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Labor unions sue US over monitoring social media of visa holders

People visit the makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside of the headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk was shot and killed on Sep 10 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. PHOTO: JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES
Opinion & Features

Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people’s sense of the world

Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, but current legislation offers almost no details on how the ban will be enforced.
International

Australia says social media ban will not age test all users

While the government has temporarily suspended access to online gambling platforms via e-wallets and super apps, ads promoting these sites remain visible on social media.
Tech in AsiaASEAN Business

Philippines regulators scroll past online gambling ads on social media

Roblox has emerged as one of the largest players in video games, relying on independent developers to create new titles.
Lifestyle

Roblox tests TikTok-like app so players can share game action

Lucy Guo's aim with Passes is to provide influencers "the entire infrastructure to be a business".
Startups & Tech

AI billionaire Lucy Guo pushes into crowded social media field

Trading cards like Pokemon sit at the nexus of collectability and liquidity.
Opinion & Features

McDonald’s Pokemon frenzy shows the collecting boom’s dark side

Gina Rinehart is worth US$27 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
International

Richest Australian Gina Rinehart boosts bet on Trump’s Truth Social

Short-form dramas cater to those who prefer bite-sized entertainment, with each episode typically spanning one to two minutes, and are usually designed for mobile viewing on social media platforms such as TikTok.
Lifestyle

Associates of Singapore-listed GHY in tie-up with iQIYI to jointly produce two short-form dramas

Student visa applicants will be asked to adjust the privacy settings on all their social media profiles to “public”, a senior US State Department official said.
International

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

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