“(The sites) should be used for informational purposes, not debate,” said Council President Deborah Newcomb. “It's another way to get information to the public.” Councilwoman-at-large Angel Wassie agreed, saying the city's social media presence should be “more of a community bulletin board.”. Read More

Mandatory limits could be imposed on the amount of time children are allowed to spend on social media, the culture secretary has suggested. Matt Hancock said social media companies had failed in their duty of care to children. Read More

Mr Nicholas said parents were concerned about the anonymity of social media. "They're really concerned about the nature of bullying that may happen on social media sites and how easy it is given that this is a product that young people are likely to use every day," he said. "That …

A couple of weeks ago, du, the telecomms firm, launched its “Post Wisely” campaign aimed at raising awareness about responsible social media usage. Many people also called for the regulation of social media influencers, who charged significant amounts of money – that could reach five figures – to … Read More

Children's social media use could be restricted under plans by Culture Secretary Matt Hancock. He says there is a "genuine concern" about the amount of time young people are spending in front of screens. Restrictions could include a legal requirement demanding companies ensure users are over 13 … Read More

CINCINNATI, Ohio – It might only be puppy love, but Cincinnati's famed hippo Fiona has her first public suitor. A 2-year-old hippopotamus named Timothy at the zoo in San Antonio, Texas, has launched his courtship via social media . Posts declared her the “most beautiful hippo” he's ever seen and … …

Teenagers' social media usage will be limited to no more than a few hours browsing under new proposals outlined by ministers, it has emerged. Matt Hancock, the secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, said there was a “genuine concern” about how long young people were spending … Read …

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Driver Matt DiBenedetto made an unusual appeal on social media for sponsorship assistance for his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team this week. People responded. Important people. Drivers Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick kicked in $5,000 each, as did retired driver and … Read More

In a state not known as a friend to labor unions, hundreds of West Virginia teachers found a way to organize a massive nine-day strike that paved the way to raises they had been denied for years. How did they do it? The strikers themselves say social media tools were …

CAIRO – 10 March 2018: Egypt's Grand Mufti Sheikh Shawki Allam warned that ideas spread on social media need to be screened, as many of which promote fake … On the other hand, some members of the Egyptian Parliament called on the government to practice censorship on social media in …