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Trump Links TikTok Deal to Potential China Tariff Reduction

President Trump hinted at lowering tariffs on China if they approve a TikTok sale deal, a move following his February memorandum on reciprocal trade tariffs and an April 2nd deadline for new levies; the deal involves ByteDance selling TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer or facing a US ban.

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Free Speech: A Weaponized Mantra

This book examines the history of free speech, revealing its weaponization by powerful interests and the need for a critical reevaluation of its meaning in the age of social media, where profit often outweighs responsible content moderation.

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TikTok Removes 38 Accounts Spreading False Immigration Information

A network of nearly 40 TikTok accounts, many impersonating Spanish-language news outlets, spread false information about green card holders and undocumented immigrants, reaching over 21 million views before TikTok removed the accounts and videos for violating its policies.

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German Mayors Embrace Social Media, Sparking Debate on Appropriateness

Mayors in Lower Saxony, Germany, are using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to reach younger voters, employing informal language and diverse content; however, this approach has drawn criticism regarding its appropriateness.

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Mother's Bold Attempt to Borrow Michelle Yeoh's Gown for Daughter's Wedding

Tracy Kauffman-Wood, a Philadelphia photographer, is attempting to borrow Michelle Yeoh's Armani Privé SAG Awards gown for her daughter's fall wedding, a request she publicized on TikTok, garnering significant online support and raising questions about celebrity accessibility and wedding traditions.

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Noem's El Salvador Prison Visit Follows Chat Leak Controversy

Governor Kristi Noem is visiting a prison in El Salvador following a chat leak involving Representative Pete Hegseth; Governor Greg Abbott strongly criticized a Democrat who mocked him for his wheelchair use; and various social media controversies continue to dominate headlines.

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Combating Digital Disinformation: Technological Challenges and Systemic Solutions

Digital disinformation campaigns, using bots and manipulative techniques, target voters, investors, and parents seeking medical information, leveraging social media's targeting capabilities; a recent false claim about Politico garnered 80 million views in two days, highlighting the challenge of dete...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Teenage Killers Sentenced to Life for Murder of Transgender Girl

Sixteen-year-old transgender girl Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death in Culcheth Linear Park by two 15-year-olds, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, who were subsequently convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison; the murder followed online interactions and a planned attack.

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Spanish Court Sentences TikTok User to Prison for Glorifying Jihadist Terrorism

A Spanish court sentenced Seid Bengag to two and a half years in prison for using TikTok and other social media platforms to praise jihadist terrorist acts, including the January 2023 murder of a sacristan in Algeciras, reaching 400,000 followers with millions of views.

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Air Travel Anxiety Spikes Despite Significant Safety Improvements

Following recent publicized plane accidents, social media conversations about aviation incidents surged, yet data shows air travel is significantly safer now than in the past; in 2024, only 0.02% of domestic flights had accidents.

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X User Traffic Plunges Post-Election as Rivals Gain

Following the November 2024 presidential election, Elon Musk's X platform experienced a significant drop in U.S. user traffic—daily web visits fell from 46.5 million to 30.6 million, and daily active users dropped 22.1%—while competitors like Threads and Bluesky saw substantial increases, according ...

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Musk's Repost Fuels Online Harassment of #TeslaTakedown Organizer

Following nonviolent #TeslaTakedown protests organized by Boston University professor Joan Donovan, Elon Musk reposted accusations labeling her a terrorist, resulting in death threats and online harassment, despite an FBI report suggesting recent attacks on Tesla were conducted by lone individuals.

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