Results for "social media"
20 articlesThereβs an At-Home Test For That: Women Can βBiohackβ Their Vaginas Now
The article reports on biohacker Bryan Johnson's public statements about sexual practices and at-home testing related to vaginal health. It frames his social media oversharing in dismissive, mocking terms while connecting it to broader 'biohacking' trends among women.
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Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure
Spain's government is proceeding with new regulatory rules for social media platforms and artificial intelligence despite lobbying efforts from major technology companies. The story frames this as regulatory resolve against industry pressure.
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Singaporean killed in Dukono eruption βdidnβt go for social mediaβ: family
A Singaporean man, Timothy Heng, died in Indonesia's Mount Dukono eruption. His stepsister, journalist Tessa Oh, characterizes him as selfless and suggests his death likely resulted from attempting to help evacuated hikers rather than pursuing social media attention.
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Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu linked by history, culture: President Dissanayake congratulates CM Vijay
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake publicly congratulated actor-turned-politician M.K. Stalin's successor Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay on becoming Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, framing the gesture within the context of historical and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. The statement was made via social media post.
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Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show
Vietnam's Communist Party is modernizing its propaganda strategy by incorporating social media influencers and artificial intelligence, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The story reports on internal party plans to enhance messaging reach through contemporary digital channels.
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Has βthe Beastβ arrived in Beijing? Trumpβs motorcade SUVs spotted before visit
US President Trump's armored motorcade vehicles have been spotted in Beijing ahead of a May 14 summit, signaling security preparations for the diplomatic event. Chinese social media circulated images of black SUVs with US government plates on a Beijing highway. The article frames this as the beginning of an 'intense security build-up' for a major China-US summit.
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Smino Allegedly Refuses to Pay Chicago Singer Jean Deaux After 9 Years of Missed Royalties
Chicago singer Jean Deaux publicly accused St. Louis rapper Smino on social media of withholding royalties owed to her over a 9-year period. The dispute highlights broader issues within the music industry regarding artist compensation. The article provides limited details beyond Deaux's X posts and offers no statement from Smino's side.
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Dolly Parton shares health update after canceling Las Vegas residency
Dolly Parton announced via social media video that she is experiencing immune, digestive, and kidney stone issues, prompting her cancellation of a Las Vegas residency. She stated her health is improving but she is not yet performance-ready.
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Iranβs football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts
Al Jazeera reports that Iran's national football team (Team Melli) has released social media content including training videos and kit photo shoot images as evidence of World Cup preparation. The story relies entirely on the visibility and existence of these posts without additional reporting, analysis, or context about team readiness metrics.
Oklahoma park shooting that injured nearly two dozen started over argument at unsanctioned party, police say
A shooting at an unsanctioned party near Arcadia Lake, Oklahoma on Sunday night injured nearly two dozen people. Police report the incident started over an argument at the social media-promoted gathering. The article provides minimal detail about circumstances, victims, or suspects.
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My Role as a βComplicitβ Journalist
The article examines how Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, consumed political news and social media content that amplified outrage and polarization. The author frames this as typical behavior on platforms designed to monetize anger, using Allen's documented social media posts as evidence of how mainstream discourse may have influenced his worldview.
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Iran propaganda video depicts Trump in Super Mario consuming oil barrels
The Independent reports that Iranian social media accounts have circulated a propaganda video depicting Donald Trump as a Super Mario character consuming oil barrels. The story presents this as a notable example of Iranian state messaging but provides minimal substantive detail about the video's origin, reach, or broader context.
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Polanskiβs popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response
Zack Polanski, a political figure, faced public criticism from the Met Police chief regarding a social media repost related to a Golders Green incident. The headline claims his 'popularity plummets' following this row, though the description provides minimal detail about the actual dispute or its scope.
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I walked away from running a successful social media agency to build a profitable art business
Victoria Hugo, a 28-year-old entrepreneur, left her social media agency to start an art business painting commissioned artwork on boarding passes. She describes the transition as fulfilling and notes it helped her distance herself from corporate mindset.
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White House Posts Trump Star Wars Meme: 'May the 4th Be with You'
The White House posted a Star Wars meme on May 4th with the phrase 'May the 4th Be with You' and stated 'America stands ready.' Breitbart reports on this social media activity without additional context or reporting.
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Melissa Joan Hart pulls out Princess Leia throwbacks for Star Wars Day
Melissa Joan Hart shared throwback photos on Star Wars Day featuring a 1997 Slave Leia costume from her time on 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch.' The article reports on the social media post as a nostalgic celebrity moment tied to the annual Star Wars observance.
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How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
A Reuters report on a suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to an ocean cruise, framed through the lens of a passenger's social media documentation. The story uses dramatic language ("nightmare") to characterize a disease outbreak and establishes timeline elements that emphasize delayed awareness.
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Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes, including one for beat reporting on Meta's known exposure of user data on social media. The article reports on the awards announcement on May 4.
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Xi and Lula discuss strengthening Global South ties in times of βinternational turbulenceβ
Brazil's President Lula and China's Xi Jinping held a phone conversation on Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation between Global South nations amid what they characterized as international turbulence. The discussion was confirmed by China's Foreign Minister through a social media post, with both leaders agreeing to advance mutual beneficial cooperation.
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Iran's social media war
The article reports that Iran has employed social media as a strategic platform for retaliatory messaging against the United States, utilizing tactics including sarcastic commentary, sarcasm, and AI-generated content. The piece frames social media engagement as a key front in US-Iran tensions, suggesting this represents a shift in how geopolitical conflict is being conducted.
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