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Social Media
Airline flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown in Boston

Foreigners Allowed To Travel to the US Without a Visa Could Soon Face New Social Media Screening

The announcement did not say what the administration was looking for in the social media accounts or why it was asking for more information.

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ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Its Pressure on Apple To Remove App

The lawsuit from ICEBlock app maker Joshua Aaron argues that the government’s actions violated the First Amendment.

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Massachusetts Court Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Alleging Meta Designed Apps To Be Addictive To Kids

Meta's attorney argued that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.

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Felony Dropped After a Man Spent a Month in a Tennessee Jail for a Charlie Kirk Post

His arrest alarmed free speech advocates, who said he was targeted because of his political views.

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YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million To Settle Lawsuit Over Trump’s Account Suspension After Jan. 6 Attack

The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability, the filing says. Google confirmed the settlement but declined to comment beyond it.

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Instagram’s ‘Deliberate Design Choices’ Make It Unsafe for Teens Despite Meta Promises, Report Says

Meta’s efforts at addressing teen safety and mental health on its platforms have long been met with criticism that the changes don’t go far enough.

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YouTube To Start Bringing Back Creators Banned for COVID-19 and Election Misinformation

Attorneys for YouTube's parent company, Alphabet, said the decision to bring back banned accounts reflected the company’s commitment to free speech.

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New York’s Ban on Addictive Social Media Feeds for Kids Takes Shape With Proposed Rules

Online age check laws — on the rise in the U.S. — have garnered opposition from groups that advocate for digital privacy and free speech.

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