THE TRUTH ABOUT: 18 - The Untold Story

Molly Russell's dad said jailing executives at 'unsafe' social media platforms should be an option

Ian Russell said it would "refocus their minds" if senior social media executives faced a prison sentence for not protecting users of their platform properly after the death of his daughter Molly, 14

Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022

Ian Russell says jail option for ‘unsafe’ social media execs would ‘focus minds’

Mr Russell, the father of teenager Molly Russell, said he ‘can’t wait’ to see responses to a Prevention of Future Deaths report.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Pinterest

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Pinterest. Looking at options history for Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) we detected 10 strange trades.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2022

Why This Pinterest Analyst Sees Accelerated User Growth, Engagement Ahead With Focus On Shopping Opportunity

Pinterest Inc (NYSE: PINS) shares are getting a boost from Goldman Sachs Thursday after the analyst firm upgraded the online product and idea discovery company.

Benzinga · Oct 6, 2022

Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For October 6, 2022

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Benzinga · Oct 6, 2022

Anxious people are twice as likely to become depressed from social media, study finds

Findings come as Molly Russell inquest finds that social-media content viewed by the teenager prior to her suicide was “not safe”

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022

The Guardian view on digital dangers: after Molly Russell, MPs must act

Editorial: Instagram and Pinterest led the teenager down a self-destructive path. New online safety measures can’t come soon enough

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

Harry and Meghan appoint former Silicon Valley big wig as new PR chief after 'ditching' previous firm

Christine Weil Schirmer, who has previously worked for Apple and Pinterest, is already head of communications at the Sussexes' charity Archewell but will now also oversee the couple's publicity

Daily Mirror · Oct 1, 2022

Molly Russell was trapped by the cruel algorithms of Pinterest and Instagram

The coroner’s verdict was a world first in citing social media as a causal factor in a death

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022

‘Incredibly brave’: Prince of Wales hails Molly Russell’s parents after inquest

William spoke out after a coroner ruled social media content contributed to the death of the 14-year-old

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022