Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
Gen Z job seekers are turning to social media to find employment. Expert tips on making it work for you
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
What I found when I tried to unplug from social media
Inspired by recent trends, such as boycotts of Meta and X, I took a three-day break from social media. But it didn’t solve my ...
Social Media Fails Many Users. Experts Have an Idea to Fix It
In a new paper, digital activist Audrey Tang and others emphasize the need for context and community over clicks.
Housing market in D.C. stable for now, contrary to social media posts tying sales to Trump policies
Though social media rumors abound of mass home sales in Washington, D.C. following cuts to federal workforce, the numbers ...
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ICE raid rumors on social media stir fear in Colorado mountain towns. Here’s how advocacy groups are fighting back.
For the past few weeks, immigration advocacy organizations in Colorado have taken to social media to warn users about rapidly ...
Musk misreads Social Security data, millions of dead people not getting benefits, experts say
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely implying that millions of dead Americans are receiving Social Security ...
Millions of Dead People on Social Security? The Agency’s Own Data Says Otherwise.
The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t ...
Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee
A bill that would require parents' permission for a kid to use social media in the state of Iowa advanced out of its House ...
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Social Media in the Global South Needs More Protections
In the western world, numerous studies over the past two decades have shown that the rise of social media in popularity has been linked to negative mental health symptoms, especially among young ...
Social Security's top official resigns after clash with Elon Musk's DOGE
The top Social Security official stepped down after refusing to provide Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive government ...