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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.
'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Says 'Cisgender' is a 'Slur'
Self-described "free speech absolutist" Elon Musk declared that the word "cisgender" is a "slur" and will be considered as such on Twitter.
Happy Pride from Queer Twitter
Pride Month on Twitter is a time for inside jokes, celebrating queer representation that made a tremendous cultural impact, remembering the significant moments in our history, and reigniting classic gay memes.
'The View' Cohost Joy Behar Suggests Trump Change 'MAGA' Change to 'Make America Gay Again'
Amid an ongoing war of words between the White House and Fox News over Pride celebrations, "The View" host Joy Behar is suggesting that Donald Trump change us infamous "Make America Great Again" slogan to "Make America Gay Again" in honor of Pride Month.
The Pride Flag, Trans Activist Spark War of Words Between White House and Fox News
There is a war of words going on between the White House and Fox News, further deepening the divide across the United States.
Twitter Worst Among Social Media Platforms when it Comes to LGBTQ+ Safety, GLAAD Says
All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. But Twitter is the worst.