New York State

Columbus, OH

Texas State

Fox Business

Fourteen-year-old Texas cyber exploitation victim Elliston Berry, her mother Anna McAdams and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, relayed the horrors of AI nude deepfakes spreading across the web.

14-year-old AI cyber exploitation victim speaks out about mortifying experience on social media

California State

Mediaite

While the country is divided on many issues, the co-hosts of Fox & Friends found an issue where the right and the left had some common ground: limiting social media use for children. During a segment about New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signing legislation that addressed social media addiction,...

‘Can’t Believe I’m Saying This!’ Fox & Friends Shocked By Their Own Support of Democratic Governors Banning Social Media For Kids

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A Piece of Travel

Truth be told, we all know people who are glued to their phones. You might even classify yourself as being part of that group. For better or worse, social media has become deeply ingrained in our culture, causing many to call for regulations and further research. Digital marketing agency Hennessey Digital recently unveiled a report ranking the states most fixated on social media.

10 States Most Obsessed With Social Media

Inquisitr.com


                Sasha Obama faced backlash for a TikTok video with friends prompting celebrity defenses and public debate over her social life and privacy.

Ex President Barack Obama's Daughter Sasha Obama Under Fire for 'Viral Dance' Video on TikTok

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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        If you’re a Gen Xer or older, one surprising habit the younger generations developed is their love of subtitles or closed-captioning while watching TV. To older generations, closed-captioning was only for grandparents, the hearing impaired, or when watching the news in a restaurant or gym.But these days, studies show that Millenials and Gen Z are big fans of captions and regularly turn them on when watching their favorite streaming platforms. A recent study found that more than half of Gen Z and Millenials prefer captions on when watching television.It’s believed that their preference for subtitles stems from the ubiquity of captioning on social media sites such as TikTok or Instagram.

Gen X mom can’t understand why her Millenial and Gen Z kids watch TV with closed captions

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Deepa Singh Beniwal

If you've been scrolling through social media recently, you've probably encountered the phrase "Hawk Tuah" and wondered what it means and why it's everywhere. This viral sensation has taken the internet by storm, creating a flurry of memes and video edits across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Let's dive into the origins of the "Hawk Tuah" trend and explore why it's become such a hit online.

Unpacking the "Hawk Tuah" Trend: The Viral Meme Taking Over Social Media

In the ever-evolving world of digital communication, internet slang has become a very common part of our daily conversations. These abbreviated phrases and acronyms serve as a shorthand for expressing complex thoughts and emotions, allowing us to communicate more efficiently and creatively. One such term that has gained significant traction in recent years is “GMFU,” a slang expression that has transcended its origins and found widespread use across various online platforms. Let’s explore on how it has become an integral part on the internet.

What Does GMFU Mean on Instagram & Texting: Popular Internet Slang Explained

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

The Independent

Congress has not voted to make US women eligible for conscription, and nor has it resolved to automatically enroll all young American men into the military draft database – at least, not yet.Numerous excitable posts on TikTok, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter) in the last month have claimed that sweeping reforms to the USA’s rarely-used draft system are underway.Some focused on a bill passed by the US House of Representatives that would enroll young men automatically instead of requiring them to fill out paperwork, while others pointed to a US Senate proposal to enroll women as well.But neither of these...

Internet confuses people over US military draft change... here is the truth

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Snopes

Physician Vanessa Kerry was appointed the World Health Organization's director-general special envoy for climate change and health in 2023.

Fact Check: John Kerry's Daughter Vanessa Said Billions of Humans Must Die for 'New World Order'?

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

NewsBreak

New York passes social media ban for kids: Explained

NEW YORK - The New York State Legislature passed a bill on Friday that will allow parents to regulate their children's social media algorithms. The move...

New York passes social media ban for kids: Explained

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