Politics Sep 16 WATCH: Patel defends social media post about Kirk ‘subject’ during Senate hearing By Associated Press
Politics Sep 16 WATCH: Patel warns about ‘radicalizing’ and ‘addictive’ nature of social media Patel said "the data shows that social media is wildly out of control when it comes to radicalizing."… By Hannah Grabenstein
Nation Sep 12 Watch 9:36 How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk’s killing The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million… By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins
Politics Sep 12 WATCH: Kirk killing is ‘our moment’ to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah’s Cox says Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, called social media a "cancer on our society right now" during a Friday news conference on the suspect in custody for the killing of Charlie Kirk. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 11 Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media’s role has changed Video of Kirk's shooting was available almost instantly online and seen by millions of people, illustrating how the “gatekeeping” role of news organizations has changed in the era of social media. By David Bauder, Associated Press
Sep 10 Nepal protesters want former chief justice as interim PM as army moves to restore order By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Armed troops in the main areas of Kathmandu appeared to give some sense of control returning to the city on Wednesday, after the protests had grown increasingly violent the day before. The resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli appeared… Continue reading
Sep 08 Nepal police open fire on crowd protesting social media ban, killing at least 17 people By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Protesters pushed through barbed wire and forced riot police to retreat inside the Parliament complex. Continue reading
Aug 28 Italian women fight websites posting their photos without consent By Giada Zampano, Associated Press Italian women, from ordinary workers and housewives to top politicians, are fighting back against a proliferation of websites displaying their photos without their consent. Continue reading
Aug 14 Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 5:22 How the ‘Creek Crawlers’ are using their summer vacation to inspire others By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin This summer, a group of intrepid kids in Indianapolis is documenting their adventures and posting them on Instagram. Along the way, they’re inspiring others to get off their screens and get outdoors. Ali Rogin reports. Continue watching