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Thirty-three states said Meta's platforms have "profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans" Thirty-three states have banded together to sue Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, accusing it of building and operating platforms that have caused serious harm to young people and adolescents.  The lawsuit, filed Oct. 24 in district court in Northern California, claims Meta’s platforms have “profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans,” harnessing “powerful and unprecedented technologies to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teams.”  Arguing the company’s primary “motive is profit” and “maximiz financial gains,” the suit goes on to say Meta “repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers” of its various social media platforms, especially when it comes to “its most vulnerable consumers: teenagers and children.”  In a statement, a Meta spokesperson said, “We share the attorneys general’s commitment to providing teens with safe, positive experiences online, and have already introduced more than 30 tools to support teens and their families.  » Read More

By design — Meta repeatedly chose not to design platforms safe for kids, states allege. Ashley Belanger - Oct 24, 2023 8:12 pm UTC State attorneys general in 41 states and the District of Columbia sued Meta today. The move comes after the conclusion of a multistate probe launched in 2021, where a bipartisan coalition of state enforcers began examining how Facebook and Instagram features are designed to allegedly addict and harm kids. Back in 2021, the Massachusetts attorney general's office led the multistate probe investigating "Instagram's impacts on young people" after Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen revealed that Facebook knew Instagram was "toxic" to teen girls but downplayed risks to the public. In a press release today, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell accused Meta of "deliberately" exploiting "young users' vulnerabilities for profit." Eight states and Washington, DC, filed lawsuits against Meta in state and local courts, while 33 states filed a joint lawsuit in a federal court in California, The Washington Post reported.  » Read More

by WZTVMon, October 23rd 2023, 8:55 PM UTCClarksville police hunt for man accused of using fake money on Facebook marketplace (Photo: CPD)CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Clarksville Police Department is searching for a man accused of using counterfeit money to purchase items on Facebook marketplace.Police are asking for the public's help finding 30-year-old Laquinton Tillman.According to police, starting back in Aug., Tillman has conducted several fraudulent transactions using counterfeit money to purchase items listed for sale on Facebook marketplace.Police say Tillman frequently meets the victims in the Cobalt Drive area, then quickly pays for the items and leaves before the victim realizes the money is fake.Tillman has a criminal simulation warrant for his arrest and other charges are pending.If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Tillman, call 911 immediately or contact Detective Neal at (931) 648-0656. To remain anonymous, call the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline 931-645-8477.  » Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police are asking for public’s help locating a man who has made several fraudulent purchases using counterfeit cash on Facebook Marketplace. On different occasions back in August 2023, Laquinton Tillman, 30, conducted several fraudulent transactions using counterfeit money to purchase items that were listed for sale on Facebook marketplace according to CPD spokesman Officer Scott Beaubien. Laquinton Tillman (CPD contributed) Tillman frequently meets the victims in the Cobalt Drive area, then quickly pays for the items and leaves before the victim realizes the money is fake. Tillman has a criminal simulation warrant for his arrest, and other charges are pending. CPD is asking for anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tillman to call 911 or Detective Neal at 931-648-0656, ext. 5538. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline, 931-645-8477.  » Read More

FACEBOOK is dying, X (formerly Twitter) is imploding, and Instagram is losing its cool,” a colleague of mine said one day.  » Read More

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – The St. Bonaventure University men's tennis wrapped up its fall season at the Bloomsburg Invitational, competing against Bloomsburg, Saint Francis (PA) and Lafayette. Connor Turner paced the Bonnies with a straight set singles win over Denis Dementev from Bloomsburg, 6-3, 6-1. The Bonnies are resume play for the spring 2024 season Jan. 20 on the road at Navy. ------- Stay connected with St. Bonaventure athletics through social media. Follow the Bonnies on Twitter @GoBonnies and get tennis updates @BonniesTennis. Keep up with the Bonnies on Facebook /GoBonnies and on Instagram @GoBonnies.  » Read More

Clarence Martin, 46,goes missing after Facebook live stream, police say(Memphis Police Department)Published: Oct. 21, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is searching for a missing man who disappeared after streaming on Facebook Live. According to police, Clarence Martin, 46, vanished after he went live on the social media platform and hasn’t been seen since. Martin has been missing since September 11 of this year. MPD says that Martin is a frequent visitor of Mississippi and the Crump area. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline.Copyright 2023 WMC. All rights reserved.  » Read More

Tom Hardy is an English actor known for roles in films such as Bronson, Inception, Venom, and The Dark Knight Rises, where he played Bane. But can fans follow him on social media platforms such as Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok?Here’s all you need to know.Yes, Tom Hardy is on Instagram. You can follow him @tomhardy.Tom Hardy has a significant following on Instagram with 9.6 million followers. While there isn’t a detailed breakdown of his posting habits, his account comprises 390 posts at the time of the last update, which suggests that he has been active to a degree on the platform​. From Hardy’s posts, new followers can expect a glimpse into his professional life and possibly some personal moments shared on the platform.Is Tom Hardy on X, formerly known as Twitter?No, Tom Hardy is not on X (Twitter). You cannot follow him on the social network.  » Read More

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