Changes Coming For Instagram | September 18, 2024

Summary

In today's CNN 10 episode, major changes are announced for teens on Instagram, including stricter privacy and messaging settings to protect younger users. We explore a spacecraft's close flyby of Mercury, stunning new images of its craters, and the historical importance of these findings. Floods devastate parts of Central and Eastern Europe, and we preview Kazakhstan's World Nomad Games, which celebrate nomadic traditions with competitions like horse archery. Lastly, Joanne Becker, a blind traveler, shares her inspiring story of visiting over 50 countries, embracing the world through senses other than sight.

Takeaways

• 📱 Instagram is updating its teen account settings to protect younger users from online dangers, including defaulting to private accounts and limiting sensitive content.
• ⏰ Teen users will be reminded to leave Instagram after 1 hour of use per day, and their accounts will go into sleep mode between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parental supervision will be required for teens aged 13-15 to make changes to their settings, while older teens can adjust them manually.
• 🪐 Venus has the longest days in the solar system, taking 243 Earth days to complete a full rotation.
• 🛰️ A joint European-Japanese spacecraft sent stunning images of Mercury's craters, revealing more about the planet's volcanic and impact history.
• 🌧️ Central and Eastern Europe are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rains, with several countries affected by the worst floods in decades.
• 🏅 The World Nomad Games, celebrating nomadic traditions, recently took place in Kazakhstan, featuring sports like horse archery and falconry, with Kazakhstan winning 112 medals.
• 🌍 Joanne Becker, a blind woman, has traveled to over 50 countries, relying on her senses of hearing, smell, and touch to experience the world.
• 🔎 A 120-year-old brick-lined cistern was discovered by construction workers near the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., but no hidden treasures were found inside.
• 🎓 Shoutouts were given to schools, including Mr. Woodrum's classes in West Virginia for their contribution to Word Wednesday, where 'equinity' was the featured word.

Q & A

What major changes are coming to Instagram for teens?

Instagram is implementing new teen account settings to protect younger users from online dangers. These changes include making teen accounts private by default, limiting who can message them, and sending reminders for teens to limit their screen time.

What restrictions are being placed on Instagram accounts for teens aged 13 to 15?

For teens aged 13 to 15, the new Instagram rules will require parental approval for any changes to privacy or content settings. They will also have stricter content controls and messaging limitations.

Why are these changes being implemented by Instagram?

These changes are being implemented to protect teens from online dangers, particularly in response to concerns raised by the Facebook Papers, which highlighted risks for younger users on the platform.

How does Instagram handle parent verification for teen accounts?

Instagram does not formally verify parents but uses other checks to determine whether someone should oversee a teen’s account.

Which planet has the longest day in our solar system?

Venus has the longest day in our solar system, taking 243 Earth days to complete one full rotation.

What is the Bey Columbo probe, and what did it capture?

The Bey Columbo probe, a joint European-Japanese spacecraft, sent back detailed images of Mercury's craters during its fourth and nearest flyby. These images provide insights into Mercury’s volcanic history and impact craters.

What natural disaster recently affected Central and Eastern Europe?

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Central and Eastern Europe, with several historic capitals experiencing some of the worst flooding in decades.

What are the World Nomad Games, and where were they recently held?

The World Nomad Games celebrate traditional sports and cultures of nomadic tribes. The fifth installment was recently held in Astana, Kazakhstan, featuring events like horse archery and strongman competitions.

Who is Joanne Becker, and what makes her story unique?

Joanne Becker is a blind traveler who has visited over 50 countries. Her story is unique because she relies on her other senses, such as touch and smell, to experience different cultures and places.

What was recently discovered near the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.?

A 120-year-old, 30-foot deep cistern was discovered near the Smithsonian Castle during renovations. It was used to gather rainwater but was found empty.