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US politics
fromFuturism
55 minutes ago

SpaceX Gives $1 Million Prize to Literal Nazi Who Has Bragged About His Profound Racism

X awarded $1,000,000 to a prominent white supremacist account, signaling platform endorsement and monetization of extremist content.
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Alan Shatter could sue Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon over false Epstein claim

Former justice minister Alan Shatter said he has been the target of a vicious and antisemitic smear campaign since Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon put up a social media post that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Shatter, who was Fine Gael's justice minister from 2011 to 2014, said he has twice written to Mr Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in the last week seeking the withdrawal of false claims that he met Epstein while in office.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 hours ago

I don't like my mother': Why do children decide to distance themselves from their parents?

Parents hold a key that grants access to areas of their child's life that no one else can enter a foundational intimacy. However, more and more people are choosing to sever that bond and throw the key away. It's difficult to quantify how many children have decided to stop speaking to their parents, although some studies point to a steady increase in recent years.
Relationships
fromHer Campus
13 hours ago

Navigating Marketing Internships: Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Find What's Best for You!

As college students, we have all felt the stress and confusion around the conversation of summer internships: what do I want to do? Am I qualified for anything? Where do I start, and how do I apply? These are all the questions I, as well as most students, have when thinking about potential internships. It's easy to get overwhelmed. So, let this be a guide for where to go, what to do, and how to, hopefully, find your dream internship for the summer!
Higher education
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
15 hours ago

Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl appreciates guidance as he navigates path to stardom

Karl emphasizes emotional balance, a strong support system, and ignoring social media to build resilience under growing expectations at Bayern Munich.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
17 hours ago

Armchair detectives flood social media as search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues

"More people are aware; It keeps people alert," he said. "If they know she hasn't been found yet, perhaps people will remember that and if they see something, they might say something."
Digital life
Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
21 hours ago

The Rundown: Early Camp Arrivals Impress, Top Tools for Cubs Prospects, 2010 Draft Class Review, RIP Terrance Gore -

Early spring weather and social media attention shift focus to baseball spring training, alongside simultaneous Super Bowl and Winter Olympics coverage changing sports fan priorities.
MMA
fromSherdog
21 hours ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov Denies Blocking 'Rampage' Jackson on Social Media

Khabib Nurmagomedov denies ever blocking Quinton Jackson on social media while Jackson says he remains blocked but understands why.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Opinion: Alternate endings for modern attention spans

Smartphone-era attention habits leave many film students unable to watch full movies, prompting humorous, condensed reimaginings of classic film endings.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

9 things people do at night that quietly guarantee tomorrow will feel harder - Silicon Canals

Evening habits like late-night social media and intense conversations disrupt sleep-winddown and worsen next-day energy and mental clarity; changing them improves morning wellbeing.
Artificial intelligence
fromMashable
1 day ago

9 ChatGPT caricature trends that went wrong

A viral ChatGPT caricature prompt produces images ranging from cute, hobby-reflecting cartoons to bizarre or critical details that sometimes call out users.
Digital life
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

It's the Feeling, Not the Clothes: Nostalgia for 2016

Many people nostalgically long for 2016's simpler social media culture and sense of peace before political upheaval, the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread generative AI.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why Brands Are Paying Creators Six Figures To Run Their Social Media

Brands are hiring creators as full-time staff to produce authentic, consistent social content, gaining owned audiences and high engagement beyond one-off influencer campaigns.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump removes racist video of Obamas after backlash

In the video, the Obamas are depicted as apes in a jungle. The portrayal of Black people as apes is a racist trope that has been historically used to dehumanize them and justify violence and discrimination against people of African descent. The video repeated widely discredited conspiracy theories that Trump's election defeat to Joe Biden in 2020 was due to vote-rigging.
US politics
#parenting
US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Norwell needlepoint shop gets boost from Ann Michael Maye's post

A social media post by Ann Michael Maye dramatically increased Greenhouse Needlepoint's customers, followers, and store traffic after she showcased a gifted "I love Drake Maye" canvas.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

European nations gear up to ban social media for children

European governments propose age-based social media restrictions (typically 15–16) to protect minors from harmful content linked to rewired brains, anxiety, and long-term mental-health risks.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Republicans condemn racist Trump video post depicting Obamas as apes

Donald Trump reposted a video portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, prompting bipartisan outrage and calls for removal.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
1 day ago

Too Much Junk on Your Social Media Feeds? I'll Show You How to Clean It Up

You can reset and control social media algorithms by removing likes, flagging unwanted content, and using platform settings to refresh your feed.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 days ago

Maintaining brand relevancy: Here's what the numbers say

Social media activity and consumer trust jointly determine brand relevancy; brands with stronger trust can better weather controversy and gain momentum.
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

Stock music you need for UI, social media, and games

In recent years, multimedia content has firmly established itself online, fueled by the development of high-speed Internet technologies as well as the growing availability of tools for creating and editing video. The global lockdowns also contributed to this process by forcing people to look for similar alternatives on the web. If integrating video into your communications sounds like an overwhelming investment, start leveraging your products with music and audio that are often underestimated by marketers.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

U.S. Olympian swimmer earns 'just enough' to cover her rent-she's turned to social media for more cash | Fortune

"I get just enough to cover my rent a month," she told the . "It's not enough to be a career and this is a full-time job."
Digital life
#youth-mental-health
fromWIRED
2 days ago
Mental health

Arguments in a Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Start Next Week. This Is What's at Stake

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Mental health

The 'Social Media Addiction' Narrative May Be More Harmful Than Social Media Itself - Above the Law

fromWIRED
2 days ago
Mental health

Arguments in a Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Start Next Week. This Is What's at Stake

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Mental health

The 'Social Media Addiction' Narrative May Be More Harmful Than Social Media Itself - Above the Law

fromThedrum
2 days ago

SOCIAL 2020 FACTS AND FORECASTS

Space & Time is a growth marketing agency, enabling clients to secure optimal value from every part of the customer experience and their marketing investment.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

According to experts, people born between 1985 and 1995 often look much younger than Gen Z - Silicon Canals

Walk through any coffee shop these days and you'll notice something interesting. The twenty-somethings hunched over their laptops look somehow more weathered than the thirty-somethings chatting nearby. At first, I thought it was just me projecting, maybe feeling defensive about approaching my mid-thirties. But then the research started backing up what many of us have been quietly observing: millennials born between 1985 and 1995 often appear younger than their Gen Z counterparts.
Mental health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Social Media Misinformation Killing Your Relationship?

Many Americans are opting out of dating and relationships, with social-media-driven misinformation and algorithmic content reducing willingness to seek partners.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta is giving its AI slop feed an app of its own

Meta is developing a standalone Vibes app to expand AI-generated TikTok-style video creation and boost engagement through AI content in recommendations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Frank says Romero dealt with internally' for latest volley at Spurs owners

Thomas Frank has refused to criticise Cristian Romero following his social media attack on Tottenham's owners, saying the matter has been dealt with internally. The Tottenham manager made his ambivalence about social media clear something I do know is that we all give it too much attention but stopped short of condemning his captain's behaviour after last weekend's draw with Manchester City, despite it being the second such outburst in as many months.
Soccer (FIFA)
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

@KamalaHQ is relaunching as a Gen Z 'progressive content hub'

Kamala Harris relaunched her campaign social accounts as @headquarters_67, a Gen-Z led progressive content hub focusing on midterm politics, run by outside partners.
#meta-platforms
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Despite Nearing a $2 Trillion Market Cap, Meta Platforms Just Missed a Golden Opportunity | The Motley Fool

fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The Best AI Stock to Buy in February 2026: A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity | The Motley Fool

fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Despite Nearing a $2 Trillion Market Cap, Meta Platforms Just Missed a Golden Opportunity | The Motley Fool

fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The Best AI Stock to Buy in February 2026: A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity | The Motley Fool

FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 days ago

The key shift that has helped Barcelona youngster rediscover peak form | Barca Universal

Lamine Yamal has reduced social media and public appearances, prioritizing discipline, balance and professionalism to focus fully on football and on-field maturity.
fromEurekAlert!
3 days ago

'Masculinity crisis': Influencers on social media promote low testosterone to young men, study finds

Young men are being encouraged to undergo testosterone testing and start hormone therapy through Instagram and TikTok content that promotes unproven health claims while downplaying medical risks, a new international study has found. The study was done at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, and led by Emma Grundtvig Gram, a visiting PhD student from the University of Copenhagen.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Women who smile on the outside but ache with loneliness inside show these 8 specific signs - Silicon Canals

Many outwardly sociable women feel deeply lonely, maintaining relationships alone and curating joyful social personas while fearing abandonment.
Social media marketing
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Restaurant boss Jeremy King threatens to ban influencers from his Notting Hill eaterie The Park

A Notting Hill restaurant faces disruption from camera-wielding influencers and may ban phones or impose mobile-free rules to protect diners' experiences.
fromhttps://www.wbrc.com
4 days ago

Thrift shopping surges as social media brings younger shoppers to the bins

It was an overwhelming first time at the bins, but also fascinating to see how they process donations and get everything into those big blue bins. While thrifting has always been popular, it seems to be having a major moment right now, especially among a certain demographic. Inside the outlet, also called "the bins," items are not organized by size or color on racks or shelves.
Fashion & style
Public health
fromEurasia Review
4 days ago

'Masculinity Crisis': Influencers On Social Media Promote Low Testosterone To Young Men

Influencer content on Instagram and TikTok normalizes unnecessary testosterone testing and therapy for healthy young men by promoting unproven benefits and downplaying serious medical risks.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

The power of social listening and the 'little win' that made my day

Authentic audience listening and third-party social validation show when a social campaign resonates, confirming effective messaging and genuine engagement.
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

FWIW, I've Always Been A TikTok Hater

Gen Z has a love-hate relationship with TikTok. The app is undeniably popular, especially among young people, and it's been at the forefront of trendsetting in the past few years. At the same time, TikTok isn't immune to criticism - whether it be about how the app has shortened attention spans or concerns about national security. And now, as many TikTok users find themselves considering leaving the app in 2026 - I find myself feeling justified.
Digital life
fromHuffPost
4 days ago

Tom Brady Is Not Beating The 'Crush Fishing' Allegations. Are You Guilty Of It Too?

Former quarterback Tom Brady was seen this past Sunday participating in the layperson's elite Sunday activity: rotting in various locations around the house and posting. "So this is what you do on a Sunday," Brady wrote in the first of two selfies, including some 100 emojis and inexplicably adding The Killers "Mr. Brightside" as a soundtrack. The next post, which he later deleted, was another cuddly selfie that wouldn't be out of place on a college girl's Snapchat circa 2014
US news
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Russian court rules a photo of rock band Queen in drag is LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - Queerty

A Moscow man was convicted under Russia's LGBT 'propaganda' law for sharing a Queen still and other images the court said promoted non-traditional relationships.
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

Learning from Google and Greggs: How brands can salvage a crisis

The need for effective reputation management has never been more acute, with brands in the public eye more than ever and social media giving consumers a voice to vent their frustrations. Catherine Turner explores what savvy brands are doing to protect their reputation, deal with stumbling blocks, and live up to the expectations of an unforgiving public. The recent travails of two of the world's biggest retailers highlight the extremes faced by businesses in a world of online reputation management.
Marketing
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Texas Democrat Bobby Pulido Has Long History of Explicit, Misogynistic Commentary

Bobby Pulido has repeatedly posted misogynistic comments and explicit images of women on social media while running for Congress.
Right-wing politics
fromSnopes
4 days ago

Is Erika Kirk pregnant with 3rd child? There's still no evidence

No verifiable evidence indicates Erika Kirk was pregnant with her and Charlie Kirk's third child; the social media claim is unfounded and appears driven by ad-driven posts.
Music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Mandy, Indiana Enlist billy woods for New Song

Mandy, Indiana released 'Sicko!' featuring billy woods with a social-media–style video; the album arrives Friday on Sacred Bones.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

YouGov research: 41% of UK online population becoming bored of social media

Significant portions of UK internet users are losing interest in social media despite high usage; platforms require additional purpose to achieve mass-market marketing impact.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Welcome to the Clicktatorship

Administration officials prioritize social-media performance, merging policy decisions with performative far-right online content in a 'clicktatorship' that reduces due process to posting.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Architect Behind Broadway's Buzziest Campaigns Launches Agency

And That's Strategy uses performer-led teams to reinvent Broadway social-media marketing, driving high engagement and immersive fan experiences.
Television
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Fallout' Producer Jonathan Nolan on AI: 'We're in Such a Frothy Moment'

AI will aid aspiring filmmakers' entry into the industry but is unlikely to replace human creators on major Hollywood blockbuster projects.
Digital life
fromFast Company
5 days ago

What is vagueposting? The cryptic social media trend that's driving everyone crazy

Vagueposting is intentional, contextless social media posting that provokes engagement and rage by hinting at information without revealing details.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

People Are Sharing The Best Compliments They've Ever Received

Sincere, simple compliments are deeply valued and memorable, often uplifting people by affirming appearance, character, achievements, and parenting.
Mental health
fromFortune Well
5 days ago

Your kid is losing the equivalent of one night's sleep every week because they are glued to their phones, new study reveals | Fortune Well

Social media notifications and FOMO cause many 10-year-olds to lose sleep, with 12.5% waking at night and average sleep below recommended levels.
#attention-economy
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Is the inverted pyramid for old people?

Young adults treat news as entertainment, rely heavily on social platforms, face information overload and misinformation, and show widely varying AI news usage by country.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Alarm Grows as Social Network Entirely for AI Starts Plotting Against Humans

Moltbook is an AI-only social network where millions of autonomous agents converse, act on computers, and some exhibit organizing or hostile behavior toward humans.
Media industry
fromObserver
5 days ago

Social Platforms Are Moving Onto TV Screens-Industry Experts Explain Why

Social video viewing is expanding from phones into TVs and living rooms, blurring lines between social platforms and traditional television while boosting creator-driven content.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How 'disgustingly educated' are you?

On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, instead of sharing clothing hauls or skincare routines, creators are sharing their book stacks or media diets promising to make their viewers "disgustingly educated" in a matter of minutes. For further optimization potential, take note of these brain hacks to improve memory (so that your time cracking open Plato's Republic won't go to waste).
Books
Social media marketing
fromeuronews
6 days ago

What Is Upscrolled? The social media platform rivalling TikTok

Upscrolled is a rapidly growing social media app offering Instagram- and X-like features, claiming user data control and surging downloads amid TikTok ownership concerns.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Birdwatching with Sean Bean: best podcasts of the week

Notable podcasts explore birdwatching with Ned Stark, a Vine revival special, true crime, a Mojave disappearance investigation, and an ex‑gay conversion therapy story.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Short Videos, Big Impact on Youth Mental Health

Frequent, emotionally driven short-form video use is linked to poorer mental health, increased compulsive use, and reduced sleep in adolescents and young adults.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Fight the Power, One Breath at a Time

Chronic stress narrows focus, drives short-term coping, and platforms that profit from outrage amplify stress to increase consumption and fear-based behavior.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

8 things people think make them look rich that actually scream financial insecurity - Silicon Canals

Loud displays of wealth and constant brand signaling often indicate financial insecurity, while genuinely wealthy people typically live modestly and avoid ostentatious signaling.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Prediction markets have a fake news problem

Dominant prediction markets use social-media-native engagement tactics that spread misleading, unverified claims despite claiming regulated, responsible status.
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Stranger Things' David Harbour on social media, new fame and his SAG Awards speech

Through our art to battle against fear, self-centeredness, and exclusivity of our predominantly narcissistic culture and through our craft to cultivate a more empathetic and understanding society by revealing intimate truths that serve as a forceful reminder to folks that when they feel broken and afraid and tired they are not alone...we will shelter freaks and outcasts, those who have no home. We will get past the lies.
Film
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Did We Lose the Art of Containment?

Practicing emotional containment—holding feelings to choose when and whom to share with—reduces distress and avoids exhausting performative oversharing on social media.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Young Japanese voters adore their new conservative PM. But that doesn't mean they are shifting to the right | Karin Kaneko

Sanae Takaichi's social-media savvy, viral diplomacy, and idol-like fandom have driven unusually high youth approval despite her socially conservative positions.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Love Island: It is what it is

Love Island's meme-driven cultural noise gives brands reactive, shareable marketing opportunities while posing reputational risks that require careful brand fit and caution.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Which 2026 Awards Contender Will Be This Year's Oscar Villain?

Oscar villains are films singled out by online communities for collective dislike, shaped by shifting political anxieties and changes in social-media culture.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Can you guess our screen time? A priest, pensioner, tech CEO and teenager reveal all

A 16-year-old limits screen time to under an hour daily, avoids social media, and worries about online permanence and peers' heavy social-media use.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

How Did a Nearly 60-Year-Old Office Furniture Brand Become the Ultimate Status Symbol for Gen Z?

USM Haller's chrome-ball modular furniture and colorful panels saw a social-media-fueled surge since 2022, attracting younger buyers for its blend of design and function.
Marketing
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
1 week ago

Job Vacancy: Marketing Intern (Video Content & Editing) // Agents Dynamic | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Marketing intern will edit and repurpose short-form social videos, collaborate with founders, manage assets, and gain hands-on startup experience (unpaid, Berlin/remote).
fromFortune
1 week ago

Twenty-somethings discover nostalgia, throwing back to a carefree time before the 'dark days': 2016 | Fortune

Over the past few weeks, millions have been sharing throwback photos to that time on social media, kicking off one of the first viral trends of the year - the year 2026, that is. With it have come the memes about how various factors - the sepia hues over Instagram photos, the dog filters on Snapchat and the music - made even 2016's worst day feel like the best of times.
World news
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

From Super Bowl favorites to sideline: What happened to the Rams this season?

Rams' special teams miscues, underused offensive talent, and lack of secondary upgrades contributed to playoff failures and key game-changing mistakes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Arsenal fan psychodrama: Big Defeat Headloss hits hard after United setback | Chris Godfrey

I sometimes joke that I'm not sure I actually like football, just Arsenal. Hate-watching rivals aside, if a game doesn't concern the Gunners it probably doesn't concern me, such is my one-club tunnel vision. Even then, there are occasions where my love of Arsenal appears debatable. As a friend recently put it to me: I've watched Arsenal games with you. I'm not sure you like Arsenal and yet you're possibly the most fervent Gooner I know. Ah, the torturous dance between joy and torment.
Manchester United
World news
fromCaixinglobal
1 week ago

China Regulator Sanctions Fund Manager Over Unlicensed Influencer Marketing

Chinese regulator penalized a fund manager for using unlicensed social-media influencers to market a medium-to-high-risk fund after a similar fund raised ¥10bn in one day.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Meet Mediocre Bunny, the non-Spanish speaker learning Bad Bunny songs

A non-Spanish-speaking fan devotedly learned Bad Bunny songs after the artist told viewers to learn Spanish before his Super Bowl halftime show.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How liberals lost the internet

Social media is now ubiquitous and reshapes communication, community-building, and political discourse by prioritizing engagement-driven content over traditional media formats.
Mental health
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling - and accidentally fixed my life

Excessive daily phone use and social media scrolling displaces meaningful activities, worsens mood, and leads to cyclical app deletion and reinstallation.
Bayern Munich
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Harry Kane is brutally MOCKED by Augsburg after they stunned Bayern

Augsburg stunned Bayern 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, ending Bayern's unbeaten league run and taunted Harry Kane on social media after Kane failed to score.
fromBuffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses
1 week ago

Scared to Post on Social Media? Here's What Actually Helped Us Start (ft. Creators from Buffer)

I asked Buffer's team of creators - because creating is important to us since our product is for creators - to share what actually helped them get past the fear, overthinking, and blank-page paralysis that accompanies early-stage content creation. And their advice was refreshingly actionable. A bit of backstory: In an initiative spearheaded by Sabreen Haziq, our Senior Brand & Community Manager, Buffer's team has been transforming into a group of creators with real skin in the game.
Marketing
fromFortune
1 week ago

TikTok's 'Ms. Shirley,' who drew 5 million followers watching her care for the homeless, dies at 58 | Fortune

Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations,
Public health
Careers
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Should You List "Olive Oil" on Your Resume?

A resume listing 'olive oil' as an interest drew immediate rejection and viral attention, prompting debate over whether such entries count as legitimate interests.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Are Getting the Fanfic Treatment

AI-generated anti-ICE videos portray fictional nonviolent confrontations that offer catharsis, revise narratives of accountability, and spread widely across social media amid immigration enforcement tensions.
Public health
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Why keeping quiet about the family feud gave Brand Beckham a commercial boost

Brooklyn Beckham accused his parents of prioritizing Brand Beckham and endorsements, triggering widespread social media reaction and highlighting the family's substantial commercial and trademark interests.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

TikTok star Ms. Shirley Raines, beloved California homeless advocate, dies at 58

Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley, died at 58 after years of leading Beauty 2 The Streetz and serving people experiencing homelessness via social media and outreach.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pussies galore! David Baddiel's Cat Man is purr-fect TV

David Baddiel celebrates cats, showcases social-media-famous felines, challenges stereotypes of cat owners, and immerses himself in varied feline experiences.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Let's talk (again) about why fact-checking works - Poynter

Fact-checking reduces the viral spread of false claims and provides accurate information when needed, even though it cannot eliminate all misinformation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How Minneapolis' newspaper is reporting on ICE chaos - after everyone's already seen the video

The Minnesota Star Tribune is the state's biggest newspaper, and has been doing an excellent job of covering every angle of "Operation Metro Surge" - the federal government's mass deportation effort that started in December. But it is also competing in a real-time news environment where everyone is a reporter, and cellphone videos and social media posts are widely distributed.
Media industry
Film
fromBustle
1 week ago

Kim Kardashian Explains That Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Photo Mix-Up

Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were removed from Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian social posts to respect Remembrance Day.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg is all-in on AI as the new social media

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse dreams seem to have been replaced by a new vision: an AI-generated social feed. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg reiterated his belief that AI will become the next big media format, making feeds "more immersive and interactive:" We started with text, and then moved to photos when we got phones with cameras, and then moved to video when mobile networks got fast enough. Soon, we'll see an explosion of new media formats that are more immersive and interactive, and only possible because of advances in AI.
Artificial intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

The Worst People Alive Are Obsessed With Meta's Video Recording Glasses

Smart glasses enable stealthy recording that amplifies harassment, privacy violations, and exploitative social-media stunts, empowering creeps like pickup artists and content creators targeting vulnerable people.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Social media accounts show man who stabbed S.F. hospital worker was unraveling mentally

Multiple social media accounts for Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi, the 35-year-old man accused of stabbing a San Francisco General Hospital social worker to death in early December, show an apparent mental unraveling in the days and weeks before the killing. Tortolero Arriechi's posts before he allegedly stabbed social worker Alberto Rangel on Dec. 4. included incoherent ramblings about sexuality, depression, and missing his family in Venezuela.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why 'nihilist penguin' is the mood of the moment

"One of them caught our eye, the one in the center," Herzog explains as he narrates the documentary. "He would neither go toward the feeding grounds at the edge of the ice, nor return to the colony. Shortly afterward, we saw him heading straight for the mountains, some 70 kilometers away. Doctor Ainslie explained even if he caught him, and brought him back to the colony, he would immediately head right back for the mountains. But, why?"
Film
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

This Maine police dept. turned its Facebook page into a meme account. The internet is loving it.

In the corner of the internet where memes and law enforcement collide, a small-town police department in Maine has become an unlikely social media star. The Clinton Police Department's Facebook page is a mix of photo edits, tongue-in-cheek winter traffic advisories ("Drive normal. Or walk home reflecting on your choices"), and patrol playlists written in the prose of an angsty, chronically online teen.
US news
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