with such an amazing man, and beyond thankful! We love our coal miner.”

WhatsApp is down for users across UK

Many are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform.

bbc.co.uk

Social media: Your must-have travel buddy

More than 53 million people will be travelling for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, even more for Christmas.

Florida takes fight over controversial social media law to U.S. Supreme Court

The question, according to attorneys, is whether the state can prevent a tech company from hosting content that it deems inappropriate.

Warning from FDA: Don’t cook chicken in Nyquil

A new social media trend is encouraging young people to cook their poultry in the basic ingredients of Nyquil and other over the counter cough products.

Can you get fired over a social media post? Spoiler alert: yes.

Other posts to stay away from, misleading for false posts, offensive opinions on topical events, confidential information, posts that show you lied to your employer, racy posts, or posts that show illegal activity.

Protect yourself online: The TikTok privacy settings you should adjust right now

Consumer Reports reveals the TikTok privacy settings you should adjust right now.

Cybersecurity expert offers warning as cryptocurrency scam sweeps TikTok

Cybersecurity expert Chris Hamer recommends everyone have a particular mindset in place to avoid falling victim to get-rich-quick schemes online.

Fitness enthusiast who survived car crash hopes her story will inspire others

Kailee Boss hopes her story will help others.

Madison Beer: Popstar on the downsides of social media fame

The popstar was 13 when she shot to fame after Justin Bieber tweeted a video of her singing.

bbc.co.uk

‘Cultural couch-surfer’: Man explores different cultures through American households

“So far, I learned that being American is not just one thing,” Benhamou said.

Bournemouth daughter turns detective to find dad's stolen car

Becky Harrington flooded social media with posts about the stolen car and found it three days later.

bbc.co.uk

Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge

Social media model Courtney Clenney has been arrested in Hawaii on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.

‘As easy as 1-2-3′: Social media trend encourages people to steal Kia, Hyundai cars using USB cables

Thieves tear out the steering column behind a push-to-start button and use a simple USB cable to start the ignition. This affects Kia models from 2011 to 2021 and Hyundai models from 2015 to 2021. Both companies say 2022 vehicles have been modified to prevent this.

Powerful explosion in Russian-occupied Horlivka

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - SATURDAY, 23 JULY 2022, 19:52 EXPLOSION IN HORLIVKA ON 23 JULY, PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA There was a powerful explosion in the Russian-occupied city of Horlivka, in Donetsk Oblast, on Saturday, 23 July.

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Twitter service appears to be down Thursday morning

Twitter appears to be experiencing an outage for some users on Thursday.

Towie: Yazmin Oukhellou reportedly in hospital after crash which killed man

The Foreign Office says it is supporting the family of a British woman in hospital.

bbc.co.uk

New social media law aims to protect politicians’ online voices

A new social media law took effect in Florida Friday. The law takes aim at social media companies silencing political candidates.

Jacksonville mother ‘didn’t know son’s Xbox could connect to social media’ after he threaten day care shooting, police say

To many parents, an Xbox is just a gaming system. But in reality, the Xbox is a computer much like a desktop hard drive.

Jacksonville teen arrested after using Xbox to threaten day care shooting, police say

A Jacksonville teenager has been arrested – accused of threatening to shoot up a local day care.

Hey, brother! How these siblings from Roanoke, Virginia became the oh-so popular ‘Super Carlin Brothers’

You have to meet Jonathan and Ben Carlin, if you’re not familiar with them already.

After recent mass shootings, people are encouraged to report suspicious behavior on social media

One call could save someone’s life.

In wake of mass shootings, psychologist breaks down how social media fosters aggression

We know the gunman who murdered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school made chilling posts on social media. There are a lot of people blasting social media for glorifying violence and adding to the threat our children face.

‘Try to take our guns and you’ll learn’: Florida lawmaker stirs controversy with tweet aimed at Biden

Florida lawmaker Randy Fine drew criticism Wednesday after tweeting a message aimed at President Joe Biden who called for the nation to act after a gunman shot and killed at least 19 children at a Texas elementary school.

Cloning vs. Hacking: How to spot the difference when you are targeted

News4JAX Consumer Investigator Lauren Verno sat down with OnDefend Security CEO Chris Freedman to discuss the differences between two popular social media problems circulating the cyber world: cloning and hacking.

Appeals court: Florida law on social media unconstitutional

A Florida law intended to punish social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter for allegedly discriminating against conservative thought is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment.

One of the possible killers of unarmed civilians in Bucha has been identified

Ukrainska Pravda - SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2022, 16:56 CHINGIZ ATANTAYEV IN BUCHA (LEFT) AND A PHOTO OF HIM FROM SOCIAL MEDIA (RIGHT). Russian investigative journalists have identified one of the possible killers of unarmed civilians in Bucha.

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Why We Can't Escape Social Media

Social media at its core is designed to be tough to put down.

newsy.com

Gov. DeSantis: Florida to make $15-$20M in profit when Twitter completes sale to Elon Musk

Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that Florida stands to make a $15 to $20 million profit once Elon Musk completes his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion and takes it private.

5 TikTok accounts you should follow if you love cooking and food

We’ve all been there: You’re trying to go to bed, but you can’t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

Instagram page showing photos of students in bathroom removed, but similar accounts remain

Days after News4JAX reported about an Instagram page labeled as coming from Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts that included photos of students using the bathroom, the page’s content was removed from the social media platform.

How many restrictions are too many when it comes to your child’s cellphone? Students give perspective

Your children's safety is your top priority, but there's a fine line to walk when protecting them, especially when it's time for their first cellphone. You want to trust them, but how do you also battle the pitfalls of social media, possible bullying and your child's curiosity?

Another social media threat aimed at Florida university

Not even a day after authorities said a University of North Florida student threatened a mass shooting on social media, another threat was made on the same app. This time, it was at the University of Florida.

Fire breaks out at Wolves' Molineux stadium

The blaze is thought to have started in the conference suite at the ground in the early hours.

bbc.co.uk

Flagler deputies arrest teen accused of making school threat on TikTok, Instagram

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said it’s made an arrest following a string of social media threats that have been made against schools across the country.

Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this Detroiter

Samantha Bush created the Instagram account @BravoHistorian on a whim, just looking for an outlet to share her opinions about all the ridiculous reality TV shows on the Bravo network.

Here’s how Instagram’s ‘Take A Break’ feature works

Instagram is now telling young users to take a break from the photo-sharing platform.

Facebook profits rise amid revelations from leaked documents

Amid fallout from the Facebook Papers showing its failure to address the harms its social network has created around the world, Facebook on Monday reported higher profit for the latest quarter, buoyed by strong advertising revenue.

Social media expert skeptical of Facebook’s new controls for children using its platforms

Facebook has announced it’s preparing to roll out new controls that are designed to encourage teenagers to take a break and steer them clear of content that’s not conducive to their well-being.

Facebook says services coming back online

Facebook and Instagram users faced problems on Monday.

🔒 School officials warn students against latest TikTok challenge ‘smack a staff member’

Schools are warning students about new social media “challenges” that are circulating on sites like TikTok.

Facebook exec defends policies toward teens on Instagram

Senators fired a barrage of criticism Thursday at a Facebook executive over the social-networking giant’s handling of internal research on how its Instagram photo-sharing platform can harm teens.

DeSantis asks secretary of state to investigate Facebook

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Florida’s secretary of state to investigate Facebook on Monday based on a news article that reported the social media company gives preferential treatment to politicians, celebrities, professional athletes and other prominent people.

18-year-old from Lansing charged in connection with threats made against CPS schools after Simeon shootings

A south suburban man has been charged with a misdemeanor after multiple threats were made against several Chicago schools, including Simeon Career Academy, a school that lost two students in fatal shooting hours apart Tuesday, police said.

chicagotribune.com

Clay County school police warn students not to participate in new TikTok challenge

Clay County District Schools Police Department is warning students not to participate in a new social media challenge.

Love Island: Is the dating show's honeymoon phase over?

The ITV show sparked record complaints, so as the latest series ends, is the magic starting to fade?

bbc.co.uk

‘WE ALL QUIT’ Burger King sign goes viral on social media

The entire staff at a Burger King in Nebraska made a big statement about their jobs on the restaurant’s sign.

Flash floods cause travel chaos in parts of London

Cars are submerged in water in some areas while train services have also been cancelled.

bbc.co.uk

Stephanie Davis: Former Hollyoaks star in hospital with 'horrific' Covid

Stephanie Davis, who also appeared in Hollyoaks from 2010-19, says she's "sick of being in pain".

bbc.co.uk

Oswego police say no charges will be filed for fight in Portillo’s drive-thru lane

Oswego police announced Thursday that no criminal charges will be filed in relation to a fight last month between a customer and an employee of a Portillo’s restaurant in the village.

chicagotribune.com

Oswego police turn findings on Portillo’s drive-thru fight over to Kendall County state’s attorney

Oswego police said they concluded their initial investigation Tuesday into a fight last month between a customer and an employee of a Portillo’s restaurant.

chicagotribune.com

Oswego area residents call for justice, transparency following Portillo’s fight that started when a beverage spilled into a customer’s vehicle

More than a dozen Oswego and Aurora area residents spoke out during an Oswego Village Board meeting Tuesday night, many asking for justice to be served in relation to a physical altercation at a Portillo’s between a customer and an employee.

chicagotribune.com

DEA warns parents to monitor children’s social media activity

The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing a warning for parents to closely monitor their children’s social media activity.

Police say Oswego Portillo’s fight started after drink spilled into customer’s vehicle

Oswego police said a fight between a customer and a Portillo’s employee Sunday began over a beverage that spilled into the customer’s vehicle.

chicagotribune.com

Social Media Hate Speech, Harassment 'Significant Problem' For LGBTQ Users: Report

LGBTQ social media users encounter hate speech and harassment at higher rates than all other identity groups at 64%, according to GLAAD's inaugural social media index report.

npr.org

Watch live: SEC Chair Gary Gensler testifies before House on GameStop, Robinhood

In January, the major brokers were embroiled in an epic short squeeze in GameStop, which was partially fueled by Reddit-driven retail investors.

cnbc.com

2 shot in apparent ‘targeted attack’ in Orland Park, police chief says

Mitchell said shots were fired from one vehicle into a second vehicle, and the vehicle from where the shots were fired fled north on Will-Cook Road. The victims drove into the Kinder Care lot after the shooting, but no one at the Kinder Care was injured, police said.

chicagotribune.com

Man who dangled from Trump Tower for more than 13 hours is pulled to safety by cops who ‘literally saved this young man’s life'

“It was something that we train for. It’s something that we’re very used to. It’s very challenging and sometimes when someone is looking at it from the outside they think, ‘wow, why does it take so long?’ ” Matias said. “There’s different tactics in our toolbox that we utilize and I think today we probably utilized every single one.”

chicagotribune.com

NHC: 20% chance of cyclone for system extending across Florida

Traffic navigate flood waters in Miami, Florida, U.S. May 25, 2020, in this still image obtained from a social media video. Courtesy of Ryan Rea/Social Media via REUTERS. (Reuters) - A broad trough of low pressure extending across Florida and the adjacent Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters has a 20% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday. The low pressure system is not expected to become a tropical cyclone due to strong upper-level winds, the Miami-based weather forecaster said. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding over portions of southern and central Florida tonight, spreading northward to coastal sections of northeastern Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas on Tuesday and Wednesday, the NHC added.

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Radiohead disappears from social media

The popular band Radiohead's website and social media accounts have strangely disappeared from the Internet, fueling speculation about what the group is up to.

cbsnews.com

Social media celebrates national streaming day

To commemorate six years after its first streaming player for Netflix was shipped, Roku is celebrating "national streaming day." CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson take a look at what people are sharing and streaming.

cbsnews.com
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