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Appeals Court Pauses Order Limiting Biden Administration Contact with Social Media Companies

By Kevin McGill | Jul 15, 2023

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

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 13, 2023

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 Song & Proud Twink Era

Jul 13, 2023

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

By Carolyn Thompson | Jul 13, 2023

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

Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group

Jul 11, 2023

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

By Haleluya Hadero | Jul 11, 2023

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

By Kevin McGill | Jul 11, 2023

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

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 7, 2023

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'

Jul 7, 2023

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

By Walter Grantham-Philips | Jul 7, 2023

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

By Kevin McGill, Matt O'Brien, and Ali Swenson | Jul 6, 2023

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

Jul 6, 2023

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

By Jim Salter | Jul 5, 2023

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

Jun 30, 2023

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

By Evelyne Musambi and Cara Anna | Jun 29, 2023

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

By Barbara Ortutay | Jun 28, 2023

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

Looking for a Thought-Provoking LGBTQ+ TikToker? Get to Know Matt Convard

By Shawn Laib | Jun 24, 2023

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?

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 24, 2023

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

Jun 23, 2023

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

With Charming 'Swiping America' Cameo, Here are 10 of Diego Sans's Hottest Insta Posts

By Timothy Rawles | Jun 22, 2023

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.

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