75 m. ago New Nepal prime minister vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'

Protests, sparked by a ban on social media and feeding into long-standing economic woes, began on Monday and quickly escalated.

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6 h. ago Opinion: Profit has a pervasive influence on mental illness and chronic disease

Ireland isn’t doing enough to put people’s wellbeing above corporate profit, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.

Science

23 h. ago Gardaí investigating threats against Simon Harris and family seek Interpol assistance

Data requested from social media companies suggests some threats came from internet user outside Ireland

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50 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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51 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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53 h. ago US State Department threatens to cancel visas of people who 'make light' of Charlie Kirk's death

As of mid-August, the State Department said it had rescinded 6,000 student visas.

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2 d. ago Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence  The Irish Independent

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3 d. ago Church of Ireland young people feed 3,980 children in South Sudan

Church of Ireland young people feed 3,980 children in South Sudan  Down and Dromore

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4 d. ago ‘Just not enough places’: Young people say accommodation is most pressing cost of living issue

Two thirds of young people surveyed, aged 18-24, believe they would be better off in other countries

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4 d. ago Student accommodation crisis: ‘My commute takes two hours if there are no train delays’

Two-thirds of those surveyed, aged 18-24, believe they would be better off in other countries

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4 d. ago Nepali prime minister quits after deadly protests, as government buildings set on fire

Outrage among young anti-corruption protestors sparked by social media ban

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4 d. ago Social media is promoting steroid use among young people in Ireland

Social media is promoting steroid use among young people in Ireland  JOE.ie

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5 d. ago ‘Deep fake’ image of David McWilliams used to dupe social media users, says commentator

Economist and broadcaster raises awareness of risk of losses to those who might be persuaded to hand over money

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5 d. ago Man, 23, accused of stalking social media influencer 'followed her into Dublin hotel lift holding belt', court told

Man, 23, accused of stalking social media influencer 'followed her into Dublin hotel lift holding belt', court told  The Irish Sun

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5 d. ago Police in Nepal kill 17 after opening fire on protestors against government ban on social media

The Parliament building was surrounded by tens of thousands of people angry over the decision by authorities to block most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.

Events

6 d. ago Man accused of stalking social media influencer and following her to hotel room

Denis Morris, 23, appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court today.

Politics

6 d. ago Vaping is hooking a new generation of Irish people on nicotine, Lancet study suggests

The researchers said an Australian law restricting vape sales to pharmacies should be looked at here too.

Politics

7 d. ago Gardaí investigate second threat in a week against Simon Harris’s family

The Tánaiste has received threats before, including through social media and a phoned bomb threat.

Events

8 d. ago How Irish households are boycotting Israeli goods and services over Gaza war

Campaigner says Israel’s assault on Palestinian territory has led to surge in number of Irish people asking: ‘What can I do?’

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