Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

Australia plans to double potential fines on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, that fail to stop Australian children from keeping accounts, with critics saying the world’s first ban on under-16s has been a failure. Communications Minister Annika Wales on Monday blamed platforms’ resistance to age restrictions for the need to tighten laws that … Read more

Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are facing accusations that they improperly paid social media influencers to boost their bids — but another front in the social media wars between the two over fake accounts is also underway, a report says. There are more than 3,000 fake accounts across Instagram, X and … Read more

Police Respond to Wendy Osefo’s Motion — Warrants Are 100% Real! ‘RHOP’ Couple’s Bank Accounts Seized and Secret Gmail Uncovered!

Police Respond to Wendy Osefo’s Motion — Warrants Are 100% Real! ‘RHOP’ Couple’s Bank Accounts Seized and Secret Gmail Uncovered!   Wendy Osefo’s legal battle intensified this week after police responded to her attorney’s motion disputing the legitimacy of several warrants — paperwork that investigators say is fully valid as the ‘RHOP’ couple now faces … Read more

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

The US State Department said on Wednesday that it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners who apply for student visas, but all applicants will now be asked to cancel their social media accounts to review the government. The ministry said that consular officers will search for jobs and messages that can be considered hostile … Read more

State of Texas: Education Savings Accounts bill moves closer to becoming law

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – A vote Thursday in the Texas House moved the state one step closer to creating a program to let parents use tax dollars to help pay for private school. An announcement Friday indicates the next steps could come quickly. The House gave final approval to Senate Bill 2, which would create education … Read more