Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the “PayPal Mafia,” are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise.
Category: Social Media
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Democratic Meme Makers Rejoice During Kamala Harris’s Campaign
After a few sluggish years under President Biden, liberal social media creators are seeing their messages resonate as Kamala Harris campaigns for the White House.
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James Beard Award Winning Chef Sophia Roe’s Charm Earring
The James Beard Award-winning chef is at her best when her bangs and eyeliner are right and her earrings are asymmetrical.
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Elon?
Linda Yaccarino, the C.E.O. of X, has worked hard to bring back advertisers and fix the platform’s business. But its owner, Elon Musk, is always one whim away from undoing her work.
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Justice Dept. Defends TikTok Law That Forces App’s Sale or Ban
In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok’s proposed changes wouldn’t prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users’ data or spread propaganda.
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Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter, Says He Was ‘Cruel’ and ‘Uncaring’
Vivian Jenna Wilson’s remarks, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, were a response to Mr. Musk’s comments about her transgender identity.
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What is ‘Brat’ Green?
“This is not millennial pink. The energy behind it is alive.”
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The Arab Watch Guide Marks 10 Years of Influence
Experts say Hassan Akhras’s online publication and collectors’ club have changed perceptions of horology in the Middle East.
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For Years, TikTok Told Us What to Buy. Now the Trend Is to Consume Less.
The trend of “underconsumption core” romanticizes buying and using only what you need. Yes, being normal is now trending. Experts say it’s a response to a period of economic hardship.
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A Timeline of Teen Beauty Trends
A timeline of glitter and gloss, from the 1940s (Tangee!) to today (Fenty!).
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2024 Election Intensifies Online Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation
Users on X, Truth Social, Rumble and Gab have benefited from a series of major events to spread baseless falsehoods as their followers and engagement skyrocket.
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A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. Regulation
The presumptive Democratic nominee has won concessions from Big Tech leaders on A.I., but she hasn’t successfully pushed Congress to regulate.