Employees have complained to the board about hiring and management practices at the parent company of Truth Social, which serves as the main online megaphone for former President Donald Trump.
Category: Social Media
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Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78
Housebound during a 1978 blizzard, he and a friend began devising the first computer bulletin board, a forerunner of online services like Reddit, TikTok and Facebook.
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On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.
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On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos
On TikTok, some users posted videos of themselves learning about Liam Payne’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.
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Trump Media’s Stock Price Soars, Adding $2 Billion to Trump’s Stake
The sharp rise in the share price of the parent of Truth Social has added about $2 billion to the net worth of former President Donald J. Trump.
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In These D.I.Y. Groups, ‘You Don’t Have to Prove That You Belong’
With help from online tutorials, Facebook groups and in-person workshops, home improvement is becoming far more inclusive to people beyond straight men.
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Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.
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ChatGPT’s Voice Mode Can Impersonate You and Others
The artificial intelligence chatbot’s Advanced Voice Mode feature has delighted some users and weirded out others.
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Reconsidering the Hollywood Reporter’s A-List of Influencers
The Hollywood Reporter’s “A-List” of influencers inspired quite a few jokes online, but the creators who made the cut have millions of followers. In 2024, fame is evolving.
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Claudia Conway Has Waded Back Into Politics With an Eye on Gen-Z Voters
The scion and sometimes antagonist of two prominent Republicans has rejoined the political discourse as an independent aiming to sway her fellow Gen-Z voters.
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Boise State’s Goth Volleyball Player, Nora Hayd, Speaks Up
“I just wanted to look as much like myself as I could,” Nora Hayd said of the team headshot that made her an online sensation.
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Qantas Apologizes for Showing R-Rated Film With Nudity to Entire Flight
The scenes played on every screen, according to comments from social media users. The airlines has since said the movie “was clearly not suitable.”