Tag #Social Media

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\"Hawk\" Memecoin Plummets After Accusations of Fraud

The memecoin \"Hawk\", launched on December 4th with Haliey Welch, initially valued at $490 million, rapidly lost value to $17 million amidst accusations of a \"rug pull\" scheme, highlighting the risks of memecoin investments.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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Saydnaya Prison: Release of Prisoners After Damascus Rebel Seizure

Following the rebel seizure of Damascus, prisoners were released from Saydnaya Prison, a site of alleged mass torture and executions under President Bashar al-Assad's regime; human rights groups estimate over 200,000 people were detained and tortured there.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
edition.cnn.com
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McDonald's: Unexpectedly Center Stage in 2024

In 2024, McDonald's unexpectedly became a central news element, from political campaign backdrops (featuring VP Harris and President-elect Trump) and a manhunt scene to an E.coli outbreak impacting sales and highlighting its pervasive role in American life and culture.

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36% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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LinkedIn Engagement: Visual Content and Vertical Videos Drive Results in 2024

In 2024, LinkedIn saw document/collage posts and photos achieve top engagement, while vertical videos also significantly boosted results, highlighting the platform's preference for visual and interactive content.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Pew Report: Half of US Teens Report Near-Constant Online Usage

A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teens (ages 13-17) are online "almost constantly," despite mental health concerns; YouTube remains the most popular platform (90% usage), while X usage plummeted to 17%, and TikTok and Snapchat usage declined slightly; racial disparit...

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Lincolnshire Restaurant's £306 Dine-and-Dash Resolved

Diners in Grantham, Lincolnshire left a restaurant without paying their £306 bill; after police involvement and social media attention, they paid.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
foxnews.com
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Ivy League Grad Arrested for CEO Murder Despite Viral Image

Luigi Mangione, a former Ivy League graduate with a minor criminal record, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City; despite a viral surveillance image, he was not identified by family or acquaintances until a McDonald's customer recognized him.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Reddit Launches AI-Powered Chatbot "Reddit Answers", Utilizing Internal Data

Reddit launched "Reddit Answers," an AI-powered chatbot that uses only its internal data, creating a unique feature that provides curated summaries and links to related Reddit conversations, contrasting with broader internet-based AI chatbots.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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TikTok Influencer Funds Women's Refuge Supplies

TikTok influencer Katie Tradie donated over £1000 of her profits to Thresold DAS refuge in Llanelli, Wales, providing essential supplies for domestic abuse victims, highlighting the power of social media for charitable giving.

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16% Bias Score

Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
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"Brain Rot" Chosen as Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year

The Oxford English Dictionary selected "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year, defining it as the degradation of mental acuity due to overconsumption of low-value online content; this follows a pattern of selecting words reflecting societal concerns, and highlights the impact of the internet on cr...

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
abcnews.go.com
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Pew Report: Half of US Teens Online "Constantly," Despite Mental Health Concerns

A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teenagers report constant online usage despite mental health concerns, with YouTube leading at 90% usage, TikTok at 63%, and X declining to 17%, while WhatsApp increased to 23%, based on a survey of 1,391 teens aged 13-17 from Sept 18...

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
abcnews.go.com
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"Trump's Provocative Actions Renew Focus on His Trolling Tactics"

"President-elect Donald Trump's recent meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his appearance at the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening involved provocative actions, including social media posts promoting his perfume line and suggesting that Canada become the 51st U.S. state, reflecting...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions