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UnitedHealth refers Bill Ackman’s social post to US securities watchdog
Hedge fund manager suggested healthcare group could be inflating its profitsFinancial Times - 1d -
Usman Khawaja backs cricket journalist Peter Lalor after axing over Gaza social media posts
Veteran Peter Lalor taken off air by SEN during first Test in Sri Lanka ‘Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic,’ says Khawaja The Australian opener Usman Khawaja has said the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Former college student receives $250K settlement from school over Cardi B social media post lawsuit
A student who previously went to the University of Tennessee (UT) received a settlement of $250,000 after her school tried to expel her over a social media post that had lyrics from Cardi B’s song ...The Hill - 6d -
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón issues apology about past social media posts
"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón issued an apology Thursday after online users resurfaced her past posts on social media in which she appears to comment on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity ...NBC News - Jan. 31 -
Student Threatened With Expulsion Over Social Posts Gets $250,000 Settlement
The University of Tennessee threatened to expel Kimberly Diei over posts the school said were inappropriate. She sued on First Amendment grounds.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Customs worker exposed by daughter's social media admits taking bribes
Omar Ambuila's daughter posted photos of herself carrying designer handbags, taking luxury vacations to Paris and driving a $330,000 Lamborghini.CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speechABC News - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy urges Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination in social media post
In a video posted on social media, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy described RFK Jr. as ...NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speechABC News - Jan. 28 -
Elon Musk’s Doge accused of ‘illegal’ job posting by federal workers’ union
Union leader claims Trump-created organization is ‘corrupt’ as X owner posts vague request for applications. Elon Musk ’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has been accused by a leading ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Pennsylvania elected official resigns after gesture similar to Elon Musk's
A local elected official in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has resigned after coming under fire for a social media post.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Financial Advice on Social Media Is Growing. And Risky.
Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers, or ‘fin-fluencers,’ to learn how to manage their finances, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Pentagon pausing official social media accounts worldwide for review
The Department of Defense has ordered a pause on all of its official social media accounts, with some exceptions.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Why Age-Gating Social Media is a No-Brainer
This policy has worked with alcohol and tobacco—let’s try it with social media.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Police investigate social media of Nashville school shooter
Investigators are looking into the Nashville school shooter's social media and writings. Sources tell CBS News that Nashville gunman Solomon Henderson and Natalie Rupnow — who's accused of opening ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Elon Musk posts Nazi-related puns after backlash over inauguration gesture
Elon Musk has posted a message with a series of Nazi-related puns on X after backlash over a hand gesture he made during President Trump's inauguration celebration. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor has ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
3 Tips for Executive Influencers to Leverage Social Media
Business leaders can no longer hide their digital footprint; it’s time to take control and ensure your online presence reflects what you want out in the world.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
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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 disinformationABC News - Jan. 23 -
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 -
Heat's Kevin Love providing 'breath of fresh air' with hilarious social media posts about Jimmy Butler saga
Love is making the best of a stressful situationCBS Sports - Jan. 21 -
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 -
Brad Pitt's team reminds fans he's not on social media after a woman gets big-time scammed
Brad Pitt is not on social media, his team reminded fans, after a French woman said she was conned out of $800,000 by scammers posing as the A-list actor.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17 -
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 -
Queensland woman seeks protective custody after being accused of poisoning child to grow social media following
Sunshine Coast mother, 34, appears in court charged with giving her one-year-old unauthorised prescription medications. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 -
Vikings QB situation: J.J. McCarthy posts curious message on social media following playoff loss to Rams
McCarthy could take over at QB for Minnesota next seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 15 -
Jennifer Rubin resigns from Washington Post
Jennifer Rubin has resigned from her position as a columnist at The Washington Post amid a period of internal strife at the outlet to begin the new year. Rubin, who has been a columnist at the Post ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
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 -
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 strengthFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
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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 -
The uncomfortable truth about social media networks
It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
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
