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Threat of inauguration violence casts a long shadow 2021-01-17 12:53:48As the U.S. heads into one of the most perilous phases of American democracy since the Civil War, social media companies are scrambling to shore up th

Facebook blocks new events around DC and state 2021-01-15 19:28:05As a precaution against coordinated violence as the U.S. approaches President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Facebook announced a few new measu

Daily Crunch: WhatsApp responds to privacy backlash 2021-01-15 18:07:23WhatsApp delays enforcement of a controversial privacy change, Apple may get rid of the Touch Bar in future MacBooks and Bumble files to go public. Th

Twitter’s decentralized future 2021-01-15 17:52:57This week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey finally responded publicly to the company’s decision to ban President Trump from its platform, writing that T

WhatsApp delays enforcement of privacy terms by 3 2021-01-15 14:30:43WhatsApp said on Friday that it won’t enforce the planned update to its data-sharing policy until May 15, weeks after news about the new terms c

How Twitter is handling the 2021 US presidential 2021-01-15 06:35:08Twitter has set out its plans for US Inauguration Day 2021, next Wednesday, January 20, when president-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office as th

WhatsApp faces legal challenge over privacy in its 2021-01-14 10:59:48WhatsApp is facing a legal challenge in India, its biggest market, after a petition was filed Thursday before Delhi High Court over the upcoming chang

E2E encrypted email providers also see sign-ups surge 2021-01-14 09:38:27Privacy concerns that have been driving app users to alternative chat apps like Signal and Telegram in recent weeks, since Facebook-owned WhatsApp ann

Trump circumvents Twitter ban to decry ‘unprecedented assault 2021-01-13 19:29:28Following a comprehensive ban from Twitter and a number of other online services following last week’s assault on the Capitol by his followers,

Telegram blocks ‘dozens’ of hardcore hate channels threatening 2021-01-13 16:31:34With many social networks suddenly reevaluating their policies in light of recent political violence in the U.S., the popular messaging app Telegram h

YouTube puts a temporary freeze on uploads to 2021-01-13 05:52:35YouTube has been the slowest of the big social media platforms to react to the threat of letting president Trump continue to use its platform as a meg

TikTok update will change privacy settings and defaults 2021-01-13 05:00:12TikTok announced today it’s making changes to its app to make the experience safer for younger users. The company will now set the accounts for

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YouTube demonetized Onision 2021-01-20 21:04:53YouTube demonetized Onision for violating its Creator Responsibility policies off the platform, the company confirmed to Mashable.  Onision, whos

Porsche unveils new electric Taycan under $100,000 2021-01-20 18:07:13Make way for the Porsche Taycan, the latest version of the German automaker's first electric sports car.  Announced this week, the "standard"

Antifa.com now redirects to the White House’s website. 2021-01-20 17:37:11Hours after Joe Biden’s inauguration, conservative personalities are rehashing an old disinformation campaign surrounding the antifa.com website

Biden swore to tell us the truth. We 2021-01-20 17:09:27Im his inaugural address, President Joe Biden promised to be honest with the American people. "There is truth and there are lies, lies told for power

QAnon is melting down after Joe Biden's inauguration 2021-01-20 16:43:09Believers in the pro-Trump QAnon conspiracy have waited years for the storm to come. But on Jan. 20, 2021, as Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th Pr

Say goodbye to language barriers with these translating 2021-01-20 16:22:48The WT2 Edge, supposedly the world's first bi-directional translation earbuds, can translate 40 languages and 93 accents in real-time.  Read mor

Oh, hey, the White House website now treats 2021-01-20 16:02:42Out with the old, and in with the new.  The brand-new Biden administration has its work cut out for it in its efforts to undue the damage of the

Why Signal is the messaging app everyone is 2021-01-20 15:53:59If you've looked at what Elon Musk has been tweeting lately, you've probably heard of Signal, the communication app known for end-to-end encryption.

Why winter, yes winter, fires are burning in 2021-01-20 15:00:00 Read more... More about California, Fires, Science, and Climate Environment

Volvo Penta has a new system that will 2021-01-20 14:38:40Volvo Penta launched the first-ever fully assisted docking system, which will give the boat's captain more control of the docking process.  Read

We need to discuss JLo sneaking 'Let's Get 2021-01-20 14:06:47Inauguration Day was obviously huge for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but were you aware that Jennifer Lopez made history at the ceremony, too? How? We

The new White House website includes a hidden 2021-01-20 14:00:26Come for a long-overdue acknowledgment of the ongoing "climate emergency," stay for the job offer.  A visit to the fresh official White House w

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Learn How Math Can be Leveraged for Business 2021-01-20 20:15:00What you learned in high school just isn't enough.

Do not let anything stop you 2021-01-20 20:15:00I have no doubt that entrepreneurs and SMEs are the ones who will help Mexico to get ahead in this crisis.

La Pastora General Hospital is enabled to care 2021-01-20 19:49:00The hospital is expected to be ready by the end of February, it will be equipped with respiratory triage, stabilization and hospitalization areas with

10 Free Productivity Apps to Make Your Life 2021-01-20 19:00:00Now more than ever, we can all use help keeping ourselves organized and on track.

3 Trends that Can Boost Your Amazon Business 2021-01-20 18:00:00As competition is reaching peak levels on Amazon, it pays to look for underutilized marketing methods to elevate your brand and business.

Taco Bell Is Working With Beyond Meat to 2021-01-20 18:00:00Another kind of not-meat is coming to Taco Bell this year.

They sell 'edible faces' in Japan to make 2021-01-20 17:13:00Is it fun or a bit creepy to eat dessert with someone's face on it?

The U.S. Is Still the Land of Opportunity 2021-01-20 17:00:00Why European startups shouldn't be scared of early U.S. expansion.

22-Year-Old Amanda Gorman Makes History as the Youngest 2021-01-20 16:55:28The poet declared, "We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another."

For the love of life, return your oxygen 2021-01-20 16:38:37Profeco called on the public to return the oxygen tanks that they are no longer using. This way, other people can take advantage of them.

The Hottest Franchise Categories of 2021 2021-01-20 16:21:31Our predictions for the types of franchise opportunities set up to succeed in the year ahead.

Must-Know Tips for Building a Great Remote Team 2021-01-20 16:00:00Take these steps to build and manage a virtual workplace.

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Woman left with chemical burns after confusing fireworks 2021-01-18 14:41:07A woman thought a box of Fun Snaps contained sweets, yet discovered it was fireworks after a series of explosions occurred in her mouth. Have you ever

Social Media Explains who MyPillow Guy is and 2021-01-18 11:00:59For anyone wondering who this MyPillow guy is, this article will tell you all about him and his role in Trump’s last struggle for power. It is a

23 People Die In Norway After Receiving COVID 2021-01-15 18:28:41In Norway, roughly two dozen residents at a nursing home perished within days of getting their first stick with the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The deaths hav

Funny Twitter Reactions to Trump’s Second Impeachment 2021-01-15 11:00:06Trump is the First American President who gets impeached for the second time. Trump’s second impeachment became a trending topic on Twitter afte

Jon Bernthal Wears The Punisher Logo While Addressing 2021-01-14 19:02:48Jon Bernthal, star of Netflix’s The Punisher, addressed Capitol rioters who used the Punisher logo for their own selfish means. Most recently, t

Lady Fined For Putting Leash on Her Mate, 2021-01-13 15:45:46A couple got a $3,000 fine after the woman put a leash on her lover and walked him during the weekend to sidestep a COVID-19 curfew. This past weekend

8 and More Political Figures on Hot Seats 2021-01-13 11:00:07Many political figures are on hot seats because of their direct, and indirect, hand in the riots that happened in Capitol Hill last January 6. People

Chuck Norris was NOT photographed at the U.S. 2021-01-12 16:41:11In case you were confused – Chuck Norris was not in attendance at the violent Capitol riots in Washington, D.C., his representative told news ou

How to Grow Your Site Traffic and Brand 2021-01-12 12:46:29You’re one of its lucky profiles that can include quick links to stories if you just have over 15K followers on Instagram! This aspect can be an

Lady trampled to death during Capitol riots carried 2021-01-11 15:46:29Rosanne Boyland, 34, was trampled and crushed to death during the Capitol riots while ironically holding a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag.

‘World’s worst burglars’ arrested after pocket-dialing cops during 2021-01-08 13:38:42Two pitiable burglars have been detained after inadvertently pocket-dialing law enforcement during their heist. A Staffordshire policeman dubbed the c

Dismayed and Disgusted Twitter Reactions to the US 2021-01-08 11:00:00The US Capitol Riot is the first in modern US history. Senators and lawmakers ran for cover as a mob of angry protesters overpowered Capitol Hill secu

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How to File a Medical Malpractice Case for 2020-12-30 15:27:28After hours of labor, hours of intense pain, you have finally brought your bundle of joy into the world. The hours of pain are so worth it as you look

Prepare and Achieve Success with a Start-Up Business 2020-12-29 15:29:11It goes without saying that when you expand your marketing efforts to an international audience, the world is your oyster because you’re able to

Knowing the Difference between Gaming and eSports 2020-12-28 15:28:03Some people think that if you know how to play video games, you can get into eSports, but that is not the case. Despite their similarities, gaming and