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One Good Thing: Instagram Photo Reunites Biological Family
An adopted man from Oregon found his biological family when his brother tracked him down on Instagram after two decades.
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Concerns mount over fate of Iranian climber who competed without hijab
There is growing concern for the safety of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi after she competed in South Korea without wearing her nation's mandatory headscarf covering. Some fear Rekabi will be detained — or worse — when she arrives in...
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TikTok Makes Move Toward E-Commerce
TikTok hiring shows it’s betting big on e-commerce. The company plans to open warehouses in the U.S., much like Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Cheddar News explains.
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What to Expect With Meta’s New Ad Formats
Meta is looking toward short-form video to increase new advertising revenue opportunities. Cheddar News breaks down how the tech giant will be rolling out new formats.
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Lawmakers press social media executives on combatting antisemitism
A group of international lawmakers is demanding social media platforms be more transparent about how they fight antisemitism on their sites. Most companies are notoriously secretive about their business practices.
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In Entertainment: Ana De Armas Claps Back on NC-17 Rating and Madonna Plus Britney
Catching you up on today’s top entertainment headlines with Ana De Armas criticizing the NC-17 rating of "Blonde" in which she stars as Marilyn Monroe, Madonna "gagging" to work with Britney Spears, Kevin Federline speaking on Britney...
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Farmer invites people to take sunflower selfies for a good cause
A Manitoba sunflower farmer opens up his field to people seeking selfies, with the profits going to charity.
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In Entertainment: Tom Holland Off Social Media, Oscar Gets Stolen & More
Cheddar News’ Between Bells recaps the weekend at the box office, where "Bullet Train" stays on track at No. 1 and "Top Gun: Maverick" remains in the top five. Baker Machado and Hena Doba also talk about Tom Holland announcing a social...
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International Cat Day: Influencer Cat Raises Funds for Ukraine
Today is International Cat Day, and Cheddar News salutes one special feline friend who is making a difference in his home country of Ukraine. Stepan and his human friend Anna had to flee to France, where he has become quite the...
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In Entertainment: 'Break My Soul,' Live-Action Pac-Man & Kenan to Host Emmys
Catching you up on today’s top entertainment headlines with Beyonce's 'Break My Soul' topping the Billboard Hot 100, Pac-Man getting the live-action movie treatment, Kenan Thompson receiving the nod to host the Emmy Awards, and more.
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Trend Check: Drew Barrymore & Beyonce
Here's what's trending from Twitter to TikTok: Drew Barrymore wants everyone to stand in the rain! Unsurprisingly the message quickly became a popular TikTok sound. Meanwhile, Beyonce feeding the #BeyHive today by posting the...
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Foreign student arrested in Russia on 'Nazism' charges for twerking at war memorial
Investigators say the 21-year-old performed an "obscene dance" in front of a war memorial in Khanty-Mansiysk.
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'Resilient and resourceful' LBGTQ youth build community online amid COVID-19
Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, executive director of the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, on the valuable online communities LGBTQ youth have built amid the pandemic and how it's inspiring change in organizations that support them.
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As Russia bans Facebook and Instagram, what alternatives will Russian social media users turn to?
A Russian court ruled that Meta was guilty of “extremist” activity, effectively banning Instagram and Facebook. Where does this leave Russian social media users?
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Police crackdown on anti-war protests in Russia
A woman holding up a blank piece of paper was among those detained by police in Russia on Sunday. More than 750 people were reportedly arrested, as police cracked down on protests against the Ukraine war.
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Russia bans Instagram, blocking access for 80 million users
Instagram is now inaccessible in Russia after Moscow accused its parent company Meta of inciting violence against Russians.
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Meta says you can't call for Putin's death on Facebook over the war in Ukraine after all
Instagram was indefinitely shut down in Russia on Monday after Moscow accused its parent company Meta of inciting violence against Russians.
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Better Social Media Parental Controls May Not Be Enough to Protect Kids
After scrutiny over the negative impact on the mental health of children, social media apps have begun adding stricter limitations to parental controls. Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization focusing on...
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TikTok to Test Paid Subscription Model on Its Platform
TikTok recently announced that it is testing a paid subscription model. The news comes days after Instagram publicized a similar service. TikTok has made $2.3 billion from in-app purchases, but mostly through tips, in 2021, showing that...
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Facebook Parent Meta Loses Bid to Dismiss FTC Antitrust Lawsuit
Meta's request to have a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit dismissed was rejected by a federal judge. Prosecutors presented enough evidence in their latest filing to go forward with the case accusing the tech giant of operating...
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After 2021's reckoning, what comes next for Big Tech?
Big Tech faced a major reckoning in 2021, with lawmakers and the general public both agreeing that more needs to be done to rein in platforms like Facebook, Google and Amazon. With 2022 on its way, the tech industry is likely preparing...
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Religious Leaders Sign Fairplay Petition to Call on Meta to Cancel Instagram for Kids
More than 70 religious leaders have come together to sign a letter to urge Mark Zuckerberg and Meta to halt plans for Instagram for Kids. The signers claim that this new platform, currently on pause, could cause spiritual harm to young...
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Congress to Grill Instagram Head Adam Mosseri on Social Media Giant's Impact on Youth
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri is slated to testify this week in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee after a Wall Street Journal report that found the Meta-owned social media platform is negatively impacting the mental wellness of...
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Instagram Rolls Out New Teen Safety Updates
Ahead of Instagram head Adam Mosseri's congressional hearing on the mental impact of the social platform on teens, the company announced a number of updates aimed at teen safety.