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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.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
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 -
Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents
Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Social Democrats win Lithuania's election, overcoming center-right government
Lithuania’s center-left opposition parties celebrated victory after prevailing over the center-right ruling coalition in the final round of national electionsWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
'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.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
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 - 5 days ago -
More Companies Boost Climate and Social Reporting Despite ESG Backlash
Despite sustained pressure from conservative politicians and activists, businesses are responding to investors and regulators who want to know about environmental, social and governance issues.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
WATCH: Social media-famous pet squirrel seized in ‘raid’
P'Nut was seized by wildlife authorities from Mark Longo’s New York home.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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 monthTech - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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Chicago School Board President Resigns Over Social Media Posts
One week into the job, the Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson resigned amid criticism by elected leaders that his past posts were anti-Semitic and misogynistic.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 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 - 3 days ago -
Social Security’s trust fund is expected to be depleted in 2033. Where is the solution?
Voters want straight talk from candidates on this No. 1 issue.Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours 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.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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 - 2 days ago -
OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X
Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago -
LCS experts' predictions: Who is going to the World Series?
Here's who we think is headed to the World Series -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding, according to experts
Sunscreens are essential to wear while in the snow skiing or snowboarding — here’s what to look for in an SPF.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
WATCH: Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Columbia University professor Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and challenger Eric Hovde (R).Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Yankees or Dodgers? Our Experts Predict the World Series.
In the battle of blue blood M.L.B. franchises, one team has an advantage.Sports - The New York Times - October 22 -
Experts' picks for East, West and NBA champs
A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our experts make their picks for the season.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains
A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Firearms Expert Reacts To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Franchise Guns
Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, including the Obokan from Shadow of ...Tech - GameSpot - October 26 -
Expert on different sleep training methods for babies
Board-certified sleep psychologist Shelby Harris joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss sleep training, a method that helps babies learn to sleep independently. While some parents embrace it for better ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Expert tips on lowering election-related stress
Between assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch and ongoing personal attacks, the nail-biter 2024 election has some Americans stressed out. In fact, the American Psychological ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 scamsBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Social Democrats win round 1 of Lithuania's election and aim to oust the conservative leader
The opposition Social Democratic Party has emerged as the leader after the first round of national elections in Lithuania and says it will start negotiations to form a new government with ...World - ABC News - October 14