Ever wondered what people who don't follow any political parties see on social media during elections? You might think they're getting a mix of views, but that's not the case. A study found that these folks, let's call them "political outsiders, " mainly see posts from a few political parties. It's
As the nation cast their votes on Election Day, shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind social media platform Truth Social, saw a significant boost. On Tuesday, the stock price jumped by 15%, starting the day at $37. 52 and touching a high of $40. 74 before settling around $39.
A 23-year-old martial arts champion from Australia has some strong feelings about dating in the modern era. Zac O’Brien, who recently returned from Thailand, shared his thoughts on the Sydney dating scene. He described a blind date that started off rocky, but turned around when someone else gave him
On Monday, a trial began in Paris involving eight individuals accused of various roles in the 2020 beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. The teacher was targeted after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in a class on free speech. The attacker, Abdoullakh Anzorov, was killed by police, bu
In the aftermath of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, social media platforms have become a lifeline for families searching for missing loved ones. With at least 217 confirmed deaths and more rain forecasted, hope is fading for those still unaccounted for. A remarkable rescue story emerged with
Back in the '90s, Michael Jordan refused to endorse a political candidate, famously saying "Republicans buy sneakers too. " At the time, celebrities could stay mum on politics and not ruffle too many feathers. Those days are gone. Take singer Chappell Roan and former President George W. Bush, who r
In remote Pine City, New York, a well-known squirrel named Peanut met a sad end. Peanut, who gained fame on social media with his caretaker Mark Longo, was euthanized after authorities seized him and a raccoon named Fred from Longo's home. This happened after some people complained, and officers fro
Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum
A weird video popped up online, claiming that a Haitian guy voted in two different counties in Georgia. The video said he voted for Kamala Harris, just six months after arriving in the US. Georgia's top election person, Brad Raffensperger, thinks this video is fake and meant to trick people. He even
In a recent poll, nearly all Americans are worried that lies might mess up the upcoming presidential election. False rumors about storms, past attacks, and current wars are spreading like wildfire on social media. At the same time, many people now get their news from these platforms, which could cau
