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China investigates ‘malicious’ online harassment of teenage diving champion Quan.

Quan Hongchan: Battling Cyberbullying as an Olympic Champion Three-time Olympic gold medallist Quan Hongchan has faced a wave of toxic online abuse that almost led her to step back from diving entirely. In response to these malicious comments, Chinese swimming authorities have initiated an investigation to address the cyberbullying directed at the young athlete. Authorities […]

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France to probe deepfake videos depicting women in explicit scenarios created by Grok.

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Investigation Launched into Deepfake Scandal in France French authorities are launching an investigation into the alarming rise of sexually explicit deepfakes produced by the AI platform Grok on social media. This comes after two lawmakers raised concerns following reports of non-consensual imagery being shared widely online. The Growing Concern Surrounding Deepfakes On January 2, French

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Disney to settle for $10 million over claims of violating US child privacy regulations.

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Disney Settles for $10 Million Over Child Privacy Violations In a significant move, Disney has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve accusations of violating child privacy laws in the U.S. The settlement comes after a federal court approved an agreement related to claims made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This case highlights the

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UK to investigate shortcomings in British-Egyptian activist case following controversial social media posts

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Concerns Over Historic Tweets and Their Impact In a recent letter addressed to a U.K. parliamentary committee, Yvette Cooper expressed her dismay regarding tweets made by Abd El-Fattah, emphasizing that neither she, Sir Keir Starmer, nor Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy were aware of these past posts. Cooper described the tweets as “abhorrent” and noted

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Controversies in Social Media This Year: Bans, AI Mishaps, and Hitler-Adoring Chatbots

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Social Media Evolution: Key Trends and Changes in 2025 As we approach the end of another year, many of us are gearing up for a flood of reflective Instagram Reels, curated highlights, and resolutions aimed at reducing mindless scrolling. Social media continues to play a pivotal role in our lives, acting as a barometer for

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What are Bulgarians’ attitudes toward adopting the euro?

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Bulgaria’s Embrace of the Euro: Views from the Ground Bulgaria is preparing to adopt the euro on January 1st, marking a significant transition for the country. However, opinions among Bulgarians are sharply split regarding this change. In this article, we explore various perspectives from citizens about the implications of moving away from the national currency,

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New York Mandates Mental Health Labels on Social Media Platforms

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New York Implements Warnings for Young Social Media Users In a significant step towards safeguarding youth, New York State has introduced a new law requiring social media platforms to provide warnings regarding features that may lead to excessive use. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this legislation on December 26, 2025, focusing on the potential mental health

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US Issues Warnings to European Firms: Reasons It Might Backfire

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US-EU Trade Relations: The Impact of Discriminatory Regulations on Tech Services The recent announcement by the United States Trade Representative has highlighted the growing tensions between the US and the European Union over tech regulation. The US has suggested that if the EU continues its discriminatory practices against American tech services, it might impose fees

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