Social media is splintering. Here’s how to navigate the moment.
For some, extricating themselves from social media and specifically Meta’s products can be difficult, given its dominance. There are ways to protect yourself from how much data companies can collect and money it can make off of your data.
The gray box comment issue on Facebook, explained
In early March 2025, social media users noticed gray boxes started appearing when leaving a Facebook comment using an Apple device.
Can Digg's return fix what ails social media today? Reddit's cofounder is betting on it
Digg Returns, With Social Media in Tumult
Digg Returns: Digital Platform Relaunching in Bid to Bring "Good Vibes" Back to Social Media
With social media platforms cutting back on fact-checking, here’s how to do it yourself
Rich: Absolutely. With AI tools advancing, it's getting harder to spot fake images and videos. A simple trick is to do a reverse image search in Google — you can click the camera icon in the search bar and upload an image to see where else it appears online. This can reveal if an image is old but being presented as new, or if it's been altered.
Social media post triggers BOH inspection at Gardner Burger King: What the inspector found
The Burger King in Gardner has a history of cleanliness violations. Here's what the latest inspection says on the current condition of the kitchen.
Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week
An insider account being billed as an “explosive dispatch” about “seven critical years” at Facebook/ Meta will be published next week. Flatiron Books announced Wednesday that “Careless People” is scheduled for Tuesday.
What Are The Social Media Networks Most Accessed By U.S. Teens?
The Pew Research Center latest survey on teens and social media, found that despite the concerns more than 90% of teens are continue to access social media platforms.
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X, Meta and the Great Social Media Meltdown
Since Musk purchased the platform in 2022 for $44 billion, X’s valuation has plunged. According to Fidelity’s valuation of its investment in X, the platform’s worth has fallen by 79% to just $9.4 billion. Brand Finance is even less generous, valuing it at just $498 million earlier this year.
Union Co. school board member’s social media posts raise concerns
It started with several Facebook posts by Union County school board member Don Yarber, who was elected to the board for District 3 and started serving in January, 2025.
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How Social Media Is Shaping Travel Planning and Booking
Social media platforms are the most influential source of travel inspiration, surpassing review platforms and traditional media.
Trump DEI ban triggers frantic scrub of military websites, social media pages
Joint Base San Antonio and other commands are hurriedly removing news releases, photos and videos that reflect favorably on diversity, equity and inclusion.
How social media affects kids' mental health
Social media has become such a key component of most people's lives that it is easy to think that it as always been there. SixDegrees, created in 1997, was the