Tag: social media
Outpouring Of Support After Actor Elliot Page Announces He’s Transgender | NBC Nightly News
Actor Elliot Page, known for roles in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, shared on social media that he is transgender. In his message, Page spotlighted…
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing On Social Media Algorithms | NBC News NOW
Senators on the Judiciary Committee want executives from Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to explain how their algorithms could drive misinformation and radicalization. » Subscribe to…
English Soccer Leagues Participate In Social Media Boycott To Protest Online Racist Abuse | NBC News
The English Premier League, English Football League, and Women’s Super League are boycotting social media this weekend in protest of online racial abuse. NBC News’…
How TikTok Creators Are Tackling Misinformation | NBC News NOW
As misinformation spreads on social media, TikTok creators are using their platform to hold users accountable for wrong and dangerous information. NBC News’ Kalhan Rosenblatt…
Trump Calls Decision To Uphold His Facebook Suspension ‘A Total Disgrace’ | NBC News NOW
Former President Trump has released a statement calling the decision to uphold his Facebook suspension “a total disgrace.” NBC’s Ben Collins has details on the…
How Social Media Is Impacting The Political Divide | NBC News NOW
According to an NBC News poll, more than half of Americans say social media does more to divide the country than unite it. NBC News’…
Pro-Palestinian Activists Accusing Facebook Of Censorship
Pro-Palestinian activists are accusing Facebook of censorship after deadly violence between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza reached a boiling point last week. NBC News’…
Thousands Expected In Miami For Bitcoin 2021 Crypto Conference
Thousands of people are headed to Miami, Florida, for Bitcoin 2021, the largest cryptocurrency conference in history, according to the events organizers. NBC News’ Shaq…
Biden Revokes Trump-era TikTok Ban: What This Means For The App
President Joe Biden signed an executive order revoking former President Trump’s ban on the popular video app TikTok. The order directs the Department of Commerce…
How Smugglers Use Facebook To Prey On Desperate Migrants
A new report says that Facebook has become the preferred platform for smugglers, or so-called coyotes, and the desperate migrants they prey on. In Tijuana,…
NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) – June 22nd, 2021
The Biden administration will likely fall short of its July 4th vaccination goal, Senate Republicans block Democrats’ election overhaul bill, and how police use of…
How The Pandemic Is Driving Up Ride-Share Costs
As Covid-19 restrictions are lifted across the country and life begins to return to normal, ride-sharing is becoming more expensive than it was pre-pandemic. NBC…
A Win For Facebook: FTC Complaint Struck Down In Court
The Federal Trade Commission complaint against Facebook was dismissed by The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The complaint was shut down due…
Bates Motel: Periscope Tour with Nestor Carbonell | A&E
Take a tour of the original Bates Motel with Nestor Carbonell, and see which fan questions he answered during this exclusive video. This clip was…
On TikTok, Audio Gives New Virality To Misinformation
A recent study found that more than 100 videos spreading false vaccine information on TikTok were viewed more than 20 million times before the social…
Teen Influencers Harness Social Media Following To Save Money For College
Young kids and teens with large to mid-sized Instagram followings are using brand deals to stash away money for their education. Some say this teaches…
Pennsylvania school hires armed officers following online threat
The FBI is investigating images of a minor with semi-automatic weapons posted to social media, which prompted the Upper St. Claire school district to hire…
Fierce backlash as Louis CK returns to stand-up
The disgraced comedian ignited a social media firestorm after making no mention in his return to the stage of sexual misconduct allegations that he has…
Wahlburgers: Donnie Wahlberg Sends Burgers 🍔 on Twitter | A&E
Watch Donnie Wahlberg send burgers on Twitter! #Wahlburgers Subscribe for more from Wahlburgers and other great A&E shows: http://aetv.us/subscribe-ae Find out more about the show…
Juul to stop selling most e-cigarette flavor pods in stores
After federal regulators referred to youth vaping as an epidemic, Juul has vowed to stop selling most e-cigarette flavor pods in stores and cut back…
