Trump Lashes Out on Twitter Ahead of Social Media ‘Summit’
Google, Facebook and Twitter weren't invited to the event.
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Twitter Bans ‘Dehumanizing’ Posts Toward Religious Groups
The company has come under fire — along with other social media networks — for the prevalence of harassment and offensive language on its service.
Cat Filter Goof Leaves Pakistanis Scratching Their Whiskers
The ruling party's social media team wrote it had determined "human error" by a hardworking volunteer caused the mistake.
Australia Could Jail Social Media Execs for Showing Violence
The conservative government introduced the bills in response to the mosque attacks in Christchurch.
Barbara Ehrenreich Tweets about Marie Kondo Widely Condemned
Ehrenreich is a prominent liberal who writes often about the working class, notably in the best-selling "Nickel and Dimed."
Aquarium Apologizes for Tweets About Otter
The aquarium called it a "learning moment."
Social Media Platforms Tighten Rules, Prompting Censorship Claims
Both Twitter and Medium implemented changes that led to various accounts being deleted or suspended.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Is the ‘Tide Pod Challenge’ a Real Thing?
Yes, people really are putting laundry detergent in their mouths and posting videos online.
Facebook Introduces Measure to Block Advertisements From Sites That Share Fake News
The social media giant announced a new measure for penalizing web sites that post fake news.
President Donald Trump Says He Won’t Stay Off Social Media
On 1 August 2017 President Trump tweeted that social media was the "[o]nly way for [him] to get the truth out," citing the "Fake News Media" and "enemies."
Did President Trump Criticize Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Social Media Use?
Reports of an international dispute over social media usage among world leaders are complete fabrications.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
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Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.