Tag Archives: social media

seven jurors – and a warning for Trump

You are reading Guardian US’s free Trump on Trial newsletter. Sign up here to receive the latest court developments in your inbox On the docket: Trump in trouble (and seven jurors) It only lasted one day Donald Trump to end up in hot water with the judge Juan Merchan. Immediately after a potential juror left… Read More »

Masters: Max Homa, fan favorite and finally a contender in a major

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Max Homa did some pretty cool things here this week. He got to take his 17-month-old son Cam to Augusta National’s famous Butler Cabin for the first time. He played the first two rounds of the Masters with his childhood idol Tiger Woods. And he heard his name: ‘Max! Maximum! Max!” —… Read More »

How to fix Big Tech the old-fashioned way

When it comes to tech companies, lawmakers often seem to be talking about several things at once. Sometimes lawmakers are angry at tech companies don’t take enough take action to protect their users, holding companies accountable for harm, especially harm to children. At other times, they complain that tech companies are taking too much take… Read More »

March Madness: Terrence Shannon, Illinois remains silent on ongoing rape case ahead of Sweet 16

Content warning: This article contains images of alleged sexual abuse. Terrence Shannon is with his team this week, preparing for the Illini’s first Sweet 16 appearance in nearly two decades, as is business as usual. But during the NCAA tournament, whether they take on Iowa State on Thursday in Boston or make it to the… Read More »

Joey Graziadei brings ‘The Bachelor’ back to life. But on social media, it’s the women vying for his heart who are the real stars.

Season 28 of The Bachelor premiered on January 22 with a 28-year-old tennis pro Joey Graziadei as the leading man looking for love on reality TV. Graziadei, who made it to the final two in Charity Lawson’s season The bachelorette, made a name for himself among Bachelor Nation fans thanks to his active listening skills… Read More »

How Generation Z is redefining travel

Seven years ago, Eli Snyder’s job didn’t exist, and the 25-year-old didn’t feel confident choosing a travel destination. A full-time TikTok travel influencer, Snyder is currently in Laos before exploring Vietnam and the Philippines in the coming months. The Kansas City resident next plans to leave Asia and venture into six South American countries, including… Read More »

Selfies in the wild are harmful to animals – even if scientists share images with warnings in the captions

One of the greatest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living close to these animals in their habitat and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st century person, my immediate urge is to take photos of these encounters and share them on social media. Social media… Read More »

Mark Cuban Reveals Online Get-rich Promises: ‘If You See Someone on Social Media Telling How They’re Going to Make Your Money, They’re Lying’

Mark Cuban, the acclaimed billionaire entrepreneur, recently gave some clear advice to his TikTok audience: “If you see anyone on social media telling you how they’re going to make your money, they’re lying,” Cuban stated in the August 2023 video. He expanded on this theme by sharing what he calls “a secret that all successful… Read More »

What you need to know about ZYN, the nicotine replacement that’s going viral and under scrutiny

A type of nicotine pouch designed for adults is drawing scrutiny on Capitol Hill, while also exploding in popularity online and among young people. The pouches, sold under the brand name ZYN, have long been popular in Europe but are now making inroads in the United States with the help of so-called ‘Zynfluencers’ on social… Read More »