Tag: social_media
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Gloria Steinem's Death and President Trump's Social Media Activity
Newsweek reports the death of Gloria Steinem at 92 and analyzes President Trump's recent Truth Social posts, including an old 'work harder' message, an AI video of Kharg Island, and his perceived disconnect from public sentiment.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Gloria SteinemDonald TrumpTruth SocialUS PoliticsSocial MediaIranJournalismNewsweek
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Federal Reserve Highlights Beige Book and Digital Presence
The U.S. Federal Reserve directs the public to its "Beige Book" publication for economic insights and promotes engagement via its official website and various social media platforms.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government Federal ReserveBeige BookEconomic ReportCentral BankPublicationsSocial MediaWashington D.C.U.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Meta Settlement, Food Safety, Trump's Diplomacy, Wrongful Conviction, and Press Freedom
Newsweek reports on Meta's $16.68 billion child-safety settlement, a Cyclospora outbreak, Donald Trump's diplomacy with North Korea, a wrongful death row conviction, and a lawsuit challenging Stars and Stripes' independence from the Pentagon.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyHealthWorldEconomyComputers and InternetSocial IssuesAsiaLegalElection MetaSocial MediaChild SafetyCyclosporaFood SafetyDonald TrumpPress FreedomNewsweek
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Senator Blackburn Touts Border Enforcement, Addresses Meta Settlement, and Advances Key Legislation
Senator Marsha Blackburn highlights Trump administration's border enforcement, Meta's $17.1 billion social media settlement, and legislative efforts including the Kids Online Safety Act, FIO abolishment, and countering China's aggression.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetSocial IssuesAsiaLegal Marsha BlackburnBorder SecurityImmigrationSocial MediaKids Online Safety ActInsurance RegulationChinaOffice of U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn
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Alaska Secures Major Meta Settlement, Reports Reading Gains, and Addresses Crime Trends
Alaska celebrates a $17.1 billion Meta settlement and significant K-3 reading proficiency gains. The state also addresses a rise in Anchorage crime and the return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and InternetEducationSocial Issues AlaskaMeta PlatformsReading ProficiencyCrime ReportSocial MediaPublic SafetyOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Measles-Immigration Link, Reports on Meta Settlement for Teen Health
PolitiFact reports that Rep. Byron Donalds' claim linking measles outbreaks to illegal immigration is false, citing vaccination decline as the cause. It also details Meta's $17.1 billion settlement with states over social media's impact on teen health.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesComputers and InternetLegalMedical Science Byron DonaldsMeaslesIllegal ImmigrationMetaSocial MediaTeen HealthLegal SettlementPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Meta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement Over Child Safety; TCU Bans Newspaper; ESPN Removes College Football Ticker
Poynter reports Meta's $18 billion settlement with states to protect children on social media, prompting platform changes. TCU football banned the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, while ESPN removed its college football ticker. Poynter also noted the passing of Pulitzer-winning photographer Sal…
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentSportComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TV MetaSocial MediaChild SafetyTCU FootballFort Worth Star-TelegramJournalismESPNPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board on Meta Settlement, Cancer Drug, and State Politics
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on Meta's settlement, a new pancreatic cancer drug, Alaska's ranked-choice voting issues, and the benefits of Texas's school choice program for lower-income families.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TV MetaSocial MediaPancreatic CancerFDAAlaskaRanked-Choice VotingSchool ChoiceWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Meta Reaches $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Child Safety on Facebook and Instagram
Meta settles for up to $17.1 billion with U.S. states over child safety failures on Facebook and Instagram, mandating screen time limits and default safety features for teens.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsLegalComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues MetaFacebookInstagramChild SafetySettlementLawsuitsSocial MediaThe Platformer
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Governor Lamont Hails $17.1 Billion Meta Settlement for Child Safety
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta, securing $265.4 million for the state. Funds will support child safety initiatives, mental health, and phone-free school zones, addressing social media's harmful impact on youth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEducation Meta Platforms Inc.Child SafetySocial MediaConnecticutNed LamontMultistate SettlementMental HealthConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on Medical Students, Measles Risk, and Faculty Appointment; Other Outlets Feature Cornell Experts on Social Media and Agriculture
Cornell Chronicle reports on medical student ceremonies, measles risk, and a new provost's fellow. WIRED and FOX NEWS feature Cornell experts discussing social media's origins and California's agricultural vulnerabilities.
HealthBusinessMediaMedical ScienceEducationSocial IssuesAgricultureDigital and Print Publishing Weill Cornell MedicineMeaslesVaccinationAustin BunnSocial MediaCalifornia AgricultureBroccoliCornell Chronicle
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Examines Parental Monitoring and Online Child Safety
MIT Technology Review reports on the booming market for parental monitoring apps, detailing their effectiveness, impact on children's privacy, and the broader debate around online child safety and platform accountability.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government Parental monitoringOnline safetyChild privacySocial mediaAIResilienceBark TechnologiesMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Platformer's Casey Newton Unveils AI-Powered Productivity Boost with LLM Wiki
Platformer's Casey Newton shares his annual productivity insights, highlighting a new LLM-powered wiki that transformed his research. The article also covers OpenAI's safety measures and Meta's ongoing social media addiction trial.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementHealthArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues Casey NewtonLLM wikiProductivityOpenAIMetaSocial MediaThe Platformer
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Addresses Meta, Judicial Nominee, and Inflation Tax
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is reporting on a potential $1.4 trillion state tort raid on Meta, a new judicial nominee, and the impact of inflation on capital gains taxes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegalEducationMiddle EastLatin America MetaSocial MediaJudicial NominationsInflationCapital Gains TaxMexicoDonald TrumpWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: TIME Examines Masculinity, Diet Trends, and U.S. Visa Revocations
TIME magazine reports on a subculture of men using diet and body "maxxing" to reclaim value amid economic anxiety. It also covers the State Department's revocation of over 175,000 visas.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing MasculinityDietEconomic AnxietySocial MediaVisasDonald TrumpFitness InfluencersTIME magazine
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Nebraska DHHS Highlights Public Engagement Options
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes its various platforms for public interaction, including social media, email updates, and direct contact information.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceComputers and Internet NebraskaDHHSpublic healthgovernmentcommunicationsocial mediaemail updatesNebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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New Jersey Enacts Landmark Online Safety Laws for Children, Targets Big Tech Accountability
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills to protect children online, establishing an Age-Appropriate Design Code and a Social Media Research Center. The laws aim to hold Big Tech accountable, limit data collection, and address social media's addictive effects…
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyMediaState GovernmentsEducationComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal New JerseyKids' Online SafetySocial MediaAge-Appropriate Design CodeYouth Mental HealthLegislationTechnology RegulationOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Social Media Weight Comments, and End-of-Life Communication
TIME Health is reporting on the dangers of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria from raw oysters, advice on discussing weight loss on social media, and guidance for communicating with the dying.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationDigital and Print Publishing Vibrio vulnificusFood SafetyWeight LossSocial MediaEnd-of-Life CareAging ResearchCognitive DeclineTIME Health
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Details Pentagon Probe Call, Primary Outcomes, and Judge Threats
The Washington Post is reporting on calls for a Pentagon probe into Trump family-backed companies, primary election results in key states, and threats against a federal judge who ruled against Donald J Trump.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Donald TrumpPentagon ProbeDefense ContractsPrimary ElectionsJudicial SystemCognitive DeclineSocial MediaThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on New Health Fact-Checking Initiative, Trump Speech Coverage, and World Cup Success
Poynter is reporting on PolitiFact's new "Well Informed" initiative to combat health misinformation, media reactions to President Donald Trump's election integrity speech, and record viewership for the World Cup.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceElectionMedia Bias PolitiFactWell InformedHealth misinformationSocial mediaDonald TrumpElection integrityWorld CupPoynter.org
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DEA Warns of Lethal Counterfeit Pills Flooding U.S. Market
Criminal drug networks are flooding the U.S. with lethal counterfeit pills, often containing fentanyl and sold online. The DEA warns these pills are indistinguishable from real medications and pose a severe public health threat.
Law EnforcementHealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Counterfeit pillsFentanylDrug networksDEAPrescription drugsSocial mediaPublic safety
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump Administration Scrutiny and Election Claims
Newsweek is reporting on allegations against President Trump's administration, including a deputy adviser's alleged betting, priority access to statements, and Trump's claims about foreign election interference from China and Venezuela.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentEconomy Donald TrumpChinaElection ClaimsWhite HouseSocial MediaBettingVenezuelaNewsweek
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Federal Reserve Highlights Beige Book and Digital Presence
The U.S. Federal Reserve directs the public to its "Beige Book" publication for economic insights and promotes engagement via its official website and various social media platforms.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government Federal ReserveBeige BookEconomic ReportCentral BankPublicationsSocial MediaWashington D.C.U.S. Federal Reserve
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Child Enticement
Tommie Earnest Giles, 53, of Missouri, received a 10-year prison sentence for attempting to meet a supposed 14-year-old for sex. He traveled to Kansas, only to be arrested by FBI agents posing as the minor in an undercover operation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Tommie Earnest GilesFBIChild EnticementUndercover OperationKansas City, MissouriProject Safe ChildhoodSocial Media
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Media Monitor: Somali School in Minnesota Faces Threats After Presidential Post
The Washington Post reports a Somali school in Minnesota is facing threats after President Donald J Trump posted a video of its students, leading to anti-Muslim comments.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Somali SchoolMinnesotaDonald J TrumpOnline ThreatsAnti-Muslim SentimentSocial MediaThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on Social Media Challenges, Climate Impact on Swallows, and AI in Drug Trials
The Cornell Chronicle reports on the hidden challenges of social media influencing, the vulnerability of northern tree swallows to climate change, and how AI could streamline clinical trials. It also covers corporate finance and skin cancer awareness.
MediaEnvironmentHealthBusinessScience & Technology Social MediaClimate ChangeArtificial IntelligenceClinical TrialsCorporate FinanceSkin CancerInfluencersCornell Chronicle
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Penn Today Highlights Top Social Media Moments of 2026
Penn Today's "Seen on Social: 2026" recaps the University of Pennsylvania's most popular social media posts, covering campus evolution, student life, academic insights, and cultural highlights, including a March Madness sendoff and a study on sleep medication.
EducationMediaHealthSportMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TV University of Pennsylvaniasocial mediacampus lifePhiladelphiaPenn Medicineremote workMarch Madness
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OAK Launches Photo Contest for National Aviation Day
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport invites the community to participate in a photo contest for National Aviation Day. Share your favorite OAK moments on social media with #OAKPhotoContest2026 by July 27 for a chance to win prizes and an exclusive…
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and LaborDigital and Print Publishing AviationTravelPhoto ContestOakland AirportNational Aviation DaySocial MediaCommunityPort of Oakland
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Media Monitor: Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing
The Washington Post is reporting that President Donald J Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bipartisan affordable housing bill, linking it to Senate action on election legislation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyReal EstateElection Donald J TrumpHousing BillElection LegislationSenateSocial MediaWashington PostBill SigningThe Washington Post
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New York Man Charged with Cyberstalking Over AI-Generated Nudes and Racist Posts
Anthony Belford faces federal cyberstalking charges for allegedly using fake social media to post AI-generated nude images and racist messages, harassing a Georgia college student for three months.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegalSocial Issues Anthony BelfordCyberstalkingAI-generated imagesRacist messagesSocial MediaFBIGeorgia