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Teens should be trained on social media before creating accounts, APA says

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Instagram's new Notes and Candid features are the latest to mimic rival social media platforms

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Dr. Anthony Fauci tells kids the Tooth Fairy won't get COVID-19

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Almost half of Americans take health, wellness advice from social media – but should we?

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Apple's 'Best of 2018' list includes trends, most downloaded apps, and games of the year

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Main Line man reportedly sold drugs to young teens using Snapchat

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Snapchat is saying goodbye to Snapcash

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Social media and child predators: A new campaign encourages parents to pause before they post

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Chester County students engrave pumpkins with swastikas, racist symbols

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Serena Williams announces she's pregnant on Snapchat

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Police pull two Main Line teens from schools after Snapchat threats

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Conservative group running anti-Obamacare Snapchat filters for GOP retreat in Philly

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Instagram's live video feature now available to users in the U.S.

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College student kicked out after racist post about Eagles players

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Upper Darby cops search for teen who fired gun at Drexel Hill playground

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Philly is Snapchat's featured city Friday

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Snapchat looking to monetize selfies with sponsored lenses

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Snapchat looking to add live sports broadcasting

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