Gop Lawmaker Deletes Racist Social Media Post after Swift Backlash

Purdy, Shanahan respond to Deebo's social media posts

Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan addressed San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's viral social media posts on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

The Memo: Social media sympathy for killing of health insurance CEO sparks pushback

The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

49ers WR Deebo Samuel says lack of production due to not getting the ball in since-deleted social media post

Samuel has averaged 21.3 receiving yards over the last four games

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Concerned Parents Sue Startup Behind an AI Social Media App, Trying to Kill It Off

Character.AI is being accused of providing inappropriate content to children, months after it was named in a lawsuit in connection with a young user’s suicide.

Inc. - Dec. 10

5 Things Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Social Media

Jasmine Star, founder of Social Curator, shares the most common mistakes founders should avoid making online.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed

Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skills ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites

California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s lives

ABC News - Dec. 9

California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites

California lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s lives

ABC News - Dec. 9

Reddit’s stock gets a boost as social-media platform ramps up AI-powered search with Reddit Answers

The social-media platform is expanding its beta test of Reddit Answers, the company said Monday.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ends after 2-year run

After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight

Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says

President Bashar al-Assad landed in Russia, according to state media outlets there and two Iranian officials, after fleeing the country as rebels took control of Syria’s capital.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Call to end abortion pills by post after poisoning

Right To Life UK wants the government to suspend the service.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Australia’s social media ban is a flawed approach to protecting children

The challenge is regulating not the platforms themselves, but the business model that underpins them.

The Hill - Dec. 7

Seven people arrested in alleged Rutgers University social media drug ring

Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, authorities announced this week.

NBC News - Dec. 7

South Korean parliamentary motion to impeach President Yoon fails after ruling party lawmakers boycott vote

ABC News - Dec. 7

South Korean president’s impeachment fails after ruling party lawmakers walk out

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Saturday for declaring martial law but did not say he would resign as he faces an impeachment vote.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Aspiring UK author shoots up bestseller lists after viral social media post

Vicky Ball expressed delight on X at selling two novels at an event – then catapulted up Amazon’s book charts. An aspiring author who went viral after selling two books at an event has described ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media

Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Social media stocks jump on a TikTok ban development. But it might be premature

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Dec. 6

How Social Media Users Expose Black Friday Sales Deceptions

Shoppers’ videos debunking purported Black Friday discounts and showing retailers charging the same or higher prices than usual are getting millions of views on social media.

Inc. - Dec. 6

UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media

Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health system

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield halts anesthesia payment policy after backlash

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not going ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgery and medical procedures.

NBC News - Dec. 6

How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer

After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Secret Service leader erupts at GOP lawmaker over 9/11 questioning

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) engaged in a shouting match that persisted over gavel banging, as Rowe accused the lawmaker of politicizing the 9/11 ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing

"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Brazil judge who battled Musk says social media poses risk to democracy

Alexandre de Moraes tells FT summit that platforms must be regulated after winning rare victory over X

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history

ABC News - Dec. 4

South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill

John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.

Politico - Dec. 4

South Korean lawmakers seek president’s impeachment after 6-hour martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign or face impeachment after he declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.

NBC News - Dec. 4

CNN's Kaitlan Collins: Biden pardon sounded like Trump Truth Social post

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins compared President Biden's statement announcing he had pardoned his son Hunter to that of a social media post by President-elect Trump. "Rarely, if ever have, we heard ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

‘You’re not American’: Racist rant caught on camera after flight to Los Angeles

An Indian American man recorded a woman’s verbal attack against him and his family after they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport and boarded a shuttle bus. Pervez Taufiq said the woman ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

$Remco Evenepoel sustains multiple fractures after collision with post van$

Gop Lawmaker Deletes Racist Social Media Post after Swift Backlash

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