AllSides Balanced Search reveals information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so you can get the full picture.
Oct 25 2023
News
Social media overload: More states sue Meta in order to protect youth
Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children
Christian Science MonitorNov 16 2023
Fact Check
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Is Safe, Has Multiple Benefits
Pregnancy puts people at elevated risk of severe COVID-19. Young babies also are particularly vulnerable to hospitalization from COVID-19. Maternal vaccination reduces these risks.
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines come with similar side effects regardless of whether a person is pregnant. Research does not show increased risk of miscarriage, birth defects or other pregnancy complications after
FactCheck.orgOct 30 2023
News
Israeli-German Shani Louk's remains found, family confirms
The body of Israeli-German citizen Shani Louk, who was believed to have been kidnapped alive amid Hamas's assault on the music festival in Reim, was found on Monday.
Louk's sister, Adi, confirmed Shani's death on Instagram.
Louk was seen in footage shared on the day of the attack laying motionless in the back of a truck after being kidnapped and brought into Gaza. It was unclear
The Jerusalem PostOct 24 2023
News
WA, 32 other states sue Meta, alleging harm to youth mental health
OLYMPIA — Washington and 32 other states are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging it deliberately designed and maintained “addictive” features that are harmful to kids’ mental health. Features such as the “like” or reaction button, the ability to scroll endlessly, and push notifications were “designed to incessantly monopolize young users’ time and attention,”
The Seattle TimesOct 24 2023
News
'Serious harms': 42 state AGs sue Meta for intentionally trying to get young users addicted
A bipartisan group of 42 state attorneys general is suing Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — for allegedly developing their products with the intent to keep young users addicted. According to CNBC, the lawsuit accuses Meta of designing algorithms and features for both of their main social media platforms meant to push young users into constantly staying on the apps. These
AlterNetOct 27 2023
News
'THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IN OTHER COUNTRIES': Maine celebrities share grief, anger after shooting
Two famous Mainers shared grief and frustration, respectively, on social media in the days after a mass shooting in Lewiston killed 18 and left 13 injured on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Actor and Lewiston native Patrick Dempsey took to Instagram to write he and his family were “heartbroken for the victims, their families and the community.” • None Read more: GoFundMe set up for Lewiston shooting
MassLive.comNov 14 2023
Fact Check
US infant mortality rise not linked to vaccines
A report showing a 3% rise in U.S. infant mortality in 2022 compared with 2021 did not even examine vaccination of mothers or infants as a factor, contrary to posts online suggesting that vaccination played a role in the increase, which came after a 20-year decline.
The provisional 2022 data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows statistically meaningful
Reuters Fact CheckOct 25 2023
News
State Of WI Sues Meta, Alleging Youth Mental Health Concerns
A federal lawsuit filed in California against the tech giant claims that the company deliberately created and deployed harmful features on Instagram, Facebook, and its other social media platforms that purposefully addicted children and teens. The suit claims Meta collects data on children under 13 without telling parents or getting their consent — a violation of federal law. “Meta has
Patch.comOct 25 2023
News
State Of MN Sues Meta, Alleging Youth Mental Health Concerns
A federal lawsuit filed in California against the tech giant claims that the company deliberately created and deployed harmful features on Instagram, Facebook, and its other social media platforms that purposefully addicted children and teens. "Meta is very intentionally trying to manipulate our children and teens into spending as much time on their platforms as possible, despite knowing this
Patch.comSep 29 2023
News
Philly Social Media Influencer 'Meatball' Charged With Multiple Felonies After Live Streaming Looting
A popular social media influencer from Philadelphia who goes by the moniker “Meatball” was arrested with more than 60 people who were accused of looting across the city on Tuesday (September 26) night, the Philly Voice reports. “Meatball” whose government name is Dayjia Blackwell has been charged with six felony charges and two misdemeanors for sharing the footage of the thefts on her
BET