Latest in News Social Media
Sort by
3,523 items
-
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 -
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 - November 2 -
1 in 5 Americans get their news from social media influencers
While previous research found more women consume news on sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, Pew found close to two-thirds of news influencers are men.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
1 in 5 get news from social media influencers: Pew poll
About one in five Americans say they get their news from social media influencers, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. Of the 21 percent of adults who say they get their news ...Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago -
GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving
New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generationsTech - ABC News - October 21 -
Nearly a quarter of adults get their news from social influencers, Pew report shows
About 21% of U.S. adults are turning to news influencers for information, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.Top stories - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social mediaTech - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
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 -
-
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 electionsBusiness - 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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
