‘American Pickers’ star goes private on social media after statement following Trump inauguration
Danielle Colby of ‘American Pickers’ has been stirring up the pot on social media, catching the eye of her followers. She deactivated her primary Instagram account, directing those who wish…
Live updates: American Airlines plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near Washington, DC; no survivors expected
Spencer Lane, the figure skater who perished in the plane crash, posted a photo of the airplane’s right wing on his Instagram Stories just before the plane took off. The…
Potential TikTok ban looms; American users explore other social media platforms
As the potential ban on TikTok looms just days away, many U.S. users are seeking alternative social media platforms to keep up with pop culture or provide the kind of…
Cancer deaths are down, but cancer in women and young people is up, yearly study finds
The American Cancer Society’s latest report reveals both encouraging trends and concerning realities: while overall cancer mortality is on the decline, the number of cancer cases among women and young…
As DeepSeek rattles Silicon Valley titans, memes go viral on social media, mocking American AI chatbots
The meteoric rise of DeepSeek AI in the tech realm has left US-based AI companies in a state of shock, their stocks spiraling out of control. Social media is abuzz…
Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, & Internet Addiction
The proliferation of social media is like a ferocious flood sweeping across the globe. People are immersed in virtual interactions, neglecting real-world interpersonal communication. This ‘Internet addiction’ not only threatens…
Final Nail in Legacy Media Coffin? WH Opens Press Corps to Alternative Media, Social Media Influencers, and Podcasters
The reign of legacy media in narrative dominance has come to an end, replaced by the rise of the new media. The White House’s move seems to pour cold water…
1. Americans’ experiences with social media news influencers
The survey results can’t help but bring to mind the old adage ‘information overload.’ News influencers on social media, it seems, are causing quite the ‘visual spectacle.’ Half of Americans…
Social Media Fact Sheet
The report shows the diversity and trends of social media usage among American adults. However, if we delve deeper into these numbers, it can’t help but evoke an ancient question:…
China targeting U.S. service members on social media in “virtual espionage” spy efforts
The U.S. Navy petty officer, a man with a passion for the stock market, was seemingly lured by a ‘investment strategy’ on social media by a Chinese intelligence officer. It…