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NBC News is reporting that some parents are accusing social media app Snapchat of helping their kids find easy access to drugs. These parents have filed a lawsuit against Snapchat and its parent company SNAP. Amy Neville's 14-year-old son allegedly used the app to connect with a drug dealer who sold him pills that were laced with fentanyl. The latter is a powerful narcotic that is 100x stronger than morphine and it doesn't take much to kill an unsuspecting user.Neville, talking about kids who have died after buying pills containing fentanyl from dealers via Snapchat said, "And they're gone because apps like Snapchat...make these dangers accessible to our kids." More than 50 parents have filed what NBC News calls "a string of lawsuits" that say Snapchat "ignored the harms its product was causing users" and said that the company turned the reins of the app over to drug dealers.An attorney with the Social Media Victims Law Center said that he had no idea "how pervasive this problem is"Matthew Bergman, an attorney with the Social Media Victims Law Center, is representing several of the grieving parents and noted that calls continue to come into his office. "I had no idea how

Rebel has made a name for herself, being former AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker’s biggest follower over the past couple of years. She also loves working on herself and the results speak for themselves. She gave fans a treat recently in a big way. Britt Baker’s right-hand woman is well aware of the fact that she is attractive, and she loves showing off the fruits of her efforts whenever possible. Her name is Rebel and not Reba, but no matter what you call her, she still knows how to drop jaws with a smoking photo drop. The AEW star took to her Twitter and uploaded a gorgeous photo of herself, where she showed off a cheeky view of herself, while she reminded fans to watch AEW Rampage this week. This pic has no relation to the fact that #AEWRampage is on tonight on TNT 🧨 thanks for the great makeup @gypsy_freeman Reba certainly grabbed a lot of attention with her current photo and her previous ones as well. She is more than happy in her position at AEW, and that is what matters in the end. Check out her photo below! What’s your take on this story? Sound off in the comments!

WWE Elimination Chamber is set to take place on February 18th, 2023 from the Centre Bell arena in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The show will be headlined by the two Elimination Chamber matches, one for the United States Championship and the other to determine the number one contender for the RAW Women’s Championship. Apart from this, the biggest focal point of the show will be the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn. However, fans are also talking about The Usos. This is because Jey Uso seemingly walked out of The Bloodline following Sami’s betrayal at the Royal Rumble. Since then, he has not been seen and was also not present at WWE SmackDown this week. However, if Jey decides to rejoin the group, The Usos probably won’t be able to make the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event in Canada. The Usos, specifically Jimmy, are both unlikely to appear in Montreal, Canada, for the Premium Live Event given their DUI history. Jimmy still has pending charges, and unless they can work something out, he won’t be allowed in Canada. This is due to the fact that Canada takes DUI cases more seriously than other countries and therefore

PIKE – Chief Winfield reports on February 3, 2023 officers working a basketball game were advised of a Snapchat stating a male subject was coming to the downtown gym with a gun. Chief Winfield, officers with the Waverly Police Department and deputies from the Pike County Sheriff’s checked the area for the subject and was not able to locate anyone. Officers and deputies stay at the game to ensure everyone’s safety. Further investigation determined this threat was not in the area and a juvenile male subject had seen a snapchat message of male subject with a gun. The juvenile male subject then sent a snapchat message changing the location to the downtown gym. Waverly Police Department is still investigating this matter. Chief Winfield would like to thank the Pike County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this matter.

Several YouTube beauty guru brands have shut down in recent years, and Nikita Dragun’s beauty brand Dragun Beauty is the latest to halt its operations. With no products currently available for sale on its DTC site or Instagram, the brand is currently not active and its future is in question, according to one of its partners. After facing legal turmoil after a controversial arrest incident in November, Dragun has embarked on a new venture with the announcement of her new paid OnlyFans account. The new social account debuted on Tuesday with a professionally produced commercial posted to her Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Snapchat accounts. “As a partner in Dragun Beauty, I can confirm the business is generally on hiatus at the moment, and I’m not sure it will linger much longer unless it gets someone who’s willing to buy the brand to keep it from going insolvent,” said Jake Webb, president and co-founder of Slash Management and Dragun’s former talent manager. The management company parted ways with Dragun a year ago over “different overall values and standards for how we treat partners,” he said. Dragun could not be reached for comment. According to Webb, Slash Management “had negotiated a small stake”

Executive SummaryLast year was a tumultuous one for social media, as major platforms mirrored the economic and political turmoil in many markets. Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was a major disruptor, too. In 2023, Europe is on the front line of several battles. 3 KEY QUESTIONS THIS REPORT WILL ANSWERWhich major social platform is faring best in Europe, and which is performing worst? How is the Russia-Ukraine war changing Europe’s social media map?How can marketers reach Western Europe’s key demographics on social media?WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? Our outlook for social media usage in Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe, and a look at the market dynamics of the major platforms in the region.KEY STAT: Western Europe will account for just 8.7% of Facebook users worldwide in 2023. But the region will more than pull its weight among Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter users, with double-digit shares of the global totals. Here’s what’s in the full report4filesExportable files for easy reading, analysis and sharing.7chartsReliable data in simple displays for presentations and quick decision making.Table of ContentsExecutive SummaryKey PointsSubdued Social User Growth in Europe Won’t Dent Regional Ad SpendingMeta Faced a Turbulent 2022 but Isn’t Dethroned as Europe’s Top Social Ad

How to find someone on Snapchat Finding people on Snapchat can seem challenging if you haven’t used the platform before. If you haven’t connected your Snapchat to other social media accounts, it can feel like you have to start fresh.There are several ways to find people on Snapchat. You can sync your phone contacts, use the search function in Add Friends, or scan a Snapcode. Let’s divulge each method.Syncing phone contacts Launch Snapchat and tap your profile picture in the top left. This will take you to Profile. Under the Friends section, go to Add Friends. Tap the All Contacts button next to Quick Add. In the Friends on Snapchat section, you can see people in your contacts who already have Snapchat. If you see them there, tap Add.However, if someone is in your contacts and they don’t have Snapchat, they will appear in the Invite to Snapchat section. Tap Invite next to whoever you wish to invite to Snapchat.Search for them Launch Snapchat and tap your profile picture in the top left. Under the Friends section, go to Add Friends. Tap the Find friends field at the top and search for your friend’s name or username. When they appear, tap Add. SnapcodeSnapchat has its own QR code type of system called “Snapcodes.” Upon

Snapchat parent Snap will open social media earnings season after the market closes on Tuesday. Investors are hoping for signs of improvement as social media apps look to bounce back from a dismal 2022. Snap stock was up 1.7% to $11.09 in Monday trading. The stock has fallen 66% in the past 12 months, which includes a 24% rally this month. Snap was among the firms that struggled after Apple rolled out privacy changes in 2021 that required iPhone user consent for ad tracking. Apps use tracking to determine whether ads lead to a product sale or a site sign up. Brands also slashed advertisement spending in 2022 amid concerns about the economy and rising interest rates.

Until Aisling’s son Kieran ran to her ashen faced and distressed, with his mobile phone in his hand, she had no idea her 12-year-old was using a social-media app against the rules.“He was completely traumatised. He told me he had been on Snapchat and people were threatening him and calling him a racist,” says Aisling, who asks that both their names be changed to protect her son’s privacy. Kieran showed her the unfolding exchanges, which she had the presence of mind to screenshot as she tried to find out what on earth was going on.She and his father thought they had outlined sufficient guidelines and conditions when giving him his first smartphone at the end of sixth class in preparation for going into secondary school. But at least having to admit he had gone against them didn’t stop Kieran telling Aisling about the horrible situation he found himself in.The online abuse went on and it went on and it went on. I actually feel sick even recalling it—  AislingIt transpired that during weeks of conversing with various friends on the app, he had also joined a group formed by a collection of children from different primary schools who were all

Only 21% of businesses intend to increase ad spend on Snapchat or TikTok in the year ahead, yet those channels are currently the most used platforms… View Article NEWSLETTER INSIGHTS 30 January, 2023 | by Patrick Overall Only 21% of businesses intend to increase ad spend on Snapchat or TikTok in the year ahead, yet those channels are currently the most used platforms by Gen Z. What else are the majority of businesses getting wrong? In our new Business growth report, you’ll learn: The top business concerns and priorities for the year ahead (ie. ad spend, the metaverse, sustainability, etc.) The gap between these priorities and consumer expectations 8 actionable steps to overcome commerce complexity and get ahead Download now Email this article to a friend You need to be logged in to use this feature. Please log in here