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Yahoo NewsPro-Palestinian protests spread as hundreds arrested at Emory University, Emerson College and elsewhere across the U.S. Here's what's happening.
Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments are springing up at numerous colleges, leading to arrests and heightened security concerns. Here’s what's happening.
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TikTok parent company ByteDance has no plans to sell app after Biden signed bill that includes potential ban. Here's the latest.
The company made the announcement on Thursday.
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Trump trial live updates: David Pecker testifies about hush money negotiations with Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal
The former president's hush money trial is set to resume Thursday at Manhattan Criminal Court, where ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker — the first witness to testify in the historic case — will return to stand.
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As social media creators push overconsumption, some question whether 'eco' influencing is possible
Is it possible to be a successful social media influencer without promoting overconsumption to followers? According to experts, it’s not that simple.
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Taylor Swift made her songs available again on TikTok. What the move says about how she sees the social media platform.
While Swift's label, Universal Music Group, continues to battle TikTok, the pop star made her own deal with the platform ahead of her newest album drop.
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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat says he's a victim of revenge porn. How technology makes the practice easier than ever — and harder to prosecute.
During a livestream this week, 22-year-old Kai Cenat claimed a woman he met in 2023 leaked naked photos and videos taken without his consent to extort money from him.
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Boeing whistleblower tells Congress he was 'told effectively to shut up' as he voiced concerns. Here’s a timeline of the company’s latest problems.
"I'm not here today because I want to be here," Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour said at the beginning of his testimony. "I'm here because I felt compelled to come forward. … I have serious concerns.”
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Nike's new Team USA Olympic track uniform for women slammed as sexist by athletes: 'A costume born of patriarchal forces'
Nike shared a sneak peek of its track and field uniforms for the 2024 Paris Olympics and women athletes were less than impressed by one of the designs.
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How the O.J. Simpson murder case changed trials forever
The O.J. Simpson trial was a turning point in cultural history that changed the way media and news are consumed.
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Why is the Dali ship crew still stuck on board in the Baltimore Harbor?
Two weeks after the Dali cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the 21-person crew remains onboard.
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What the New Jersey earthquake tells us about the fault system beneath the Northeast
Everything to know about the Ramapo Fault system which runs from Pennsylvania to southeastern New York.
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Solar eclipse triggers onslaught of conspiracy theories across social media
Let’s break down some of the common conspiracy theories around the April 8 solar eclipse.
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The day New York shook: How the Big Apple reacted to Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake
After a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Northeast Friday morning, residents ran to group texts and social media to process their reactions together.
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Instagram's new automatic filter for political content prompts pushback from some users
Instagram’s decision to limit news and political content on its platform comes during an election year and during a time when social media is the go-to source of information for many Americans.
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7 World Central Kitchen aid workers die in Gaza bombing, adding to growing number of humanitarian workers, journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war
"They are not faceless. They are not nameless," World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés said. "The Israeli government needs to stop this indiscriminate killing."
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Parler Media swears it's changed. But can the app escape its problematic past?
The Parler app made headlines in 2021 for its alleged role in helping organize the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Can "Parler 3.0" escape its reputation, or will it continue to host the same extremist audience as before?
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Misinformation took over social media after the Key Bridge collapse. Why is this now a regular occurrence — and what can be done to stop it?
Conspiracy theories used to be confined to dark corners of the internet. Now, they muddy conversations around news events on mainstream social media platforms.
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NYC women have been sharing allegations of being punched by strangers for years. Why are these videos going viral now?
Three women’s videos — where they detail the alleged assaults — from the past week alone have racked up more than 54 million views. What’s going on?
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Does this wallet make me look old? Why the way you carry your cash, credit cards isn't a marker of your age.
Does having a physical wallet make you old?
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Should social media platforms be held accountable for the role victims say they play in mass shootings? One court makes a 'historic' decision.
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch and anonymous message board platforms Reddit and 4chan were named in a recent lawsuit regarding the 2022 Buffalo, N.Y. shooting.