Young trolls fans; Hawks roast Knicks, Yanks, Cowboys in social media post

Trump Media’s Soaring Share Price Masks Truth Social’s Internal Strife

Employees have complained to the board about hiring and management practices at the parent company of Truth Social, which serves as the main online megaphone for former President Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children

Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

TikTok election: Trump and Harris vie for younger voters

Both campaigns are using the short-video platform to try to reach Gen Z

Business - Financial Times - October 24

House Republican threatens to subpoena Biden administration over alleged social media censorship

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace threatened to subpoena the Biden White House for communications with social media companies like Facebook over concerns about censorship before the election.

Move Over, Duolingo. Dunkin’ Is the New Chaotic Social Media Power Player

The chain’s latest online shenanigans prove that everything—even a Halloween-themed doughnut—can become a meme.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Fake election-related videos being spread on social media

A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...

'I Hate Gay Halloween' meme takes over social media

People on social media are showing off their niche costumes inspired by pop culture and partaking in what's been deemed the "I Hate Gay Halloween" meme.

Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29

Exclusive: Linked accounts on X push petrostate’s posts about climate summit and drown out criticism. Scores of apparently fake social media accounts are boosting Azerbaijan’s hosting of the Cop29 ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up

If you thought 2020 was bad, decisions from Big Tech and the US government have led to an internet that’s even worse off.

Tech - Wired - October 31

WATCH: Social media-famous pet squirrel seized in ‘raid’

P'Nut was seized by wildlife authorities from Mark Longo’s New York home.

Mauritius suspends access to social media ahead of parliamentary elections

The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections later this month

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

Crowds Get Ghosted by Fake Halloween Parade Invented on Social Media

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

‘What a privilege … ’ trend catches on as gratitude makes social media comeback

Posts lauding anything from running in the rain to tiredness and a comfy bed are springing up on Instagram and TikTok. “What a privilege it is to run in the rain. What a privilege it is to have a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

New York authorities euthanize social media star Peanut the squirrel

Fred the raccoon was also killed by officials, who said the animals were a risk factor in the spread of rabies. An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

For these experts, social media won't help call 2024 election: 'That's not a source'

In 2020, election-tracking organization Decision Desk HQ made waves by becoming the first to call the race for Biden. Here's how it plans to handle another close race in 2024.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...

Tech - ABC News - 1 hour ago

Will Social Platforms Take Down a Premature Donald Trump Victory Post?

In the 2020 presidential race, Donald Trump proclaimed himself the winner long before enough votes were counted. We asked the major platforms if they’d let him do it again.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Lions troll Cowboys by trying to get OT Taylor Decker a TD after 2-point conversion controversy from 2023 game

The Lions did not forget

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Atlanta Hawks 2024-25 season preview: Why the stakes are high for Trae Young and Co.

Breaking down Atlanta's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Young scores 30, Okongwu adds career-high 28 as Hawks open with 120-116 win over Nets

Trae Young had 30 points, Onyeka Okongwu added a career-high 28 and the Atlanta Hawks opened the season with a 120-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Young scores 38 points as Hawks overcome Ball's 3-point barrage, 34 points, to beat Hornets 125-120

Trae Young scored 38 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame LaMelo Ball’s 34 points and career-best nine 3-pointers to hold off the Charlotte Hornets 125-120

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Knicks vs. Hawks odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, November 6 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks on Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - 19 hours ago

Trump Media posts heavy losses in surprise election-night earnings report

Nasdaq halts trading of the company’s stock several times as its price rises and falls by huge percentages. Donald Trump’s tiny social media empire revealed another heavy loss and a fall in sales ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump Media & Technology Posts Third-Quarter Loss Ahead of Election Outcome

Chief Executive Devin Nunes said the company continues to explore additional possibilities for growth such as potential mergers and acquisitions, including in the realm of fintech.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Liam Payne's dad greets fans as Cheryl condemns 'abhorrent' media coverage

The Girls Aloud singer shares a seven-year-old son, called Bear, with the One Direction star.

Four reasons why Knicks fans were thrilled with home opener as new-look lineup blows out Pacers

Playing at MSG, the Knicks looked a lot better than they did on the road in Boston earlier in the week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Police issue warrant for Ravens fan accused of viral post-game assault on Commanders fans

The Baltimore Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of assaulting two NFL fans after the Baltimore Ravens played the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator

Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scams

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Trump Media stock surges as election betting odds shift, Truth Social launches streaming site

The DJT surge came as some election betting markets shifted in favor of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, and as Trump Media launched a Truth+ streaming site.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike

An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice ...

Tech - ABC News - October 17

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