Denmark announced a plan to implement a social media ban for children under 15, though the specific platforms and implementation details remain unclear. The bill would allow parental consent for social media use starting at age 13. This initiative follows Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s, and the EU’s proposal for an “age of digital adulthood.”
Following a judge’s decision to prevent the Oregon National Guard from deploying to Portland, the Oregon Republican party celebrated the planned deployment of 300 California National Guard troops. Social media posts by the party utilized an image falsely depicting the Portland protests as out of control by combining photos from South America, taken in 2008 and 2017. When questioned about the image’s authenticity, the party’s X account admitted they were “just bad memers.”
Most Voters Think America’s Divisions Cannot Be Overcome, Poll Says, and this sentiment is a powerful one. It’s a chilling realization that the chasm separating Americans feels less like a manageable divide and more like an unbridgeable canyon. The sheer depth of disagreement, not just on policy, but on fundamental principles, has fostered a sense of hopelessness for many. This isn’t just about differing opinions; it’s about different realities.
At the heart of this despair lies a fundamental disconnect: the inability of many to agree on even basic facts. It is a situation where objective truth is now subject to interpretation, where facts can be challenged and dismissed, and where personal beliefs hold more weight than expert consensus.… Continue reading
On Thursday, October 2, signs of recent unrest were visible along the road to Agadir, Morocco, following clashes between protesters and law enforcement. The GenZ 212 movement, protesting corruption and demanding improvements in health and education, saw violence escalate after law enforcement gunfire in Leqliaa resulted in three deaths. This movement began after the deaths of eight women in an Agadir hospital and has spread rapidly across the country since September 27, despite the government’s offer of dialogue. The apolitical movement, however, has demanded the government’s resignation.
Following a meeting with Russell Vought, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on social media, a cover of Blue Öyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” with visuals portraying Vought as the Grim Reaper. The video, created by the Dilley Meme Team, features disparaging imagery of Democrats and includes lyrics targeting them. The post is the latest in a series of AI-generated content from Trump, following previous instances of controversial memes.
Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram to default to non-profiled timelines, and this could be a real game-changer. It’s about time we got a bit of control back over our feeds, isn’t it? Imagine opening Facebook or Instagram and seeing posts from your friends and family, in the order they were posted. No more random articles from who-knows-where, no more curated content designed to keep you scrolling. Just the people you actually care about, sharing their lives.
This change, ordered by a Dutch court, mandates that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, must offer users a “direct and simple” way to opt out of the algorithm-driven timelines.… Continue reading
The brutal torture and murder of three young women in Argentina, live-streamed on social media, has sparked outrage and widespread protests. Authorities discovered the victims’ bodies buried in a Buenos Aires suburb, after they were allegedly targeted by a drug gang following a dispute over stolen drugs. Six individuals have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to locate additional suspects and determine the precise motive. Feminist organizations have highlighted these killings as another example of Argentina’s pervasive issue with gender-based violence, as demonstrated by the 164 femicides recorded in the first eight months of 2025.
Following Ariana Grande’s Instagram story questioning whether Trump voters’ lives had improved, the White House responded. In a statement, White House Spokesman Kush Desai dismissed Grande’s concerns, citing the president’s actions as solutions to inflation and investments. Desai also mentioned the FTC’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster, suggesting Trump had helped Grande’s fans. The statement ended with a sarcastic “Get well soon, Ariana!”
Following Donald Trump’s description of Portland, Oregon as “war ravaged,” residents have mocked the characterization by sharing peaceful images of the city online. The response came after Trump’s directive to send troops to protect Portland, which was met with disapproval from local officials like Mayor Keith Wilson and Governor Tina Kotek. These officials, along with other political figures, rejected the need for federal intervention, while some users responded by posting images of the January 6 Capitol riots, contrasting them with the situation in Portland. The online trend served as a direct counterpoint to Trump’s claims and highlighted the residents’ perspective on the city’s condition.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that Greece is considering banning social media use for children under 16, mirroring potential age restrictions implemented in Australia. This announcement was made at the “Protecting Children in the Digital Age” event. Mitsotakis highlighted concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence and chatbots on children, recognizing the need for proactive measures. He also emphasized shared responsibility, including governmental actions like banning smartphones in schools and launching a parental control tool, as well as collaboration with families and technology companies.
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