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4 Ways to Be Smart On Social Media This Thanksgiving Weekend

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Jessica Lee
Nov 23, 2022 Eat. Sleep. Scroll. Repeat.
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Social media companies have announced plans to deal with misinformation in the 2022 midterm elections, but the companies vary in their approaches and effectiveness.

How Ready Is Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, to Handle Midterm Election Misinformation? Experts Weigh In

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The Conversation
Oct 17, 2022 On a scale of A-to-F, experts graded the social media platforms' efforts ahead of Election Day o ...
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Actress Vicky Zhao Wei (R2) performs on stage during a gala held by Hunan Television and Suning.com at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center on November 10, 2019 in Changsha, Hunan Province of China.

How Chinese Celebrities Are Amplifying Official Policy on Taiwan Via ‘One China’ Messages

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The Conversation
Sep 26, 2022 Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – ...
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US and Russia Engage in a Digital Battle for Hearts and Minds

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The Conversation
Sep 23, 2022 Russian government media are frequently criticized as being blatant propaganda. How do U.S. gove ...
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Is Twitter Getting Rid of Chronological Tweets?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jun 30, 2021 "We're working on fixing it," a representative for Twitter tweeted.
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No, Pimple Popping Videos Were Not Banned on YouTube

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Madison Dapcevich
Jun 20, 2021 Pimple popping videos have become a sensation in recent years.
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Why Was Dave Portnoy’s Twitter Account Briefly Suspended?

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Snopes Staff
Jun 19, 2021 The founder of Barstool Sports has more than 2 million followers on the platform.
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Social Media Platforms Tighten Rules, Prompting Censorship Claims

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Feb 21, 2018 Both Twitter and Medium implemented changes that led to various accounts being deleted or suspended.
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Is the 'Tide Pod Challenge' a Real Thing?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan 12, 2018 Yes, people really are putting laundry detergent in their mouths and posting videos online.
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Facebook Introduces Measure to Block Advertisements From Sites That Share Fake News

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 28, 2017 The social media giant announced a new measure for penalizing web sites that post fake news.
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Did President Trump Criticize Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Social Media Use?

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Kim LaCapria
Jan 31, 2017 Reports of an international dispute over social media usage among world leaders are complete fab ...
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Is Facebook Banning Users Who Post Photos of Confederate Flags?

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David Mikkelson
Jun 26, 2015 Social media networks did not announce they would be banning users who post images of the Confed ...
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