Jun 17 Watch 7:08 Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels amid teen mental health crisis By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Alexa Gold Surveys show the overwhelming majority of American teens use social media in some form. Some studies link more than three hours a day on social media to an increased risk of teen anxiety and depression. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy… Continue watching
Jun 17 Surgeon general asks Congress to require warning labels on social media, saying platforms have ‘not been proved safe’ By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Murthy said that the use of just a warning label wouldn't make social media safe for young people, but would be a part of the steps needed. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 10:03 Are smartphones and social media harming teen mental health? Here’s why experts are split By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz A number of states are moving to regulate social media use among children and teens. New York is the latest state with a new law that would allow parents to block their children from getting posts suggested by a platform’s… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 8:06 Social media’s role in the rise of youth violence By Stephanie Sy, Madison Staten Violent crime has been on a downward trend across the country since the pandemic-era spike. But today, several cities are reporting a new rise in violent crimes involving youth. In many of these cases, police say social media played a… Continue watching
May 15 A 2nd scourge is battering Brazil’s flooded south: Disinformation By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Fake postings that have stirred outrage claim the army and government agencies aren't conducting rescues in Brazil's southernmost state. Others say bureaucracy is holding up donations of food, water and clothing. Continue reading
May 07 TikTok sues U.S. to block law that could ban the social media platform By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over its future in the United States. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 5:08 Cleanses? Supplements? How to tell fact from fiction with gut health advice By John Yang, Claire Mufson Data shows that cases of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer are on the rise. At the same time, social media is inundated with ads and influencers touting products that promise to boost what’s broadly called “gut health.” How do… Continue watching
Apr 24 How U.S. banning TikTok could affect you By Associated Press No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 5:47 U.S. effort to force TikTok sale faces complicated path By Lisa Desjardins, Karina Cuevas TikTok might soon be banned or sold to new ownership in the U.S. with the Senate expected to approve legislation as part of a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. But TikTok doesn’t plan to… Continue watching
Apr 20 Possible U.S. TikTok ban clears House vote, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon By Mary Clare Jalonick, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package, a priority for President Joe Biden with broad congressional support for Ukraine and Israel, fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled in… Continue reading