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Jason Lee removed from Stockton vice mayor role
Reality TV star Jason Lee ousted as Stockton vice mayor amid social media clashes.
Sfgate · 1m
Prebunk: AI Sleeping Pods Mislead on Homeless Shelter Claims
AI-generated 'sleeping pod' images falsely claim German homeless shelters to boost engagement.
Lead Stories · 2m
Right-Wing Comedians Roasted Online
Shane Gillis's SNL joke sparks right-wing comedians' online downfall.
BuzzFeed · 1m
Obama: extremism drift is not inevitable
The former US president told a Glasgow audience that online platforms fuel anger and fear, but hope remains worth fighting for.
BBC News · 1m
Kelly Clarkson and the Brooklyn bird nobody's selling
Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson complained a Brooklyn boutique refused to sell her a mechanical bird. The store says it was never for sale.
BBC News · 1m
Athleticism Trend Boosts Social Media Fitness
Guys train for speed and power, not just looks, to stand out online.
Men's Health · 2m
Kate Berlant Opens to Less Niche
Kate Berlant shares her journey to embracing vulnerability in her comedy after six weeks of social media detox.
Vanity Fair · 1m
Yandex Outage: Cloudflare Clarifies Bot Activity Impact
Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex data centers disrupted Russian bot traffic but not social media disinformation campaigns.
Mashable · 1m
The internet isn't dead. It's even worse
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian data centers reveal internet's growing bot traffic and disinformation crisis.
Salon · 1m
Bot test: Did a strike on a Russian data center throttle internet activity this weekend?
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers sparked claims of reduced social media bots but experts say the evidence is misleading.
Straight Arrow · 1m
America unprepared for AI-powered propaganda
As foreign adversaries integrate AI into coordinated influence campaigns, the U.S. government dismantles the agencies designed to track them.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Kelly Clarkson’s $15,000 Bird Incident
Kelly Clarkson’s online feud with Brooklyn gift shop Art of Play over a $15,000 animatronic bird.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Mexico Orders Social Networks to Remove Violent Content
Mexican President orders social platforms to delete violent school content within a month.
The Straits Times · 1m
AI-Generated Ship Video Debunked
AI detection tools confirm a viral ship video is fake, not real footage.
Lead Stories · 1m
Fact Check: Video Shows 2025 Rally, Not 2026 Protests
Video falsely claimed to show 2026 Greek protests actually depicts 2025 rally marking train crash anniversary.
Lead Stories · 1m
Bank of England chief warns social media firms enable fraud
Andrew Bailey calls for accountability from platforms hosting scams and deepfakes targeting the public.
The Independent · 1m
Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn store clash over social media
Kelly Clarkson's social media clash with a Brooklyn store highlights power dynamics between celebrities and small businesses.
mint · 1m
Truth vs. lie in 2026 election
Talarico's mental health conspiracy spreads despite debunking.
Straight Arrow · 2m
Military Hacks Election
Military task force secretly targets voters to prevent foreign interference in 2026 elections.
Kenklippenstein · 1m
Nikki Sixx Rejects Political Platforming at Motley Crue Shows
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx vows no political or social agendas at concerts.
Loudwire · 1m
People Form Romantic Relationships With Meta's Muse
Users form romantic bonds with Meta's AI agent Muse, sparking concerns over privacy and safety.
Futurism · 1m
African security chiefs strategise to tackle terrorist digital exploitation
African security leaders plan coordinated response to terrorist groups using social media and AI for recruitment and attacks.
Premium Times Nigeria · 2m
Zuckerberg's Guinness Moment
Mark Zuckerberg's awkward Guinness sip goes viral as AI strategy talks fade.
Inc · 1m
Kelly Clarkson Feud Over $15M Bird
Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn store feud escalates as Molly's price jumps to $15 million.
Stereogum · 1m
White House posts 6 Trump videos after court blocks TV ads
White House releases 6 Trump videos on social media within 24 hours of court blocking taxpayer-funded TV ads.
Financialexpress · 2m
Kelly Clarkson's viral post upends Brooklyn shop
Art of Play co-owner says the singer's complaint about being denied a sale has brought threats, fans, and forty-five million views to his small store.
Business Insider · 1m
Nobel Committee Member Did Not Write Trump Rejection Post
Nobel Peace Prize committee member falsely claimed to reject Trump's bid for prize.
Lead Stories · 1m
Childhood Experiences Everyone Forgot
60 childhood moments nobody talks about.
BuzzFeed · 1m
Kelly Clarkson Brooklyn Toy Shop Feud
Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn toy shop feud reveals branding missteps.
Inc · 1m
Kacey Musgraves' Dog Joke Targets Kristi Noem
Kacey Musgraves quips about Kristi Noem's Texas choice with a dog reference.
Stereogum · 1m
Meta Bans ByteDance Ads in US and Six Markets
Meta cuts ByteDance ads across US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Dealroom · 1m
Leigh-Anne Pinnock urges haters to 'free the bump'
Pregnant singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock calls out online critics for not appreciating her pregnancy.
FemaleFirst · 1m
LinkedIn Page Strategy for Founders
Founder's LinkedIn page strategy drives brand growth and customer reach.
Inc · 1m
Mother's Silent Move
A mother's sudden estrangement from her children leads to a search for answers in online groups of estranged parents.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Renters find empathy and mockery on Nextdoor
SF renters post on Nextdoor for housing but face harsh comments and rejection.
The San Francisco Standard · 2m
Heineken Creates Foosball Figures for Baller League Stars
Heineken turns Baller League stars into foosball figures for new global partnership launch.
Financialpost · 1m
Marina Hyde Launches Always On Creator Venture
Marina Hyde begins post-Guardian career with Goalhanger-backed Always On platform.
Deadline · 1m
Emilia Clarke Blames Instagram
Emilia Clarke says Instagram makes her miserable in 30 seconds.
FemaleFirst · 1m
Why 'The Social Reckoning' Flopped
The Social Reckoning's $5.5m opening pales against The Social Network's $225m success.
TheWrap · 1m
Kelly Clarkson calls store owner a liar over Pretty Woman claims
Kelly Clarkson accuses Art of Play store owner of lying after claiming she tried to buy unsold 'Molly' bird automaton.
LADbible · 1m
Kelly Clarkson Slams Brooklyn Store for 'Pretty Woman' Treatment
Kelly Clarkson accuses Brooklyn store of snubbing her as 'pretty woman' in social media post.
Billboard · 1m
CJP Delhi protest: Filmmaker claims BJP-backed goons broke camera lens
Filmmaker Nihit says BJP-backed goons broke his camera lens during Delhi protest, shares video as proof.
mint · 1m
The Muslim manosphere policing women online
Religious misogyny dressed as faith is harassing women across social media, from the UAE to the UK.
WIRED · 2m
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Court ruling twisted into anti-foreigner rage
A narrow asylum judgment was distorted online into false claims about citizenship and jobs, fuelling anti-foreigner mobilisation in Durban.
Daily Maverick · 2m
Samantha Sloyan's Margaret White in Carrie
Samantha Sloyan reimagines Stephen King's Carrie as a mother-daughter love story with social media activism.
Polygon · 1m
Knitting Crafters Online Drama
Crafters online destroy each other over knitting and crochet disputes.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Patrick Stump Reflects on Fall Out Boy's 25th Anniversary
Patrick Stump reveals Fall Out Boy's 25th anniversary feels surreal as he jokes about aging and band longevity.
Loudwire · 1m
Ben Affleck Banned From Instagram Twice
Ben Affleck says he's been banned from Instagram twice for impersonating himself.
Vanity Fair · 1m
Carrie TV vs Book Differences
Prime Video's Carrie series reimagines Stephen King's novel with new characters and social media twists.
Cosmopolitan · 1m
A foul ball, a child, and an ethics question
A Dodgers fan caught a foul ball at the playoffs and refused to give it to a nearby child. The moment went viral, raising questions about what we owe each other at a game.
NPR · 1m
Turkey bans social media for children under 15
Turkey formally banned social media access for children under 15, joining other countries tightening restrictions on young users.
POLITICO · 1m
Bill Burr vs Facebook
Bill Burr's new film challenges Mark Zuckerberg's power in a fictional social media showdown.
IndieWire · 1m
YA Lit Boom in India
Social media and book adaptations spark India's young adult reading surge.
Financialexpress · 1m
Ragebait Wins 2026 German Youth Word of the Year
German youth vote picks 'ragebait' as 2026's youth word of the year after close contest.
Dw · 1m
The Social Reckoning: Facebook's True Story
A new film reveals Mark Zuckerberg's rise as a tech mogul and Frances Haugen's whistleblower journey.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Bill Burr Films Zuckerberg in New Movie
Bill Burr plays Mark Zuckerberg in film about tech CEOs leading society to ruin.
Variety · 1m
Jeremy Allen White Keeps Social Media Distance
Jeremy Allen White explains why he avoids social media despite its impact on young people.
FemaleFirst · 1m
Scrib Doon! Lucasfilm Producer Responds to Viral Star Wars Character
Star Wars racer character Biddy Blas goes viral after fans love his 'scrib doon' line.
IGN · 1m
Karine Chevreul: Young People Face More Pressure, Not Less Resistance
Young people face greater pressure than previous generations, according to a mental health study by Karine Chevreul.
Psychologies · 2m
Dating apps test screenshot blocks as dunking culture grows
Hinge is testing screenshot protection in India as creators build audiences mocking dating profiles, sparking debate over privacy, safety and online shame.
WIRED · 2m
