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☆ 'Pretty low' expectations for Europe's third-quarter earnings season, fund manager says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'Pretty low' expectations for Europe's third-quarter earnings season, fund manager saysClare Pleydell-Bouverie, fund manager at Liontrust Asset Management, discusses the macroeconomic outlook in the U.S. and Europe and says that the expectations for Europe’s third-quarter earnings season are “pretty low.”

Persons: Clare Pleydell Organizations: Liontrust Asset Management Locations: U.S, Europe

☆ After a well-received quarter, Cramer explains why he thinks Netflix can 'rock on higher'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After a siding with the bulls in the run-up to Netflix 's latest earnings report, CNBC's Jim Cramer explained why the quarter made him more optimistic about the company's future, saying he was impressed by management's outlook and commentary about content. Netflix beat Wall Street's expectations for earnings, revenue and paid membership growth when it posted its report Thursday evening. The streaming giant's shares popped 11% Friday morning and maintained those gains through close. Cramer was encouraged by management's guidance for the current quarter and 2025, as the company expects to keep up double-digit revenue growth some investors feared would be hard to maintain. He also liked Sarandos' positive read on how AI will impact business.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, maul, Cramer, Ted Sarandos, Sarandos, Emily, I'm Organizations: Netflix, National Football League Locations: Paris

☆ Hopes for ceasefire in Gaza tempered by difficult politics as Harris heads to Michigan
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The moment was carefully coordinated between aides to the president and vice president. For Harris, the complicated politics of the Middle East are unlikely to be made much easier by Sinwar’s demise. And as she headed to Michigan a day later for a three-stop swing, the fraught politics were likely to continue dogging her. The Israel war has proven a complicating factor as the vice president looks for votes among the state’s large Arab- and Muslim-American population in the Detroit metro area. Earlier this month, Harris met with Arab-American leaders in Michigan, where participants encouraged her to distance herself from Biden’s approach to the conflict.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Yahya Sinwar, Harris, Joe Biden, ” Harris, ”, Biden, he’d, Benjamin Netanyahu, “, Bibi Organizations: CNN, Air Force, Biden, Israeli Locations: Germany, Wisconsin, Michigan, Detroit, Israel, Gaza, Berlin

☆ WHERE ARE THEY NOW: All 165 cast members in 'Saturday Night Live' history
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Frank Olito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 50th season of "SNL" premiered last month. Since the first show in 1975, 165 comedians and actors have been a part of "SNL." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Here's what all 165 cast members of "SNL," from the original "Not Ready for Primetime Players" to the current cast of season 50, are doing now.

Persons: —, Adam Sandler, Forbes, Darcy Schild Organizations: Service, NBC, Studio 8H

☆ Your favorite food brands may be done playing mind games with you — for now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —These past few years, it seems like food companies have been playing some serious mind games with us. As food companies have seen their costs rise substantially over the past few years, many have used two sneaky strategies, dubbed shrinkflation and skimpflation, to avoid having to raise the prices of their goods. Yet when companies simply pass along price increases to consumers, there’s also no shortage of backlash — just ask McDonald’s. So the days of shrinkflation, at least when it comes to food, could be numbered. “I would expect (food companies) to shift their strategy and find a different mind game to play that maybe people are not quite looking out for yet,” Hydock said.

Persons: CNN Business ’, you’ve, there’s, we’re, Burger King, skimpflation, That’s, Berry, Nathaniel Meyersohn, ”, Chris Hydock, PepsiCo could’ve, Hydock, Robert Moskow, Cowen, Meyersohn, ” Hydock Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Foods, PepsiCo, Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, CNN Locations: New York

☆ Investment banking has made a multibillion-dollar rebound, but it's too early to pop the Champagne
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Major banks like Goldman Sachs walloped Wall Street expectations thanks to dealmaking fees. Investment banking has made a comeback, and bigger bonuses are in the cards, too. The biggest banks on Wall Street reported a huge boost in dealmaking fees this quarter after a two-year slump. Investment bank revenue surged 30% on average at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley, according to Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo. Morgan Stanley's investment bank revenue surged 56% year over year to $1.46 billion, beating Wall Street expectations.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, —, Morgan Stanley, Wells, Mike Mayo, Sharon Yeshaya, Morgan, Global's Nathan Stovall, corporates, Stovall, David Ellison's Skydance, JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, David Solomon, Mayo, Cole Smead, There's, Jon Gray, anecdotally, Gray, David Stowell, Stowell, I'm, it's, Alan Johnson Organizations: Investment, Service, Wall, JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, Citi, Mars, Paramount, David Ellison's Skydance Media, Wall Street, Smead Capital Management, Blackstone, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, underwriters, Johnson Associates Locations: Wells Fargo, Mayo

☆ Texas sues doctor and accuses her of violating ban on gender-affirming care
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Karina Tsui | Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Dallas AP —Texas has sued a Dallas doctor over accusations of providing gender-affirming care to youths, marking one of the first times a state has sought to enforce recent bans driven by Republicans. The Texas law prevents transgender people under 18 from accessing hormone therapies, puberty blockers and transition surgeries, though surgical procedures are rarely performed on children. Children’s Health said in a statement that it “follows and adheres to all state health care laws.”At least 26 states have adopted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, and most of those states face lawsuits. The lawsuit comes just weeks before an election in which Republicans have used support of gender-affirming health care as a way to attack their opponents. Greg Abbott, who was the first governor to order the investigation of families of transgender minors who receive gender-affirming care.

Persons: Ken Paxton, May Lau, Harper Seldin, ”, Seldin, ” Seldin, Lau, ” Paxton, Republican Sen, Ted Cruz, Colin Allred, Greg Abbott Organizations: Dallas AP, Texas, Republicans, Republican Texas, HIV, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern, Children’s Health, Republican, Democratic, Republican Gov Locations: Dallas, Texas, Collin County, The Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Montana . New Hampshire

☆ Netflix earnings beat expectations. Here's what analysts are saying
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Analysts are getting even more bullish on Netflix following its earnings beat for the third quarter . Here is what other firms are saying: Pivotal Research keeps buy rating on stock The firm raised its price target to $925, a Street high. Bernstein reiterates its market perform rating The firm increased its price target to $780 from $625. Bank of America reiterates its buy rating The bank increased its price target to $800 from $740. 3Q results were generally ahead (OI 5% higher) while commentary pointed to sustained double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion in 2025."

Persons: Doug Anmuth, Anmuth, Morgan Stanley, Benjamin Swinburne, Bernstein, Goldman Sachs, NFLX Organizations: Netflix, JPMorgan, WWE, NFL, of America, Gaming, UBS, 3Q

☆ Why the US loses $800 million a year in unrecycled aluminum cans
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Manuel Silva-Paulus | Hannah Brock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, but Americans throw out millions of tons of it every year — mainly aluminum cans and other post-consumer scrap. At the same time, US can-recycling rates are falling drastically behind several countries. In New York City, canners are vital to making recycling work. In Michigan, two companies are revolutionizing post-consumer recycling.

Locations: New York City, Michigan

☆ Why Uniqlo is thriving right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Uniqlo's parent recently reported record earnings for the third year running, bolstered by strong sales at Uniqlo. Uniqlo consumers are diverse in age and disposable income. Uniqlo thinks of itself as a tech companyTadashi Yanai, CEO of Uniqlo and founder of Fast Retailing, once said, "Uniqlo is not a fashion company — it's a technology company." Cristina Arias/Cover/Getty ImagesThat's why Uniqlo releases new collections seasonally, whereas rivals such as Zara produce about 500 new designs weekly. He thinks Uniqlo comes with "a bit of this myth of the Japanese psyche.

Persons: —, Zara, Kate Yuille, Uniqlo.com Amrita Banta, Z, Banta, Martin Roll, Uniqlo, Tadashi Yanai, Toray, Yanai, Cristina Arias, Yuille, that's, Koji Watanabe Organizations: Service, Retailing, M, GU, Research, Strategy, McKinsey Locations: Japan, Zara, Hiroshima, Uniqlo, Uniqlo's

☆ King Charles visits Australia as the country puts its republic debate on hold
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Lesley Kerl met King Charles in Sydney during his last trip to Australia in April 2018. Pool via Nine NewsAfter Australia, King Charles will head to Samoa to join world leaders at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), his first as head of the organization. “We’d love to wave goodbye to royal reign,” Nathan Hansford, co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, told Reuters. The Australian Republic Movement launched a "farewell Oz tour" for King Charles ahead of his visit. He seems to have put that on hold to come out to Australia, as part of the Commonwealth,” McArthur said.

Persons: Australia CNN —, Charles, Camilla, Lesley Kerl, Kerl, King, “, ”, King Charles, there’ll, –, ” Nathan Hansford, Bev McArthur, ” McArthur, She’s, McArthur, Anthony Albanese, lauding, Queen Elizabeth II, Duke, Edinburgh, George Gross, Charles III, Thibaud Moritz, They’ll, Albanese –, Georgina Long, Richard Scolyer –, They’re, Scolyer, King George VI, I’ve, Anne Organizations: CNN’s Royal, Australia CNN, Government, Republicans, Australian Republic Movement, Reuters, The Australian Republic Movement, Commonwealth, Aboriginal, Torres Strait, Sports, Fox, King’s College London, Getty, Canberra, Australian, Torres, Opera, New Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Sydney, Commonwealth, Samoa, Windsor, Normandy, “, Germany, France, Kenya, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Charles, Torres Strait, New South Wales

☆ I became the breadwinner when my family moved to France. I feel like I've done my husband the biggest favor ever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Karen Kissane left her job, started a coaching business, and moved her family to France. Had this not happened, my family wouldn't be in France now. I feel like I've done my husband the biggest favor everOur roles swapped when we moved to France. It's great we could make this swap, effectively taking turns, as I did this before when he was a partner in a business working long hours. AdvertisementMoving to France helped my coaching business take offI didn't need a special business visa for France because we moved before Brexit.

Persons: Karen Kissane, Kissane, —, wouldn't, It's, we'd, they'd, they're, I've, we've, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Space, lhaas Locations: France, Northamptonshire, Cognac, French, British

☆ Cramer sees 'nirvana moment' for the market and sorts through the big stock movers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Jim, overbought, —, Honeywell, Stocks, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Netflix, Nvidia, Broadcom, Devices, Apple, Honeywell, American Express, Procter, Gamble, CVS Locations: China, Dover

☆ What do we know about Israeli killing of Hamas mastermind and what happens next?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The Israeli military previously surrounded Sinwar’s house and carried out an intensive assault on his hometown of Khan Younis, but could not find him. The troops returned fire with a tank, then flew a drone into the heavily damaged building, according to the Israeli military. Sinwar had been trying to escape to the north when he was killed, said another Israeli military spokesperson on Thursday. The talks involved senior figures from Israel, Hamas, the United States, Qatar and Egypt. Mohammed Sinwar recently took over as Hamas’ military commander, a senior Israeli official told CNN last month.

Persons: Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, Benjamin Netanyahu, Sinwar’s, Khan Younis, Sinwar, biometrics, Mohammed Salem, Majdal –, ”, Israel, ’, it’s, Mohammed Deif, Joe Biden, Netanyahu, Mohammed Sinwar, Mohammed, Hassan Nasrallah, “ Sinwar, Mumen Khalili Organizations: CNN, Hezbollah, Sinwar, REUTERS, US Department of State, European Union Locations: Israel, Lebanon, Hamas, Iran, Gaza, Rafah, Jerusalem's Al, Gaza City, Al, Ashkelon –, United Kingdom, France, bunkering, United States, Qatar, Egypt

Keep reading to learn where to watch the Liberty vs. Lynx, whether you have cable or are seeking a live streaming alternative. What channel is Liberty vs. Lynx on? Game 4 of the Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals match-up will be broadcast on ESPN in the US. ET, but WNBA Countdown coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.Where to watch Liberty vs. Lynx in the USCord-cutters can watch the game through most major live TV streaming packages, including Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Liberty vs. Lynx with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

Persons: Sabrina Ionescu, they'll, Napheesa Collier's, Fubo, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Liberty, ., The New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, New York, Lynx, . Lynx, ESPN, Sling, DirecTV, ESPN2, ESPN3, DirecTV Stream, Basketball Locations: Minneapolis, New York, Minnesota, Fubo

☆ Asia markets open mixed as investors await China economic data, assess Japan CPI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Anniek Bao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The skyline of the central business district in Beijing on August 13, 2019. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Friday, as investors awaited key economic data from China and assessed Japan's inflation numbers. China's third-quarter GDP is expected to come in at 4.5%, as estimated by economists in a Reuters poll, compared with 4.7% growth in the prior quarter. China is set to release its house prices index for September at 9:30 a.m. local time. Japan's headline inflation for September came in at 2.5%, while core CPI — which excludes fresh food prices — rose 2.4% year on year compared with Reuters estimates of 2.3%.

Persons: WANG Zhao Locations: Beijing, AFP, Asia, Pacific, China

☆ Prologis: Here's why Morgan Stanley remains 'positive' on the warehouse giant's stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPrologis: Here's why Morgan Stanley remains 'positive' on the warehouse giant's stockRonald Kamdem, Morgan Stanley head of U.S. REITs research, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange to discuss why national office vacancy is remains high, opportunities in REITs despite the trend, and more.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Ronald Kamdem Locations: REITs

☆ Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys Texas Pacific Land
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys Texas Pacific LandKevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's buying a stock that's already up over 100% YTD.

Persons: Kevin Simpson Organizations: Wealth Planning Locations: Texas

☆ CNBC Markets Now: October 18, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCNBC Markets Now: October 18, 2024CNBC Markets Now provides a look at the day's market moves with commentary and analysis from Michael Santoli, CNBC Senior Markets Commentator.

Persons: Michael Santoli Organizations: CNBC

☆ Why Andrew Garfield’s flirty appearance on ‘Chicken Shop Date’ has the internet abuzz
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —On Friday, Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield finally appeared on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s latest episode of “Chicken Shop Date,” her popular long-running YouTube interview show that takes place, date-style, over a meal at a local chicken shop in London. “I think that we… There’s something going on,” Dimoldenberg told Garfield in the clip. “I actually believe that, maybe, we could’ve” gone on a real date, off camera. The obvious current of electricity between Garfield and Dimoldenberg has had the internet hungry for more after footage of several flirtatious encounters between the two went viral online. By the end of Friday’s episode, Garfield said that they should consider this interview “date” to be just “a practice round.”“I feel we should do it again actually,” Garfield said.

Persons: Oscar, Andrew Garfield, Amelia Dimoldenberg’s, Garfield, ” Dimoldenberg, you’ve, they’ve “, ” Garfield, ”, “, Dimoldenberg, “ I’m, Jennifer Lawrence, Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, She’s, he’s Organizations: CNN, Golden Globes Locations: London, Garfield, British

☆ Anna Kendrick on Her Movie Roles: 'Twilight,' 'Pitch Perfect,' 'a Simple Favor'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

It's the exact kind of self-deprecating candor Kendrick is known for, with her scene-stealing turns in movies like the "Twilight" series and the "Pitch Perfect" films. On being a 'bystander' to the 'Twilight' pop culture phenomenonAnna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1." Summit EntertainmentIt's been 16 years since the first "Twilight" movie came out. On the 'Simple Favor' sequel having even more plot twists than the first filmAnna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers in "A Simple Favor." AdvertisementBut yeah, that Shondaland, they're really excellent at keeping you absolutely hooked in because even if something terrible happens, it's like, I can't look away.

Persons: Anna Kendrick, Kendrick, candor Kendrick, Paul, Alice, Darling, Sheryl, they're, Rodney Alcala, Alcala, Cheryl Bradshaw, she's, Jessica Stanley, —, It's, George Clooney's, Rebel Wilson, Amy, Universal Pictures George Clooney, George, Anna Camp, Elizabeth Banks, They're, that's, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Meryl, Clooney, Stephanie Smothers, I'd, John Schwartzman, I'm, Claudia Jessie, Eloise Bridgerton, Liam Daniel, John Krasinski, John, Goddammit Krasinski Organizations: Air, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Netflix Locations: Hollywood, I'm

☆ CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Maximize Your Returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Featured High Interest Checking Account Offers Compare checking accounts that offer high APYs, rewards on debit card purchases, or both. High-Yield Savings AccountsThe best high-yield savings accounts provide the security of a savings account with the added bonus of a high APY. A checking account is like a hub for your money: If your paycheck is direct deposited, it's typically to a checking account. A savings account often limits the number of monthly transfers, while a checking account doesn't. 2-Year CDsThe best 2-year CD rates will be slightly lower than 1-year and no-penalty CD rates.

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☆ Sinwar’s death offers an opening to end the war in Gaza – and a test for Netanyahu
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Dan De Luce | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

After a yearlong manhunt, including help from U.S. intelligence agencies, Israeli troops stumbled upon him during a routine patrol, Israeli officials said. Yahya Sinwar in Gaza city on Oct. 18, 2017. Now a cease-fire, the return of hostages and even the withdrawal of Israel Defense Forces from Gaza could be within reach, former officials said. One of the hostages Hamas took on Oct. 7 was an 85-year-old peace activist, Yocheved Lifshitz, who was later released. She told to the Israeli newspaper Davar about encountering Sinwar in the maze of tunnels under Gaza.

Persons: Yahya Sinwar, Benjamin Netanyahu, “, ”, Bruce Riedel, ” Sinwar, Atia Darwish, Sinwar, Biden, ” Dennis Ross, Ross, they’re, Antony Blinken, ” “, Blinken, Matthew Miller, Aaron David Miller, Netanyahu, Sinwar’s, Burcu Ozcelik, Israel, Ghaith Al, Yocheved Lifshitz Organizations: Israel, Hamas, CIA, Biden, Washington Institute for Near, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza, United Arab, State, Carnegie Endowment, International, Royal United Services Institute, Lebanese, Hezbollah Locations: Gaza, Israel, Iran, U.S, Lebanon, United States, United Arab Emirates, London, Palestinian, Hamas, Qatar

A Georgia grand jury indicted a teenage boy and his father on dozens of charges, including murder, in connection with a mass shooting last month that killed four people at Apalachee High School, officials said Thursday. His father, Colin Gray, was indicted on 29 counts, including second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to children, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct, according to records from the Barrow County District Attorney's Office. Colin Gray at Barrow County courthouse, in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 6, 2024. Colin Gray is being held in the Barrow County jail and his son is being held in a juvenile detention center in Gainesville. Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith said last month Colin Gray's charges marked the first time in state history a parent of a suspected school shooter was charged.

Persons: Colt Gray, Colin Gray, Brynn Anderson, Gray, Brad Smith, Colin Gray's, Mason Schermerhorn, Christian Angulo, Richard Aspinwall, Cristina Irimie Organizations: Apalachee High School, Attorney's Office, NBC Locations: Georgia, Barrow County, Winder , Georgia, Winder , Ga, Barrow, Gainesville

Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos. Starting Thursday, Instagram will automatically block follow requests sent to teenage users from accounts that display certain “scammy behaviors,” according to Meta. At a Senate online child safety hearing in January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to parents who said Instagram contributed to their children’s suicides or exploitation. Last month, Meta announced it will begin automatically placing all users under 18 into “teen accounts” with stricter privacy settings. “If they really want to promote meaningful change and online safety for kids and teens, they can stop opposing federal solutions like the Kids Online Safety Act,” Hinkle said.

Persons: sextortion, Instagram, Antigone Davis, Meta’s, —, we’ve, ”, Mark Zuckerberg, Haley Hinkle, “, ” Hinkle, they’re, Davis, Hinkle Organizations: Meta, FBI, NBC News, Kids, Senate Locations: Fairplay, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia

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