Should Social Media Companies Do More to Protect Teen Users?
In a landmark trial, Meta agreed to settle claims that its products harmed young people. Should other social media companies be held accountable for what some say are addictive platforms?
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On This Day | Sept. 22
In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that enslaved people in states still in rebellion would be free as of Jan. 1, 1863.
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How do students feel about the new Meta protections for young people? Do this quick “barometer” activity to find out.
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On This Day | Sept. 16
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On This Day | Sept. 20
In 1973, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match.
On This Day | Sept. 19
In 1881, President James A. Garfield died 79 days after an assassin shot him.
On This Day | Sept. 18
In 1931, Japanese officers staged an explosion near Mukden, blamed Chinese forces and used the incident to seize Manchuria, which Japan occupied until its defeat in World War II in 1945.
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