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Instagram announces new video app amid TikTok troubles

Instagram announced a new video creation app Sunday amid legal struggles faced in the U.S. by TikTok, another social media platform with a focus on visual content. “Today we’re announcing Edits, a ...

The Hill - 8h

Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban

Instagram on Sunday rolled out Edits, a video-editing product that appeared similar to CapCut, which is owned by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance.

The New York Times - 15h

Unrivaled sets high bar in debut: 'Was electric'

The opening night of Unrivaled -- the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier -- left players and fans impressed. "It was everything we were hoping ...

ESPN - 1d

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers

ABC News - 2d

Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready to welcome TikTok users, as the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the Chinese-owned app from the United States.

The New York Times - 2d

Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

Lots of laughs, and a loss, for Tiger in TGL debut

Week 2 of TGL was Tuesday night, with Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner and Max Homa of Jupiter Links Golf Club falling to the Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala 12-1.

ESPN - 5d

Zuckerberg Debuts 'Real Mark' in Push to Woo Trump

Meta is pursuing a MAGA makeover, in the latest political pivot for a company that once banned the now-president-elect from its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Brazilian teen rolls to upset in Aussie Open debut

Ascendant Joao Fonseca, 18, of Brazil, beat No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the first round at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

ESPN - 5d

TikTok Alternatives: What to Know About RedNote, Lemon8, Instagram and YouTube

ByteDance has pushed Lemon8 as a ban on TikTok looms, and RedNote is drawing interest, but the same law could apply to all Chinese-owned platforms.

The New York Times - 6d

Ahead of looming ban, TikTok creators ask fans to find them on Instagram or YouTube

TikTok creators are urging their followers to find them on other social media sites ahead of Jan. 19, when the video app faces suspension in the U.S.

CNBC - 6d

Will the EU fight for the truth on Facebook and Instagram?

As Meta abandons third-party factchecking in an ostensibly political move, the future of facts elsewhere remains murky. Factcheckers had no doubt about the real audience for the news this week – ...

The Guardian - 6d

A woman says her boyfriend tricked her into a wedding, convincing her it was a prank for Instagram

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

TGL golf league debut draws nearly 1M viewers

This week's debut of the TGL indoor golf league drew nearly a million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users

Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How Meta's new community notes program might work as fact-checking ends for Facebook, Instagram

Meta is ending fact-checking on its platforms and moving to a community notes-style program like the one found on X. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on what the new ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been building ties with the incoming Trump administration, said the move was an attempt to restore free expression on its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Why did Mark Zuckerberg end Facebook and Instagram’s factchecking program?

The social media giant enters a more partisan political era as its CEO pursues Donald Trump’s approval. Meta is shifting to the right, following the prevailing political winds blowing through the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers

Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia stocks soar after GeForce RTX 50 series debuts at CES

Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 7

What Netflix deal means for WWE as it makes streaming debut

Stars such as The Rock and John Cena make a return as the flagship Raw show launches on Netflix.

BBC News - Jan. 7

NHL Debut Of Ozzy Wiesblatt An Inspiration For Deaf Community And Wonderful Parenting

Nashville Predators winger Ozzy Wiesblatt made his NHL debut on Friday. And Wiseblatt's connection to the deaf community makes him a terrific role model.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Melania Trump to debut documentary with Amazon Prime Video

Incoming first lady Melania Trump will star in a documentary film project with Amazon Prime Video set to debut in the second half of 2025, an Amazon spokesperson announced Sunday. Filming for the ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Kawhi has 12 in debut, calls playing 'easy part'

Kawhi Leonard made his long-awaited return to the court in a 131-105 win over the Hawks and said he's on "nobody's timetable" as he eases back into action.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Kawhi Leonard scores 12 in season debut as Clippers overwhelm Hawks

Kawhi Leonard is still playing limited minutes, but the Clippers looked good in his return.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard was in the starting lineup and made his season debut as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Kawhi Leonard to reportedly make season debut Saturday for Clippers

Leonard has missed 34 games so far for the Clippers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Meta is killing off its own AI-powered Instagram and Facebook profiles

Instagram profile of ‘proud Black queer momma’, created by Meta, said her development team included no Black people. Meta is deleting Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI characters the company ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Maher to make Bristol Bears debut from bench

New Bristol Bears signing Ilona Maher is to make her debut from the bench on Sunday for their PWR match against Gloucester-Hartpury.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts

A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated by US law. Even US military officials are concerned.

Wired - Jan. 3

How Instagram post led to a trailblazing gay ATP player

When Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva posted a loving birthday message to his boyfriend on Instagram, he did not expect the attention which followed.