Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff·26 Aug 2026
The top executive at Instagram has admitted that few teenagers have used a feature meant to counter addiction before it was turned on by default, as hearings in a landmark trial against its parent...
Nine CEO confident new AI laws will deliver a ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs
World news | The Guardianby Jonathan Barrett Business editor·26 Aug 2026
The head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publishing” on the horizon backed by laws designed to force tech platforms into commercial deals, even as the network cuts costs across its...
Inside the doping scandal that could threaten India’s Olympic dream
The Independentby Namita Singh·26 Aug 2026
Narayan Thakur still remembers the posters that stretched from his home in Delhi along several kilometres to the main road, celebrating the para-athlete for winning gold in the Asian Games of 2018.
‘Manufactured hysteria’: Former NDTV journalist Maya Sharma on why TV news has become ‘unwatchable’
Scroll.inby Maya Sharma·26 Aug 2026
Over the years, I was frequently introduced to people this way: “This is Maya Sharma. You must have seen her on NDTV!” The person I was being introduced to in this rather embarrassing fashion was...
Newly released texts confirm Anthony Fauci and other 'experts' always knew mask mandates wouldn't work
FOX Newsby Ian Miller·26 Aug 2026
When Sen. Rand Paul released private texts and messages from Anthony Fauci to the public several weeks ago, it brought the now-former head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious...
Productivity Commission slams 'clowns' comments after GST report
ABC News Australiaby Erin Handley·26 Aug 2026
In short: WA Premier Roger Cook called the Productivity Commission "east coast clowns" over its interim findings on GST, with a senior federal minister casting doubt over the report's validity.
At Trial, Instagram Head Denies Having ‘Stalled’ Teen ‘Take a Break’ Feature Despite Slow Rollout
Gizmodoby Mike Pearl·26 Aug 2026
If you’re in charge of a social media platform like Instagram, what would it mean to “stall” the rollout of a safety feature aimed at getting users to pause their use of your product?
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 26, 2026
Mashableby Mashable Team·26 Aug 2026
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy for a workaholic. Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search.
Billionaire investor says he used AI to write critique of former mentee Scott Bessent
World news | The Guardianby Uwa Ede-Osifo·26 Aug 2026
Stanley Druckenmiller, a billionaire investor, said he used artificial intelligence to pen his viral Wall Street Journal op-ed in which he sharply criticized the interference of Scott Bessent, the...
Private schools ban Meta glasses 'over bullying fears'
Mail Onlineby Ed Holt·26 Aug 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A number of private schools have banned Meta glasses over concerns the glasses could lead to bullying as the backlash against the...
Elissa Slotkin calls out Hasan Piker for blaming Jewish Americans targeted over their Israel views
FOX Newsby Alexander Hall·25 Aug 2026
Democratic Sens. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., condemned livestreamer Hasan Piker after he said that Jewish Americans will face inevitable consequences for supporting Israel.
'Manosphere' streamer Ed Matthews is jailed 'over paedophile sting'
Mail Onlineby Ed Holt·25 Aug 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The 'Manosphere' streamer Ed Matthews has been jailed over attacking an alleged paedophile in a sting, it is reported.
Utah library confirms LGBTQ 'Pride' book for its 'smallest patrons' is kept easily accessible
FOX Newsby Rachel del Guidice·25 Aug 2026
A Utah public library confirmed to Fox News Digital that an LGBTQ-themed children's book highlighted by a conservative outlet is part of its collection for its "smallest patrons" and is...
Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms
The Independentby Barbara Ortutay·25 Aug 2026
Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive at the helm of Instagram, defended the platform's safety record in testimony Tuesday and took issue with a plaintiff attorney's emphasis on low usage numbers for a...
Sony Is Reminding Us (Again) That We Don’t Own Our PlayStation Games - CNET
CNETby Joe Hindy·25 Aug 2026
Some things are too bizarre to make up, and Sony’s inability to read the room is one of them. Over the last week or so, the media giant has sent emails to PlayStation users with its entire Terms of...
This behavior on planes annoys people the most, survey finds
CBS Newsby Megan Cerullo·25 Aug 2026
The close quarters on planes and variable public views on appropriate flight etiquette are a recipe for tension.
One of WA's top realtors disqualified from awards over sales inaccuracies
ABC News Australiaby Rebecca Trigger·25 Aug 2026
In short: Western Australia's real estate body REIWA has banned one of the state's top performing agents from this year's industry awards over inaccuracies in the sales volume and price data he...
How to win shares and influence fast-food market: Warm and fuzzy can't cut it
Phys.orgby Niki Widdowson·25 Aug 2026
How to win shares and influence fast-food market: Warm and fuzzy can't cut it New research from QUT challenges a common assumption in social media marketing: For fast-food brands, social media...
STEVE DOOCY: The Dolly Parton I saw when the cameras stopped rolling
FOX Newsby Steve Doocy·25 Aug 2026
On August 23, 2016, ten years ago this week, I was with Dolly Parton in New York City, and we were about to do a live segment on FOX & Friends.
I've Spent 25 Years Helping People Rebuild Their Reputations. These Are the 6 Steps I Always Recommend.
Entrepreneurby Scott Keever·25 Aug 2026
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways - Many business owners are making the same mistake.
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