FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims Truth Social Shut Down In May 2024
A post shared on Threads purports 2024 presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s social media platform TRUTH Social shut down in May 2024. Screenshot captured via Threads Verdict: False The claim is false. TRUTH Social appears to be working normally as of May 8, and there is no evidence to suggest the platform […]
Gen Z has a surprising opinion about AI influencers on social media, study finds
Gen Z is embracing artificial intelligence. Compared to other generations, Zoomers are more open to brands using AI influencers instead of humans. new research Indicated. Sprout Social research found that just 35% of Gen Z consumers thought an influencer’s credibility was the most important characteristic. 2024 Influencer Marketing Report. Social media influencers are concerned, with […]
Antonio Brown Blasted for Disgusting Social Media Post About Caitlin Clark
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been gaining attention on social media after repeatedly trolling up-and-coming WNBA basketball star Caitlin Clark. Antonio Brown has repeatedly targeted Caitlin Clark ever since she became famous, but his latest film seems to have struck a nerve with people. After Monday night’s Met Gala, Brown shared a photo of […]
The most dangerous encounter to avoid in social media
These are dangerous and sophisticated scams designed to fool your better judgment, drain your bank accounts, wreak havoc on your friends, and manipulate your reputation. Social engineering fraud (a type of fraud used by criminals to exploit an individual’s trust to obtain money, confidential information, or both) has become more sophisticated with the rise of […]
Social Security funds to last longer than expected thanks to sturdy economy
The consolidated trust fund for Social Security is projected to be depleted a year later than previously expected, the program’s fiscal and governing board announced Monday. In its latest report, the Trustees project a depletion date for the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund, which pays Social Security benefits to retirees, and the […]
Social Security: What you need to know and how long it will last
Social Security has been given a brief respite as a recent trustees report signaled the fund wouldn’t run out until 2035, a year later than had been predicted. But for the millions of people dependent on the monthly payments and counting on them as they look ahead to retirement, empty coffers will mean smaller, or […]
Google takes down MAGA ad critical of Biden — prompting multitudes of reposts across social media
Google recently removed ads supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. When it was accused of shutting down the video multiple times on Friday, the tech giant reportedly dismissed it as an “error.” If intentional, this deletion appears to have been a strategic mistake. After all, Google’s perceived censorship is drawing far more attention to […]
Trump removes Truth Social post complaining about next hush money trial witness
Former President Trump appeared to delete a social media post on Tuesday morning within an hour of the initial post complaining that his defense team did not have enough time to prepare the next witness in his hush money criminal trial. In a statement posted to his Truth Social platform at 7:30 a.m., Trump said: […]
Deion Sanders explains why he got involved in social media scrap
Last week, Deion Sanders and the rest of the Colorado Buffaloes were in the middle of a social media scrap as the head coach came under fire for his efforts to overhaul the roster. Sanders wrote about the hate he receives from critics and people in X, telling a fan who asked him to stop […]
If Social Security not fixed, retirees face automatic cut in 2033 – NPR
Social security financing improved slightly last year. But benefits could still be cut automatically within 10 years unless Congress takes action to shore up the program. Kevin Dietch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietch/Getty Images Social security financing improved slightly last year. But benefits could still be cut automatically within 10 years unless Congress […]