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Inspiring Canadians lead the charge on social media this week

After Global News shared her story on social media, Kosman has been fielding donations and offers to help make even more plastic-bag mats. WATCH REPORT BELOW: ALSO SEE: Facebook will use postcards in attempt to prevent Russian meddling in elections. News on social media: This week … Read More

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‘Evil’ on social media

Severed limbs of the dead involved in a horrific accident were on social media moments after the incident even before the arrival of the police. Fijians posed smiling for the camera with the limbs, still bloodied and warm to the touch. While all this drama was unfolding, the deceased's wife, …

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FC Barcelona’s quality over quantity strategy helps it gain record social media engagement

FC Barcelona, which boasts of around 313 million followers across all social media platforms, saw 181 million engagements in January, followed by Manchester United and Real Madrid which saw 76 million and 45 million engagements respectively. Barcelona was also the first on each social media … Read More

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Ex-Dolphin Jonathan Martin Is Detained After Social Media Post Shuts School

Jonathan Martin, the former N.F.L. offensive lineman who was at the center of a bullying scandal in 2013, was detained by the police after posting a seemingly threatening message on social media. A photograph he posted on Instagram showed a rifle and included a message that said bullying victims … Read …

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Police reveal texting and social media account for most mobile phone driving offences

“We still see people trying to hide their phones in clothing, or in their laps. Even when people put their phones in a windscreen mount, they think they can view social media or text messages, which is not allowed. You can only take or make a phone call. The ads …

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More Aussie kids are getting their own social media accounts but experts warn there’s ‘no safe age’

The trend has seen more than 230,000 Aussie kids under the age of 13 get their own social media profile, according to a new study. While more than half of their parents are choosing to lock down access to their account to limit online risks, technology and education experts urged …

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Ghostbusters World Posts A Couple Social Media Teasers

It's been a hot minute since we heard the announcement that 4:33 Creative Lab and NextAge Co. would be working with Columbia Pictures and Ghost Corps on a Ghostbusters mobile game. Well, today on the game's official social media channels, we got a couple teasers that show us what their … …

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Ex-NFL player Jonathan Martin detained by police over social media post

Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin was detained for questioning in Los Angeles as a result of a threatening image posted on social media but was later released, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said.? A law enforcement source told KABC-TV in Los Angeles … Read More

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Secret Teacher: social media makes it impossible to switch off from work

When I began teaching 10 years ago, social media and messaging were used for socialising with friends. But the proliferation of websites offering new takes on an idea or lesson means there's always something to send about the job, and plenty of apps through which to share your thoughts. This …

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Ex-NFL player at center of bullying controversy detained after social media post

Former Miami Dolphins player Jonathan Martin was detained by police Friday after a social media post from the athlete reportedly led to a school's closing, according to multiple news reports. The Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News in a statement that Martin was detained and questioned … Read More