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Apr 26 2024
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U of M fires woman over social media post
Former employee files lawsuit after being terminated for image in a post from a Gaza ceasefire rally in Spain. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video MINNEAPOLIS — Mashal Sherzad fought back tears Friday as she described the events leading up to losing her job as Diversity Equity and Inclusion manager at the University of Minnesota
KARE11Apr 23 2024
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Calls for Age Verification on Social Media Grow
Australian children could be barred from some websites, as a furore between Australian politicians and billionaire Elon Musk reignites calls for age verification technology. Whether graphic content should remain on social media has become the subject of heated debate as social media site X, formerly Twitter, fights an edict from the eSafety Commissioner to remove content of a stabbing at a
The Epoch TimesApr 30 2024
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Porter County voters can proclaim their status on social media
Forget relationship status. Porter County Facebook users can now tout their civic engagement status by changing their profile to “I voted.” Known in Facebook parlance as a ring, users can pick from two different options that will overlay their photos. Porter County Elections & Registration Assistant Director Tara Graf said the platform uses location tracking to make the rings available to
Chicago TribuneApr 29 2024
Fact Check
Posts Misrepresent Immigrants’ Eligibility for Social Security Numbers, Benefits
The flow of immigrants across the southern border hit a record high at the end of 2023, the Pew Research Center reported, and immigration has become a dominant issue in this election season. But, as we’ve written, politicians and social media posts have spread misinformation exaggerating immigration numbers and distorting the political impact of immigrants in the U.S.
Another persistent
FactCheck.orgApr 30 2024
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ACLU, LWV and Salvation for Social Justice to host Democratic Senate debate
Three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate will take part in a debate on May 13 sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey, and Salvation for Social Justice. Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown), former Newark school board member Lawrence Hamm, and activist Patricia Campos-Medina will take part in the debate moderated by WNYC Morning
New Jersey GlobeApr 09 2024
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America's Social Security Timebomb
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a grave insolvency threat as more Americans begin claiming their government-funded retirement benefits, and millions of beneficiaries could face monumental cuts if action is not taken.
Social Security forms the bedrock on which millions of Americans fund their retirement plans.
In 2022, the SSA paid out retirement, survivor and
NewsweekApr 19 2024
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Turn Your Social Media Followers Into Fans
Most small business owners recognize the importance of social media in growing their business and increasing their following. An estimated 77% of small businesses use social media in some form, according to SCORE. However, the goal of social media marketing isn't just to gather followers – it’s to transform those followers into dedicated fans. Fans are more than just numbers on your profile;
ForbesApr 23 2024
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Trump Is Owed an Extra $1 Billion Stake in Truth Social
An initial frenzy pushed the value of the company up to nearly $8 billion, but the share price has fluctuated wildly since then, falling by about half from its peak. Trump Media has been a popular target for short-sellers, who make money by betting on the decline of a company’s share price.
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New York Times (News)May 01 2024
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After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
A rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate after organizers posted a save the date this week. A flyer was spread across social media with the name “Louteenth” and noted it was the “Formerly Louisville Juneteenth Festival” which did not sit right with some people who follow the event. Though people defended the festival and its organizers,
The Courier-JournalMay 01 2024
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Senate Commerce Panel Expected to Approve Social Media Ban for Kids Under 14
‘Parents know there’s no good reason for a child to be doom-scrolling or binge-watching reels that glorify unhealthy lifestyles,’ Sen. Ted Cruz said. A bipartisan proposal to bar children under the age of 14 from accessing social media sites is expected to be introduced on Wednesday during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The revised approach, offered as
The Epoch Times