From Stimulus Checks to Social Security, a Look Back at Our Most-Read Money Stories of the Year
Michael Burrell / iStock.com A lot happened in the world of finances in 2021. The IRS continued issuing its second round of Economic Impact Payments in January and another round in March, and some states issued a fourth round of stimulus checks as well.…
How parents can monitor what their kids do on social media
The latest TikTok trend involving warnings of potential violence at schools may have parents wondering how can they get a handle on their children’s social media usage. Experts say it’s not easy. After a slew of vague, anonymous shooting and…
White House steps up vigilance as school threats spread on social media
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House Friday said it was “closely monitoring” threats of violence in schools, which were going viral on social media, despite a lack of evidence that there is anything substantive behind…
DEA points finger at Mexican cartels, social media apps after seizing record amount of fentanyl in 2021
WASHINGTON — The Drug Enforcement Administration said Thursday that agents have seized an unprecedented amount of fentanyl and fake prescription pills containing dangerous levels of the deadly opioid. DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said the agency seized…
Analysis-Rohingya lawsuit against Facebook a ‘wake-up call’ for social media
By Rina Chandran, Avi Asher-Schapiro BANGKOK/LOS ANGELES (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A landmark lawsuit by Rohingya refugees against Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, is a “wake-up call” for social media firms and a test case for…
Govt to ban pvt cryptos, Bigbasket opens first physical store, Myntra forays into social commerce & Apple files lawsuit against NSO
© Provided by CNBCTV18 India to ban all private cryptocurrencies in Parl’s Winter session India is set to ban private cryptocurrencies in the Winter session of the Parliament, however, it will allow some exceptions to promote the underlying…
New social media trend: Old-fashioned links
After years of hoarding engagement, new startups — along with some tech giants — are finally making it easier for users to add external links to their profiles and content. Why it matters: Linking out to personal web pages or online storefronts has…
Teens and social media: Set up a strategy that supports teens
When it comes to generational divides, it’s hard to find one bigger than technology use, especially social media. How to talk to teens about technology use (and reduce it) is one of the most common questions I get from parents in my child and…
How social media affects teens’ mental health and well-being, with Linda Charmaraman, PhD
Kim Mills: In September, documents leaked to the media by a former Facebook employee revealed that the company’s internal research had found that its apps could be harmful for teens, particularly for teenage girls’ mental health. The…
Bumble’s new head of social impact
Austin-based Bumble has long garnered headlines for its advocacy work: successfully pushing state legislation to crack down on unsolicited nude photos on its platform, prioritizing the flow of venture capital to startup founders from underrepresented…