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Why the Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Election May Be Different From 2016
In 2016, online platforms were awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 hours ago -
For these experts, social media won't help call 2024 election: 'That's not a source'
In 2020, election-tracking organization Decision Desk HQ made waves by becoming the first to call the race for Biden. Here's how it plans to handle another close race in 2024.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago -
House Republican threatens to subpoena Biden administration over alleged social media censorship
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace threatened to subpoena the Biden White House for communications with social media companies like Facebook over concerns about censorship before the election.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Move Over, Duolingo. Dunkin’ Is the New Chaotic Social Media Power Player
The chain’s latest online shenanigans prove that everything—even a Halloween-themed doughnut—can become a meme.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
'I Hate Gay Halloween' meme takes over social media
People on social media are showing off their niche costumes inspired by pop culture and partaking in what's been deemed the "I Hate Gay Halloween" meme.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Chicago School Board President Resigns Over Social Media Posts
One week into the job, the Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson resigned amid criticism by elected leaders that his past posts were anti-Semitic and misogynistic.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
'Make China Great Again': How China's social media views the U.S. election
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing on an apparent difference of opinion between the Chinese government and the country's social media over the best outcome from the U.S. ...Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
China to pump billions into ailing housing market
World - Yahoo News - October 17 -
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economyWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Liam Payne Was 'Having a Lovely Day' and Spending 'Quality Time' with Girlfriend Kate Cassidy in Final Social Media Posts
PEOPLE can confirm that the former One Direction singer died after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 16.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs confronts reporter over social media post after loss to 49ers
The 49ers held on to beat the Cowboys 30-24 on Sunday night.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Cowboys' Trevon Diggs apologizes to reporter for heated confrontation over social media post after loss to 49ers
Trevon Diggs confronted WFAA’s Mike Leslie for a social media post he made about him during the Cowboys’ loss to the 49ers on Sunday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Clashes over budget could push Germany’s ailing coalition to collapse
With contradictory proposals unlikely to mesh, leaders to decide whether there is scope for alliance to continue. When, in 2021, Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats went into a “traffic light” coalition ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Business - Inc. - October 19 -
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Relive the 2024 offseason through social media
Some of the biggest moments this summer were documented through player reaction on social media.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Mozambique social media restricted as runner-up in hiding
World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago -
How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies
Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 electionsBusiness - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Biden appears to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’
President Biden sparked backlash on Tuesday when he appeared to compare supporters of former President Trump to garbage after commenting on a racist joke a comedian made at a Trump rally days ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Meta AI to Use Reuters Content to Answer User Questions in Real Time
Meta AI didn’t share whether it would use Reuters content to train its large-language model.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter
Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus effortsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters
ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortuneWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - 11 hours ago -
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing braces for trade tensions with US under Trump but measures disappoint investorsBusiness - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment
Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
49ers fans troll Cowboys on social media after blowout loss to Lions
The 49ers Faithful wasted no time making jokes at the Cowboys' expense after Dallas' 47-9 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety BillTop stories - BBC News - October 17 -
How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Social Media Swallowed Gen Z. This Film Shows Exactly How
Lauren Greenfield, director of the docuseries Social Studies, says we have to have empathy for teens growing up online. “It's not fair to ask them to self-regulate when the apps have been designed ...Tech - Wired - October 18 -
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Don’t sue or ban social media companies. Force them to change.
A design-based approach to harm reduction can hold every social media app — regardless of ownership — responsible for the well-being of its users.Politics - The Hill - October 20
