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Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas' Facebook account liked posts that called Chicago ‘hell hole’ and attacked Democrats; he again denies involvement

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas’ Facebook account liked a series of comments that attacked Democrats, referred to Chicago as a “hell hole” and “S---cago” and labeled Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker “the king of full term abortion,” a Chicago Tribune review of his social media found.

Chicago Tribune

Former model supports Charles Bronson at parole hearing despite end of prison romance

Gemma Fernandez says she still speaks to the notorious inmate who learns later this month if he is to be freed after 48 years behind bars

Wales Online

These 1970s CTA cars have gone off the rails — and are for sale — in West Virginia

The 2400-series CTA rail cars have been listed for $35,000 on Facebook Marketplace. But you have to go get them — and they weigh 54,000 pounds apiece.

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Facebook Marketplace scams to be aware of when buying or selling goods online

Facebook users take it upon themselves to ban, report, and warn others of scams and fraudsters. Here are some tips for using social media to buy and sell goods.

ABC News

Strava vs AllTrails: the two outdoor activity apps pitted against each other

It's Strava vs AllTrails: what are the pros and cons of two leading online platforms for runners, hikers and cyclists?

Advnture

Facebook parent Meta still pays women in the U.K. and Ireland less than men and gives them much smaller bonuses

For every £1 a male employee earns at Meta U.K., women earn 92p when looking at median hourly pay.

Fortune

Fate of Taste in question thanks to busy summer in Grant Park, the first mayoral runoff debate and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Is Meta about to release a chatbot for Instagram and Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg and co have big plans for artificial intelligence.

Evening Standard

Should you pay for Meta's and Twitter’s verified identity subscriptions? A social media researcher explains how the choice you face affects everyone else

Social media services have generally been free of charge for users, but now, with ad revenues slowing down, social media companies are looking for new revenue streams beyond targeted ads. Now, Twitter is charging for its blue check verification, and Meta and Twitter both charge for identity protection.

The Conversation

Handy pooch learns to climb ladders so he can join owner at work

Nik Whysall taught his cockapoo Oscar to as his dog can't stand being away from him for too long

Wales Online

Aldi customers fuming after 'disgusting' bag checking procedure in UK stores

The budget retailer has confirmed the major change to a number of UK stores - leaving shoppers far from impressed.

Chronicle Live

Illinois Facebook users to receive second payment in biometric privacy lawsuit settlement

A second check of just over $30 was issued at the end of February to those who cashed initial settlement payments of $397, part of a $650 million compensation fund.

Chicago Sun-Times

US special forces may use deepfake technology for psy-ops, report says

US officials have warned in the past of other countries like Russia using social media manipulation

The Independent UK

For laid-off tech workers, Seattle job market is no longer quite so friendly

Like many of the thousands of workers cut recently by Seattle-area tech firms, Eric, a former Amazon software engineer, recalls his layoff as a kind of one-two gut punch.

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TikTok to Allow Creators to Sell Collections of Long-Format Videos

Chinese short-video sharing app TikTok said on Tuesday it will allow some creators to produce collections of longer videos and charge their audience a premium for access, opening up a new channel of monetization for its users. Its new offering "Series" will allow eligible creators to put collections of up…

Tribune News Service

Meta plans thousands more layoffs as soon as this week

Meta Platforms Inc., the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is planning a fresh round of layoffs and will cut thousands of employees as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.

AAP

High Court ditches Facebook challenge over privacy

The High Court of Australia has sent Facebook back to the Federal Court over the Cambridge Analytica privacy breaches.

The Times of India

Facebook parent Meta plans to cut thousands of jobs in fresh layoffs

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta Platforms Inc, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is planning a fresh round of layoffs and will cut thousands of employees as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.

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UFC 285 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

See how the UFC 285 winners and losers reacted on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

ABC News

High Court dumps Facebook's challenge against prosecution over Cambridge Analytica privacy breaches

Facebook had argued it was not responsible for allegedly unlawful access to Australians' personal data in 2014 and 2015, which was later used in Donald Trump's election campaign.

ABC News

High Court to decide if Facebook is liable for the possible breach of 300,000 Australians' personal data

A personality quiz on Facebook, which led to the now-infamous Cambridge Analytica data breach, will take centre stage in the High Court of Australia today.

The Conversation

More than just risk: LGBTQIA+ young people use social media to sustain and make sense of family relationships

Much of World Pride has been about the visibility of LGBTQIA+ people. This is important to affirming who we are, our place in the world, and celebrating ourselves as LGBTQIA+ individuals. Social media offers new opportunities to be visible, and many people have shared their celebrations of Pride during this…

Evening Standard

Big tech in crisis: the cuts, lay-offs and worried workers at Twitter and Meta

After years of growth, the social media giants are slashing at budgets in post-Covid difficulties, leaving morale to slump...

Reason

An Important Wiretap Act Case Pending in the New Jersey Supreme Court

The law professor hypo come to life.

Inverse

You Need to Watch the Most Intriguing Sci-Fi Movie on HBO Max ASAP

The Emma Watson-starring techno-thriller is exhaustingly self-serious, but there are intriguing ideas buried in the melodrama.

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