Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, halted internal studies indicating that social media may be harmful to users.
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has stopped an internal study that suggested users who ceased using its platforms experienced reduced levels of depression and anxiety, as revealed in recent legal filings. According to documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Meta had been conducting a research project […]
Hamas overwhelms social media to influence unaware Westerners
Unexpected Video Calls for Israeli Families Last month, while President Donald Trump was visiting Israel to mark a new ceasefire in Gaza, unexpected video calls reached several Israeli families from loved ones still in Gaza. After over two years without any news, many found themselves seeing faces they had almost given up on. “I love […]
Martina Navratilova faces backlash on social media for her views on transgender issues
Martina Navratilova’s Social Media Dispute Tennis icon Martina Navratilova recently found herself in a brief exchange on social media with a less-known user. The conversation was sparked by reports indicating that a spa had to allow men access to women’s locker rooms due to a discrimination lawsuit. In response, Navratilova expressed her discontent, stating, “To […]
Trump labels Marjorie Taylor Greene a traitor while mainstream media embraces her
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Trump’s Rivalry Escalates The quickest route to gaining attention from a broadcast network seems to be falling out of favor with former President Donald Trump. A notable instance of this is the recent fallout involving Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, whom Trump has labeled as “Marjorie Traitor Greene.” Greene’s stance […]
The Media Focus on Mamdani’s Meeting is Due to His Uniqueness
Trump Discusses Meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani President Donald Trump mentioned on Friday that his recent meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, a self-identified democratic socialist, is garnering more media coverage than some state visits from foreign leaders. He suggested that Mamdani is “different” and noted how the press has taken […]
Bari Weiss is said to be preparing to disrupt the traditional media industry.
Changes at CBS News Under Bari Weiss Bari Weiss, the Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, is reportedly gearing up for significant transformations within the network. Her aim? To reduce perceived left-wing bias and improve overall efficiency in the newsroom. Appointed by David Ellison, the CEO of CBS News’ parent company Paramount Skydance, Weiss has a clear […]
Rachel Maddow’s presence at Dick Cheney’s funeral ignites buzz on social media
Rachel Maddow Attends Dick Cheney’s Funeral Rachel Maddow, host of MS NOW, drew attention on Thursday when she attended the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Sitting alongside Dr. Anthony Fauci at the Washington National Cathedral, her presence was unexpected, especially as she once referred to Cheney as a “master of terror.” Meanwhile, veteran […]
Former media columnist Keith J. Kelly joins the New York Journalism Hall of Fame at the Deadline Club
Keith J. Kelly Inducted into Journalism Hall of Fame Renowned columnist Keith J. Kelly, who made a name for himself with insightful articles on the dynamic magazine industry in his Media Inc. column, was honored with induction into the Deadline Club New York Journalism Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Harvard Club in New […]
Meta to Shut Down Instagram Accounts of Australian Teens Before Social Media Ban
Meta, the company behind Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, is notifying users in Australia aged 13 to 15 that their accounts will be shut down as a new social media ban for those under 16 is set to start in December. Australia has announced a “world-leading” initiative that will prohibit users under 16 from accessing social […]
Ben Dreyfuss talks about family distance in deleted posts on social media.
Ben Dreyfuss has disclosed that he has been estranged from his father, the renowned actor Richard Dreyfuss, for a couple of years now. In a recent post on X, which he later deleted, he mentioned that he hasn’t had contact with either his father or his two brothers during this time. He expressed his discomfort […]