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Police defend investigation into journalist Allison Pearson's social media post

The Daily Telegraph columnist said she was left “dumbstruck and upset” by a police visit to her home.

Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI

Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86

Allison is the fourth-winningest driver in NASCAR Cup Series history and was recently awarded an 85th victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

Bobby Allison, who was inducted into NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class in 2011, died Saturday at age 86.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Bobby Allison, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 86

Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.

Idle time: Allison adds '71 win, alone in 4th all time

NASCAR formally recognized 86-year-old Bobby Allison as the winner of the Myers Brothers Memorial in 1971, moving him into solo fourth on the career list with 85 victories.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Bobby Allison, NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Allison won 85 races and the 1983 Cup Series championship on his way to becoming one of NASCAR's greatest drivers ever

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Bobby Allison, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Is Dead at 86

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was darkened by tragedy and injuries.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

NASCAR awards Bobby Allison an 85th victory 53 years after he took the checkered flag at Bowman Gray Stadium

Allison's win in the 1971 race had never been officially recognized by NASCAR until Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

NASCAR officially ends 53-year controversy by awarding Bobby Allison his 85th career win from race in 1971

Allison, who was not given credit for a win at Bowman Gray, now takes sole possession of fourth on NASCAR's all-time wins list

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

He helped put NASCAR on the map with more than his driving.

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.

Business - Inc. - October 17

The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Pythons Have Surprising Social Lives

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially.

Science - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Woman sentenced over social worker stabbing

Fiyori Kesete attacked the victim without warning, stabbing her in the arms and head.

Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts

Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.

Business - Inc. - October 19

The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Relive the 2024 offseason through social media

Some of the biggest moments this summer were documented through player reaction on social media.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?

Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.

How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security

Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Mozambique social media restricted as runner-up in hiding

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app

Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies

Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 elections

Business - CNBC - November 5

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Roblox Is Putting Restrictions On Kids In Social Hangouts

Roblox may be one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world, but it's also been repeatedly accused of failing to protect children who use it from would-be predators. Last summer, Roblox ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Why the Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Election May Be Different From 2016

In 2016, online platforms were awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

On Social Media, Young Voters Focus on Community

Mutual aid, grass-roots organizing and a belief that people need to take care of each other have been popular topics on social media.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 9

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