Before Hurricane Helene began devastating parts of the southeastern U.S., Amanda Wright had expected some rain and perhaps some flooding in the area around Knoxville, Tennessee, where she lives. It wasn’t until friends more than two hours away in Asheville, North Carolina, started posting warnings on Facebook that Wright realized how dangerous the storm could … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — They have millions of online followers. They have been key players in right-wing political discourse since Donald Trump became president. And they unwittingly worked for a company that was a front for a Russian influence operation, U.S. prosecutors say. An indictment filed on Wednesday alleges that a media company tied to … Read more
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has been in excellent shape since Elon Musk took over as CEO in October 2022. The latest news is that Musk is supporting extremist agitators like Tommy Robinson and perpetuating conspiracy theories about a bipartisan policing crackdown in the UK in the wake of the recent riots – … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When Scarlett Goddard Strahan was in fifth grade, she started worrying about wrinkles. By the time she turned 10, Scarlett and her friends were spending hours on TikTok and YouTube, watching influencers tout products that would achieve today’s beauty aesthetic: a dewy, “glowing,” flawless complexion. Scarlett developed an extensive skincare routine … Read more
Pavel Durov, co-founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, was arrested by French police on Saturday as he arrived at an airport outside Paris. The arrest comes amid French authorities’ investigation into whether Telegram encouraged criminal behavior on its platform. It has sparked some backlash from those who argue the CEO’s arrest violates freedom of … Read more
Barron Trump, the youngest child of Donald Trump, will embark on one of the first great adventures of adult life this fall: moving away to college. The 18-year-old, who recently graduated from the prestigious Oxbridge Academy in Florida, will study in New York, his father revealed this week. The exact university is still unknown, but … Read more
Apollo is an African grey parrot with a passion for pistachios and millions of followers on social media. According to his owners, he also has the brain power of a human toddler. “He’s very happy, he’s very outgoing, he really wants to perform for everybody,” said Dalton Mason, one of Apollo’s owners. “He’s a complete … Read more
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On Sunday afternoon, a homeless mother of five left her hotel room in Middlesbrough to pop into a nearby shop. On her way, 34-year-old Stacey Vint met some locals she knew and joined them as they headed to what was described on social media as a ‘pro-British’ protest in the city centre. Five days later, … Read more
The role of social media in the violence and disorder on Britain’s streets has become a major topic, with the moderation and regulation of platforms coming under scrutiny. Misinformation spread online has contributed in part to the riots, and now people are being arrested and charged for inciting hatred or violence via social media platforms. … Read more