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Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter

Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter

U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.

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Kevin Samuels, controversial relationship advisor, has died at 53

Kevin Samuels, controversial relationship advisor, has died at 53

Kevin Samuels, the controversial relationship advisor with a large YouTube following, has died.

May 6, 2022 4:46pm EDT
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again

Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.

May 2, 2022 6:55am EDT
Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far

Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"

May 1, 2022 6:43pm EDT
Hollywood reacts to Elon Musk's Twitter purchase for $44 billion

Hollywood reacts to Elon Musk's Twitter purchase for $44 billion

Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.

April 26, 2022 1:54pm EDT
Social media dangers: Local college student says TikTok led to her anorexia diagnosis

Social media dangers: Local college student says TikTok led to her anorexia diagnosis

A 20-year-old college student is calling on TikTok to make a change after she was diagnosed with anorexia.

April 26, 2022 11:36am EDT
Governor Abbott asks Elon Musk to bring Twitter to Texas

Governor Abbott asks Elon Musk to bring Twitter to Texas

Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the social media platform. The announcement brings up the question, could Twitter relocate to Texas?

April 26, 2022 9:06am EDT
Everything Elon Musk wants to change about Twitter

Everything Elon Musk wants to change about Twitter

As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.

April 25, 2022 10:03pm EDT
Instagram testing new feature that lets users copy templates from other reels: report

Instagram testing new feature that lets users copy templates from other reels: report

Instagram users may have a new feature soon that lets them make reels from other users’ posts.

April 24, 2022 12:30pm EDT
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change

Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change

Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.

April 23, 2022 5:56pm EDT
McDonald’s to enter the metaverse, files trademark for virtual restaurant, goods and services

McDonald’s to enter the metaverse, files trademark for virtual restaurant, goods and services

The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.

April 15, 2022 5:52pm EDT
Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid

Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.

April 15, 2022 2:08pm EDT
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok

Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok

The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.

April 14, 2022 6:37pm EDT
Instagram brings back chronological feed, adds feature to prioritize family, friends posts

Instagram brings back chronological feed, adds feature to prioritize family, friends posts

Instagram did away with the chronological feed in 2016 and switched to an engagement-based ranking of content.

April 11, 2022 6:04pm EDT
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says

Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says

Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.

April 11, 2022 12:14pm EDT
Elon Musk suggests Twitter changes, including 'authentication checkmark'

Elon Musk suggests Twitter changes, including 'authentication checkmark'

Elon Musk is already floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.

April 10, 2022 8:20pm EDT
Charges: Man posted video of deadly beating online to taunt victim's family

Charges: Man posted video of deadly beating online to taunt victim's family

A 19-year-old Minneapolis man is facing charges in a deadly beating last month, that the suspect allegedly posted on Facebook after the fact to harass the victim's family, a criminal complaint details.

April 7, 2022 7:49pm EDT
Twitter edit feature in the works, company says

Twitter edit feature in the works, company says

The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.

April 5, 2022 7:53pm EDT
Elon Musk to join Twitter's board, teases 'significant improvements'

Elon Musk to join Twitter's board, teases 'significant improvements'

Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.

April 5, 2022 9:14am EDT
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds

Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds

Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.

April 1, 2022 4:37pm EDT
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