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X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platform
NEW YORK (AP) — X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon Musk’s social media platform.
Sarah Jessica Parker on social media’s political discourse
"Many generations were elected without someone having to say something on Instagram. And I think we can be a lot more ...
Reading news on social media for two weeks improves knowledge and fake news recognition, study finds
Consuming news on social media is often associated with "doom scrolling," where people spend excessive time online consuming ...
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Linda Yaccarino to step down as CEO of Elon Musk’s social media site X
Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of social media site X, said Wednesday that she’s stepping down from her role after ...
‘Love Island USA’ contestant exits show after racist social media posts resurface
Cierra Ortega exits "Love Island USA" after racist social media posts resurface, with her family issuing a statement asking ...
Social media can support or undermine democracy. It comes down to how it's designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.
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Students File Federal Lawsuit Against Oregon Over Trans Athlete Policy Spurred by Simone Biles’ Social Media Spat With Riley Gaines
Two of the students say Simone Biles’s attack on Riley Gaines and the response to the spat cemented their decision to file ...
Philly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding?
So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986. For Philadelphians, ...
Australia Wants to Bar Children From Social Media. Can It Succeed?
A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear ...