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‘Like a casino for kids’: Zuckerberg faces jury in test case alleging Meta harms children

Meta CEO is set to answer before a jury to claims that Instagram and Facebook used addictive techniques that harm children, as a 20-year-old plaintiff alleges the apps worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts

Israel Wullman | 02.18.26

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The expert urging us to embrace the mess: ‘That’s what pleasure looks like’

Interior designer and home organizer Shirley Avnon Kraizel is teaching readers and listeners to make peace with disorder; through her ‘Optimistic Home’ philosophy, she challenges Instagram perfection and argues that a home only needs to be ‘good enough’

Danielle Peso | 02.06.26

Meta plans paid features on Instagram and Facebook, including hidden story views

Meta said it will test new paid subscription options on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in coming months, alongside free use, offering features such as anonymous story viewing, advanced audience management tools and new AI capabilities

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.28.26

North West quits Instagram—was the piercing too much for Kim?

West’s Instagram account disappears after just three weeks; was it Kim stepping in, Kanye laying down the law or just another twist in the life of Calabasas’ most outspoken 12-year-old?

Noa Hershkowitz | 01.06.26

'Like a cigarette pack’: New York to require health warnings on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring social media platforms to display mandatory mental health warnings every time users log in, citing data showing heightened addiction, anxiety and depression risks among children and teens

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.27.25

Iran’s crisis goes viral as Gen Z leads a bold challenge to the ayatollahs

They are young, plugged into TikTok and Instagram and no longer afraid. From a devastating water crisis to nostalgia for the shah’s style, Iran’s Generation Z is openly challenging the regime online. But before optimism, there is also a nightmare scenario that directly involves Israel

Effi Banay | 12.12.25

Foreign-run social media ‘sleeper cells’ trying to sway upcoming elections, watchdog warns

FakeReporter warns that AI-powered influence networks run by hostile states are infiltrating Israeli politics through seemingly authentic accounts, after Iranian-run fan group for lawmaker stayed online despite repeated alerts to Meta, cyber officials

Raphael Kahan | 12.04.25

One week off Instagram, TikTok linked to sharp drop in depression and anxiety, study finds

A large US study found that a one-week break from social media cut symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia, especially among those already struggling; researchers say the harm lies less in screen time than in unhealthy, passive use patterns

Tzur Gueta | 11.26.25

Amy Schumer wipes her Instagram clean, says she deleted all her old photos 'for no reason'

After years of battling body image issues, endometriosis and weight loss struggles, Amy Schumer deleted all her old Instagram posts, joking she did it “for no reason” as she embraces a new chapter feeling strong and confident

ynet Global | 11.12.25

‘The Mizrahi story’: TikTok bridge to preserve personal middle eastern stories

Ciara Shalome noticed a lack of MENA Mizrahi Jewish stories on social media; stressing that labels are imperfect, she seeks dialogue among Jews and Arabs

Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 10.28.25

'Facebook and Instagram violated the privacy of the victims': Meta sued for October 7 footage

Victims of the October 7 Hamas massacre and their families are suing Meta for over $1 billion, alleging the tech giant enabled livestreamed terror, exposed users to graphic violence, and continues to profit from footage of murder, trauma and captivity

Lior El-Hai, Roy Rubinstein | 08.04.25

Olivia Rodrigo: 'No child - not in Israel, not in Palestine - should have to go through these atrocities'

The 22 year-old singer becomes the latest superstar to weigh in on the war in Gaza; she posts a link to raise money for the children of Gaza, expressing her deep sorrow at the devastation and suffering they are facing

Ynet | 07.13.25

Crackdown on selfie tourism: Dream destination cuts ties with influencers

What began as a smart tourism strategy turned into a full-blown crisis: Balearic authorities shut the door on influencers as picture-perfect posts flood once-hidden gems with overwhelming crowds

Asaf Rozen | 05.28.25

Social media’s Non-Jewish Nanny converts to Judaism, embraces new life as Adina Shoshana

Adriana Fernandez, a former nanny for Orthodox families, says Jewish life became deeply meaningful and credits October 7 attack for strengthening her commitment to convert; now known as Adina Shoshana, she plans to write children’s books and Hebrew music

Ynet | 04.15.25

Instagram accounts linked to US campus groups found promoting terror groups, antisemitism

Report documents 269 posts from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FSJP) Instagram accounts that potentially support or glorify terror groups, with Meta removing only 7.7% of flagged accounts

Daniela Ginzburg | 04.14.25

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