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Difference In Social Media Algorithms Does Not Reduce Political Polarisation, Study Finds

97% of political news sources on Facebook identified as having spread misinformation more popular with conservatives

Zenger · Jul 28, 2023

J.K. Rowling says she doesn’t care about her legacy: ‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’

J.K. Rowling said she doesn’t care about how she will be remembered for prosperity.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Celebrities are standing with GLAAD in protest of New York Times’ trans coverage

Judd Apatow, Margaret Cho, Wilson Cruz, Tommy Dorfman, Lena Dunham, Jameela Jamil, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Jonathan Van Ness are among the celebrities who have signed an open letter from GLAAD to the New York Times criticizing what the LGBTQ+ advocacy group isays is “irresponsible, biased coverage of transgender people.”

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Bari Weiss reveals business plan for buzzy new media startup

Weiss has more than doubled the number of paid subscribers to her newsletter since last August.

Axios · Dec 13, 2022

Michigan man dies in Florida while delivering free bikes

A Michigan Army veteran has been killed in a crash while delivering bicycles to children in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Detroit suburb forced to cancel trick-or-treat due to cockroach infestation

Officials in Wyandotte are closing sidewalks from 4pm to 8pm on Halloween to prevent a heavy roach infestation from spreading

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Liz Cheney endorses Democrat Elissa Slotkin in Michigan House race

"I have come to know Elissa as a good and honorable public servant who works hard for the people she represents."

Axios · Oct 27, 2022

Disinformation in Spanish is prolific on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube despite vows to act

Social media platforms’ failure to eradicate the false information amounts to aiding and abetting disenfranchisement, advocates say

The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2022

17 Cannabis Business Reporters You Need To Follow If You Want To Really Stay On Top Of The News

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference has something fresh planned for its forthcoming conference in Chicago, which takes place on September 13–14.

Benzinga · Jul 27, 2022

Ford Sued Related To Mustang Mach-E Battery Contactor Issue

Ford is recalling nearly 50,000 Mach-E electric SUVs due to a faulty battery contactor that could leave the car inoperable. It has issued a software update.

InsideEVs · Jul 14, 2022