The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.
Category: Social Media
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Disney Settles Suit Brought by Gina Carano Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing
Gina Carano sued Disney after it dropped her from “The Mandalorian” for posting conspiracy theories and right-wing views on social media.
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Right-Wing Influence Shaped the Sydney Sweeney Ad Debate
Right-wing commentators suggested there was widespread criticism of Ms. Sweeney over her new ad campaign. There wasn’t, at least at first.
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Will Set Photos of Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Ruin ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?
Shooting on the streets of New York has meant a very public experience of a movie that won’t be out for months. It has also set up a clash with anti-spoiler culture.
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Calico Critters Company Sues TikToker Sylvanian Drama, Alleging Copyright Infringement
A lawsuit involving videos of Calico Critters in scandalous situations lays bare the allure of seeing the twee toys go wild.
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American Eagles Stock Soars After Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney
The president called her much-debated jeans campaign the “HOTTEST” ad out there, which seemed to start a stock rally.
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Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
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Kim Kardashian’s Skims Releases New Shapewear. For Your Face.
The latest product from Kim Kardashian’s company promises to sculpt the cheeks, neck and chin.
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Ethel Cain, Pop’s Experimental Problem Child, Will Never Be the Same
One of music’s least likely breakout stars returns to the spotlight following a successful debut, an indulgent ambient detour and some recent controversy.
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TikTok Asks Users to Help Police Misinformation
The popular app will let users add context to videos through a “community notes” program much like those on X and Meta.
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Top F.D.A. Official Resigns Under Pressure
After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing influencer Laura Loomer and others.
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Trisha Paytas Is Known for Eccentric Baby Names. Meet Aquaman.
The internet personality Trisha Paytas has her followers clinging to every baby name reveal. Is it just another form of viral clickbait?