Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic: Social media reaction shows NBA stars were just as surprised as us

NBA trade rumors: Wizards, Pistons can help Suns' Jimmy Butler pursuit; why Lakers will keep Jarred Vanderbilt

Here's the latest buzz with two weeks left before the NBA trade deadline

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

China's "Artificial Sun" Just Smashed the Record for Stable Fusion Reaction

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

EU Parliament concerned about weaker social media fact-checking rules

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media

Pakistan's lower house of parliament has passed a bill with sweeping controls on social media that includes blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation

ABC News - Jan. 23

Fuji Media in crisis as advertisers flee over TV star scandal

Leading Japanese media company accused of mishandling incident involving Masahiro Nakai and unidentified woman

Financial Times - Jan. 23

NBA trade rumors: LeBron James, Anthony Davis 'concerned' about Lakers, latest on Suns' Jimmy Butler pursuit

Here's the latest buzz around the NBA with 15 days left before the trade deadline

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Netflix Just Revealed It’s Doing the 1 Thing Customers Were Most Afraid Of

After reporting record subscriber growth, Netflix is raising prices on its most popular plan.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Spain's Prime Minister Pushes for EU Plan to Rein In Social Media

Pedro Sanchez said the EU should put an end to anonymity of users in social-media platforms and hold their CEOs personally accountable if they fail to comply with regulations.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Cooper Flagg's NBA comps with John Fanta & trade chatter with Bobby Marks | Kevin O'Connor Show

On this absolutely jam-packed edition of the Kevin O'Connor Show, ESPN's Bobby Marks *and* college basketball guru John Fanta both stop by to talk hoops.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Which were the coldest Inauguration Days in US history?

On Monday, freezing temperatures in Washington D.C. prompted organizers to move President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda for the first time since 1985.

The Hill - Jan. 20

Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts

In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

USMNT's Tolkin 'regrets' social media activity

United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Duolingo’s Brilliant Social Media Marketing Move

A lesson in how any business can stay agile using trends, marketing and technology.

Inc. - Jan. 18

Everton shirt sponsor Stake under investigation over social media posts

Gambling company’s logo superimposed on images Advertising Standards Authority assessing the posts The Advertising Standards Authority is investigating the trend of social media posts which ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Videos on social media show Starship debris streaming across the sky

Videos circulating on social media show fragments of the Starship rocket breaking apart in the sky above Turks and Caicos. SpaceX confirmed on X, stating, "Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

'XO, Kitty' star Anthony Keyvan on life after 'Love, Victor'

"Xo, Kitty" star Anthony Keyvan, who broke out as a love interest in Hulu’s "Love, Victor," has become a beacon of representation for queer Iranian and Filipino Americans.

NBC News - Jan. 16

The media needs to show how the climate crisis is fueling the LA wildfires

With few exceptions, the news has shied away from showing how the unfolding climate crisis plays a large role in the disaster. Last week, as the Sunset fire was bearing down on her Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address

President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.

NBC News - Jan. 16

NBA announces new dates for Lakers, Clippers games that were postponed due to wildfires

The league has also rescheduled a game that was postponed due to inclement weather in Atlanta

CBS Sports - Jan. 15

Premier League star's wife reveals 'shocking' social media abuse

The wife of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz shares screenshots after receiving messages following the team's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Don’t expect Mark Zuckerberg to save social media

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to do away with fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram is not a solution to the problem of centralized power over speech, and congressional action is needed to dilute ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.

Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

The coming battle between social media and the state

Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength

Financial Times - Jan. 11

The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event

TikTok transformed everyday users into influencers and made entrepreneurs rich via its Shop feature. With the US ban looming, they could lose everything—and many don’t know where to go next.

Wired - Jan. 10

"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home in L.A. wildfires: "Your heart just breaks"

Actor Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his roles in "This is Us" and "Gilmore Girls," spoke about losing his home in the L.A.-area wildfires as he and his pregnant wife prepare to welcome their ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - Jan. 10

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Stephen Curry passes injured Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads again

The second returns are in and Curry has made a leap

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.

Wired - Jan. 8

Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down

Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

A new era of lies: Mark Zuckerberg has just ushered in an extinction-level event for truth on social media | Chris Stokel-Walker

The Meta boss’s decision to end Facebook and Instagram’s factchecking program has set the stage for a fact-free four years online. Social media has always acted as something of a funhouse mirror to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

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