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Police warn illicit drugs are labeled with emojis on social media. Here’s a breakdown of those drug emojis
An investigation into a case in Lompoc prompted authorities to break down the meaning of the emojis to help the public decode ...
The Decatur Daily3d
Britt leads bill to add mental health warnings on social media
Ala., paired up with her friend and colleague Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., to reintroduce legislation to require mental ...
Texas lawmakers fail to pass ban on social media for those under 18
A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms has failed at the state Capitol.
Texas Standard3d
App stores must verify ages of users, but social media ban for minors falls short at Capitol
The App Store Accountability Act, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, aims to prevent minors from downloading apps without parental ...
Texas push to ban minors under 18 from social media fades with time running out
AUSTIN, Texas -- A push in Texas to ban social media accounts for children under 18 faded Thursday after lawmakers did not ...
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
US President Donald Trump's administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for ...
The New York Sun7d
Texas Lawmakers on Verge of Passing the Nation’s Most Restrictive Ban on Social Media Use for Under-18s
The state law, following Florida's precedent, would prevent anyone under 18 from creating a social media account.
The Herald-Mail12d
Melania Trump's bill to ban revenge porn becomes law
What is the Take It Down Act? What is NCII? Melania Trump bill signed into law. Here's what you need to know about publishing ...
The Texas Tribune14d
Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media
The Texas Legislature has already passed a bill requiring age verification to download apps and is seriously considering another to ban children from social media.
KSAT14d
Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media
Companies would have to comply with the ban by April 2026 ... we could do what you guys are saying. But it’s obvious that social media platforms are doing exactly what my fear is.