Goodbye Tinder, hello Strava: have ‘hobby’ apps become the new social networks?
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MarketWatch - Business
Social Security will run out of money in 8 years. Is anyone paying attention?
The most important issue that nearly everyone is ignoring1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Michelle Bowman becomes first Fed governor to dissent since 2005
Michelle Bowman, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, became the first Fed official since 2005 to vote against the central bank’s interest rate decision when she dissented Wednesday against the ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Wired - Tech
I Stared Into the AI Void With the SocialAI App
SocialAI is an online universe where everyone you interact with is a bot—for better or worse.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The Guardian view on China’s ageing population: an economic and social conundrum | Editorial
Raising the retirement age is never popular, particularly for a country that is getting old before it gets rich . No one should be surprised that China is raising its retirement ages . They are ...8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Global police dismantle encrypted messaging app used by criminals
Ghost platform was used to distribute drugs and order hits by gangs in many countries9 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Computer geek" accused of creating encrypted messaging app for crime
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Australian police infiltrate encrypted messaging app Ghost and arrest dozens
Australian police say they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Network of Georgia election officials strategizing to undermine 2024 result
Emails reveal Georgia Election Integrity Coalition, a group of officials and election deniers, coordinating in swing state. US politics – live updates Emails obtained by the Guardian reveal a ...13 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
General Motors to sell adapters to use Tesla’s supercharger EV network
GM offering an approved NACS DC adapter for purchase through its apps.14 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Josh Johnson Has Become the Funniest Guy on the Internet. That Is Not a Joke
The Daily Show correspondent and TikTok phenom once said the web was a bad idea. Now it’s the reason he’s famous.16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers to provide statements
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.18 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
English village becomes flashpoint for Labour’s data centres push
Plans for facility on greenbelt land stokes tensions among local community22 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots release former 1st-round pick Jalen Reagor after his cryptic social media post
There's a reasonable chance that the Patriots took issue with Reagor's less-than-flattering social media post on Tuesday.Yesterday - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post
The Patriots have released WR Jalen Reagor from the practice squad hours after he made a cryptic post on Instagram.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social's parent company. What's at stake?
Donald Trump should have the opportunity starting Thursday to sell his shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platformYesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Trump counting on Americans becoming 'desensitized' to 'outrageous' claims
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, says former President Trump is counting on Americans to become “desensitized” to his “outrageous” falsehoods. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA will unveil new EA Sports App with La Liga
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App in a partnership with La Liga, the European soccer league in Spain.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The Champions League Coverage From C.B.S. Has Become a Global Sensation
The results of “Inside the N.F.L.” and “Inside the N.B.A.” show that pushing the envelope has worked for the network.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
ABC News - Entertainment
Apple TV app - Top Movies
Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Sept. 16Yesterday - Apple -
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The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Keegan-Michael Key on becoming young Bumblebee in new "Transformers One"
In "Transformers One," Keegan-Michael Key voices B-127 in the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, features his character teaming up with ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin orders Russian army to expand to become the world's second largest
The Kremlin said Tuesday that an order by President Vladimir Putin to transform Russia’s army into the second largest in the world was needed to address growing threats on Russia’s western borders ...Yesterday - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Meta to introduce ‘teen accounts’ to Instagram as governments consider social media age limits
Meta says teen accounts will apply to new users under 16 and restrictions will eventually be extended to existing accounts used by teenagers. Meta is putting Instagram users under the age of 18 ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Users of ‘throuples’ dating app Feeld may have had intimate photos accessed
Alternative relationships site says it has resolved concerns about data security that tech firm claims to have uncovered. Business live – latest updates Users of Feeld, a dating app aimed at ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.Yesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.Yesterday - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants need dramatic change to avoid becoming embarrassment after loss to Commanders
The Giants' defense didn’t allow a touchdown while their offense scored three on Sunday. They still lost, 21-18, to the Washington Commanders.3 days ago - NFL