Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn

Ahead of a proposed rule change that would require social media account information from some foreign travelers to the United States, international travel experts are saying the policy could further deter visitors from coming to the US — a decline that could translate into billions of dollars in lost revenue for the travel sector.

'Major step': French MPs vote in favour of bill to ban social media for under-15s

If the bill passes the upper house it could take effect by the start of France's new school year in September.

French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15. The measure, which also bans mobile phones in high schools, passed with a 130-21 vote on Monday.

India should consider age-based curbs on social media, adviser says

By Manoj Kumar and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - India's chief economic adviser proposed age-based limits on access to social media platforms he said were "predatory" in their approach to keeping users online,
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Critical social media posts linked to retractions of scientific papers

Posts on social-media platform X that are critical of scientific research can act as early warning signs of problematic articles, according to two large studies. The findings reflect how post-publication commentary can help to identify errors or fraudulent results, say scientists.

Social media threat leads to increased security at four Nash County schools

Additional police officers will be stationed at four Nash County schools on Wednesday after a social media threat.

Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging

A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right.

Liberal social media platform Bluesky flooded with users calling for violence against ICE agents

A review by Fox News Digital showed the liberal social media platform Bluesky being inundated by users calling for violence against ICE agents in Minnesota.