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Meta ordered to pay $567 million over harm to young users in landmark trial

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over harms to young people, allocating $420 million for treatment services; The ruling follows a jury finding that the company knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed child safety risks

AP | 08.07.26

אריאנה גרנדה בטקס המכון האמריקני לקולנוע, ינואר 2026

The return of ‘heroin chic’: Why the trend is taking a psychological toll

Public scrutiny of Ariana Grande's appearance, which prompted her to step back from public events, reflects the resurgence of the 'heroin chic' ideal on social media; An eating disorder expert warns the trend is reshaping body image and taking a heavy psychological toll

Amir Zendakovich | 08.05.26

Fake Israelis, real danger: Inside the foreign networks manipulating Israel

Just before the election, some of the finest cognitive scientists in Iran, Russia and Qatar are spreading toxic messages through countless profiles belonging to foreign influence networks, which you have probably liked or shared as well. A report by FakeReporter and the Brandeis Institute shows how widespread the phenomenon is and how dangerous the official disregard for the chaos and division being sown among us has become

Dror Feuer | 08.01.26

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Forget Tinder: LinkedIn is the new place to find love

A new survey finds one in eight US workers has dated someone they met on LinkedIn, while many say professional profiles feel more trustworthy than dating apps

ynet | 07.13.26

Kids beat Australia’s social media ban by simply lying about their age

Six months after the under-16 ban took effect, most minors are still using TikTok, Instagram and other blocked platforms, exposing the limits of old-style regulation in the digital age

Raphael Kahan | 06.30.26

'You're naked': Lufthansa boarding dispute sparks viral debate over airline dress codes

German fitness influencer Edda Elisa says Lufthansa staff stopped her from boarding in a sports bra and leggings, requiring her to wear and fully zip a sweatshirt; The viral video has reignited debate over airline dress codes and crew discretion

Asaf Rozen | 06.29.26

אוסטרליה מתקפת טרור פיגוע נגד יהודים חנוכה ארסן אוסטרובסקי ניצול שלדבריו שרד גם את 7 ב אוקטובר בארץ

‘Covered in ketchup’: Sydney terror attack survivor targeted by antisemitic deepfakes

Arsen Ostrovsky, wounded in the deadly Hanukkah terror attack at Bondi Beach, told Australia’s antisemitism inquiry that fake images and conspiracy claims spread online within hours, even as he was being prepared for surgery

ynet | 06.29.26

Polymarket paid influencers to fake huge wins, WSJ reports

Investigation says the crypto prediction platform used paid young creators, replica websites and online commenters to make staged profits look authentic, raising new questions about transparency as competition in prediction markets intensifies

Raphael Kahan | 06.22.26

'Fighting emotions with facts and logic': former IDF spokeswoman takes Israel’s PR war online

Rachel Lester, who served in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and returned to reserve duty after Oct. 7, says independent creators can succeed where official messaging cannot, arguing Israel needs more diverse voices and emotional storytelling in the battle for public opinion

Alexandra Lukash | 06.21.26

‘I don’t hate Israelis anymore’: Israeli creator uses Arabic TikTok to bridge wartime divide

Herut Davidson says social media has become both a battleground and an opportunity, giving individuals a way to challenge dominant narratives and speak directly for themselves

Giorgia Valente/ The Media Line | 06.16.26

Canada proposes social media ban for children under 16, new rules for AI chatbots

Canada has introduced a bill banning social media accounts for users under 16 and requiring rapid removal of harmful content; the proposal also imposes new obligations on AI platforms and chatbots, including safeguards against harmful and violent content

Daniela Ginzburg | 06.12.26

Meta reduced content moderation and threats of violence, hate speech jumped fourfold

New report claims that since Meta reduced its automated filtering, enforcement on its platforms, the volume of threats, harassment and hate speech has skyrocketed; Researchers point to combination of broader 'freedom of expression' policies and increased exposure to political content

Raphael Kahan | 06.10.26

While Tehran celebrates another 'victory,' Iranian social media tells a different story

Regime presents a victorious front, but a completely different language is developing online; through humor, satire and 'taarof' - the art of indirect speech - citizens are delivering harsh criticism of the government without saying it explicitly

Efi Benay | 06.10.26

The fridge mistakes that spoil food faster and drive up your electricity bill

Experts say smarter temperature settings, fewer door openings, proper food placement and regular maintenance can keep groceries fresher, lower electricity use and extend the life of the home’s hardest-working appliance

Yulia Prilik Niv | 06.06.26

Did Netanyahu buy bot followers? Instagram gains tens of thousands overnight

Researcher Gil Feldman flagged the surge, saying many new accounts do not appear real; fake followers are banned by major platforms and can trigger penalties

Israel Wullman | 05.31.26

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