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Appeals Court Pauses Order Limiting Biden Administration Contact with Social Media Companies
A federal appeals court Friday temporarily paused a lower court's order limiting executive branch officials' communications with social media companies about controversial online posts.
Judge Cites Supreme Court Ruling to Deny Gay Weddings
County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley has submitted a legal brief arguing that she shouldn't have to perform gay weddings based on the Supreme Court's recent ruling.
Gay Twitter is Feeling the 'Rush' of Troye Sivan's New Song & Proud Twink Era
Gay Twitter is feeling the "Rush" of Troye Sivan's new single and his proud twink era.
Lawsuit by Buffalo Supermarket Shooting Victims Pins Blame on Facebook, Amazon and Other Tech Giants
Tech and social media giants like Facebook, Amazon and Google bear responsibility for radicalizing the Buffalo supermarket shooter, the victim's relatives said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group
The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook group for current and retired police officers.
Reluctant Twitter Users, Influencers and Others are Flocking to Meta's New Threads App
Celebrities, lawmakers, brands and everyday social media users are flocking to Meta's freshly minted app Threads. But the real question is: Will they stay?
Biden Administration Asks Appeals Court to Block Order Limiting its Contacts with Social Media
The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court to block a lower court's order limiting executive branch officials' discussions with social media companies about controversial online posts.
Rapper Blueface Slammed for Questioning Young Son's Sexuality
Rapper Blueface posted videos showing nearly-naked dancers twerking in his living room and questioned why his 6-year-old son wasn't watching them.
Biden Administration Seeks Stay of Judge's Social Media Order, Saying It Could Cause 'Grave Harm'
A federal judge's order limiting executive branch communications with social media companies could cause "grave harm" by preventing the government from "engaging in a vast range of lawful and responsible conduct."
What is Threads? All Your Questions about Meta's New Twitter Rival, Answered
The app, billed as the text version of Meta's photo-sharing platform Instagram, became available Wednesday night to users in more than 100 countries
Judge's Order Raises Disinformation Questions
An order by a federal judge has ignited a high-stakes legal battle over how the government is allowed to interact with social media platforms, and whether — and how — officials can fight misinformation.
Canada's Government to Stop Advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta Says it Will Block News
Canada's government said Wednesday it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram, in response to Meta's decision to block access to news content on their social platforms.
Judge Limits Biden Administration in Working with Social Media Companies
A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about "protected speech."
Google Set to Remove News Links in Canada over Online News Law
Google said it will remove links to Canadian news over a new law that will require digital giants to compensate media outlets for content they share or otherwise repurpose.
Kenyan Facebook Content Moderators' Lawsuit May Ripple Worldwide
Content moderators for Facebook contractors look at horrors so the world won't have to.
Instagram and Facebook are Adding More Parental Controls. Critics say they Aren't Enough
Instagram and Facebook's parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms as social media companies face increasing scrutiny.
Looking for a Thought-Provoking LGBTQ+ TikToker? Get to Know Matt Convard
If you're looking for an LGBTQ+ TikTok influencer who has an opinion on almost anything, you're sure to be interested in the videos of Matt Convard.
Are Andy Cohen and John Mayer Really in Love?
The two pals were spotted out on the town in NYC after Cohen gave an interview in which he gushed to Howard Stern that the two have an unshakable bond that is not sexual.
TikTok's Openly Non-binary COO V Pappas to Step Down
TikTok's Chief Operating Officer, V Pappas, is leaving the popular social media platform after nearly five years at the company.
With Charming 'Swiping America' Cameo, Here are 10 of Diego Sans's Hottest Insta Posts
Gay adult star Diego Sans is looking for love in Miami on the new Max dating reality show "Swiping America," where he ditches his stage name.