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Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian town as climate-related thawing releases heavy metals

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:07 +0000

Warning for other Arctic communities as residents told not to use water in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, one of the fastest-warming places in the world

Residents of a remote town in Norway that is in one of the fastest-warming places in the world have been told they must no longer drink tap water due to heavy metal contamination that scientists have linked to the thawing permafrost.

Longyearbyen, in the archipelago of Svalbard, gets its main drinking water supply from a 1.5 mile-long (2.5km) dammed lake called Isdammen, or “ice pond”. Higher temperatures as a result of the climate crisis have thawed permafrost, leading to newly exposed bedrock leaching metals into the pond.

Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:06 +0000

‘Meta owes us an explanation,’ group says as organizers fear censorship after account goes dark for several hours

The coalition leaders behind nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions of Americans to the streets in recent years were frustrated when its Instagram account was temporarily shut down during its latest demonstration on Saturday.

The No Kings movement’s account went dark for several hours while protests focused on increasing early voter turnout were underway, sparking censorship fears.

Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal - Fox Business

Unknown — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:06:02 +0000

Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement… [+3541 chars]

New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections - AP News

Unknown — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:06:02 +0000

A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform in the latest legal setback against the social media giant that has already cost it bil… [+5384 chars]

Meta’s next VR device isn’t a headset — it’s glasses - The Verge

Unknown — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:06:02 +0000

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The new Meta VR Glasses offer immersive experiences in a shape thats much easier to actually wear. The new Meta VR Glasses offer immersive experiences i… [+7658 chars]

Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users - Al Jazeera

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:33:01 +0000

Meta has agreed to a landmark $18bn settlement in a major US federal case accusing it of endangering children, the terms of which will force the social media giant to introduce new safety features to… [+11527 chars]

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case - Fox Business

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:32:39 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice has secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok and parent company ByteDance in a case related to children’s privacy legislation, the DOJ announced Friday. "This set… [+2818 chars]

Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California - CNBC

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:32:23 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is seen in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting in the office of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., March 26, 2026. If New Mexico created the blueprint for taking o… [+8778 chars]

Instagram vowed to crack down on Meta glasses creeps. A month later, it was easy to find dozens of the videos still up. - Business Insider

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:32:19 +0000

"Are you a secret code?" a young man in Meta glasses asks a woman in a tank top on the sidewalk. "What do you mean, 'a secret code?'" she responds, seemingly confused as the man's glasses record her.… [+8648 chars]

Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit - bbc.com

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:45 +0000

"Just as noxious pollution produced by the factory can harm the common public right to reasonably clean air, the harmful effects of Meta's platforms on children do not stay contained by its platforms… [+262 chars]

TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26 - BBC

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:45 +0000

On 19 May, she posted a video of herself, sitting beside her mother in the hospital, in which she said her oncologist had told her he would no longer treat her cancer, recommending she begin end-of-l… [+127 chars]

Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented rare cancer journey, dies at 26 - USA Today

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:44 +0000

TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who documented her battle with a rare form of bile duct cancer for more than 1 million followers, has died. She was 26. Towle's family announced her death in a post shar… [+2739 chars]

TikTok says moderator error delayed removal of Perez Hilton's livestream showing acts of self-harm - Fox Business

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:42 +0000

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). TikTok said Wednesday… [+4186 chars]

Perez Hilton's TikTok Livestream Was Kept Up Due To "Moderator Error," Spokesperson Says - Deadline

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:42 +0000

Perez Hilton‘s self-harming TikTok livestream horrified viewers, prompting some to contact police and report the content. Despite the content going against the platform’s community guidelines, the s… [+1745 chars]

Zendaya Stuns ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Premiere in ‘Abstract’ Spider-Inspired Look: ‘It’s Like This Metamorphosis’ - Variety

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:11 +0000

Zendaya stunned the red carpet at the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Los Angeles premiere in a black satin Ashi Studio corset with a sweeping architectural train, putting an exclamation point on a press… [+1450 chars]

After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses - The Verge

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:01 +0000

Were still exploring all our options for the best approach. Were still exploring all our options for the best approach. by Sean HollisterClose Posts from thi… [+3980 chars]

Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses - The Verge

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:31:01 +0000

Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses Meta says its banning some content filmed with the companys smart glasses from Instagram. Moderat… [+6524 chars]

General Hospital: Kirsten Storms Breaks Social Media Silence Amid Absence From Soap - Soap Opera Digest

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:30:46 +0000

Just over a month after addressing her status with General Hospital, Kirsten Storms (Maxie) has shared a post on Instagram to update her fans on the latest developments in her life. She showed off he… [+4154 chars]

The cyclospora outbreak hasn’t taken hold in Mass. — but it’s exploding on social media - The Boston Globe

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:30:35 +0000

That hasnt stopped irreverent observers on social media from spinning up memes and commentary on the situation. Past cyclospora outbreaks have been caused by lettuce and other leafy greens, as well … [+2611 chars]

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets wrote about 'Facebook bullying' in suicide note before his death - Page Six

Unknown — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:30:07 +0000

“Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets left a suicide note citing “Facebook bullying” prior to his shocking death in April. According to a Lake Havasu City Police incident report obtained by Page Six, d… [+4208 chars]