Sunday, November 15, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Social Networks

Social Networks

Australia: Meta blocks nearly 550 accounts under country’s social media ban law

Meta has removed nearly 550,000 accounts of users under 16 as part of Australia's ban on minors accessing social media platforms, the first measure of its kind in the world, Agenzia Nova reported. Photo credit: haber7.com Between December 4 and 11, over 330,000 Instagram accounts, approximately 173,000 Facebook accounts, and nearly 40,000 Threads accounts were deleted. The ban officially went into effect on December 10, but Meta began removing users a week earlier, notifying affected users in November and allowing them to download their data. Previously, the company estimated that there were approximately 300,000 Instagram users and 150,000 Facebook users in Australia between the ages of 13 and 15, in addition to cases of minors under the age of 16 registering with false information or with the help of their parents. Meta relies on the British company Yoti to verify age, using ID or video selfies. The company reiterated that compliance with the law will require gradual adjustments and called for app stores to be required to verify age and obtain parental consent. According to a university survey, 79 percent of Australian adults support the ban, while 70 percent of minors are opposed. The measure limits access to ten major

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People Stalking Exes, Screening Dates on LinkedIn Job Market App – Business Insider

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Love in the time of LinkedIn People are using the job market social media app to look up exes and screen potential romantic interests Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Branda Statman has had some "scary times" on LinkedIn. Not scary in terms of worrying about her safety — scary in terms of embarrassment. Statman, a brand manager who lives in Phoenix, has scoped out exes or potential partners on the platform more than once without switching to private browsing mode, forgetting they'd be notified. A couple of guys have called her out on it, which she's been able to spin as due diligence in modern-day dating. A tougher one to explain away: when her mom took a look at a potential suitor's profile a couple of years ago. "Sometimes, I overshare with my mom," Statman, 25, says. When the guy brought it up, she claimed she'd been browsing on her mom's phone for whatever reason. That was, of course, a lie. "It was totally just my mom looking and stalking," she says. Snooping on an ex or love interest on social media is a tale as old as time — or, rather, as old as Facebook. Plenty

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Who is iShowSpeed? 5 things to know about the internet sensation – The Herald

US YouTube and Twitch star Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as iShowSpeed, has gone viral in SA after his popular streams on social media, with many locals eager to learn more about the man behind the screen. Speed recently visited SA as part of his highly publicised “Speed Does Africa” tour. The journey, which began in late December 2025, has attracted millions of live viewers as he explores the continent in real-time. Other than SA, he has also been to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana, and Angola. During his stay in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Speed immersed himself in SA culture, trying traditional foods and collaborating with local celebrities. 1. The world’s top English-language streamer Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the 21-year-old rose to global fame during the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as a hobby in his bedroom has evolved into a massive entertainment empire covering gaming, football commentary, vlogs, and music. Known for his chaotic, high-energy, and often humorous streaming style, Speed boasts more than 47-million subscribers on YouTube and more than 43-million followers on Instagram. He won streamer of the year prize at both the 2024 and 2025 Streamer Awards. Reflecting on his rapid rise during an interview on

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Era officially over: Elon Musk’s X suspends old Twitter handle – Cybernews

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ZAWYA-PRESSR: Twitch delivers a comprehensive lineup of events to empower live streamers

UAE, Dubai: Interactive live-streaming service Twitch delivered a comprehensive lineup of keynote sessions, workshops and discussion panels at the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy. Designed to empower streamers, Twitch’s events provided a clear roadmap for streamers to launch, grow, and monetise their channels, reinforcing its commitment to the vibrant digital community. The sessions, held at Twitch House space, were structured to guide streamers through every stage of their journey, from account setup to brand collaborations. They were tailored to address the unique opportunities and challenges of streaming content. Twitch said, “Across MENA, we’re seeing strong growth on Twitch, driven by a growing appetite for interactive live content and real- time community engagement. Our focus is on investing in streamers through tools, education, and localised support that help them launch, grow, and monetise sustainably. From expanding full Arabic right-to-left support across web and mobile to delivering hands-on education, we are building a service that supports long-term growth, and helps streamers turn their passion into something enduring.” Launch and growth on Twitch A series of foundational sessions were designed to onboard and accelerate the growth of new streamers.

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No. 6 Cats Hold Off Fifth-Ranked Sooners on Sunday – UK Athletics

Tonie Morgan scored 22 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists as No. 6 Kentucky topped fifth-ranked Oklahoma 63-57 on Sunday inside Historic Memorial Coliseum. Clara Strack had her ninth double-double of the season and the 25th of her career, scoring 18 points and pulling down 12 rebounds for the Cats. Strack also blocked three shots in the contest. Jordan Obi added 11 points for UK. Kentucky scored first on a Morgan basket in the lane, but Oklahoma tied the game on the other end. Morgan would score again, but the Sooners would tie the game again at 4-4. A Strack three-point play gave UK the lead, but the Sooners scored the next 10 points to go ahead 15-7. Obi hit a free throw to stop the run and when Morgan scored on a fast-break layup, the Cats cut the deficit to 14-10. The Sooners scored again and the teams each made one free throw to close the first quarter, which ended with Oklahoma leading 17-11. Oklahoma scored the first seven points of the second quarter before a Morgan three cut the deficit to 24-14.  » Read More

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