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Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running
China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.The New York Times - 2d -
As Big Tech Turns Toward Trump, This Ex-Twitter Employee’s Social Network Is Booming
The mobile app Spill has seen a surge in signups since the election and is launching an equity crowdfunding round this month.Inc. - 2d -
Big Oil isn’t big on ‘drill, baby, drill’ — turning Trump to Canada and Greenland
U.S. oil companies see stock buybacks and dividend hikes as more attractive than boosting production.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump Promised Retribution. Turns Out He Had a Very Big Target in Mind.
It is hard to describe the president’s first month and a half in office as something other than a retribution campaign against the American people.The New York Times - 18h -
Cowboys free agency: Demarcus Lawrence says 'it would be a glorious thing' to remain in Dallas, but will he?
Lawrence is set to hit free agency this offseasonCBS Sports - 3d -
A Theory of Media That Explains 15 Years of Politics
Martin Gurri discusses how social media and the internet have fundamentally changed the public’s relationship to institutions and power.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Nigel Farage’s media company records £1.25mn profit
Reform UK leader’s earnings boosted by reality show appearance in late 2023Financial Times - Feb. 26 -
WATCH: Social media influencers weigh in on Oscar nominees
ABC News’ Will Ganss checked in with some major social media influencers for a Reel Talk Roundtable, getting their thoughts on this years Oscar nominees.ABC News - 3d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts
After the success of “The Chosen,” Amazon and Netflix are converting Bible stories into films and TV shows with “Game of Thrones”-style intrigue and romantic comedy elements.The New York Times - 4d -
The turning tide of U.S. support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine approached its third anniversary last month, the tide began to turn — not on the battlefield, but in the White House.CBS News - 2d -
Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
ChatGPT-generated op-eds appeared in mainstream Latin American media outlets
Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to write and translate op-eds that they successfully planted in Spanish-language news outlets last fall, researchers said Friday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes
The Trump administration used the White House’s official social media accounts to post a political themed message for Valentine’s Day.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Fired Park Rangers Try to ‘Open Some Hearts’ on Social Media
Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession
A new California bill aims to ban the sale of over-the-counter skincare products with active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid to minors, following a surge in young shoppers influenced by ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Fired Workers Reject ‘Low Performance’ Judgments as They Take to Social Media
Meta’s recent cull of workers supposedly targeted weaker performers. But they and federal workers hit by DOGE-driven federal workforce cuts are fighting against that label, fearing it will affect ...Inc. - Feb. 24 -
BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary
Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Riz Ahmed and Miriam Margolyes are among the signatories on the open letter.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Americans' trust in media at lowest point in 5 decades: Survey
Trust in mainstream media has reached its lowest point in over five decades, with only 31 percent of respondents trusting the media a great deal or a fair amount.The Hill - 6d -
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.The New York Times - 6d -
Why OnlyFans Is Part of This Shaving Brand’s Social Media Strategy
After struggling with social media censorship, Nimbi is having fun on OnlyFans.Inc. - 5d -
Media caused us lasting damage, say Liam Payne's family
The star's family says speculation over his death last year caused 'indescribable, lasting damage'.BBC News - 4d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
The downfall of Masahiro Nakai is a marked departure from how Japan treats claims of sexual violence.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Stars turn on the style at SAG Awards red carpet
Millie Bobby Brown, Mikey Madison and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
The Papers: 'Zelensky offers to quit' and 'Germany turns Right'
Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to step down as president of Ukraine features heavily in Monday's papers.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Venus Williams turns down Indian Wells wildcard
Former world number one Venus Williams turns down a wildcard offer for next month's Indian Wells tournament.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Angry Democratic donors turn off the flow of money
Democrats are anxious to rebuild their party on the heels of President Trump’s victory in November. But they have a major problem as they try to refashion their brand: The money isn’t there. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
At London Fashion Week, Street Style Turned Heads
Outfits on and off the runways at London Fashion Week offered loads of inspiration.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Fudd still pondering return to UConn, turning pro
UConn guard Azzi Fudd is still weighing the "pros and cons" of a possible return to UConn next season or turning pro, she told reporters Saturday.ESPN - 4d -
Vesuvius Turned One Victim’s Brain to Glass
Heat from the eruption in A.D. 79 was so intense that it vitrified the brain tissue of one unfortunate Herculaneum resident, a new study confirms.The New York Times - 3d -
In pictures: Stars turn on the style on Oscars red carpet
See all the looks as celebrities arrive for Hollywood biggest night.BBC News - 3d -
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.BBC News - 3d -
A Case for Turning Tulsa Into the Next Big Tech Hub
In an excerpt from his new book, Reinventing the Heartland, urbanist Nicholas Lalla makes the case for setting up technology's next big nerve center in Oklahoma.Wired - 2d -
How to Turn Viral Content Into a Lasting Benefit
Refinery29 co-founder Piera Gelardi and Healthy Roots Dolls founder Yelitsa Jean-Charles talk about making a viral moment last.Inc. - 15h -
Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.
A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds
Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korean media report
North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, South Korean media reported, citing the country’s intelligence agency.NBC News - Feb. 27