Proof of life or too much pressure? The generational reckoning with social media

Rosemarie Powers, 21, of Irwin joined social media at 7 years old when her mother first let her open up a Facebook account.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Can I get fired over my Charlie Kirk social media post?

Social media posts about controversial topics can lead to job loss, as seen in recent firings over comments about a political activist. The First Amendment does not fully protect private-sector ...
NDTV

Why Nepal Banned Social Media, And Why That's Not Only Trigger For Protests

Nepal banned the sites after they did not register with Ministry of Communication and Information Technology While Facebook and Instagram are blocked, TikTok, Viber, Nimbuzz and Popo Live continue to ...
Indiatimes

Nepal crisis deepens: Social media ban lifted then why is the GenZ still protesting? All you need to know

“Stop the ban on social media. Stop corruption, not social media,” chanted thousands of young protesters outside Nepal’s Parliament, waving red and blue national flags. The rally, dubbed the protest ...
The Hindu

Nepal bans Facebook, X, YouTube, 23 other social media platforms

The K.P. Sharma Oli government on Thursday (September 4, 2025) decided to ban as many as 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, citing their ...
Mint

Nepal lifts social media ban after youth protests leave 19 dead and 300 injured; PM Oli orders probe

The Nepal government on Monday announced the withdrawal of its decision to ban social media platforms following violent youth-led protests that left at least 19 dead and over 300 injured. Nepal’s ...
Mint

What are the 26 social media apps banned in Nepal that have led to violent clashes, Gen Z-led protests? Check full list

A massive protest is underway in Nepal as Gen Z demonstrators took to the streets to protest allegations of corruption and a recent ban imposed on social media apps in the country. According to a ...
The New York Times

Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube

Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad. By Bhadra Sharma Reporting from Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal’s ...
Euronews

Nepal police shoot and kill some 17 people protesting a social media ban

At least 17 people have died after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media on Monday. At least 145 people have also been wounded. The death ...
The New York Times

Social Media Goes Back Online in Nepal After 19 Are Killed in Protests

The government reversed its ban on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, which had helped to fuel demonstrations by young people who were also angry about corruption. By Bhadra Sharma and Matthew ...
MediaNama

Why Nepal Banned 26 Social Media Platforms And What It Means

Nepal’s sweeping ban on 26 major social media platforms marks a dramatic escalation in state control over online spaces. Through a regulatory approach born from a 2023 directive and reinforced by a ...
Euronews

Death divides US: What social media reactions to Charlie Kirk assassination tell us

From politicians to celebrities and social media users, online reactions to Charlie Kirk's death show yet again the depth of division in Donald Trump's America. Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder ...