Social media
TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure US user data, apps, and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.
Ms. Rachel appears to support antisemitic conspiracy theory in apology post
Iran using internet blackout to isolate families amid protests, rights group tells 'Post'
Britain considers range of measures to protect children online, including social media ban
Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
From Labubu cannons to Ciara: Keith Lee crowned at first US TikTok Awards in Hollywood
The livestreamed ceremony on TikTok and Tubi, hosted by lifestyle influencer La La Anthony, crowned Keith Lee as “creator of the year” and honored Bretman Rock for “video of the year.”
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
The deal is a major step toward resolving years of uncertainty about the app's future in the United States, dating back to when then-President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app.
Bondi Beach attack shows fractures in Muslim social media cohesion, battles over 'real' narrative
As investigations continue, the digital aftershocks of Bondi’s attack show how quickly local violence is absorbed into global ideological battles.
From Nuremberg to podcasts: How denial became mainstream - opinion
The Nuremberg trials showed how hard it is to get to the truth and how easily denial takes hold. Today, that message is as important as ever.
X Corp sues social media startup over bid to claim 'Twitter' brand
X stated in a lawsuit filed in Delaware federal court that its Twitter brand is still "alive and well" and that Operation Bluebird's attempt to "steal" the name constituted trademark infringement.
Trump mocks slain actor Rob Reiner, drawing swift bipartisan condemnation
"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump," the president said.
Iranians take to social media to show support for Jews, Israel after Bondi Beach terror shooting
“This regime is the root cause of global terror and instability,” one user wrote, as others called for the implementation of the Cyrus Accords and for Israel to destroy the regime.
Antisemitic conspiracy theories spread that Bondi Hanukkah massacre was false flag
Conspiracy theories claiming Israel orchestrated the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack are spreading on social media, despite evidence of a terrorist attack that killed 16 people.
Taylor Swift condemned over mention of Israel in new documentary series
Social media users are breaking the internet in a rush to condemn the 36-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, accusing her of being a "Zionist."
