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Trump's Truth Social soars in first day of trading -- Former President Donald Trump's Truth Social began trading under the ticker "DJT" on Tuesday, putting the real estate tycoon - and his initials - at the helm of a publicly traded company once again. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more. -- Mar 26

Former President Donald Trump's Truth Social began trading under the ticker "DJT" on Tuesday, putting the real estate tycoon — and his initials — at the helm of a publicly traded company once again. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.

CBS News - Technology - 1 hour ago

Trump's Truth Social platform shares soar -- Shares of former President Donald Trump's Truth Social rose 16% after the first day of trading on the Nasdaq exchange Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more on the publicly traded company. -- Mar 27

Shares of former President Donald Trump's Truth Social rose 16% after the first day of trading on the Nasdaq exchange Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more on the publicly traded company.

CBS News - Technology - 1 hour ago

Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats After Javier Milei Calls Socialist President a 'Terrorist Murderer'

Colombian far-left President Gustavo Petro expelled Argentine diplomatic personnel from the country in response to statements by Argentine counterpart Javier Milei.

Breitbart - World - 2 hours ago

Ivanka Trump finds social activities more important than father's presidency

Embracing being a parent and socialite in Miami, Ivanka Trump has truly left politics behind and she couldn’t be happier.Ivanka made it clear that she would not be joining Donald Trump’s...

International The News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian Media Downplays Threat Posed to Kosovo Albanians Before 1999 NATO Intervention

While the roots of the Kosovo ar are complicated, and atrocities were committed by both sides, the evidence shows forced displacement and the targeted killing of Kosovo Albanians preceded the 1999 NATO intervention.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

A British comedian has been ordered to remove a picture of a hot dog from a poster in London subway stations for his new standup show.

AP News - World - 7 hours ago

U.S. Ad Forecast for 2024 Raised on Improved Economic Outlook, Digital Media Momentum

Magna’s latest projection is for growth of 9.2 percent to $369 billion, up from its December estimate of 8.4 percent, with "premium long-form streaming" among the outperformers.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 8 hours ago

No, Truth Social Isn't a Cash Cow for Donald Trump. Here's Why. -- Nitish Pahwa

We’re in what is essentially a political meme-stock situation.

Slate - Business - 9 hours ago

Boston Kid Comic Fest cofounder Jonathan Todd's new book 'Timid' navigates the social perils of being the new kid

‘Many of us feel isolated or alienated for whatever reason,’ says Todd. ‘This book is for any young people who feel alone.’

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

TV can spark social change. These big names just urged Hollywood writers to embrace it

Kerry Washington, First Lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry, Kesha and Cord Jefferson make for an unlikely gathering of voices in 'A Day of Unreasonable Conversation.'

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

Martin Scorsese will produce and host a docudrama series for Fox News Media streaming service

'Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints' will debut in November on the streaming service Fox Nation with episodes about Francis of Assisi, Joan of Arc and others.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Trump Media Shares Surge Again

Always advance. | Economy

Breitbart - Technology - 22 hours ago

Dart+, social housing and hospital beds to benefit from additional €2.25bn for National Development Plan

Minister says some projects hit by construction cost inflation but denies announcement linked general election timing

Irish Times - Politics - 23 hours ago

Picture of Special Forces Soldier Wearing Nazi Patch Triggers Army Investigation -- The Army is investigating a National Guard social media account posting that contained an image of a soldier wearing a patch...

The Army is investigating a National Guard social media account posting that contained an image of a soldier wearing a patch appearing to depict Nazi symbolism.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

50% off 8 months solus and bundles at Virgin Media

13 Virgin Media promo codes for March 2024. Get £250 bill credit, £0 Setup and more benefits with a Virgin Media discount code.

Independent UK - Technology - 1 day ago

Fat Tony: I'm so sick of people being nasty on social media

I’m not being funny but… let’s go back to posting pictures of our dogs on social media. I’m of course kidding — Instagram has played a huge part in my life and career these past few years.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump set to cash in as shares in his media platform Truth Social soar

Former US President Donald Trump looks set to cash in on significant windfall revenue as shares in his social platform soar on the stock market.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Aimed to Protect Minors from 'Danger' of Social Media

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed at addressing mounting concerns over minors and the addictive influence of social media.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump's media stock will start trading Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Truth Social's parent company could give the former president a financial lifeline worth billions of dollars, but there are still some big questions.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Republican 'War on Women' Is a Media Myth

There's no evidence Republicans want to ban birth control. On the contrary, the GOP has led on efforts to make it easier to get birth control over the counter.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump social media stock surges in first day of trading

Truth Social parent company Trump Media, trading under the ticker symbol DJT, made its debut on the Nasdaq.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

'Political Correctness': Chinese Media Complain Netflix Cast Non-Chinese Actors in '3 Body Problem'

The Chinese state propaganda newspaper Global Times quoted film critics complaining that the Netflix adaptation of the Chinese science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem used "people of different skin colors."

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

What we know about Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media platform

Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was banned from major sites such as Facebook and the former Twitter following the Jan. 6 …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 2 days ago

The environmental and social liabilities of the extractive sector

Environmental advocates routinely oppose mining and hydrocarbon-development projects because they believe that remote areas of the Amazon should remain pristine. Typically, they organize their opposition during the environmental review process with campaigns that focus on issues that are local (water quality), regional (biodiversity) and global (climate change). Occasionally, they succeed in stopping a project, but […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump Media Stock Jumps as Much as 50 Percent, Halted for Volatility

Shares of the former president’s social media company surged on Tuesday before it was briefly halted.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump Media stock jumps as much as 50% after DJT ticker debut

Donald Trump last used the DJT stock ticker for a casino and hotel operator. He is hoping his social media company does better than the last firm did.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump's Truth Social soars nearly 40% in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

As Donald Trump’s social media company begins trading publicly, would-be investors might ask themselves if the stock is too pricey and potentially too volatile.

AP News - Technology - 2 days ago

Truth Social: Donald Trump may replace Elon Musk as new free speech representative

Donald Trump’s tweets ruled the whole world once. Amid another chaotic US Elections 2024 campaign, he is staying faithful to his platform Truth Social. But why?Donald Trump using Twitter to...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Julian Assange will not be immediately extradited to the U.S., UK court rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday was granted permission by a U.K. court to appeal the case against him.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

'Social Cleansing' of Paris Alleged as Migrants Sent to Regional France Ahead of Olympics

Allegations of "social cleansing" have been made against organisers of the Paris Olympic Games as homeless people, sex workers, and illegal migrants are being taken off the city's streets and sent to regional France ahead of the event.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

'The Moscow terror attack was an inside job!' The strange and twisted world of the West's political and media Russia haters

Widespread failures to display normal responses to atrocity in Moscow betrays how narrow-minded and mean Russophobia has made some in West

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

U.N. Security Council calls for immediate cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war -- Israel says the U.S. declining to block it "gives Hamas hope."

Israel says the U.S. declining to block a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza cease-fire "gives Hamas hope."

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

US state bans children under 14 from social media

Titled HB3 and signed by governor Ron DeSantis, the bill directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s and introduces fines of up to $50,000 for violations.

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

Steve Martin gets the documentary film treatment -- The comedian known for being wild and crazy is now the subject of a documentary on Apple TV+, titled "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Steve Martin, and with filmmaker and longtime fan Morgan Neville, about telling the 78-year-old legend's life story, from his comedy records and "SNL," to walking away from standup, to playing a mean banjo. -- Mar 24

The comedian known for being wild and crazy is now the subject of a documentary on Apple TV+, titled "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Steve Martin, and with filmmaker and longtime fan Morgan Neville, about telling the 78-year-old legend's life story, from his comedy records and "SNL," to walking away from standup, to playing a mean banjo.

CBS News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

The Vanishing Triangle review: Tasteless thriller based on missing Irish women is a bad misstep by Virgin Media

Television: Disappearances of young women around Leinster in the 1990s are shamelessly upcycled into a gaudy whodunnit

Irish Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Reddit shares rise 30% to start week after social media company's IPO

Reddit shares climbed 30% to $59.80 at the market's close on Monday.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

UN votes for immediate Gaza ceasefire after US abstains, Netanyahu furious

The US decision not to veto the resolution has infuriated Israel, prompting Netanyahu to cancel a high-level visit to Washington.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Florida's Governor Signs One of Country's Most Restrictive Social Media Bans for Minors

The bill, if it withstands expected legal challenges, would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds

Voice of America - Technology - 2 days ago

UN Security Council votes for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, UN agency says

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

NASDAQ Awaits TMTG: Truth Social's Launch Marks Milestone For Trump's Media Venture

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (TMTG), is on the brink of entering the NASDAQ market,following a merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC).

International Business Times - Technology - 3 days ago

Pro-Kremlin Media Downplay Islamist Extremists' Involvement in Moscow Attack

Observers say Russia’s claim of Ukrainian involvement will help the Kremlin justify a new mobilization of its forces, under pressure after two years of full-scale war

Voice of America - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump's social media company to start trading on the Nasdaq on Tuesday

Trump Media & Technology Group, whose flagship product is social networking site Truth Social, will begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market on Tuesday.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

Truth Social owner Trump Media will begin trading under DJT ticker Tuesday

Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, owns stock shares valued at $3 billion or more in the newly merged social media firm.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Why is Western media embracing the most absurd libels about Israel while ignoring the genocidal aims of Hamas and Iran?

Why is Western media embracing the most absurd libels about Israel while ignoring the genocidal aims of Hamas and Iran?

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 3 days ago

137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing 'psychosocial counseling,' official says

At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have now been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday, adding that some were undergoing “psychosocial counseling” and receiving “proper medical supervision.”

CNN - World - 3 days ago

Social media giants are meant to block harmful content. In reality, it's thriving

The algorithms and moderation systems of Instagram, Facebook and X don’t just allow pro-eating disorder content – they actively recommend harmful content to children.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 4 days ago

Simon Harris sizzles on social media but voters need substance

The new Taoiseach can bring fresh energy, but has he new ideas that can improve the lives of the younger voters the party is desperate to attract ?

Irish Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Trump Could Get Some Relief From Financial Pressure -- A deal to merge his social media company with another firm could earn him billions on paper, as Republican fundraising machine gets into gear

A deal to merge his social media company with another firm could earn him billions on paper, as Republican fundraising machine gets into gear

Voice of America - Politics - 5 days ago

Gaza: Russia and China block US call for immediate ceasefire at UN

Malnourished children in Gaza are now ‘skin and bones’, says Unicef

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Truth Social on verge of stock market approval, potentially netting Trump billions

Former President Trump's Truth Social is set to be approved to enter the stock market Friday, potentially netting the former president billions.

Fox News - Business - 6 days ago

Opinion: There's a clear way to regulate Facebook, TikTok and other social media

With Google, Amazon, Twitter and other companies scaling back their safety teams, self-regulation is less likely, and AI poses big risks.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

France fines Google for failing to pay media companies

French regulators said Wednesday (20 March) they were fining Google €250 million for breaching commitments on paying media companies for reproducing their content online and for using their material for its AI chatbot without telling them.

Euractiv - Technology - 7 days ago

Google has 'interfered' with elections 41 times over the last 16 years, Media Research Center says

Google has “interfered" with major elections 41 times over the last 16 years, according to a new study from the Media Research Center.

Fox News - Technology - 8 days ago

Elon Musk defends cutting Don Lemon's X deal: His approach was 'CNN, but on social media' which 'doesn't work'

Billionaire tycoon Elon Musk said his decision to end his X deal with Don Lemon was over his "approach" to his new show, which he claimed was "CNN, but on social media."

Fox News - Technology - 9 days ago

Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 10 days ago

Media Partnership - Rebuilding Europe's business case: working against the clock

Is the race for the future already run & lost? Find out at the launch of the latest edition of ERT’s bi-annual Competitiveness and Industry Benchmarking Report.

Euractiv - Business - 10 days ago

How many apples are hanging from the tree? Our brain can provide an immediate answer—but beyond 'four' the response typically becomes 'a lot'

How many apples are hanging from the tree? Our brain can provide an immediate answer—but beyond ‘four’ the response typically becomes ‘a lot’

YNET News - Science - 27 days ago

Toxic Fog | CBS Reports -- In February 2023, a quiet community in Ohio was blindsided by disaster when a train derailed and authorities decided to unleash a plume of toxic smoke in an attempt to avoid an explosion. Days later, residents and the media thought the story was over, but in fact it was just beginning. What unfolded in East Palestine is a cautionary tale for every town and city in America.

In February 2023, a quiet community in Ohio was blindsided by disaster when a train derailed and authorities decided to unleash a plume of toxic smoke in an attempt to avoid an explosion. Days later, residents and the media thought the story was over, but in fact it was just beginning. What unfolded in East Palestine is a cautionary tale for every town and city in America.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media

Kara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Bereaved parents will get access to children's social media accounts in duty of care victory

The Government will amend online safety laws to allow coroners to request this data through Ofcom, after years of campaigning

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

The Five Most Dramatic Moments From Congress's Social-Media Hearing

During the hearing, Senator Lindsey Graham told the CEOs of the top social media companies that they have blood on their hands.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Can tart cherry juice, magnesium really help you sleep? Experts weigh in -- The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.

The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.

CBS News - Health - 2 months ago

The sin and socialism of Biden's college loan forgiveness

If at first socialists don't succeed, they certainly will try, try again. Because nothing says socialism like taking tax dollars and giving to those deemed deserving by government. Nothing says s

Washington Times - Top Stories - 2 months ago

How to use social media to win an election: Influencers from Kenya's 2022 election explain

Interviews with three sources hired by President William Ruto’s political party as online influencers for Kenya’s last election in September 2022, reveal a kind of playbook for the use and abuse of social media during elections.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Digital apartheid and the use of social media algorithms in humanitarian crises

Big tech platforms extensively censor Palestinian voices, shadowbanning them and their supporters, violating their rights to free speech, assembly, information access, political participation, and protection from discrimination.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Nepal's TikTok ban is the first step towards more government control on social media

On November 13, 2023, the Nepali government imposed a blanket ban on Chinese social media platform TikTok, alleging that the platform was fostering social discord among Nepalis.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

What Do AI Companies Want With the Media?

The big deal OpenAI just inked with Axel Springer offers a glimpse of how AI and the media might eventually intersect.

New York Magazine - Business - 3 months ago

Under-16s could face limits on social media

Ministers devising plans which could lead to young people being forced to get their parents’ permission to set up an account

Telegraph UK - Technology - 3 months ago

15 ways to support independent media

Not-for-profit, run by journalists and completely independent, the HKFP team relies on readers to keep us going. HK$200 a month helps us safeguard press freedom

Hong Kong Free Press - Top Stories - 6 months ago

How digital media shapes public opinion about environmental sustainability in Nigeria

In a report on media coverage, it was found that fewer than 0.1 percent of articles published by two Nigerian newspapers over two three-month periods addressed climate change.

Global Voices - Science - 8 months ago

The Grim New Consensus on Social Media and Teen Depression

Psychologist Jean Twenge discusses all the evidence that Instagram and TikTok are making kids miserable.

New York Magazine - Technology - 10 months ago

Elon Musk Backs Dilbert Guy, Says the Media Is 'Racist Against Whites'

The Twitter owner came to Scott Adams’s defense after the cartoonist’s racist rant led hundreds of newspapers to drop his long-running comic strip.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

DeSantis, Republicans Getting Serious About Intimidating Media With Lawsuits

A new phase in the effort to overturn constitutional press protections is emerging in both the courts and the Florida legislature.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago