Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data

SYDNEY, Aug 14 : Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to place too much weight on early evidence showing most children still use their products despite a landmark under-16 ban, as lawmakers weigh tougher penalties and investigative powers for regulators.Local heads of YouTube owner Google, Fac

Press groups are suing Trump Media over the scheme, calling it “profoundly corrupt.”

Lawsuit alleges the service violates the U.S. Constitution and requests that it be shut down

Daniel Heuer/REUTERS Donald Trump’s hopes of cashing in by offering a paid head-start to his Truth Social posts have been dealt a blow after he was sued in an attempt to stop it. Truth Social’s owner, Trump Media & Technology, launched the so-called “Truth API” service this month, charging financial firms up to $100,00

The Prime Minister is being warned that the plans could force young people into less regulated parts of the internet.

Donald Trump’s social media company has been leaning on Wall Street’s fear of missing out in its pitch for a controversial new subscription to faster feeds from the president’s Truth Social account.

The release of Truth API has raised concerns about insider trading among economists and legal experts.

The number of full-time social workers employed by Glasgow City Council has increased over the last three years.

Wall Street traders hoping to make a quick buck are forking out up to $100,000 a month for high-speed access to Donald Turmp's social media posts.

The Truth Social parent recorded $360.6 million in losses on digital assets in the first half of 2026 as Bitcoin prices declined

More than 10 traders sign up for Trump’s early posts for $100k a month  The Times

Trump Media’s Truth API has signed up Wall Street traders, offering faster Truth Social posts as the company seeks revenue despite heavy crypto losses.

In the second quarter, Trump Media faced a dramatic loss of $238 million despite seeing its revenue more than double. However, operating losses expanded significantly, prompting the company to abandon new ventures like online betting and cryptocurrency. Their focus has shifted to the Truth API service, aimed at trading

The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.

President Donald Trump's social media company reported a loss of $238m (£176m) between April and June as it branched into ventures unrelated to media, including cryptocurrencies.

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.