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Tupi, a Baby Capybara, Inspires Social Media Love and a Memecoin
Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.The New York Times - 2h -
Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years.Wired - 1d -
Joey Barton charged over social media posts
The retired Premier League footballer faces two charges of sending malicious communications.BBC News - 22h -
Fyodor fever: how Dostoevsky became a social media sensation
White Nights, the author’s 1848 novella, sounds an unlikely candidate to go viral, but the story of lovelorn loneliness is now a favourite among TikTok and Instagram users. . Being popular on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts
Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.BBC News - 2d -
How Student Phones and Social Media Are Fueling Fights in Schools
Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
How ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ Became a Hit
It started with a novelty songwriter stranded on a snowy night. Decades later, listeners still can’t get his tune, “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” out of their heads.The New York Times - 4d -
Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?
This week on Uncanny Valley, we debate which social media apps are still worth the scroll.Wired - 6d -
Romania’s cancelled election is a lesson in social media manipulation
Investigations should finally shed light on how algorithms win votes and influence peopleFinancial Times - 6d -
How a Former N.F.L. Player Became a Viral Woodworking Sensation
In some ways, John Malecki can thank a cheap coffee table for his 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube.The New York Times - 6d -
12:30 Report — Suspect in CEO murder exalted on social media
{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Christmas is two weeks from today!! 🎅🎄 Everybody in the holiday spirit? Here’s what’s happening today: Some of the reactions to ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Purdy, Shanahan respond to Deebo's social media posts
Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan addressed San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's viral social media posts on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
The Memo: Social media sympathy for killing of health insurance CEO sparks pushback
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
5 Things Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Social Media
Jasmine Star, founder of Social Curator, shares the most common mistakes founders should avoid making online.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed
Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skills ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream
Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s livesABC News - Dec. 9 -
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s livesABC News - Dec. 9 -
How Chelsea became unexpected Premier League title challengers | Jonathan Wilson
Enzo Maresca’s team started the season in chaos and uncertainty. But that was the case the last time they claimed the league crown. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Nobody saw ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
How Mexico's Soap-Opera Tycoons Became the Country's Trump Whisperers
A surprising surge of support from Hispanic voters bolstered the president-elect’s comeback.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker
John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
How SMU's first season in the ACC became a massive success
Rhett Lashlee's Mustangs have defied all expectations to get within a win of the College Football Playoff.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children
The challenge is regulating not the platforms themselves, but the business model that underpins them.The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Seven people arrested in alleged Rutgers University social media drug ring
Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, authorities announced this week.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting
The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media
Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Social media stocks jump on a TikTok ban development. But it might be premature
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
How an insurance CEO's killer became a symbol of American anger
People on social media have been celebrating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in an apparent premeditated attack.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
How Social Media Users Expose Black Friday Sales Deceptions
Shoppers’ videos debunking purported Black Friday discounts and showing retailers charging the same or higher prices than usual are getting millions of views on social media.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media
Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health systemFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
A viral sensation, a financial necessity - why Ilona Maher became rugby's biggest star
Ilona Maher is a social media phenomenon and the Bristol Bears new signing says rugby needs to learn the secrets behind her numbers.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer
After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles
What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponryFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
How an untested screenwriter became Luca Guadagnino's ace film collaborator
Playwright Justin Kuritzkes won Italian director Luca Guadagnino over with his 'Challengers' script and proceeded to collaborate with him again on 'Queer.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
WNBA teams reveal schedules on social media with humorous videos
A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
