Tiktok User Backlash

The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'

A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.

BBC News - Mar. 13

U.S. Department of Defense restores Jackie Robinson story on website, admits it was taken down in DEI purge

There was online backlash this week after a story highlighting Robinson's time in the military was taken down

CBS Sports - 2d

How Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements

That control is starting to fray as Mr. Johnson, a longevity guru known for performing experiments on his body, faces a backlash over the agreements.

The New York Times - 1d

Discord in Early Talks With Bankers for Potential I.P.O.

The app has become a mainstay of the video game community and young internet users.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Musk says X hit by 'cyber-attack' as thousands report outages

Platform outage monitor Downdetector said it had seen more than 350,000 reports of issues from US users on Monday.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Elon Musk Claims X Targeted in ‘Massive Cyberattack’

X (formerly Twitter) went down for thousands of users on Monday. Musk blamed a cyberattack.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X

Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme

ABC News - Mar. 15

Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme

ABC News - Mar. 15

Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme

ABC News - Mar. 15

These Laptop Stands Run My Household, and Life Is Better for It

Attention Apple users: Rain Design makes the best minimal, fuss-free stands for Macbooks, iMacs, iPads, and iPhones.

Wired - 6d

Adobe previews AI generated PowerPoints from raw customer data with ‘Project Slide Wow’

The fate of Project Slide Wow depends on user interest and engagement, as Adobe monitors social media conversations.

VentureBeat - 3d

Adobe previews AI generated PowerPoints from raw customer data with ‘Project Slide Wow’

The fate of Project Slide Wow depends on user interest and engagement, as Adobe monitors social media conversations.

VentureBeat - 3d

Adobe previews AI generated PowerPoints from raw customer data with ‘Project Slide Wow’

The fate of Project Slide Wow depends on user interest and engagement, as Adobe monitors social media conversations.

VentureBeat - 3d

Klarna lands buy now, pay later deal with DoorDash, notching another win ahead of IPO

Klarna is partnering with DoorDash to give users of the restaurant delivery service more ways to pay for their meals.

CNBC - 2d

This 'Wicked' Broadway actor is making history for performers with disabilities

Jenna Bainbridge will be the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in the 21-year history of 'Wicked' on Broadway.

NBC News - 1d

Former ‘Real Housewives’ star Bethenny Frankel picks up a $1.7 million winter home in Florida

The reality star-turned-TikTok influencer ramped up her real estate holdings in 2024 by adding two new properties to her portfolio.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

AI scammers on Amazon duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges

The company promised better returns than the stock market, with a co-founder appearing in TikTok videos with wads of cash alongside an image of Warren Buffett.

CNBC - 4d

Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles' Relationship: All About the South Carolina Gamecocks Stars’ Romance (Including Their Viral TikTok Moments!)

The college athletes have been linked since 2024

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court

After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat

The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.

The New York Times - 6d

Pentagon restores Navajo Code Talkers webpages after outcry

The Pentagon has restored webpages detailing the contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans after widespread backlash to their initial removal. Webpages highlighting ...

The Hill - 2d

DOGE Anger Escalates With Leak of Tesla Owners’ Personal Information

Amid backlash against DOGE, Elon Musk, and Tesla, a site leaked home addresses of DOGE staffers as well as some Tesla owners.

Inc. - 8h

How Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform

Facebook Marketplace keeps users engaged with free listings, local pickups, and resale growth, helping Meta stay relevant despite declining teen activity.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming

Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

CRM provider Creatio launches first ‘AI native’ platform with agentic digital talent built-in

Creatio unveiled a new CRM paradigm that puts a prompt entry box front and center, allowing the user to simply type in what they need.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Territory Studio SF designs future-facing interfaces for everything from cars to games | The DeanBeat

Territory Studio SF has created "future-facing" designs for everything from a GM concept car to the user interfaces in video games.

VentureBeat - Mar. 14

The overseas Apple iPhone encryption battle that could be headed to the U.S. next

Apple's refused to comply with a UK government demand for a backdoor into encrypted iPhone data, leaving users exposed. Other governments may press the issue.

CNBC - 3d

Roku Tests Showing Ads Before the Home Screen Loads

Users in the test group are unimpressed by the video ads, which play automatically. Customers say they will be eager to toss their Roku devices if the ads become permanent.

Wired - 3d

Crockett rips Fetterman for slamming her viral video: 'I don’t show up in hoodies'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) fired back at Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) after he criticized as “bizarre” a widely circulated “choose-your-fighter” TikTok video featuring several Democratic ...

The Hill - 5d

NASA astronaut's daughter celebrates dad's return after 9 months stuck in space

After nine long months of waiting, TikToker Daryn Wilmore finally got to say something she’s dreamed of for the better part of a year: Her father, NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore, is no longer ...

NBC News - 2d

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...

The New York Times - Mar. 9

What We Know About mRNA Vaccines

On the five-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic, a Times reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, looks back at the success of, and the backlash to, the mRNA vaccine. There’s no question that this vaccine ...

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Trump's White House Tesla expo

Presented by Ericsson {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump buys a Tesla in defense of Elon Musk President Trump bought a Tesla Tuesday afternoon to "make a ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat

American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Schumer Under Fire as Pelosi and Other Democrats Criticize Shutdown Retreat

Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party ...

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short-lived’

Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hit. A devoted investor in Elon Musk ’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

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