2 h. ago State Department resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to their social media

State Department resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to their social media  PBS

Politics

3 h. ago Boy George's criminal past gets called out by J.K. Rowling after picking fight on transgender rights

A social media clash between J.K. Rowling and Boy George escalated as the author defended her stance on transgender issues, women's spaces, and freedom of speech.

Events

12 h. ago U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review.

Politics

16 h. ago Sparks face backlash after social media users accuse WNBA team of posting ‘thirst traps’

The Los Angeles Sparks faced backlash over a game day post that showed a player in a crop top, and fans criticized the team for not showing players in their uniforms.

Politics

17 h. ago Leftist Echo Chamber Bluesky Suspends JD Vance's New Account Within 30 Mins, then Reinstates

Bluesky, the social media platform that has become a leftist echo chamber, suspended Vice President JD Vance's new account within 30 minutes of his joining, and then they reinstated it. The post Leftist Echo Chamber Bluesky Suspends JD Vance’s New Account Within 30 Mins, then Reinstates appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

18 h. ago Trump administration tightens social media vetting for foreign students

Trump administration tightens social media vetting for foreign students  Reuters

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18 h. ago U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants

U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants  The New York Times

Politics

19 h. ago State Dept. announces new guidelines for vetting student visa applicants' social media

State Dept. announces new guidelines for vetting student visa applicants' social media  CBS News

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19 h. ago US resumes student visas but applicants must unlock social media profiles

US resumes student visas but applicants must unlock social media profiles  BBC

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19 h. ago State Dept. restarts student visa interviews with tougher social media rules

State Dept. restarts student visa interviews with tougher social media rules  The Washington Post

Politics

21 h. ago Foreign students to be forced to unlock social media profiles in new US visa rules

Foreign students to be forced to unlock social media profiles in new US visa rules  The Guardian

Politics

22 h. ago 'We won': Social media erupts over SCOTUS ruling dealing 'fatal blow' to transgender surgeries on minors

Conservatives on social media took a victory lap on Wednesday after the Supreme Court upheld a law banning transgender procedures on children in Tennessee.

Events

23 h. ago State Department unveils social media screening rules for all student visa applicants

State Department unveils social media screening rules for all student visa applicants  Politico

Politics

26 h. ago Universities abandon Jewish students amid dangerous tide of social media disinformation

Disinformation on social media threatens truth on American university campuses, with Jewish students affected by antisemitic content amid declining platform moderation.

Politics

26 h. ago Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves.

Politics

27 h. ago Musk's X sues to block New York social media transparency law

Elon Musk's X Corp has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation.

Politics

41 h. ago Meghan Markle speaks out after critics slam viral delivery room dance video with Prince Harry

Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle defended her social media post of her dancing with husband Prince Harry in the delivery room after critics called the moment "cringe."

Culture

41 h. ago Dem Rep. Landsman: Trump Should 'Clean Up' Social Media Sites After MN Shootings

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Ana Cabrera Reports,” Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) said that he hopes that, in the wake of the assassination of a Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota and the attempted assassination of another, President Donald Trump “grabs all The post Dem Rep. Landsman: Trump Should ‘Clean Up’ Social Media Sites After MN Shootings appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

45 h. ago Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning

Caitlin Morris, a PhD student and 2024 MAD Fellow affiliated with the MIT Media Lab, designs digital learning platforms that make room for the “social magic” that influences curiosity and motivation.

Politics

45 h. ago Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash

Republican Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.

Events