The assistant attorney general said, “Companies that collect children’s personal information must comply with the law.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $400 million settlement with ByteDance and TikTok last…
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The President and Pentagon Refute Claims of Munitions Shortage
President Trump says the U.S. has “far more than we need.” President Donald Trump and the Pentagon have rejected claims that the U.S. has exhausted its munitions arsenal…
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U.S. Thwarts Surprise Attacks by Iran on American Troops
CENTCOM commander warns of the need for operational security as Iran relies on U.S. service member posts and videos for feedback on attacks. The U.S. military successfully defended…
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White House Invites German World Cup Fan for a Visit
The fan shut down his social media presence after being bullied. Special Presidential Envoy for Tourism Nick Adams announced that a German FIFA World Cup fan named Freddy,…
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Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Youth Screen Use and Digital Heath Risks
HHS provides guidance and tools to address harms from screen use in children and teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Surgeon…
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FTC Advises Tech Companies to Comply with Take It Down Act
Online platforms being urged to comply with new federal standards for removing nonconsensual intimate images. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent letters to social media, messaging,…
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TikTok Finalizes Divestment Deal to Avoid U.S. Ban
The social media giant creates a new U.S. joint venture in an effort to retain its user base. TikTok has officially formed a new U.S. joint venture in…
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Senate Approves Legislation to Permit Lawsuits Over Explicit Deepfake Images
Senators urged Apple and Google to remove Grok and X from app stores after explicit deepfake image craze. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Defiance Act this week,…
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FTC Reports Rise in Rental Scams Targeting Young Adults
Fake listings on online platforms have been linked to millions in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams…
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DOJ Officials Warn of “764” Extortion Group Targeting Adolescents
The group, which targets vulnerable teenagers, uses social media to progress their goal of causing a downfall of society. Officials in the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued…
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