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Trump Media’s Stock Price Soars, Adding $2 Billion to Trump’s Stake

The sharp rise in the share price of the parent of Truth Social has added about $2 billion to the net worth of former President Donald J. Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Trump Media shares fall nearly 10% after DJT plunge triggers trading halt

Trading in Trump Media shares was briefly halted due to volatility, after the Truth Social owner's stock suddenly plunged in price.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Shares of Trump Media Swing Down After Huge Comeback

The parent company of Truth Social is a meme stock, untethered to real financials, but prices are seen as a proxy for election betting trends.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Harris launches media blitz in bid to regain momentum against Trump

Vice-president starts with pitch to Black voters after top Democrats express concern about campaign

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Evening Report — Trump, Harris media strategies come into focus

🗳️ Plus: Cruz walks Texas tightrope {beacon} Evening Report © Jacquelyn Martin and Frank Franklin II How will the media impact the final weeks of the campaign? With no debates in their future, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Trump Media's stock is halted after sudden plunge in DJT shares

Trading in Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, was halted briefly on Tuesday after the stock suddenly plunged.

How Media Outlets Covered Trump’s Musical Town Hall

When former President Donald J. Trump played D.J. at a campaign event on Monday, both liberal and conservative media outlets described it as “surreal.”

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction

Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Harris branches out while Trump preaches to the choir in divergent media strategies

While Vice President Kamala Harris branches out to Fox News and CNN, former President Donald Trump is mostly avoiding the mainstream media in the stretch run.

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill

Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report

Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race

Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...

ALCS Game 5: Yankees beat Guardians, head to first World Series since '09

After a thrilling victory, the Yankees await either the Dodgers or Mets in the Fall Classic.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Social Media Swallowed Gen Z. This Film Shows Exactly How

Lauren Greenfield, director of the docuseries Social Studies, says we have to have empathy for teens growing up online. “It's not fair to ask them to self-regulate when the apps have been designed ...

Tech - Wired - October 18

Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested

Tokyo police say a man was arrested after throwing several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashing his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residence

World - ABC News - October 19

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