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Pat McAfee Apologizes for Spreading False Rumor About Ole Miss Student

ESPN host Pat McAfee issued a public apology to University of Mississippi student Mary Kate Cornett for spreading a false rumor about her that originated on YikYak in February, causing significant harassment, including a swatting incident at her family's home; McAfee met with Cornett and her family ...

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German Tax Authorities Investigate Influencer Tax Evasion

German tax authorities are investigating influencers for tax evasion, with an estimated €300 million in unpaid taxes in North Rhine-Westphalia alone; the complexity of the influencer business model and lack of experience among many influencers contribute to the problem.

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Bolsonaro Faces Imprisonment for Social Media Violation

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatened Jair Bolsonaro with immediate imprisonment for violating a social media ban, stemming from his public statements and his son's lobbying efforts in the US to influence the court's decision.

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Declining Trust in Leaders Impacts Employee Performance

A global leadership credibility crisis shows that trust in managers dropped from 46 percent in 2022 to 29 percent in 2024; this decline impacts employee performance and commitment, influenced by leaders' on and off-the-job behaviors, amplified by social media and remote work.

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Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children

A study of almost 2 million people across 163 countries revealed a correlation between smartphone use before age 13 and negative mental health outcomes in children, including suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and low self-esteem, prompting calls for global restrictions on smartphone acce...

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France Launches Criminal Probe into X Over Hate Speech

A French criminal investigation into X, formerly Twitter, was launched this month following complaints about hate speech and political influence. X is refusing to provide data to investigators, citing concerns about impartiality and free speech.

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Meme Stock Frenzy: Kohl's Surge Mirrors 2021's Risky Rally

Kohl's stock price increased by almost 40% due to online meme stock hype, mirroring past trends with GameStop and AMC, highlighting the risks of speculative trading driven by social media.

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Meta Removes Ads Funding Weaponized Drones in Israel

Ekō reported 117 Facebook ads soliciting donations for the Israeli army, which Meta removed for violating its policies; these ads, appearing 76,000 times in the EU and UK, allegedly funded the conversion of commercially available drones into weapons used against unarmed Palestinians.

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Small Businesses Must Diversify Marketing Strategies in the Age of AI

The rise of AI in search engines forces small businesses to diversify marketing strategies, utilizing platforms like Reddit, Quora, social media, podcasts, and email lists to increase visibility and build brand loyalty.

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Stepfather Films Brutal Child Abuse, Mother Complicit

An 11-year-old boy in Russia was brutally beaten by his stepfather, who filmed the abuse and posted it online; the boy's 12-year-old stepsister was forced to film the incident, and the mother participated out of fear.

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102-Year-Old WWII Veteran and TikTok Star "Papa Jake" Dies

Jake Larson, a 102-year-old World War II veteran and TikTok star ("Papa Jake"), passed away; his 1.2 million followers received the news on Instagram. He served in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, earning numerous medals before using TikTok to share his experiences and honor fallen comrades.

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Mississippi Social Media Age Verification Law Upheld by Appeals Court

A federal appeals court upheld a Mississippi law requiring social media users to verify their age, despite tech industry challenges citing privacy and free speech concerns; the law aims to curb harm to children from online activities.

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