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Wired NewsApr 26, 2026
‘STAGED': Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
The word "staged" exploded on social media following the attack, as both right and left-wing influencers and anonymous accounts spread unfounded conspiracy theories.

EngadgetApr 26, 2026
Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba
Manitoba could be the first province in Canada to establish a social media ban for kids, but the proposal's details aren't very clear yet. The province's premier, Wab Kinew, announced during a fundraiser event on Saturday and on X that Manitoba would put in place a ban for social media and AI chatbots for its youth.

"They're doing these very awful things to kids all in the name of a few likes, all in the name of more engagement, and all in the name of money," Kinew said at the event. "Our kids will never be for sale and their attention and their childhoods should never be profited from."

Kinew didn't elaborate on the ban's crucial details, like the specific age restriction, when it will be introduced nor how it will be enforced. CBC reported that Kinew didn't speak to reporters after his remarks at the fundraiser.

Besides Manitoba, the Liberal Party of Canada recently voted in favor of proposals to restrict both social media and AI chatbot use for anyone under 16 during the party's national convention in Montreal. There are several efforts to restrict social media across Canada. One even seeks to limit


EngadgetApr 26, 2026
Trump has terminated several members of the independent National Science Board
As reported by several outlets, the Trump administration dismissed members of the National Science Board (NSB), which is tasked with establishing policies for the National Science Foundation. It's not clear how many members have been dismissed. According to screenshots shared with The Washington Post, board members received a message that their position was "terminated, effective immediately.

The NSB establishes policies for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the independent US agency responsible for apportioning about 25 perce


New York Times TechApr 26, 2026
Social Media Captures the Chaos and Mundane of Shooting at Correspondents' Dinner
Journalists and guests shared the surreal and confusing scenes from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after gunfire erupted on Saturday.

Wired NewsApr 25, 2026
California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.

SlashDotApr 25, 2026
Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Isn't Working. Half Their Teens Still Have Access, Survey Finds


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Norway Set to Become Latest Country to Ban Social Media for Under 16s (SlashDot)

eWeekApr 24, 2026
Norway Moves to Keep Kids Under 16Off Social Media
Norway plans to ban social media use for kids under 16, requiring platforms to enforce age verification under proposed legislation.

The post Norway Moves to Keep Kids Under 16Off Social Media appeared first on eWEEK.


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