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fromFast Company
35 minutes ago

Gen Z pout: If the infamous 'stare' and millennial duck face had a baby

"If millennials pursed and pointed our smackers in a way that resembled the bill of a duck, Gen Z-ers are adopting a pout position that looks more like the mouth of a platypus."
SF LGBT
Education
fromFuturism
1 hour ago

Teens Are Using AI to Create "Slander" Videos of Their Teachers

AI is being used by students to create mocking videos of teachers, damaging their reputations and spreading harmful content online.
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16 | TechCrunch

Children today are living through the largest social experiment in history, having been given unfiltered access to social media platforms, which has led to increased rates of depression and anxiety.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromSemafor
1 hour ago

Chatbots are learning from Reddit and LinkedIn

LinkedInfluencers significantly impact brand perception in AI results, emphasizing the importance of social media posts from companies and employees.
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Zara Larsson fans rioted after the singer supported AI-generated content. Now her controversial take is going viral

I am just a girl with a phone at the end of the day. And I just actually just want to be funny sometimes, and want to connect with people.
Social media marketing
#racism
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC College Professor Placed On Leave Over Alleged Racist Remarks

Hunter College suspended a professor after racist comments were made during a Zoom meeting, with the college investigating under conduct and nondiscrimination policies.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender issues apology for racist Instagram post - but is it enough?

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen reposted racist content, issued an apology on Weibo, and faced backlash for a localized response rather than global accounts.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago

Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool condemned racist abuse towards Ibrahima Konaté as unacceptable and called for social media companies to take responsibility for preventing such behavior.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate

Liverpool condemned racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate, emphasizing that racism has no place in football or society.
Boston
fromBoston.com
18 hours ago

Worcester school officials address racist comments after girls basketball game

Worcester school officials condemned offensive online comments made about student-athletes after a high school basketball game, emphasizing unity against racism.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Jon Stewart Throws Elon Musk's Insults Right Back at Him in Tiff Over Podcast: Come on the Show!'

Jon Stewart and Elon Musk exchanged sarcastic insults regarding Musk's influence on elections and social media algorithms.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
7 hours ago

Mental Health Is One of Social Media's Biggest Content Categories. So Why Are Behavioral Health Employers Invisible? - Social Media Explorer

Mental health content on social media outperforms healthcare professionals, highlighting a marketing issue for behavioral health organizations.
Pets
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 hours ago

Meet Henry: Brooklyn corgi with rare coat gains following on social media * Brooklyn Paper

A corgi named Henry, adopted in 2019, gained popularity on Instagram, attracting over 22,000 followers and securing brand partnerships.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 hours ago

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.
#adhd
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study

Inaccurate social media posts about ADHD and autism contribute to increased belief in neurodevelopmental conditions among young people.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study

Inaccurate social media posts about ADHD and autism contribute to increased belief in neurodevelopmental conditions among young people.
#facebook
US news
fromThe Washington Post
8 hours ago

Grandpa, 101, goes viral from pottery class: 'Happiest guy in the world'

George Strausman, 101, maintains an active lifestyle with poetry and pottery classes, embodying positivity and resilience in aging.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
9 hours ago

How to Find the Right Influencer for Your Brand in 2026 - What AI Changes in the Discovery Process - Social Media Explorer

AI-powered tools are essential for effective influencer discovery, moving beyond follower count to match audiences with brand demographics in real time.
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Twitter at 20: How we lost the public square

Jack Dorsey's initial tweet, "just setting up my twttr," marked the beginning of a platform that became essential for real-time news and public interaction.
Social media marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

LinkedIn Invited My AI 'Cofounder' to Give a Corporate Talk-Then Banned It

AI agents can autonomously participate in professional environments, including social media, challenging traditional roles in startups.
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

How Reddit CEO Steve Huffman got the upper hand with AI

Chivelord confessed to the subterfuge, explaining that car troubles had prevented him from cutting chives that day. He was widely forgiven and resumed posting photos.
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Why my $150 million startup thinks it can solve the $406 billion loneliness problem | Fortune

Social media has failed to create meaningful connections, leading to a rise in loneliness and a new market for in-person social experiences.
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

10 tried-and-true methods to stay off your phone, according to our readers

I got rid of my social media account. After a couple stints of temporarily deactivating my account, last summer I made the decision to delete my account for good. I haven't looked back. I realized I was craving connection and validation and decided to pursue that in the real world instead.
US news
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Long Is 15 Minutes of Fame, Really?

Celebrity fame is temporary and transient, unlike hereditary royalty, with most stars eventually fading into obscurity despite efforts to maintain relevance.
#misinformation
fromPoynter
1 day ago
France politics

A wave of posts claimed Benjamin Netanyahu was dead. Here's how it spread. - Poynter

fromQueerty
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Is Manny Jacinto getting swole to star in a gay rom-com? Here's the deal - Queerty

World news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Social media posts claim Iran released a list of US target cities. That's not true - Poynter

Social media users falsely attributed pre-existing news lists of vulnerable U.S. cities to Iranian leaders during the Iran conflict, when the lists actually originated from earlier news articles about hypothetical nuclear war scenarios.
fromGoal
2 weeks ago
World politics

'Fake news has gone too far!' - Brazil's Richarlison refutes claims he will boycott 2026 World Cup in U.S. due to Iran conflict | Goal.com US

fromPoynter
1 day ago
France politics

A wave of posts claimed Benjamin Netanyahu was dead. Here's how it spread. - Poynter

fromQueerty
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Is Manny Jacinto getting swole to star in a gay rom-com? Here's the deal - Queerty

World news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Social media posts claim Iran released a list of US target cities. That's not true - Poynter

Social media users falsely attributed pre-existing news lists of vulnerable U.S. cities to Iranian leaders during the Iran conflict, when the lists actually originated from earlier news articles about hypothetical nuclear war scenarios.
fromGoal
2 weeks ago
World politics

'Fake news has gone too far!' - Brazil's Richarlison refutes claims he will boycott 2026 World Cup in U.S. due to Iran conflict | Goal.com US

Social media marketing
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta will pay Instagram, TikTok and YouTube creators with big followings to post on Facebook

Meta launched Creator Fast Track program offering guaranteed monthly payments ($1,000-$3,000) and boosted reach to attract established creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook.
#ai-generated-content
fromPoynter
2 days ago
NYC parents

This viral video of a child grieving a fallen US service member was generated by AI - Poynter

fromBored Panda
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Model Calls Out Fashion Brand For Plagiarizing Her Likeness With AI Photos In Controversial Ad

Social media marketing
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Meta Reels Is Filling Up With AI Slop of Faith Healers Performing Miraculous Cures

AI-generated faith healer videos depicting graphic miracle healings are proliferating across Meta platforms, accumulating millions of views and spreading misinformation about spiritual healing.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Brady Tkachuk decries White House's AI video of him insulting Canadians after US gold

Brady Tkachuk denied involvement with an AI-generated White House video falsely depicting him insulting Canadians, clarifying the fabricated content does not represent his views or voice.
NYC parents
fromPoynter
2 days ago

This viral video of a child grieving a fallen US service member was generated by AI - Poynter

AI-generated videos depicting families mourning soldiers in the Iran conflict are spreading virally on social media with millions of views, exploiting tragedy for engagement.
Social media marketing
fromBored Panda
2 weeks ago

Model Calls Out Fashion Brand For Plagiarizing Her Likeness With AI Photos In Controversial Ad

Content creator Melanie Kieback accused a fashion brand of using AI to generate a lookalike model based on her image, outfit, and physical features from her 2023 photoshoot.
Social media marketing
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Meta Reels Is Filling Up With AI Slop of Faith Healers Performing Miraculous Cures

AI-generated faith healer videos depicting graphic miracle healings are proliferating across Meta platforms, accumulating millions of views and spreading misinformation about spiritual healing.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alex Day turns street trivia into hit with Heat Check' | amNewYork

Sports fans always want to get in on trivia, and having a recognizable format while doing it with Whistle is awesome. Heat Check came about in the last couple of months after seeing so much good trivia content, said Day.
New York Yankees
#racist-abuse
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Millwall's Sturge suffers racist abuse after red card

Millwall defender Zak Sturge received racist abuse on Instagram from overseas accounts after his red card in a match against Blackburn Rovers.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Millwall's Sturge suffers racist abuse after red card

Millwall defender Zak Sturge received racist abuse on Instagram from overseas accounts after his red card in a match against Blackburn Rovers.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Digg shuts down for a 'hard reset' because it was flooded with bots

Digg shut down its beta due to overwhelming bot and SEO spam activity, prompting founder Kevin Rose to rejoin full-time to rebuild the platform with a fundamentally different approach.
#islamophobia
fromCbsnews
6 days ago
NYC politics

Alabama senator's anti-Muslim post calling Mamdani "the enemy" draws bipartisan backlash in New York

NYC politics
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Alabama senator's anti-Muslim post calling Mamdani "the enemy" draws bipartisan backlash in New York

Senator Tommy Tuberville faced bipartisan criticism for calling NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'the enemy' in an Islamophobic social media post linking him to 9/11.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report

A US study documents over 25,300 Islamophobic posts on X since February 28, with dehumanizing language and hate speech intensifying against Muslims following geopolitical conflict.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How 'Florsheimgate' became the meme we needed

President Trump's gifting of Florsheim shoes to cabinet members and allies made the affordable brand a unexpected MAGA status symbol, generating humorous social media mockery rather than serious brand backlash.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Dana Perino Confronts Trump Cabinet Secretary Over Tanker Tweet: That Wasn't True, It Caused a Lot of Market Disruption'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged a false tweet about U.S. Navy escorting an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, taking responsibility and committing to personal approval of future posts.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Testing Instagram Knowledge Panel Design

Google is testing a new knowledge panel design for when you search for an Instagram account of a notable person. Google will display the individual's knowledge panel, promoting the Instagram card higher up in that panel.
Social media marketing
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Journalist-turned-news content creator Chris Vazquez on building a career in the creator economy - Poynter

Chris Vazquez transitioned from broadcast journalism student to independent news content creator, blending journalism, media literacy, and entertainment while working as a MediaWise ambassador.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta will let kids under 13 use WhatsApp with parent-managed accounts

Meta introduces parent-managed WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, enabling parents to control messaging contacts and restrict features while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Woman's Simple Advice for Making the World Better Touches the Hearts of Millions

If I see someone and I like their hat, shoes, dress, I might say so. People are always chuffed to bits. And when she is feeling sad herself, she tries to do an act of kindness. Even if it doesn't lift her mood, the other person will feel better.
Relationships
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Donald Trump's 18-Year-Old Granddaughter Sparked Her First Proper Controversy Online. People Are Focused On the Wrong Part.

Kai Trump's luxury supermarket video was criticized not only for insensitivity and tax dollar waste, but also for being unoriginal and boring content that failed to deliver engaging material despite successfully provoking outrage.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why Bluesky's CEO is stepping down at a critical moment for the platform

Jay Graber stepped down as Bluesky CEO to become Chief Innovation Officer, with venture capitalist Toni Schneider taking over as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer mocked for copying Trump' with TikTok on Britain's response to war in Iran

Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism for posting a dramatic TikTok video of British military operations set to music, with critics accusing him of emulating Donald Trump's approach to promoting military content on social media.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Resident Evil Requiem's Director Steps Away From Social Media

Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi received fabricated social media messages attributed to him regarding Leon Kennedy's spouse, prompting him to clarify that some screenshots circulating online were edited or fake.
Fashion & style
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Captivating Derangement of the Looksmaxxing Movement

Clavicular represents an inverse phenomenon to jolie laide: someone technically beautiful yet lacking erotic charisma through excessive pursuit of physical perfection.
#viral-marketing
Silicon Valley food
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Michael Pavano recreates the McDonald's CEO nibbling on a burger - Queerty

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's awkward burger video went viral after being roasted on TikTok, sparking competitive responses from rival fast-food chains.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Burger King drags McDonald's with new video of its president taking a bigger bite of a burger

McDonald's CEO faced viral mockery for appearing uncomfortable while sampling the Big Arch burger, prompting Burger King to capitalize on the moment by showcasing its president enthusiastically eating the updated Whopper.
Silicon Valley food
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Michael Pavano recreates the McDonald's CEO nibbling on a burger - Queerty

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's awkward burger video went viral after being roasted on TikTok, sparking competitive responses from rival fast-food chains.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Burger King drags McDonald's with new video of its president taking a bigger bite of a burger

McDonald's CEO faced viral mockery for appearing uncomfortable while sampling the Big Arch burger, prompting Burger King to capitalize on the moment by showcasing its president enthusiastically eating the updated Whopper.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani defends wife Rama Duwaji as private person' after report on her pro-Palestine social media activity | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani defended his wife Rama Duwaji after reports that she liked Instagram posts related to the October 7 Hamas attack and pro-Palestinian messaging, stating she is a private person with no official government role.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

TikToker goes viral for documenting the nonstop chaos of living with two gay brothers - Queerty

A TikTok video of triplets—two gay brothers and their sister—showing their daily life together has gone viral with over 5 million views, sparking both positive and homophobic comments.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

3 Grown Siblings Hilariously React to Mom's Surprise Pregnancy

A 43-year-old mother surprised her three adult children with news of an unexpected fourth pregnancy, capturing their shocked reactions on video that went viral with nearly 2 million likes.
Writing
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

8-Year-Old Shares His 'Greatest Accomplishment Yet' ... And It's Weirdly Impressive

An 8-year-old from Iowa became an internet sensation by using the same pencil since August and sharpening it down to a tiny stub, sparking widespread nostalgia among online users.
MMA
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

A pedophile catcher is driving dozens of arrests in Palm Beach County. Is that a problem?

MMA fighter and YouTuber conduct vigilante predator-catching operations by posing as minors online, confronting suspected child predators on camera, and livestreaming arrests to thousands of viewers.
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Newsmax outed this trans woman, but she just got the last laugh: "My debut on national television!" - Queerty

I guess it had to happen sometime! As a hardworking actress, I never assumed that this would be my debut on national television, but hey! Rallatos jokes on her TikTok, mentioning that while she's only out to a few of her extended family members, many of them do, sadly, watch Newsmax.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Michael Henry talks gay culture, social media & stand-up comedy - Queerty

Michael has become a must-follow voice in queer comedy thanks to his sharp observations, deeply relatable videos, and his ability to capture the messiness, humor, and contradictions of gay culture. Whether he is skewering dating apps, touring internationally, or turning dumpsters, French onion dip, and therapy into comedy gold, his work resonates because it is honest and very funny.
SF LGBT
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

David and Victoria Beckham Send Birthday Messages to Son Brooklyn Amid Family Feud

I do not want to reconcile with my family. For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.
Brooklyn
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Burner account or not, Kevin Durant is bitter, petty and entirely relatable

Kevin Durant faces scrutiny over an alleged burner X account making controversial statements, while his Houston Rockets underperform despite his individual brilliance.
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Sam Smith is obsessed with Bay Area restaurants and wants everyone to know

Sam Smith documents Bay Area dining experiences on a secondary Instagram account, visiting restaurants from casual eateries to fine dining establishments while performing a residency at Castro Theatre.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Is Facebook Down? What We Know After Outage Reports Spike

Meta's status and outages page said Facebook's advertisement manager features were impacted by high disruptions shortly before 5 p.m. EST. Users on Downdetector made 11,312 reports for Facebook, with 61% of them reporting issues with the website and 17% reporting problems logging in.
Tech industry
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Where Have All the Good Memes Gone?

The lyrics have a rather annoying quality to them, similar to the way that other songs like "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Fireflies" by Owl City or even "Friday" by Rebecca Black did in their time - songs that gained rapid popularity and, just as quickly, sparked rapid backlash from many due to overexposure to them.
Humor
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Grandparents Meet Grandbaby for the First Time ... You'll Never Believe What Happens Next

Since Hunter was born in August 2020, grandparents were not allowed to enter the hospital, so Jeff wanted to find a way to make the first meeting memorable. We're guessing it was a moment they will never forget. Jeff remembers his father saying, 'You could have caused a heart attack for that!' But he had a good sense of humor about the whole thing.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Premier League deletes Vicario social media post

The Premier League posted on its official X account a video of Vicario sending a free-kick down the length of the pitch and out for a goal-kick during Sunday's loss at Fulham, with the caption: "Just how the play was drawn up." The video, which also featured the words "an interesting free-kick from Vicario" followed by "whoops", was widely criticised before being deleted on Monday morning.
Soccer (FIFA)
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Shares 41 Gushing Posts About His Home Run' State of the Union, Including From Megyn Kelly and Sean Spicer

Trump shared 41 social media posts celebrating his State of the Union address, with supporters using baseball metaphors like home run and grand slam to describe the speech.
Pets
fromAol
2 weeks ago

NYC Shelter's Video of Adoptable Dogs Choosing Their Humans Will Have You in Tears

Animal Care Centers of NYC recreated a viral AI dog adoption video trend as a real event where rescue dogs chose their adoptive families, resulting in successful adoptions despite a blizzard.
NYC politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

New York City cops actually arrested someone for getting in a snowball fight with them | Fortune

A content creator was arrested for pelting police officers with snow and ice during an organized snowball fight in Washington Square Park, charged with obstructing governmental administration and harassment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Shocking viral video shows trucker attacking gay motorcyclist - LGBTQ Nation

Freddy Bray, a 60-year-old man who allegedly harassed an LGBTQ+-identified motorcyclist for about five minutes - even seemingly grabbing him in a shocking viral TikTok video that has been viewed over 1.8 million times - was reportedly convicted of a misdemeanor assault charge and punished with one year of probation.
SF LGBT
US news
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video

Brady Tkachuk rejected an AI-doctored White House video falsely depicting him disparaging Canadians, clarifying the fabricated content does not represent his actual words or beliefs.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Threads is testing a shortcut to quickly start DM conversations | TechCrunch

Threads is testing a 'DM me' shortcut that generates hyperlinks in posts to streamline direct messaging initiation without navigating to profiles.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

'Ballerina Farm' announced her 9th pregnancy - in a protein ad

Hannah Neeleman announced her ninth pregnancy through a protein powder advertisement featuring ballet performances and a revealed baby bump.
#cultural-appropriation
Marketing
fromItsnicethat
in 2 days

"You're well within your right to gatekeep your online voice"

Develop and protect a personal brand while collaborating with a studio by selectively sharing work, creating strong mockups, and building visibility both online and offline.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Lauds US Olympic Hockey Team's Gold Medal: 'WOW!'

President Donald Trump praised the U.S. men's hockey team's 2-1 overtime Olympic gold over Canada on Truth Social, celebrating the first U.S. men's gold since 1980.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Dutch Bros Straw Theory Customers Can't Stop Debating - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros straw colors are rumored online to signal customer traits, but employees report straws are selected at random and there is no hard evidence.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Methuen woman searching for her wedding dress after dry cleaner mix-up

I opened it, and it was wrapped in so much plastic - I was just in shock,
US news
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Orality Theory of Everything

Declining literacy and a shift back toward oral, socially mediated communication via social media may be reshaping consciousness and producing wide-ranging social effects.
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Baby's got back: Meet groomer behind the BBL craze - for pooches

A San Diego groomer sculpts dogs' rear fur to mimic Brazilian Butt Lifts, creating controversial 'BBL' haircuts that attract strong social media attention.
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