Embrace the Shift to ‘Prosocial Media’

Engagement and profits on social platforms are built on fomenting dissatisfaction and disinformation—but there’s a better alternative.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Election Reveals Right-Wing Shift of Social Media Platforms

If the election underscored anything about the internet, it was the ascendancy of social platforms for the right. That puts Democrats at a disadvantage.

Tech - The New York Times - November 17

Big Tech’s shift on Trump

Outrage over his 2016 election victory has given way to wariness but also anticipation of opportunities

World - Financial Times - November 7

The Shift I Tonight on 60 Minutes

More than 80% of all the nation’s counties moved toward the right in the 2024 election. The shift is decisive and leaves Democrats arguing over how they misread the people. Tonight, Scott Pelley ...

The Trump vibe shift was there for all to see

Voters didn’t enter the polling booths holding their noses; they went in with their eyes wide open

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

From Arizona to Pennsylvania, Americans embrace calm before election's storm

Our BBC reporters in the hotly contested battleground states say election day is relatively calm so far.

Liberalism just won — let’s embrace it and work together

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election has presented an opportunity for Democrats to curb the corporate-regulatory state monster and work collaboratively on shared goals, while also allowing ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

How streamers are embracing the subscribe-watch-cancel trend

With prices on the rise, more consumers are signing up for streaming services, watching what they want, then cancelling their subscription over and over again. Now, streamers are embracing the ...

Paul embraces 'ultimate heel' role against Tyson

Jake Paul says he is embracing the heel role in his fight against Mike Tyson.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Harris could have defeated Trump by embracing Biden

Kamala Harris lost the presidency to Donald Trump because she ran an awful campaign. Contrary to received wisdom, this was not because she did not adequately distance herself from President Biden; ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

The Ukraine war strategy Trump should embrace

It is time to begin thinking about second-best approaches.

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Embrace a Champion’s Mindset for Challenges in Business and in Life

How tennis legend Martina Navratilova approached a dual-cancer diagnosis shows why the mindset of a champion isn’t confined to sports.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Trump’s Crypto Embrace Elates Bitcoin Fans

As digital currency enthusiasts bask in rising values, Trump’s own social media venture is in talks to buy a crypto trading firm.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

World - The New York Times - November 20

How Margo Martindale embraced this stickiest of situations

"The show has 'Fargo'-like qualities, and at the same time, it has real depth, real emotion, real feelings," executive producer Jamie Lee Curtis says of the story of a Canadian maple syrup heist.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 22

Chris Murphy argues Democrats need to embrace populism

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is arguing that Democrats need to embrace populism to reconnect with the working-class electorate following the 2024 election, which was a “cataclysmic event” for his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

Embracing Your ‘Taylor Swift Moment’: The Importance of Celebrating

Pausing can be a real power move. Before you move on to the next thing, take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments.

Business - Inc. - November 23

Sabres Second-Line Shakeup; Cozens Shifted To The Wing

McLeod moved to play up the middle, Quinn to the third line

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Winds shift toward GOP in fight for House

The neck and neck battle for control of the House in the next Congress appears to be shifting in favor of Republicans as results roll in from the most competitive districts a day after voting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

‘An Absolute Mess’: Brokers Assess the Shift in Fees

The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some brokers believe it will hurt tenants in the long run.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment

The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

Bolts escape, credit culture shift under Harbaugh

The defense and QB Justin Herbert buoyed the Chargers as they avoided another late-game meltdown to beat the Bengals on Sunday night, a scenario that illustrated how different the team is under ...

Sports - ESPN - November 18

The Balance of Power Has Officially Shifted in the N.F.L.

Week 11 was all about the A.F.C.’s top contenders trying to bully one another, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 18

Ireland shifts diversity dial to stay with the pace

Progress is an ‘unstoppable trend’ but blockages remain in some areas

World - Financial Times - November 19

Gaetz withdrawal shifts spotlight to Hegseth, Gabbard, Kennedy

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) decision to withdraw from consideration to become attorney general has shifted the attention of Senate Republicans to the nominations of Pete Hegseth, former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

Are conservative fashion trends tied to political shifts?

With President-elect Trump’s incoming conservative leadership, some wonder if the rise of "old money" aesthetics and conservative fashion trends is connected. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian explores ...

Politics - NBC News - November 23

Want to Be an Innovative Leader? Make These 6 Mindset Shifts

Develop your ability “to see around corners” in six stages.

Business - Inc. - November 23

Can Quake-Prone Japan Ever Embrace Nuclear Energy Again?

The government, its makeup in flux after the governing party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will shape Japan’s future nuclear policy.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism

In the closing days of the campaign, Donald Trump and some of his top allies have increasingly embraced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine rhetoric.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Kim Jong Un's Risky Embrace of Russia Is AboutHis Regime'sSurvival

North Korea’s leader is forging an unproven—and even more brazen—path to achieve regime security, advance his country’s nuclear program and win economic relief.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Trump’s Embrace of RFK Jr. Puts Fluoride, Vaccines and Obamacare on the Agenda

Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

Health - The New York Times - November 5

Utah is embracing its new NHL team. But is the frenzy sustainable?

Hockey has a rocky history in Salt Lake City but fans are flocking to see its new franchise. The team hopes it can build long-term stability. “The fact has become very clear to us this year that, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Israeli Officials Embrace Trump Victory, Despite His Unpredictability

There is a belief in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Israeli government that a Trump administration will allow it to end its wars on favorable terms.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

A Tech Pioneer Reflects on Steve Jobs’s Advice to Let Go and Embrace Change

Geomagic founder Ping Fu tells ‘Your Next Move’ how she embraces change.

Business - Inc. - November 6

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