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The demise of Twitter: how a ‘utopian vision’ for social media became a ‘toxic mess’
In the early days it was seen as a place for ‘genuine public discourse’, but users have fled since Elon Musk took over. What went wrong?
If anything is emblematic of the demise of Twitter, it is the rise and stall of the account of Oprah Winfrey.
Oprah joined the platform in 2009, tweeting for the first time live from her wildly popular TV show: “HI TWITTERS. THANK YOU FOR A WARM WELCOME. FEELING REALLY 21st CENTURY.”
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The free jazz ensemble known as Black Twitter, and how it became the subject of a new docuseries
"Black Twitter: A People's History" traces the path that Black Twitter took in becoming an arbiter of cultural shifts time and again.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Hulu's Black Twitter Documentary Charts the Rise of One of Social Media's Most Dynamic Online Communities
The social network formerly known as Twitter offered Black creators visibility and community, but will the magic last in the Elon Musk era?Inc. - Business -
Revealed: how ‘fun’ social media accounts direct fans to betting giant
‘Boring Milner’ and ‘Andy Robson’ accounts work with Fanwave Digital, a firm paid by Paddy Power Betfair to post betting tips. Popular social media accounts, including betting “tipsters” and a cult parody of the footballer James Milner, have been ...The Guardian - World -
'Black Twitter: A People's History' tells how humor and hashtags fostered a subculture
The three-part Hulu docuseries traces how Black people have used the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now X, as a means of communal expression.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The new moral panic: Social media
Many parents and policymakers view the belief that social media use is harmful for youth to be common sense. But is it?The Hill - Politics -
'Peerless' Review: Staging Rouben Mamoulian's Vision
The director Rouben Mamoulian had a checkered career in Hollywood. His lasting legacy may have been racially integrating musicals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Undercover sting operation renews attention of need to protect kids on social media
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator ...CBS News - Top stories -
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of TokyoABC News - World - China -
Why the Voices of Black Twitter Were Worth Saving
Black Twitter has been a cultural engine for well over a decade. It could also disappear at any time.Wired - Tech -
Nintendo Switch Is Shutting Down Twitter Integration Next Month
Nintendo is discontinuing the Switch's integration with Twitter on June 10. This means players will no longer be able to post screenshots directly from their Switch.. On Nintendo's FAQ page, the company provided more details on the changes. Some ...GameSpot - Tech
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Mystery of where Mona Lisa was painted has been solved, geologist claims
Ann Pizzorusso says she has tracked down the background landscape of the world’s most famous painting. The landscape behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has sparked endless debate, with some art historians suggesting the view was imaginary and ...The Guardian - World -
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