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Meta is changing Instagram and Facebook to protect teens’ mental health. Are the new measures backed up by science?

Meta has been forced to roll out new measures, but many can be easily circumvented.

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Sep 16 • 10:44 AM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
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What is ‘ghost posting’? Why Gen Z is hiding their Instagram posts

What is “ghost posting”? Gen Z is using an Instagram trick to take control over what shows up on their followers' feeds. It's part of a growing trend.

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Sep 16 • 7:52 AM EDT • Technology • usatoday.com
Liverpool youngster shares farewell ahead of Arsenal move

Youth striker Vincent Joseph has shared a farewell to Liverpool, ahead of his expected transfer to Arsenal.Photo via Joseph on InstagramArsenal reached an agreement with Liverpool 16-year-old Vincent ...

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Sep 16 • 5:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Politics in plain sight: Social media and surveillance culture

Share your location on Snap Map and the Instagram map. Take a picture of a stranger doing something stupid, then send it to everyone you know. Post your friends, your family, your everyday habits, and special occasions. If it doesn’t end up online, did it really happen? In our ever-more-digital world, constant documentation is almost...

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Sep 15 • 5:29 PM EDT • Politics • scotscoop.com
4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over comments

Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Finneas posted on Instagram that they would withdraw from the tour

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Sep 15 • 4:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over comments

Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Finneas posted on Instagram that they would withdraw from the tour

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Sep 15 • 4:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped over comments

Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Finneas posted on Instagram that they would withdraw from the tour

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Sep 15 • 4:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumlocalnews.com
GTA 6 soundtrack: Travis Scott, other artists share cryptic 'GTA 6' messages on Instagram

Starting to get a better idea of who is on this soundtrack.

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Sep 15 • 1:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
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Founded in 1952 under the call letters WSBA, WPMT-FOX43 is one of America's oldest operating UHF television stations. Over 50 years later, FOX43 is Central Pennsylvania's first choice in late news, evening comedies and major sporting events. http://www.fox43.com https://www.facebook.com/fox43news/ http://www.twitter.com/fox43 https://www.instagram.com/fox43/

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Sep 15 • 7:30 AM EDT • Health • youtube.com
Please Stop Conflating Sports Betting Handle With Spending On Entertainment

Editor’s note: The Cashout for paid subscribers will publish on Tuesday. Every September there’s a huge uptick in how much people bet on sports with the start of football season. Which means it’s time to get ahead of a ridiculous narrative before it picks up steam on social media or in mainstream media. Subscribe Every few months I see some version of this: [ Charlie Bilello@charliebilello Americans bet over $165 billion on sports last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined. 1:00 PM · Jun 28, 2026 · 4.1M Views 258 Replies · 674 Reposts · 4.23K Likes ](https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2071217050328895935?s=20) Fortune published this in July. The headline and start of the story tell the same narrative (emphasis added): Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined: The North American box office totaled $8.87 billion in 2025, which is still 22% below pre-pandemic levels. Recorded music revenue hit a record $11.5 billion. Live music like concerts and festivals brought in $18.51 billion. Meanwhile, book publishers tracked by the Association of American Publishers reported $14.6 billion for the year. And the U.S. museum industry generated an estimated $16.4 billion. Add it up and the total comes to roughly $70 billion, which is less than half what Americans wagered on sports. The story, to its credit, goes on to tell us why sports betting is entirely different, although people who only read headlines will miss that nuance. (The tweet above definitely skips over the nuance.) I will mostly be preaching to the choir here, but it’s worth saying out loud: Wagering money on sports is not the same thing as spending on entertainment from a financial perspective. When you spend money on a movie or concert ticket, that money is gone. You exchanged money for an experience. It’s a good trade! I get to have fun for “x” dollars. (Unless the movie sucks, I guess.) When you bet money on sports, the money is not necessarily gone every time you wager it. It could be gone, but sometimes it’s not and you actually get more money back! That’s not “spending” money or something you should try to compare directly to entertainment spend. A far better comp would be how much people lose at sports betting. That number was more like $17 billion in the US last year, at least for state-regulated sportsbooks. Why are we trying to equate handle and entertainment spending? I dunno. It makes for splashy headlines, I guess. Now, people should be betting for entertainment, and not because they expect to win in the long term; no doubt about it. Anyway, here’s hoping I don’t see people saying Americans “spent” hundreds of millions of dollars on sports betting this fall. Mindway AI and DraftKings Expand Responsible Gaming Drive with Launch of Gamalyze American Football In time for the NFL kickoff, Mindway AI has expanded its partnership with DraftKings to launch Gamalyze American Football the second title in the neuroscience-based Gamalyze Sports collection. Following the success of Gamalyze Football (soccer) during the FIFA World Cup, this gridiron-themed update replaces static questionnaires with immersive, stadium-inspired gameplay. Backed by 10+ years of Aarhus University research, Gamalyze evaluates real-time decision-making to deliver instant, unbiased player risk assessments. Integrated into DraftKings’ platform and nationwide activations, it engages fans when excitement peaks. Ready to upgrade your player protection? Contact Mindway AI to try Gamalyze Sports today. Gambling news roundup 🚨The important stuff 1st NFL Sunday of Season ‘Champagne-Popping Day for Bettors’ (Covers): “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks,” Caesars’ head of football Joey Feazel said prior to the Sunday night game. “Caesars Sportsbook reported that Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson were among the top five most-bet players to reach the end zone, and all of them cashed tickets.” [ Ben Fawkes@BFawkes22 A @CaesarsSports oddsmaker on how Week 1 has gone so far: “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks.” ➡️8 of 10 most popular anytime TD scorers cashed 1:31 AM · Sep 14, 2026 · 276K Views 16 Replies · 16 Reposts · 615 Likes ](https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/2099310001927995849?s=20) 🔍 Are we already getting a “customer-friendly results” narrative in Week 1? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with CNBC about the prediction markets industry: “We think that there needs to be stronger regulations into the predictive markets,” Goodell said. “We want to see that to protect the integrity of our game. We want to make sure we’re protecting the consumers that are on those platforms for the NFL. So, we’re continuing to have conversations with them and talk to them about the things that we think they need to do to strengthen that so that they could be potential partners at some point in the future.” More on the NFL + PMs: [ Straight to the Point Quid Pro Quo The NFL has asked Kalshi and other prediction markets to remove certain easy to manipulate markets. Does a potential partnership hang in the balance… Read more 6 hours ago · 19 likes · Steve Ruddock ](https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/p/quid-pro-quo?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) Kalshi was on my podcast?: Kalshi was on my podcast [ The Event Horizon Episode 32: Talking Prediction Market Enforcement With Kalshi’s Robert DeNault Kalshi? On my podcast? Yep… Listen now 5 hours ago · 6 likes · 1 comment · Dustin Gouker ](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-32-talking-prediction-market-enforcement-kalshi?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) DraftKings Enhances Responsible Engagement Efforts With New Customer Initiatives, Tools and Education (press release): DraftKings Inc. today announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly. The efforts include a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that promotes responsible engagement, a PGA TOUR sweepstakes that promotes customer engagement with responsible engagement features, the launch of Gamalyze American Football in collaboration with Mindway AI, and new custom cool-off options that give customers enhanced flexibility when choosing a cool-off period. The initiatives build on DraftKings’ commitment to making responsible engagement an integral part of the customer experience and providing players with accessible tools and resources that help them make informed choices about their gaming experience. “At DraftKings, responsible engagement is embedded in how we operate and is essential to building trust with our customers and our long-term sustainability,” said Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings. “We’ve continued to invest in tools and resources that give customers enhanced access to information about their play and more choices for managing how they engage. From My Budget Builder and My Stat Sheet to player-set limits and new custom cool-offs, we’re continuing to evolve our approach while promoting awareness and use of the tools and resources available to help customers play responsibly.” … DraftKings is launching a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that continues the pair’s road trip and promotes responsible engagement and awareness of the tools and resources available to help customers make informed choices about their gaming experience and engage responsibly. The campaign was initially launched on Sep. 10th and will reach customers through digital channels, bringing responsible engagement messaging to fans in an engaging way. bet365 Launches “The Matchup,” a New Weekly Video Podcast Hosted by Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders (press release): "bet365, a global leader in online sports betting and gaming, today announced the launch of “The Matchup,” a new weekly video podcast hosted by former Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders. Featuring current and former NFL players, the original series marks a significant, intentional investment in football as bet365 works to become a go-to destination for U.S. bettors throughout the season. “The Matchup” premieres September 10, with new episodes released weekly in both video and audio formats. Full episodes will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available, with clips and additional content rolling out across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok. The show is being produced by Last Row Digital Media. Each week, Harris and Sanders will be joined by guests from across the game to break down the biggest NFL matchups, unpack the latest league news and share perspectives that go beyond the box score. By bringing together two former players with distinct perspectives and firsthand experience, “The Matchup” will give audiences timely context and a deeper understanding of the teams, players and storylines shaping the week ahead. “Every great football conversation starts with a matchup—who has the edge, what everyone is overlooking and what could change the game,” said Chris Harris Jr. “Emmanuel and I have experienced the game from different perspectives, and we want the audience to feel like they are part of the conversation and leave every episode knowing more about the week ahead.” Today’s iGaming companies face new litigation threats as expansive consumer protection statutes spark lawsuits with sky’s-the-limit aspirations, sometimes backed by private funders. Clients of Ifrah Law have a staunch defender in Robert Ward – an agile litigator and case tactician who responds to the changing state of play with creative legal defenses and efficient case-closing strategies. Robert draws on federal clerkship experience and appellate defense work to advise iGaming clients on litigation exposure, white-collar risk, and regulatory defense across multiple jurisdictions. Read More: Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries 🔮 Prediction markets Update on legal action in Connecticut: [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL Connecticut says gaming service license holders which received subpoenas over sports prediction markets “are not under investigation” by the @CTDCP but may possess information that could assist the state “in evaluating the conduct of prediction market platforms.” 2:31 PM · Sep 13, 2026 · 844 Views 5 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2099143914271670576?s=20) American Gaming Association Opposes CFTC Bid to Block New York Prediction-Market Enforcement (DeFi Rate): “The brief points to the Ninth Circuit’s Aug. 28 decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Assad, which the AGA says supports New York’s authority to regulate sports contracts as gambling. It also cites Kalshi advertising, product comparisons and reporting on Kalshi’s sports volume to argue that the economic product resembles a sportsbook wager more than a conventional financial hedge.” [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL AGA intervenes in CFTC v. NY case to oppose CFTC request for preliminary injunction, says the CFTC’s arguments “obfuscate a simple truth: prediction markets offer sports betting.” Highlights CA9 decision, @DustinGouker (6x), and $1.32 billion in OSB taxes for NY (0 from PMs). Daniel Wallach @WALLACHLEGAL High stakes hearing on Monday in CFTC v. New York State. If SDNY judge Lorna Schofield denies the CFTC’s motion for preliminary injunction, the New York AG would have a clearer path for securing a state court geofencing order against Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. 2:08 AM · Sep 13, 2026 · 4.78K Views 1 Reply · 2 Reposts · 8 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2098957043474280584?s=20) Gaming Commission remains member of gambling council after questions raised over ties to Kalshi (Mass Live): “The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not follow the leads of gaming regulators in Ohio and Michigan and drop ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new association with Kalshi.” Sponsor’s messageTrusted Voices: Conversations About Betting is designed to equip adults, including parents and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, including information on warning signs, risks and proxy betting. The program is led by retired professional basketball player Randy Livingston and his wife, basketball agent Anita Smith, who share their personal stories related to problem gambling, with the hope of preventing others from experiencing similar harms. Learn more and join the conversation here. 📣 Industry news Gaming M&A: Latest Mergers, Acquisitions and Deals (SBC Americas): “But what else is happening in the world of gaming mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships? Here, we round up some of the news you might have missed.” BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the Minnesota Vikings in Canada (press release): BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, naming it the Official Sports Betting Partner and Online Casino Partner of the team in Canada. The agreement gives BetMGM rights to use Vikings marks across approved sports betting, online casino and marketing activities in Canada. In addition, Vikings Big Kick LuckyTap™, a casino game by Design Works Gaming, is available now exclusively at BetMGM Casino in Alberta and Ontario. “Vikings fans bring a level of passion and loyalty that extends well beyond game day,” said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM. “As the home of one of the largest collections of sports-themed casino content in North America, BetMGM is uniquely positioned to combine sports fandom with iGaming. We are eager to start football season off strong with another fantastic partnership especially as we expand our reach in Canada to Alberta.” Martin Nance, Minnesota Vikings Chief Marketing Officer, said, “As we continue to deepen our connection with Vikings fans across Canada, we’re proud to welcome BetMGM as the team’s official sports betting and online casino partner in Canada. Their commitment to innovation and fan engagement aligns well with our organization, and we’re excited to create memorable experiences that celebrate Vikings football and connect with Canadian fans in new and meaningful ways.” Caesars Entertainment Launches Ball Rush Jackpots™ in New Jersey,the Latest Proprietary Online Title from Empire Creative™ (press release): Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the launch of Ball Rush Jackpots™, a new ball-and-peg style online casino game developed by Empire Creative™, the Company’s in-house game development studio. Now live in New Jersey across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, Ball Rush Jackpots is expected to become available in additional jurisdictions where Caesars offers online casino gaming following regulatory approval. The title expands Caesars’ growing portfolio of proprietary online casino titles, following the successful launch of Ca$hline™ earlier this year and further diversifying the Company’s lineup beyond traditional slots and table games. Ball Rush Jackpots follows the traditional ball-drop gameplay experience where players drop a ball down a board filled with pegs to land in a prize slot. As balls navigate independently through a field of pegs, every drop creates new opportunities to collect feature symbols, unlock bonuses and pursue jackpots, delivering a different experience with every round. “Ball Rush Jackpots delivers a different kind of casino experience for our players, combining easy-to-understand gameplay with meaningful customization, exciting bonus opportunities and jackpot potential,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital. “As we continue expanding our proprietary content portfolio, we’re focused on creating games that are simple to pick up, rewarding to revisit and designed around the features players enjoy most.” Bally’s Corporation Secures New Financing to Support the Development of the Bally’s Bronx Project (press release): Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) announced today that it secured new financing led by WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP to fund further development of the Bally’s Bronx project and general corporate purposes. The new financing comprises closing date term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million and delayed draw term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $160 million (together, the “Facilities”). … Bally’s Chairman of the Board, Soo Kim, commented, “This important financing allows us to progress the pre-construction planning process so that we are ready to complete the remainder of the capital raise and remain on schedule. Furthermore, the additional liquidity provides us greater flexibility for other capital opportunities.” WORLD JAI ALAI LEAGUE LAUNCHES CENTENNIAL SEASON AND ENTERS NEXT CHAPTER IN MIAMI (press release): The World Jai Alai League will open its 2026 fall season on Tuesday, September 15 at Miami’s JAM Arena, beginning a milestone season that marks 100 years since professional Jai Alai first arrived in Miami. Season X, the tenth season of the Battle Court team-based competition launched in 2022, will also be the first since entrepreneur and sports asset investor Rob Gough acquired the World Jai Alai League in August 2026. The acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the league. World Jai Alai League will maintain the existing Battle Court competition and operating format, with Chief Operating Officer Scott Savin overseeing Season X. Gough and his team will use the coming months to listen to players and fans, evaluate opportunities across the league, and execute plans for a broader evolution of Jai Alai’s presentation, live experience, media, marketing and commercial strategy beginning in 2027. “This is a really unique moment for Jai Alai,” said Rob Gough, Owner of the World Jai Alai League. “We have a sport with more than 100 years of history in Miami, extraordinary athletes and incredible speed, but I also believe there is enormous untapped potential.” bet365 reveals most popular online slots in 3 US states in August (SBC Americas): “In its monthly Gaming Insights and Performance report, growing online casino operator bet365 tracks player trends and game performance in online slots across its North American online casino markets.” The Closing Line is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Sep 14 • 2:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • closingline.substack.com
Forget AI. Social media already ruined comic book art.

“Bored. Bored. Bored.” This is me, scrolling through Instagram feeds while looking for an artist who breaks the mold. Finding something truly original is like finding a diamond-encrusted unicorn.

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Sep 14 • 1:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • fredericknewspost.com
Inter Legacy, the new Instagram channel celebrating Nerazzurri heritage

A space where past and present come together to tell the story of the moments that, one by one, have shaped Inter’s history. A journey through victories, iconic figures, images and memories that hav...

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Sep 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dwayne Johnson Says Role as Stuntman With Dementia Has Been ‘Life-Changing'

In a post shared on Instagram, Johnson thanked the director for affording him the opportunity.

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Sep 13 • 12:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Everything Richarlison said in video admission as Tottenham exit fails

Richarlison speaking on an Instagram video

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Sep 12 • 2:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives

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Sep 10 • 1:58 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Founded in 1952 under the call letters WSBA, WPMT-FOX43 is one of America's oldest operating UHF television stations. Over 50 years later, FOX43 is Central Pennsylvania's first choice in late news, evening comedies and major sporting events. http://www.fox43.com https://www.facebook.com/fox43news/ http://www.twitter.com/fox43 https://www.instagram.com/fox43/

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Sep 10 • 10:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • youtube.com
Insta360 Luna Pro review: Your Instagram Reels are about to get an upgrade

There’s now a direct rival to the Osmo Pocket 4 you can easily buy in the US.

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Sep 10 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
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Dolly Parton's sister slams 'fake AI garbage' following icon's death

In a Sept. 4 Instagram statement, Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton thanked fans for the “genuine” support, urging supporters to use her sister’s life as an “example for tolerance and respect towards others.”

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Sep 8 • 5:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
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Meta Removes Iran-Linked Network That Faked American Personas to Sway US Political Debate

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) welcomes Meta’s recent removal of an Iranian regime-linked network that disguised its origins while seeking to influence American political discourse. Meta disclosed the takedown on Aug. 27 in its H2 2026 Adversarial Threat Report. The network consisted of four Facebook accounts and 31 Instagram accounts linked to actors based in […]

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Goretzka won't be available for Klopp's first Germany squad

Germany coach Jürgen Klopp won't have midfielder Leon Goretzka available for his Nations League squad. Goretzka, who moved from Bayern Munich to Aston Villa this summer, said on Instagram on Monday that he will need to take break after his body "has reacted to the increased workload after my time away from the pitch.

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Sep 8 • 5:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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British pop star announces 'digital cleanse' after 'wild' two years

Jessie J is stepping away from social media. The British singer, 38, took to Instagram Sep. 7, to announced her "digital cleanse," while reassuring fans she is doing "OK."

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Sep 7 • 11:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Buckeye mom's soul food business blows up on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

Buckeye's TammysTasteBudz went viral on social media, letting Tammy Bouie quit her job to sell soul food full-time, honoring her late mother's legacy.

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Sep 6 • 12:47 PM EDT • Business • azfamily.com
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Sampaguita Pictures actress Jean Lopez dies at 86

Photo from Instagram/@ barbicastelvi Veteran performer worked alongside many of Philippine cinema’s leading stars during the 1960s Veteran Sampaguita Pictures actress Jean Lopez, who appeared alongside some of Philippine cinema’s leading stars during the 1960s, died Sept. 1, her family said. She was 86. Her daughter Barbi Castelvi announced the death on social media, describing it as sudden and unexpected.…

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15 discouraging hours with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches

In the last few weeks, while playing some video games that I might review, I emailed two cries for help. I sent the first to a rep for Capcom, confessing that the company’s samurai game Onimusha Way of the Sword (out today for PC and console) was crushing me. “Feels like I’m playing ‘hard’ mode, not ‘normal,’” I wrote. “And I don’t want to have to knock it down to “story”. I’m exploring, trying to level my gear, but these two-phase boss fights with no mid-fight checkpoints are brutal.” I wagered I was only about halfway through the game, if that. I wasn’t sure I could keep up with the steepening difficulty curve. Was I missing something? Then, on Monday, I took some photos of some puzzles that were baffling me in the mind-bending He Who Watches (out now on PC), wrote out lengthy descriptions of how I’d been trying to solve them and asked Bobby Vanden, the game’s solo developer, for a nudge in the right direction. I told Vanden I’d spent hours on these puzzles. “I’m stuck in triplicate,” I told him. Could he tell me if the solutions I was attempting were even on the right track? I didn’t mention that the puzzles—coupled with major time pressures from other work—were stressing me out so much that playing the game was giving me headaches. This double dose of panic was unusual. I’m used to managing a workload full of reporting and reviewing, used to a crowded schedule and the need to stay calm amid the bustle. But I was stressed about these games. No one was forcing me to review them, nor even play them. I’d simply found them interesting enough to start, hoped they’d be interesting enough to write about and I’d sunk hours into them assuming I’d made the right call. Suddenly, however, I felt trapped. I was emailing for a way out. Above: This guy took me about an hour to beat. The feedback I got from Capcom confirmed my fears. They didn’t say it, but I will: Onimusha Way of the Sword is not for me. It’s a brutally hard game in need of a normal difficulty level. It’s a game that spikes so severely during its abundant boss fights—yet offers such flawed ways to improve when outside of them—that it feels like a bait-and-switch. In the new Onimusha, you play as famed samurai Musashi Miyamoto, aided by a magical soul-absorbing gauntlet that is possessed by a lady who offers advice. (Way of the Sword is a continuation of Capcom’s long-dormant Onimusha series, but that set-up had me wondering if the company was cribbing from their ill-fated Bionic Commando reboot; read about “wife-arm” when you get a chance). Way of the Sword is partially set in 17th century Kyoto, an explorable city where Miyamoto can fight demons, help civilians and eventually rescue ghostly dogs. The city evolves over time, with new mini adventures and obtainable loot on offer, all feeding into systems that promise to upgrade your gear and sword-fighting skills. Upgrades, however, are so incremental as to be imperceptible, causing the exploration of Kyoto to feel like inconsequential busywork. From that hub, players can go on linear missions into forests and old temples, where they will encounter many of the game’s tough bosses. Combat in Way of the Sword is akin to many modern melee games. Players are asked to mix attacks with dodges and parries. They’re encouraged to deplete an enemy’s stamina bar in order to do greater damage to its health bar. The old Onimusha games’ signature move was the issen, a counter-attack so sudden it’s all but pre-emptive. You strike just as they begin to strike toward you, beating them to the cut. By definition, the issen is a high risk move, leaving you wide open to pain. It feels risky in the game, especially against bosses, who can maul you in just a few blows. A game might train you to perform an issen well by offering a variety of lesser enemies who are not as tough as the boss but get close. Or it might offer a toehold against bosses by saving or checkpointing the player’s progress when a boss’ first health bar has been destroyed and before the second health bar appears. It might offer the less skilled player a chance to over-level their character, should the player simply commit to playing through its optional sidequests. Way of the Sword does none of this. Fighting its trivially easy grunt enemies and then its ferociously adept bosses is like playing a game of chess where I’ve got a rook, while the opposing side is all pawns and five queens. Bosses simply don’t checkpoint. You may be able to clear a boss’ first phase without taking much damage. Good for you. Do it again, every time you fail the second phase. As for the the central Kyoto hub, I kept pace with all of its added side activities and never felt like I was overpowered. Bosses could still easily buckle me. The new Onimusha, I concluded, is just too discouraging to keep playing. The advice I got from Capcom had been well-intentioned. They reminded me of the game’s various systems. They alerted me to an optional assist that flashes recommended button inputs (basically: counter this move; dodge that move). It was a little helpful. So was dropping down to “story mode,” which I tried last night. Story mode turns on those button prompts by default. It makes countering and dodging way too easy, nearly automatic. I don’t consider myself a master of action games like these, but I’ve cleared the likes of God of War, Stellar Blade, Star Wars Jedi and others of sub-Sekiro difficulty and had a fun time doing so. Not here. Not yet. Unless they patch Onimusha: Way of the Sword and add a middle difficulty or just checkpoint the damn bosses when they’re between health bars, my streak of loving Capcom games released in 2026 will likely end at two. It’s a shame, because I was having a good time finding those ghostly dogs. And then there’s He Who Watches, a phenomenal first person puzzle game with Portal vibes, except instead of a portal gun you’ve got a magical bow that shoots one arrow that can activate switches or be used to drag blocks. The twist is an actual twist: you can also walk on walls and the ceiling, reorienting gravity as you do, thereby placing blocks onto those other surfaces. Walking on walls and ceilings to solve problems is really the best thing. Would that I could in reality. He Who Watches consists of locked-room challenges, each brief enough to only require about a minute to actually solving, though it will take five, 10, eventually 30 minutes to figure out said solutions. They are not obvious! It’s a game of layered mechanics and shocking solutions. For example, see if you can follow this: You can drag a block to a wall. Then you can walk on the wall, which now feels like the floor, and drag that block across the wall. Later, back on the floor, you might realize you can look up. The block is still on the wall, stuck to it. You can shoot your magic arrow to its underside. Doing so creates a tether, so that you can yank the block off the wall and carry it, as if it were a balloon, into the spot where you need it to be to solve the puzzle. Here, watch Vanden explain some of the game’s basics in this launch trailer: As with any great puzzle game, the solutions to He Who Watches’ puzzles elicit relief and amazement. Oh my god, that worked! I didn’t even think that could be possible! Learning to solve the game’s puzzles feels like learning magic. But, oh, does the game get hard. Its Steam reviews, mostly glowing, are full of players remarking how quickly He Who Watches made them sweat. Wrote one: “loving this one already although my brain is hurting!” Wrote another: “As you get further in the game it feels like you need an IQ level of at least 120+.” Vanden has shown some mercy. Each locked room puzzle includes an optional junior version of the puzzle, meant to teach you. Difficulty nevertheless ramps severely. By the time I was emailing Vanden for help, I was struggling to even clear one of the hint puzzles. When I messaged him, my stress was exacerbated by strange things I’d found in the game’s various hubs: suspicious passageways, odd blocks and some intriguing locked doors. These were hints of secrets, I realized, yet I sensed I needed to play further into the game to understand them. I was stuck, but I wanted to see the rest. Vanden offered to give me the exact solutions, to solve those three puzzles for me, but first he gave four nudges. Three were for the specific puzzles, but his best hint was for all and ultimately proved to be a terrific life lesson: go back a bit, he suggested. Do the puzzles right before those. They were teaching you something. Focus on what their lesson was. Don’t rush, in other words. Recognize what you’ve accomplished. Build off of that. I did so. I absorbed the lessons. I saw those three tough puzzles in a new light. I solved one the night after he wrote back, another the morning after. I left a third for another time. I didn’t need it and I wanted to plunge deeper into the game, closer to the moment when I was sure I could start unlocking those secret doors. My head stopped hurting, too. He Who Watches feels special. It’s got more challenges, and I’m undeterred. It’s also nice that its puzzles don’t have a surprise second health bar. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: In brief… 🎮 Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Helsinki-based Housemarque (Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Returnal) has stepped down from his studio, after a 31-year run, saying he’s “ taking a rare and well-deserved breather.” Sony purchased Housemarque in 2021, and the studio released its newest game, Saros, earlier this year. Trend-watch: Sony-owned Insomniac saw its founder Ted Price retire in early 2025, after a 30-year run. Sony-owned Sucker Punch saw its co-founder Brian Fleming step down in late 2025, after a 28-year run. 👀 Savvy Games Group chief Brian Ward is stepping down from the Saudi-government-backed games conglomerate, Bloomberg reports. No word on a long-term successor yet, nor if this augurs any closer integration between Savvy and Electronic Arts. EA was purchased by a consortium led by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund, in early August. 💿 Square Enix has denied a Japanese media report that the company was planning to go private. In very different Square Enix news, the company revealed that the physical version of Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the April 2027 finale of its radical remakes of FFVII, will include just one disc in its case, requiring a download for the rest. The first two FFVII remakes in the trilogy shipped on two discs apiece. While Square hasn’t commented on the reason why, a feature here in Game File last month broke down the processes and costs for physical games. The expense of a second disc comes out of the game publisher’s cut of each copy. Square could be saving in excess of a dollar a copy with this move. 🟥 Grand Theft Auto IV’s 26-minute ’‘extended look” gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix last week—and was exclusive to the platform for six hours—drew 31.1 million views in its first four days, the streamer announced. (Netflix calculates views as total viewed hours divided by runtime; excludes replays). Compared to YouTube: The version that later premiered on Rockstar Games’ YouTube channel is sitting at 22.6 million views after seven days (YouTube’s more liberal counting system tallies anyone who viewed even just the first few second.) Compared to other Netflix mega-events: Last year, Stranger Things season 5’s first four episodes, which debuted together, drew a record 59.6 million views in their first few days on Netflix. For more of a live event type of comparison, in 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match drew 65 million concurrent streams as it happened; Netflix didn’t release live numbers for the GTA premiere. ☁️ Microsoft is changing the way it charges for cloud gaming, from an all-you-can-play offer for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, to caps for the subscription’s tiers (15 hours per month at the Ultimate tier), with the option to buy more hours in bulk beyond that. The company also said it will sell batches of cloud gaming time to non-Game Pass subscribers, details TBA. Microsoft does not release figures for cloud game usage, but said its changes would impact 4% of Game Pass subscribers. That implies a small portion of its subscribers exceed the 15-hour monthly mark. Cloud gaming offers the promise of playing games without the need for console or PC hardware, as the graphics, sound and controls are all transmitted via a streaming connection. Microsoft notes that its cloud gaming service can be used for a range of things, including Xbox One players using it to play newer-gen Xbox Series games via streaming; and people playing games via streaming, sans any console, “in markets where consoles are less available or affordable.” (That latter use case could even be relevant in Xbox’s home market soon, as console prices keep rising.) Take Two Interactive chairman Strauss Zelnick recently told investors he expects game-streaming tech, which has been only lightly adopted by gamers for over a decade, to be widely used within three years. 🇺🇸 The Trump administration has published multiple agenda-driven web video games to the White House’s website. One called Build The Wall partially clones Tetris as it asks players to build a wall to stop a “zombie border siege.” While actual Tetris involves clearing lines and basically not building a wall, the Trump-backed game omits the line-clearing aspect (and omits the fun as well). On Instagram, Tetris’ official license holders reacted by stating: “At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them. To our fans everywhere: we love you, we see you, and we’re grateful to have you in our community. P.S. The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall.’ P.P.S.: We take copyright infringement very seriously.” Item 3: The week ahead: Tuesday, September 8 Game releases: Mewgenics (consoles; already out on PC) is an engrossing tactical combat game (with cats). It is getting its console port right after the release of a Star Wars tactics game and ahead of the late September launch of a Fire Emblem–a bumper crop for the genre. Wanderburg (PC) is an auto-shooting game like Vampire Survivors, but you’re a castle on wheels Event: Nintendo airs a 30-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary. A full unveiling of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is expected. Will they also show footage from next year’s live action movie? Tease the next big 3D Zelda? Add Link to Mario Kart World? Shadow-drop a new Tingle game? Wednesday, September 9 Event: Nintendo again! On this day, they’re planning to air a 45-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on games heading to Switch 2 this winter. Followed by about an hour of gameplay demoed by the company’s Treehouse team. The September Nintendo Directs are always some of the year’s biggest. The 2025 edition included announcements of several major 2026 Switch/Switch 2 games: Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. Plus the return of the Virtual Boy. Friday, September 11 Game release: EA Sports NHL 27 (PlayStation, Xbox) is a hockey game. There are so few that an indie studio that had been making wacky sci-fi first-person shooters just announced that, hey, we’re going to fill a void and make a hockey game for PC.

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Jihad Ward drops hint about potential New York Giants return

Veteran Jihad Ward implied on Instagram that he's headed back to the New York Giants.

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Patriots rookie found out he made the roster via Instagram

Quintayvious Hutchins is part of New England’s initial 53-man team.

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“Is This The New ‘I Was Hacked’ Excuse?” “You’re Making Things Worse”— NFL Fans React as Tua Tagovailoa’s Wife Takes Blame For Burner Episode

Tua Tagovailoa already has plenty to prove as he begins his next chapter with the Atlanta Falcons, but an unexpected Instagram mishap has become the latest talking point around the quarterback. A message posted from his own Instagram account looked unusual to fans, prompting immediate speculation about who was behind it.

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Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles

As frustration over AI influencers has been growing, Instagram is limiting the reach of undisclosed AI profiles.

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Aug 31 • 3:16 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina

"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deeply - but I understand that the time has come," Messi said on his official Instagram account.

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Aug 31 • 12:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human

Give us a proper AI filter, you cowards.

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Psychologists Defined the 6 Elements of Mental Health. How Many Do You Have?

Forget TikTok trends or Instagram advice, a new study asked dozens of actual experts what is actually important for good mental health.

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Aug 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • inc.com
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral

Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private Nashville service attended by immediate family following her death at age 80, her great-niece shared on Instagram.

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Aug 30 • 9:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Washington to receive $227M in Meta settlement to protect children’s mental health

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the harm done by platforms like Instagram and Facebook has taken away things that used to be normal for kids.

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Aug 30 • 1:28 PM EDT • Health • opb.org
Garth Brooks’ daughter’s ‘greatest fear’ is people mourning her dad when he dies like they do Dolly Parton

Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen paid tribute to Dolly Parton on Instagram, saying that her ‘greatest fear’ was people mourning her dad when he dies, like fans are mourning Parton, who died on Aug. 25.

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Aug 28 • 1:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
States are trying policy prescriptions to mitigate youth mental health issues related to social media use. What works and what doesn’t?

Teaching young people how to be savvy with TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube may be parents’ best bet for helping their kids skirt some deleterious effects of social media overuse.

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Meta trial reveals low adoption of Instagram 'Take a Break' feature

The head of Instagram testified during a high-stakes trial that the company spent years trying to persuade teens to use its well-being feature.

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Aug 25 • 9:03 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Instagram’s 'First Draft' feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious

Instagram is making one of the most tedious parts of creating Reels easier. The company announced Tuesday in a Threads post that it’s rolling out “First

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Andrew Garfield admits he’s ‘addicted’ to his secret Instagram account: ‘My screen time notifications are horrific’

Andrew Garfield wishes he didn’t spend so much time on his secret Instagram account: ‘My screen time notifications are horrific to me.’

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Aug 22 • 2:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Someone already figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ and make it useful [Gallery]

Google's "HiLight" feature on Pixel 11 Pro is very limited, but a third-party developer already figured out how to fully control it.

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Aug 20 • 12:05 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say

Prosecutors also called into question Comey's account that he had found the seashells in the numerical arrangement of “86 47” while walking on a beach in North Carolina and suggested that his May 2025 post on Instagram was an effort to generate attention for a forthcoming novel.

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Aug 19 • 11:57 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Robin Williams’ kids reactivate his Instagram account to stop ‘rampant AI abuse’ of his likeness

Robin Williams’ three adult children reactivated his Instagram account to stop ‘rampant AI abuse’ of his likeness: ‘This is our way of sharing his unique talent and humor with the world.’

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Aug 18 • 7:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
States accuse Meta of targeting children for Facebook, Instagram addiction: 'The young ones are the best ones'

Meta faces a landmark federal trial as 29 states accuse the social media giant of exploiting teen addiction on Facebook and Instagram for profit.

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Aug 18 • 1:59 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
“Wish You Were Here” Variety Show Combines Entertainment & Community Impact

Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at @VirginiaThisMorning.

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Aug 17 • 1:52 PM EDT • Entertainment • wtvr.com
Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?

Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel like a completely different person. Hormone therapy is one way a lot of women are treating the symptoms. Life Kit’s Marielle Segarra talks with Dr. Mara Gordon of NPR’s Real Talk with a Doc column about the risks and benefits.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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Aug 17 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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What is the Retro app for and how do you use it?

Retro is a free app that functions much like Instagram used to. You're prompted to share photos regularly, but only a select few can see what you post.

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Aug 16 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
The surprising truth about some of the most nostalgic videos on Instagram

The Instagram account advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. Social media users have been genuinely touched.

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Aug 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Courtney Love Recounts 2019 Health Scare: “They Told Me I Was Going To Die”

In an Instagram video, the singer also confirmed her next solo album is “done,” and thanked contributors including Michael Stipe and Billie Joe Armstrong

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Aug 16 • 10:09 AM EDT • Health • pitchfork.com
The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop

Opinion: Some remarks about the new wordmark accidentally being perfectly awful.

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Aug 13 • 1:32 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Instagram Unveils New Logo and People Are Already Making Fun of It

Meta's Instagram proudly launched a new logo Thursday -- its first update in a decade -- and the trolling has already begun.

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Aug 13 • 12:45 PM EDT • Technology • variety.com
Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark

The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade.

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Aug 13 • 11:46 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
This is Instagram’s new logo

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Neil Perry Claims He Was ‘Terminated’ From the Band Perry

"I believe it’s fair to correct a false narrative, especially after asking to not be misrepresented," Neil Perry tells Rolling Stone, after a series of Instagram posts addressing comments his sister m...

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Aug 12 • 3:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Insight: US fuel sales to Cuban business bring a glimpse of capitalism to Havana

Gasoline at $38 a gallon sold from cramped apartments. Diesel hawked on Instagram by a celebrity model to a reggaeton soundtrack. Six decades after Fidel Castro’s revolution, all of a sudden, capitalist cracks are appearing in Cuba’s communist energy sector.

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Aug 11 • 6:05 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Arsenal agree deal with Crystal Palace youngster

Crystal Palace youngster Mylo Bernard has agreed to join Arsenal, with the Gunners reportedly only needing to pay a training compensation payment.Photo via Bernard on InstagramJames McNicholas reports...

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Aug 11 • 4:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Klay Thompson sends Lakers-related message on Instagram

Klay Thompson added some fuel to the rumors linking him to the Lakers with a post on his Instagram account.

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Aug 10 • 11:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
I deleted Instagram. Freedom from rage-bait feels great.

Content on X and Instagram is designed to manipulate, to make me harshly judge anyone who doesn't agree with what I believe to be right and true.

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California May Fine Content Creators Who Don't Disclose They Were Paid to Post About Politics

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California's primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why. “Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you, housing should not feel impossible,

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Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in Youth Mental Health Lawsuit

Technology giant Meta will pay $567 million into a remediation fund after a New Mexico judge ruled the company behind social media platforms Facebook and Instagram misled consumers about the safety of its products and endangered children. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said Thursday that Meta’s platforms ...

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Aug 7 • 3:30 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Meta Ordered To Pay $567M To Address Kids’ Mental Health Online

The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million in civil penalties that jurors ordered in March against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.

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Aug 7 • 7:19 AM EDT • Health • today.com
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M, overhaul teen protections on Facebook and Instagram

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement sweeping new protections for teens using Facebook and Instagram.

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Aug 7 • 4:51 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online

Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people.

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Aug 7 • 1:26 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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New Mexico court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
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Court orders Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online

A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms

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AHF • ‘We the People’ Coalition Merges Faith & Politics to Engage Black Voters -- L.A. Gospel Concert & Panel, Sat., Aug. 8th

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.

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'Iran War Participation Trophy' for Trump is on tour, joins Instagram

A 10-foot sculpture of a golden trophy made for President Trump by the anonymous arts activist group Secret Handshake is officially on tour, with an Instagram page and appearances in D.C., New York and Minneapolis.

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Aug 5 • 6:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
New film series captures what healthcare really looks like for everyday Detroiters

Shiraz Ahmed spent half a decade documenting how Detroiters survive American healthcare. A series of shorts from the project debuts with Planet Detroit on Instagram.

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Jul 29 • 7:45 AM EDT • Health • planetdetroit.org
Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

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Jul 27 • 1:58 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
The Shade Room (@theshaderoom)

11K likes, 1,827 comments - theshaderoom on July 25, 2026: "Ohkay! The folks are all up in #KeyshiaCole’s business after photos she and rapper #Skrilla recently shared resurfaced. KC 44, and Skrilla 27, popped out to LIV on July 12th for the XXL Freshman Class 2026 party. #Roomies is it giving bae 👀 SWIPE ✍🏾#TSRStaffAS".

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Instagram Is Now Banning Users Who Make Creepy Content With Meta Glasses

Meta is finally cracking down on people users who harass and record people with its smart glasses.

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Jul 23 • 3:02 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Meta Toes the Line on Smart Glasses Harassment With New Instagram Ban

It's now a bannable offense to use Meta's smart glasses to film and post videos of harassing prank videos.

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Jul 23 • 12:30 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Instagram is cracking down on Meta glasses creeps

Content shot on Meta glasses from pickup artists and pranksters can now get you banned.

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Jul 23 • 11:14 AM EDT • Technology • businessinsider.com
‘Seinfeld’ Star Apologizes For Filming ‘Inappropriate’ Sketch With Minor

Jason Alexander apologized after Stodden wrote on Instagram that her body “became part of an adult joke” during their 2012 skit when she was a minor.

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Jul 22 • 7:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts

With the new "Replace Audio," tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.

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Jul 21 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts

Recent features make sense for creators — not so much average users

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Jul 21 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
San Francisco 49ers Players React To Christian McCaffrey’s Post

Christian McCaffrey is one of the best players in the NFL.The former Stanford star is coming off another incredible season for the San Francisco 49ers.He finished with 1,202 rushing yards, 924 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns.49ers Players React To Christian McCaffrey’s PostMcCaffrey has nearly three million followers on Instagram.Earlier this week, he made a […] The post San Francisco 49ers Players React To Christian McCaffrey’s Post appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 21 • 5:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Club Cascadia aims to debunk the Seattle Freeze, connect women and boost local business
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Jul 20 • 12:10 PM EDT • Business • komonews.com
Have you gotten health advice from TikTok or Instagram? This is for you.

Well Informed, from PolitiFact, aims to help readers separate credible medical evidence from misinformation

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Jul 20 • 7:30 AM EDT • Health • poynter.org
Stephen Colbert breaks social media silence after end of 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert has been laying low since he bid farewell to "The Late Show" in May. But two months later, he has returned to Instagram to share a sweet message

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Jul 19 • 9:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dies after aggressive brain cancer diagnosis

Jennifer Finch, bassist for the rock band L7, has died after a battle with brain cancer. She was 59. The band confirmed Finch's death in an Instagram post on Saturday,

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New Instagram directory aims to connect KC customers with Black-owned businesses

It’s a project from an organization that has spent years uplifting Black businesses in KC.

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Jul 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • kansascity.com
Nara Smith says 2-year-old-daughter Whimsy's cancer is in remission

The content creator, known for making elaborate meals while wearing glamorous ensembles, tells her TikTok and Instagram followers that she and her husband have spent the last eight months processing their daughter’s health battle.

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Jul 18 • 11:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
One lucky guy was officially allowed to leak the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Although an Instagram Story didn’t provide the very first glimpse, it did offer the first official look at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which will be unveiled next week during the Galaxy Unpacked launch event. One of the BTS members was allowed to go ahead and "leak" the device in full glory.

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Jul 18 • 9:15 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Montgomery Co. program provides teens a way to lead on mental health issues

Many of the people working to address mental health issues among teenagers in Montgomery County, Maryland, are still teenagers themselves.

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Jul 18 • 4:13 AM EDT • Health • wtop.com
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Closing Shines Spotlight On Broadway's Risky Business

No one seems angrier or sadder about the early closing of 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' than Andrew Lloyd Webber himself, who took to Instagram.

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Jul 15 • 4:48 PM EDT • Business • deadline.com
He Asked His Instagram Followers One Simple Question. The Response Led to a Business Partnership That Now Has 13 Locations.

He had no business plan and no partner. One stranger's response to a simple question changed all of that.

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Jul 14 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • entrepreneur.com
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NBC host gives health update after previously revealing cancer diagnosis on air

She shared the news on her Instagram page on Sunday.

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Jul 14 • 6:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
What Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri wants to see when he's hiring

"If you've got fire in your belly, you learn quickly, and you're self-aware, you can kind of get good at anything eventually," Instagram's CEO said.

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Jul 13 • 5:03 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Naomika Saran, Dimple Kapadia's granddaughter, brings effortless elegance in a black saree at ‘The Odyssey’ Mumbai premiere

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snehkumar Zala (@sneyhzala)

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Jul 11 • 10:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Instagram reverses course on AI image feature after privacy backlash

Meta said that its new feature allowing users to generate AI images from public Instagram posts is no longer available.

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Jul 11 • 12:40 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’

Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’

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Jul 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
ScHoolboy Q says he's 'coming back' with new album, 'Thank Que'

ScHoolboy Q has been cooking up new music, and he's about ready to share it with the world.In a post on his Instagram Story Wednesday, he wrote, "New chapter. Wrapping up this 12-song album called Tha...

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Jul 9 • 5:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Meta's new Muse Image AI model changes Instagram sharing rules

Meta's new Muse Image AI lets Instagram users share and modify other people's public posts, sparking privacy concerns about content reuse.

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Jul 8 • 4:58 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
$198 Million Super Bowl MVP Teases Signing With Cowboys

Legendary edge rusher, NFL All-Pro and Super Bowl MVP Von Miller teased signing with the Dallas Cowboys on his Instagram Stories. The post $198 Million Super Bowl MVP Teases Signing With Cowboys appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 8 • 3:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boston sues Meta, Snap, ByteDance over youth mental health

The city is suing the companies behind Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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Jul 8 • 3:49 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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The Instagram vs. reality lesson I learned visiting Niagara Falls

One hotel photo sent me chasing the wrong Niagara Falls stay. As a travel marketer, I should have known better.

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Jul 8 • 5:14 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com