Potential TikTok ban: what social media apps are popping up in app stores?
Billionaire entrepreneur Frank McCourt Jr. talks about TikTok's future in the U.S. on “Craman Countdown.” As a potential U.S. ban worries TikTok and its U.S. users, several social media apps have risen to the top of app store chart rankings. Apps such as Xiaohongshu, Lemon8, Clapper, and Flip were among the top five “top free” […]
US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people
The U.S. government has recovered more than $31 million in Social Security benefits improperly paid to people who died, but one official said Wednesday that the recovery was “just the tip of the iceberg.” The funding comes after Congress granted the Treasury Department temporary access for three years to the Social Security Administration's “Full Death […]
Flight passenger asks if ‘seat squatters’ are becoming the new norm, triggering reactions on social media
As more travelers share stories of “seat squatting” on social media, one passenger asks if it's becoming too mainstream. One flyer posted on Reddit's r/travel forum claimed to have seen three seat squatters on a Delta flight. The poster first approached a man who had moved 16 rows up, writing that he was “trying to […]
O'Leary: Activity at Mar-a-Lago covered by 'off-the-record social media policy'
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O'Leary says in a new interview that conversations and other activities at President-elect Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Florida resort are subject to an “off-the-record social media policy.” Ta. O'Leary, who has been a vocal supporter of President Trump in the 2024 presidential election, appeared on the Fox News show “Jesse Waters Prime Time” […]
Canada PM Justin Trudeau blames ‘political right’ and social media for global ‘anti-incumbency movement’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed Sunday that social media and the political right are exacerbating “culture wars and division” and fueling “anti-incumbency movements” around the world. MSNBC host Jen Psaki asked Prime Minister Trudeau about his decision to resign, announced on January 6th, and whether it had anything to do with global trends against […]
Eagles fan directs vile tirade at Packers fan during wild-card game, social media video shows
Lincoln Financial Field has hosted Philadelphia Eagles home games for more than 20 years. During that time, the football stadium at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex developed a reputation for being one of the most difficult locations in the NFL for opposing teams to visit. Eagles fans regularly gather at what locals affectionately call “The […]
DNC hires former Harris staffers behind @KamalaHQ for social media response to Trump
The Democratic National Committee announced Monday that it has hired the social media staffer who ran the @KamalaHQ account during Vice President Kamala Harris' failed presidential campaign. The social team will now focus on building a new @FactPostNews brand for Democrats across X, Threads and Bluesky, with plans to expand to Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. […]
California Governor dragged on social media after devastating wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom was criticized Sunday for a lack of accountability as wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, California. Critics claimed the California governor was shirking responsibility following multiple media appearances during the crisis. “So you're the governor of California. You could be the mayor of California. We're all in this together. When we're all […]
Deion Sanders criticizes Travis Hunter for deactivating social media after online comments about fiancée
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders addressed former player Travis Hunter's decision to deactivate his social media accounts in response to comments about Hunter's fiancee, Leanna Rennie. Hunter and Renee's Instagram accounts were suspended on December 23, just days after Hunter won the Heisman Trophy. During the ceremony, social media discussions about the event […]
Trump names key players to deputy Cabinet positions in new Truth Social posts
President-elect Trump announced incoming members of Congress for several key Cabinet positions in a series of social media posts Saturday as Inauguration Day approaches. Trump, who will take office in 10 days, made the announcement on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon. First, he nominated Catherine McGregor, who served in the same position in the Trump […]