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Survey shows teenagers rely on TikTok and Snapchat for news but don’t fully trust it

Saturday, 21 March 2026 - 07:15 Share this article: A survey of more than a thousand teenagers found that while young people primarily get their news from social media platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat, they do not have much trust in the information they find there. About 20% of young people, two in ten, rate their trust in news media at 5 or below, representing a sizable group with virtually no confidence in the media. Research by Newcom and Pinch, published in the National Media Trust Monitor, shows that roughly 80% of young people use social media for news. They give Snapchat and TikTok an average reliability score of 6.2, while Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, and X score just above passing. In contrast, traditional outlets like NOS, NRC, and de Volkskrant are trusted more, with scores approaching 8. Trust ratings differ by age: 12- to 14-year-olds give a score of 6.6, whereas 15- to 17-year-olds are more skeptical, rating it 6.2. Researchers note that many young people do not actively look for news, preferring to let it come to them. “They are by no means disengaged from news, but their approach is different from older generations. News often reaches

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Public Notice: Road Closure Scheduled on W. 10th Street for Utility Work | City of Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL (March 20, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Water Distribution Division will temporarily close a portion of W. 10th Street to complete utility work. The closure will take place on W. 10th Street between Providence Road and N. Webster Avenue beginning Friday, March 20, through Saturday, March 21, at 6:00 a.m.  During this time, motorists are advised to follow the posted detour routes and allow for additional travel time when navigating the area. Access to surrounding properties will be maintained as much as possible. The City of Lakeland appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as crews work to complete this project safely and efficiently.
  About Lakeland The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida, and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889. For additional information about the City

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A hacker takes Neal Rubin’s Facebook page, $2K from his friend – Detroit Free Press

March 21, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET Just to set things straight, I don't have an uncle. And I'm fairly certain that if I did, he wouldn't be selling a bunch of cut-rate vehicles and Rolex watches on my Facebook page. I've been hacked. So buyer beware — not only of my fake used car lot and pawn shop, but of anything that seems even the least bit suspicious on Facebook or any other online nest of snakes and scoundrels.  » Read More

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No. 41 Iowa Falls to No. 64 Oregon

The 41st-ranked University of Iowa women’s tennis team fell to No. 62 Oregon, 4-2, on Friday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. IOWA CITY, IA – The 41st-ranked University of Iowa women’s tennis team fell to No. 62 Oregon, 4-2, on Friday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.  The Ducks (11-5, 2-2) opened the match by securing the highly contested doubles point. At No. 3, Pia Kranholdt and Emma Tothová overcame Patsy Daughters and Bridget Mihulka, 6-1. On court two, Hinata Furutani and Juliet Santitto claimed a 6-3 win over Tereza Dejnozkova and Nikita Vishwase. In the deciding match on court one, Tilde Jagare and Olivia Symons topped No. 28 Daianne Hayashida and Mia Mack, 6-4. In singles action, the Hawkeyes responded with two straight set-victories. At No. 2, Dejnozkova defeated Symons, 6-4, 7-5. On court one, Hayashida edged Jagare, 7-5, 7-6(5).  Oregon answered with three three-set victories on courts five,  » Read More

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Governor Signs 60-Day Gas Tax Suspension as Completion Special Schools Bill Moves to his Desk

Though the House did not consider any K-12-related legislation on the floor today, the Senate voted on one House education bill. Mid-morning, in an attempt to soften the financial strain of rapidly rising gas prices, the Governor signed legislation suspending Georgia's gas tax for 60 days. Senate Floor Action House Floor Action Completion Special Schools Bill Moves to Kemp's Desk With a unanimous vote, the Senate passed HB 907 , by outgoing House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton). The legislation requires local school systems located within the attendance zone of a completion special school to either enter into a collaborative operating agreement with the school or provide comparable programs and services for students in grades 9–12. These programs and services include dropout prevention, academic intervention, credit recovery, and flexible scheduling. Parents or guardians could directly register eligible students for participation in completion special school programs. The legislation mandates coordination between the completion special school and the resident school system when a student is not currently enrolled. HB 907 requires completion special schools to provide program information to resident school systems twice annually, and that school systems share this information with students and families. Additionally, school systems must provide contact

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Zohran Mamdani Wife’s Account Disappears After Old Posts Spark Fury – Newsweek

A historic social media account attributed to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, appears to have been deactivated amid scrutiny over resurfaced posts. Duwaji faced backlash after The Washington Free Beacon reported that, when she was in her teens and early 20s, posts were made using a racial slur and celebrating Palestinian militant actions on X and Tumblr accounts that appeared inactive for some time. While the alleged Tumblr account still appears to be visible online, the X account, which has the username @_RamaDee, seems to have been deactivated. Social media activity on X, viewed by Newsweek, suggests that other users were able to respond to old posts as recently as Thursday. Newsweek was unable to independently verify the accounts belonged to Duwaji, and it's not clear who deleted the X account. The Washington Free Beacon said it linked the X account to her through facial recognition technology. Newsweek has contacted the New York Mayor's office, via email outside of normal working hours, for comment. Mamdani has previously stressed that his wife is a "private person" who has never held any elected position or had any official role on his campaign or his city hall. Why It Matters The online conversation underscores how historical social media activity

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SXSW 2026 clubhouse format: What worked and what didn’t in Austin

Steve Berlin of the East Los Angeles band Los Lobos performs at the Radio Day Stage at the Downright Austin Hotel during the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Austin. The band is at SXSW in connection with the documentary “Los Lobos: Native Sons,” about its decades-long career.Jay Janner/Austin American-StatesmanThe South by Southwest Conference and Festival debuted a condensed format built around clubhouses dedicated to each programming track this year. The Statesman braved the wind and 30-degree temperature swings for seven straight days. Here are our major takeaways.  Article continues below this ad Conrad Lozano of the East Los Angeles band Los Lobos performs at the Radio Day Stage at the Downright Austin Hotel during the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Austin. The band is at SXSW in connection with the documentary “Los Lobos: Native Sons,” about its decades-long career.Jay Janner/Austin American-StatesmanHow did this year’s clubhouse structure work?  Mars Salazar: At the music clubhouse at Downright Austin,  » Read More

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Boyfriend accidentally posts social security number on Snapchat: Greeley cop log

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a summary of crime reports taken from the Greeley Police Department’s daily logs. Only a few of the hundreds of reports will be used in this weekly column because of space limitations. March 6 1:30 p.m.: A caller reported getting hit by a large snowball while driving near the intersection of 8th Avenue and 17th Street. 4:15 p.m.: A caller reported a tow truck driver threatened to beat the caller up after they got into an argument. March 7 10:15 a.m.: A caller reported a customer was trying to open an account with a fake ID and a fake social security card. 9:30 p.m.: A caller reported he loaned someone $50 and he still hadn’t been paid back even though he was supposed to get his money back by March 6. March 8 8 a.m.: A caller suspected their ex-partner hacked into the caller’s email account and took all their password information. 9:20 a.m.: A caller reported someone broke into their car but didn’t take anything. 12 p.m.: A caller reported a driver crashed into a retaining wall on their property. The driver left behind their license plate and other car parts. March 9 11:30

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