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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. - 5 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
For these experts, social media won't help call 2024 election: 'That's not a source'
In 2020, election-tracking organization Decision Desk HQ made waves by becoming the first to call the race for Biden. Here's how it plans to handle another close race in 2024.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 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. - Yesterday -
Swing-state voters want to know: What’s going on with Social Security?
Social Security’s trust fund is expected to be depleted in 2033. Where is the solution?Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
Will Social Platforms Take Down a Premature Donald Trump Victory Post?
In the 2020 presidential race, Donald Trump proclaimed himself the winner long before enough votes were counted. We asked the major platforms if they’d let him do it again.Tech - Wired - 1 hour 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 -
Trump Media stock surges as election betting odds shift, Truth Social launches streaming site
The DJT surge came as some election betting markets shifted in favor of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, and as Trump Media launched a Truth+ streaming site.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: How This Founder Merges Climate Tech and Social Equity
Willamette Technical Fabricators founder Alicia Chapman drives cleaner energy with a focus on the workers who bring it to life.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Liam Payne Was 'Having a Lovely Day' and Spending 'Quality Time' with Girlfriend Kate Cassidy in Final Social Media Posts
PEOPLE can confirm that the former One Direction singer died after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 16.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice ...Tech - ABC News - October 17 -
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...Tech - ABC News - October 17 -
Steelers have no comment about DeShon Elliott's social-media post about Mike Tomlin
When I first saw it, I moved on.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Why Fashion Icon Rebecca Minkoff Says Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Chasing Social Media Virality
The ‘RHONY’ star and fashion entrepreneur encouraged startup founders to stop fixating on social media fame at the Inc. 5000 Conference in Palm Desert.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Social Security funds could run out in 6 years under Trump plans: Analysis
Social Security’s trust fund reserves could be depleted as early as 2031 under former President Trump’s proposals, several years earlier than recent projections, according to an analysis from the ...Politics - The Hill - October 21