Larry Magid: Regulate social media, but don’t ban teens

The focus should be on sensible legislation that requires companies to make their products safer and more age-appropriate ...
WGAL

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for ...
webtv.un.org

New UN report warns of global social crisis driven by insecurity, inequality, and distrust

24 April 2025 - Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining social trust and social fragmentation are destabilizing societies worldwide. The World Social Report 2025, released ...
AOL

Social Security Report Issues Warning About ‘Catastrophic’ Cuts

Social Security senior benefitsare key to many older adults' retirement plans, but cuts made to the program bythe Trump administration are having a "catastrophic" impact on beneficiaries. ASenate ...
Newsweek

Democrat Social Security Report Issues Warning About ‘Catastrophic’ Cuts

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new report from U.S. Senate Democrats released Thursday is warning ...
Investopedia

Social Security Has Problems. The Solution Could Cost You

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Investopedia / Photo Composite by ...
Backstage

Viral Social Media Hooks: How to Stop the Scroll and Get Your Content Seen

You’ve got three seconds (and maybe even less) before a viewer swipes past your carefully crafted video and moves on to the next thing. In a feed crowded with creators, brands, and communities all ...
Science News

AI auto-complete may subtly shape views on social issues

Using AI to auto-complete written communications may be tempting. But the large language models may also auto-complete thoughts, researchers report March 11 in Science Advances. Few people realize ...
The Motley Fool

Social Security Has 2 Glaring Problems Right Now -- and They Could Jeopardize Your Retirement

Unfortunately, the program isn't as reliable as it once was. With two significant problems plaguing Social Security, retirees and soon-to-be retirees may need a backup plan to secure their financial ...
The Conversation

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics. Social studies curricula today, for example, is ...
The Atlantic

A Social-Media Ban Really Could Do a Lot of Good

Australia recently decided to try something ambitious. Starting late last year, all children under 16 have been banned from having accounts on social-media sites such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram ...