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Social media can support or undermine democracy. It comes down to how it's designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.
College football coach shares social media plea for daughter missing in Texas floods: 'Prayers for a miracle'
College football coach Wade Lytal turned to social media seeking his daughter, Kellyanne, who went missing from Camp Mystic ...
Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley stake their claims on social media
UCLA vs. Berkeley: who is #1? The two universities have received top rankings in separate reports by U.S. News and World ...
Australia Wants to Bar Children From Social Media. Can It Succeed?
A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear ...
Sparks' social media account takes swipe at Fever's Sophie Cunningham over WNBA expansion remarks
The Los Angeles Sparks' social media account took a swipe at the Indiana Fever and guard Sophie Cunningham after winning ...
Can border agents check your social media? What to know before entering the US.
As travelers face increased vetting at U.S. borders, here's what they should know about their social media accounts.
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Curating Your Social Media Experience for Mental Health
Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to curate your online experience and protect your mental health.
The ‘First Celebrity Athlete,’ a Century Before Social Media
A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest ...
Philly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding?
So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986. For Philadelphians, ...
Deadly social media trend threatens kids, homeowners defending themselves: 'children are going to get killed’
Police warn about viral social media trends including the 'door-kicking challenge' and 'UrbanEx' as teens seek social media ...