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The Shocking Truth Behind the Black Insurrectionist

October 26, 2024

You might expect the person behind a major social media account spreading election conspiracies to be exactly who they claim to be. But that's not the case with "Black Insurrectionist". This influential account, with over 300, 000 followers, was actually run by a white man from upstate New York. Thi

politics

Election Lies: What's True and What's Not

October 26, 2024

In the final stretch of the presidential election, social media is buzzing with false claims about voting. Some folks say noncitizens are voting, mail-in ballots are easily tampered with, and voting machines can be hacked. These lies are making people doubt the voting process. Even prominent figures

business

Divorcing with a Click: The New Social Media Asset Divide

October 26, 2024

Imagine splitting up with your partner, but instead of just dividing the furniture, you're fighting over your shared TikTok account with millions of followers. This is becoming a real-life scenario for many couples, as social media accounts become valuable assets in divorces. Kat and Mike Stickler f

technology

LinkedIn Takes on Fake News with Free Verification

October 26, 2024

You might have heard about LinkedIn’s big plan to fight misinformation. They’ve verified over 55 million users for free. That’s a lot of people! By November, you’ll see these users with special badges in the main feed. Oscar Rodriguez, LinkedIn’s trust and safety vice president, says deep-fake vide

entertainment

What Happened After Naomi Campbell and Liam Payne's Brief Romance?

October 26, 2024

You might have heard about Naomi Campbell and Liam Payne's short-lived relationship back in 2019. But what happened after that? Five years later, Payne sadly passed away. Campbell, who had a 23-year age gap with Payne, reacted on Instagram. She left a simple message on her friend Nicole Scherzinger’

technology

Social Media Giants Face School Mental Health Lawsuits

October 25, 2024

School districts in the US have launched lawsuits against social media giants like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap, accusing their platforms of contributing to a mental health crisis among students. The focus is on the 'addictive' nature of these apps, with features such as the 'like' button allegedl

politics

Bot Attack Targets U. S. Politicians

October 25, 2024

A group of Chinese-controlled bots is trying to sway voters in several U. S. states, according to a new report by Microsoft. These fake accounts are spreading negative messages about politicians who have criticized China's policies. The group behind this, called Taizi Flood, is linked to China's Pub

celebrities

Cardi B Speaks Out About Offset in Deleted Tweets

October 25, 2024

Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, recently shared some strong feelings about her estranged husband, Offset, via Twitter. The posts, which have since been deleted, appeared early Wednesday morning. In them, Cardi expressed her extreme dislike for Offset, calling him “dirty ass narcissist

politics

Trans Candidates: Beyond LGBTQ Bills

October 24, 2024

This election season, trans candidates in state legislatures are tackling more than just anti-LGBTQ laws. From Florida to Hawaii, these candidates are focusing on various issues like affordable housing, healthcare, and climate change. They're driven by a desire to protect their communities and addre

lifestyle

Conversation Deflections: How One-Liners Save the Day

October 23, 2024

Imagine this: you're at a business dinner, enjoying a lovely meal, when a colleague suddenly asks about your recent divorce. Talk about a buzzkill! This happened to someone, who was prepared, though. They had a bunch of clever responses ready to go, so they could dodge the question without being rud