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How Is Meta’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Internet Stocks?

Meta has trailed behind the broader internet industry recently, but analysts are highly upbeat about its future prospects.

Barchart · May 28

Meta launches subscription push to ease investor concerns over soaring AI costs

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its long-standing reliance on advertising revenue.

Euronews · May 28

Meta Introduces Paid Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

In a major shift away from its heavily advertisement-driven business model, Meta has officially announced paid subscription plans for its three biggest platforms — Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The move marks one of the company’s biggest attempts yet to diversify its revenue streams beyond digital advertising.

Whats Hot · May 28

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

Meta has launched paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering enhanced features like audience growth tools, premium stickers, and custom app icons. These new plans aim to diversify revenue beyond advertising, with Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus priced at $3.99/month and WhatsApp Plus at $2.99/month.

The Economic Times · May 28

No, federal government does not spend $1tn each year

A social media post makes multiple claims about how much the Australian government spends each year, but several of the figures are wrong.

AAP · May 28

Anti-abortion activist concedes pictures of human foetuses may have been sugar glider joeys

Joanna Howe posts on social media that if purported images of human foetuses are in fact sugar gliders, ‘it doesn’t actually matter’

The Guardian - AU · May 28

“Dangerous” Stepbrother Accused In Anna Kepner Cruise Ship Tragedy Walks Free While Chilling New Details Emerge

The 16-year-old accused of asphyxiating his stepsister aboard a cruise ship remains free ahead of trial.

Bored Panda · May 27

Lawyer For Tourist Who Hurled Rock At Beloved Seal Provides Unusual Justification For His Client’s Actions

“Weakest excuse ever,” a netizen wrote while reacting to the lawyer’s explanation.

Bored Panda · May 27

The Medicare “Benefit Boost” Claim Circulating on Facebook — and Why Experts Say Seniors Should Be Careful

If you have spent any time on Facebook recently, chances are you have seen advertisements promising seniors a huge new Medicare “benefit boost.” Some ads...

Saving Advice · May 27

Calls for Barnsley Reform councillor to resign over apparent swastika tattoo

Publicly accessible Facebook images dating back to 2018 appear to show the symbol on Andy Arnold’s arm

The Guardian - UK · May 27