Mishawaka schools respond to perceived threat on social media
MISHAWAKA — Mishawaka police and school officials here are encouraging parents to monitor their children's social media posts after administrators and the school resource officer at John Young Middle School investigated a Snapchat post that some thought contained a threat against the school. Read More
As threats multiply on social media, Harford police and school officials advise caution
Days after 17 people were shot and killed in a Florida school, Harford schools and police have dealt with at least three possible threats to three schools, all spread on social media and deemed to be unsubstantiated by police. Harford County Public Schools has responded by encouraging parents to talk … …
A New Chicago-Made App Aims to Reduce Anxiety, Depression Caused by Social Media
On average, Americans are checking their phones 46 times a day, and much of that screen time is dedicated to social media. But when levels of social media consumption become too high, it can cause users to suffer from more than just FOMO (fear of missing out), and a Chicago-based …
Gigi Hadid Shares a Sneaky Social Media PSA With Her Phone Sticker
Hadid has also been vocal about how social media has affected her. She's taken month-long social media breaks before to refresh. In December 2016, she explained why she does the ritual. "I'm taking a month off, actually, during New Years," she said then. "I'm not deleting my account, I'm just …
Social media websites are ‘causing a mental health crisis’, says head of top British university hit by …
Social media is causing a global mental health crisis among young people, according to the chief of a university hit by suicides among students. Hugh Brady, vice-chancellor of Bristol, said the pressure to appear 'perfect' all the time online was causing anxiety and depression. He said social media sites … Read …
UPDATED: Petoskey man sentenced to prison for social media mass shooting threat
PETOSKEY — A mass shooting threat made on a social media website in November has a Petoskey man headed to prison. According to a news release from Emmet County Prosecuting Attorney Jim Linderman, today Thursday, Emmet County Circuit Court Judge Charles W. Johnson sentenced Kevin … Read More
Police warn against sending intimate photos following reports of social media requests
The Timmins Police Service is warning residents about sending intimate images over social media. Police recently received information that an individual on social media is requesting intimate images as a way to raise awareness for a supposed campaign to 'legalize breastfeeding.' The request for … Read More
Social media full of vitriolic myths in the aftermath of the Stanley trial
Social media has become a place of vitriolic myths about Indigenous peoples in the wake of the Gerald Stanley trial for the killing of Colten Boushie. Here, a vigil in support of Colten Boushie's family on Feb. 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz … Read More
Nationwide social media threat puts North Texas schools on alert
A social media threat known as "SHS," prompted school districts across the country, including Fort Worth and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw schools, to be on alert. "A social media post threatening a non-specific school is spreading across the nation this morning," read a message sent by Fort Worth schools … Read More
Tories can’t win on social media due to ‘vitriolic’ abuse
Conservatives are losing out on social media because supporters feel unable to share their views without attracting abuse, the Conservatives' new party chairman has said. Brandon Lewis said his party's supporters found it difficult to conduct debates online but said his focus over the past few months … Read More