SOCIAL MEDIA

Feb 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Heat Up Social Media on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day brought a wave of steamy photos to social media, with celebrities showing off their lingerie. Emily Ratajkowski, Kendall Jenner, and Madonna were among the stars who posted racy snaps. Others, like Halle Berry and Eva Mendes, went for a more subtle approach, sharing photos without pa

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Caleb Williams Drops Big in Celebrity Basketball Shoot‑Contest

A rookie NFL star known for his touchdown throws tried his hand at basketball during a side event of the NBA All‑Star weekend. The game, designed for fans to see celebrities and influencers take shots from beyond the arc, gathered six names: Caleb Williams, Druski, former NBA guard Richard Jefferson

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Feb 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

X Turns Into a One‑Stop Trading Hub

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, plans to let people buy and sell stocks and crypto right from their feeds in just a few weeks. The new tools, called “Smart Cashtags, ” will let users click on ticker symbols in posts and make trades directly through the app. The move comes as X is about to ope

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Feb 15 2026OPINION

Tech Giants and the Addiction Debate: A Legal Perspective

The recent lawsuits against tech giants like YouTube and Instagram highlight a growing concern: the impact of social media on children. At the heart of these legal battles is the claim that these platforms are designed to be addictive. Over 2, 500 lawsuits are pending, aiming to hold these companies

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Feb 15 2026CRIME

A Retired Cop's Facebook Fight and Unexpected Jail Time

Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old former cop, found himself in hot water after a heated Facebook debate. He was known for his strong left-leaning views in a conservative area of Tennessee. His online battles were intense, but he never expected them to land him in jail. It all started when a gunman kille

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Feb 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Takes Center Stage: A Look at the Dark Side of Innovation

Tech is everywhere, even in theater. Two recent plays in Boston show how tech can be scary. In one, a worker has to watch and remove bad stuff from the internet. It's a tough job. The other play is about the future. It's about a time when humans are gone. AI is showing what humans were like. It's li

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Instagram Says It’s Not Addictive, But the Debate Still Rages

In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic

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Feb 12 2026CELEBRITIES

James Van Der Beek: A Life Remembered

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at the age of 48. He had been fighting colorectal cancer, a battle he openly discussed in a December interview. He described the journey as incredibly challenging, requiring immense patience, discipline, and strength. Despite the

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Tactics Backfire: When Blame Games Lose Their Edge

A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Social Media Leader Raises Questions at Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has added a new social media manager from the Labor Department, sparking debate after his earlier posts raised concerns about extremist language. Peyton Rollins, 21, took on the role of digital communications director at DHS this month. His work in the Labor De

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