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Snap settles bellwether teen social-media harm case
Evan Spiegel
— Nov 2, 2026
Snap settled a bellwether lawsuit brought by two young people who said Snapchat’s design encouraged compulsive use and contributed to mental-health problems, avoiding a Los Angeles trial; settlement terms were not disclosed. Meta, TikTok and YouTube had also settled the plaintiffs’ claims, while the companies deny designing their platforms to addict young users and broader litigation continues.
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Tom Gallagher
Ongoing cases like this might finally push real changes in how these platforms are built for young users.
Three Iowa farmers urge peers to adopt no-till and cover crops
Iowa
— Oct 16, 2026
Matt Bormann's fall 2023 Snapchat group hit 25 that night; he, Zack Smith and James Hepp—the Lobe Rangers—urge no-till and cover crops across Iowa.
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Rachel Meyers
My neighbor tried their methods and cut erosion noticeably, though convincing bigger operations to join in won't be easy.
Ocala Teen Charged Over Hundreds of Abuse Videos
Health
— Oct 21, 2026
A 17-year-old Ocala boy has been charged as an adult and is being held without bond after investigators said they found hundreds of self-produced child sexual abuse files on Snapchat and Signal. Authorities say they are concerned there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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School Fires Coach After Snapchat Contact With Student
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
Westosha Central High School fired an assistant football coach for violating district policy after he communicated with a female student on Snapchat. A sheriff’s investigation found no criminal violation, and no charges were filed.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 6h
Report Reveals Swalwell’s Alleged Sexual Messages Over Snapchat
Congressional Democrats
— May 4, 2026
Former Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell (Calif.) was once known as “the Snapchat king of Congress.” Now, he’s accused of using the same medium to send sexual messages to several women. These messages allegedly…
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Parents Sue Snapchat Alleging Its Responsibility For 12-Year-Old’s Rape
Missouri
— Jun 25, 2026
Parents of a Missouri teenager sued Snapchat's parent company, Snap, Wednesday alleging the platform bears some responsibility for their 12-year-old daughter's rape.
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Never ‘Too Old’ To Snapchat: Psaki Promotes Fauci’s Use of Platform To Push COVID-19 Vaccine
Reporting
— Apr 19, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is promoting Dr. Anthony Fauci’s use of the social media platform Snapchat as a part of a social media campaign to push young people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. During a White…
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Man Arrested and Charged After Making Threats To GOP Governor
Kelly Ayotte
— Sep 19, 2025
Pipe bombs. Snapchat. Antisemitic rants about an “Israel Deep State.” And now a 22-year-old sitting in custody after allegedly threatening to assassinate New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte. That’s not a headline from…
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Obama: ‘Defund the Police’ Slogan Loses ‘a Big Audience the Minute You Say It’
Reporting
— Dec 2, 2020
Former President Barack Obama is sharing how he thinks the “snappy” slogans such as “defund the police” lose a “big audience.” Speaking with Peter Hamby on Snapchat’s “Good Luck America,” set to air in part on Wednesday…
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Social Media Giant Admits Its Blunder Gave Dem Campaigns Access to Republican Voter Data
Reporting
— Sep 8, 2022
Republican voter data became a gift to Democratic campaigns due to a mistake by the social media giant Snap. Snap, which owns the platform Snapchat, appears to have been unaware of the problem, according to Axios . The…
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‘Squad’ Members Swipe Back at Obama for Saying ‘Defund the Police’ Slogan Loses a ‘Big Audience’
Reporting
— Dec 2, 2020
Members of the so-call Democratic “squad” are firing back after former President Barack Obama (D) ripped “snappy slogans” such as “defund the police.” During an interview on Snapchat’s “Good Luck America” that aired on…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Lakeland Man Arrested Backstage at Disney World
Entertainment
— Oct 7, 2026
A 37-year-old Lakeland man was arrested at a Walt Disney World backstage location after investigators say he sent explicit images and videos on Snapchat to an undercover detective posing as a 13-year-old. He faces charges including solicitation of a minor and transmitting harmful material; Disney said he is not an employee, and how he accessed the area is unclear.
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