Visitors to the US without a visa may undergo new social media checks.
Foreign nationals who can enter the United States without a visa may soon need to provide the Department of Homeland Security with details about their social media accounts, email addresses, and extensive family backgrounds before being approved for travel. A notification released on Wednesday by Customs and Border Protection highlights a plan to collect five […]
Australia prohibits major social media apps for children under 16, requiring platforms to comply.
Australia’s New Social Media Age Restrictions Australia is set to hold social media platforms accountable for preventing access to users under 16. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 lays out clear mandates for social media companies, giving them time to implement age restrictions and take reasonable measures to ensure that children […]
Rice University athlete Claire Tracey passes away at 19 a day after mysterious social media post
A promising football player at Rice University was found deceased in her off-campus apartment after reportedly engaging in a peculiar TikTok trend known as “Devil’s Trend.” It’s been noted that she jokingly referred to herself as a “popular loner.” Claire Tracy, 19, a sophomore athlete from the University of Texas, passed away on December 7 […]
Well-Known Comedian Asserts Corporate Media Appears Ridiculous for Suggesting Trump is Falling After Biden’s Concealment
Adam Carolla Critiques Media’s Portrayal of Trump and Biden On “The Adam and Dr. Drew Show” this week, comedian Adam Carolla took aim at the corporate media for attempting to depict President Donald Trump as declining, paralleling it with reports on former President Joe Biden’s own issues. He asserted that several outlets, including CNN, the […]
DHS is working on assessing the social media of foreign visitors before they enter the US.
Department of Homeland Security to Analyze Social Media of Travelers The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to examine the social media activity of foreign travelers prior to their entry into the United States. According to a notice published, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is integrating social media details into the Electronic System […]
Trump administration to examine social media activity of foreign visitors
Travelers heading to the United States from over 30 countries might soon be required to share their social media activity from the past five years prior to entry. A recent proposal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, submitted on Tuesday, calls for social media assessments of potential visitors applying for electronic travel authorizations. This system […]
Australia introduces social media restrictions for children under 16, a first in the world.
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, praised the recent implementation of the world’s first ban on social media use for children under 16, which took effect on Wednesday. He believes this move empowers families, though he acknowledged the enforcement may present challenges. Many children expressed their goodbyes online, and parents reported their children feeling anxious […]
Joy Reid cautions that Trump could change US media to resemble ‘North Korean’ propaganda.
In a recent podcast episode, former MSNBC host Joy Reid expressed concerns about President Donald Trump’s potential grip on American media. She suggested that if Trump continues his influence, major news organizations might end up under government control, akin to the media landscape in North Korea. On “The Breakfast Club,” Reid—who noted that MSNBC has […]
Twin brothers arrested after making threats on social media to shoot ICE agents and harm a DHS official.
Arrest of Twin Brothers Over Threats Against DHS Official Twin brothers from Absecon, New Jersey, were taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly inciting violence against Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin, with demands for “shoot ICE on sight” among their social media posts. McLaughlin, 31, is responsible for public affairs at the DHS. […]
Joy Reid cautions that Trump might dominate all media similar to North Korea.
Joy Reid Warns of Trump’s Media Influence On a recent podcast episode of “The Breakfast Club,” former MSNBC host Joy Reid raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s potential control over American media, suggesting it could lead to a scenario similar to North Korea’s state-run news. She argued that Trump aims to influence major media outlets, […]