Charles Booker made a run at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) seat in 2020, but ultimately lost a tight Democratic primary race to Amy McGrath, whom McConnell defeated handily in the general election. Now, the 36-year-old seems ready to launch another campaign. It’ll be Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) turn to defend his seat in …
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer’s death. George Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Julian Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, were arrested Sunday …
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Oxford University’s student union has become embroiled in a diplomatic row after India’s foreign minister suggested that the recent ousting of its president was due to racism. Rashmi Samant, a graduate student reading for an MSc in energy systems at Linacre College, was elected to the role in February after winning 65 per cent of …
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested in Idaho on Monday after he refused to wear a mask in court, thus preventing him from entering and making him a no-show for his own trial, officials said. Ammon Bundy was due in a Boise courtroom at 8:15 a.m. for the beginning of his trial on misdemeanor trespassing and resisting …
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Growing up, Mate Steinforth used to spend his time experimenting with graphics and video game design. Now, with over twenty years of experience in the creative sector, he works with brands to creative innovative AR filters. As part of Instagram Deconstructed, he explains what advertisers need to know about working with AR—and how to best …
Creator Mate Steinforth reveals what brands need to know about AR on Instagram Read More »
Be inspired by how the #thereinspirit campaign brought young people together online around the Saudi pro football league—and read on to discover the top three takeaways. When the Saudi pro football league resumed in August after a four month break, it was the perfect opportunity to bring the Kingdom’s young people together. But with …
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Instagram has teamed up with top creators in the UK to support and celebrate small businesses with the first-ever shoppable Christmas catalogue. Re-inventing the nostalgic Christmas catalogue tradition, ‘The Instagram Christmas Edit: Supporting Small Businesses’ is packed full of gifts from a diverse range of businesses from fashion and beauty to food and homeware. The Creators …
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Digital activism gave rise to content that focuses on sharing information and educating communities. Now, businesses of all sizes are finding their own voices in the movement. Over the past few months, info-social – a style of text-based content that aims to educate and inspire communities – has dominated Instagram. Digital activism, coupled with in-person …
What’s trending – info-social: Creativity of the Movement Read More »
What do a McDonald’s burger and a cutting-edge fashion designer have in common? A viral collaboration that sold out in seconds. As made popular through a sales tactic in the fashion industry, limited releases – or drops – consist of releasing limited edition products or small collections that won’t be restocked. It’s no coincidence that …
witter is where people come to see what’s happening and to hear from their governments and government officials. We believe that safety and free expression go hand-in-hand, especially when interacting with these leaders and associated institutions, and adding context to what people see on Twitter helps them have a more informed experience on Twitter. In …
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Today we are disclosing four networks of accounts to our archive of state-linked information operations; the only archive of its kind in the industry. The networks we are disclosing relate to independent, state-affiliated information operations that we have attributed to Armenia, Russia and a previously disclosed network from Iran. Once our investigations were complete, the 373 associated accounts across …
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As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines expands, people continue to turn to Twitter to discuss what’s happening and find the latest authoritative public health information. In December, we shared updates on our work to protect the public conversation surrounding COVID-19. Starting today, we will begin applying labels to Tweets that may contain misleading information about …
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We are continuing on our path to learn, iterate and expand our efforts specific to brand safety. In December 2020, we shared a few priority areas for us in 2021 – including continuing to partner with industry leaders and developing innovative solutions for our customers to feel confident in being a part of the conversation on Twitter. …
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We want to help creators earn money and build a meaningful business on Facebook. To help creators achieve their financial goals, we are giving more creators the ability to collect ad earnings from matched Rights Manager content and offering in-stream ads in more countries. Expanded Access and Monetization Opportunities in Rights Manager We are expanding …
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Today, we’re rolling out the redesigned Facebook Pages experience that makes it simpler for public figures and creators to build community and achieve their business objectives. What’s New: Redesigned layout that’s simpler and more intuitive Dedicated News Feed to discover and join conversations, follow trends, interact with peers and engage with fans Easy navigation between personal profile and Pages …
The months-long protest demonstrations against racial injustice across the United States in 2020 became one of the largest movements in the nation’s history, uniting people around the world. In Brazil, this unprecedented support gave conversations about racism greater strength and space. Despite representing 56% of Brazil’s population, the Black community has been under-represented in many …
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We are is running the largest worldwide campaign to promote authoritative information about COVID-19 vaccines by: Helping people find where and when they can get vaccinated — similar to how we helped people find information about how to vote during elections Giving $120 million in ad credits to help health ministries, NGOs and UN agencies …
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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have been working to connect people to accurate information and reduce misinformation on our platforms. Last month we announced the biggest worldwide campaign to promote authoritative information about Covid-19 vaccines. We are removing false vaccine claims, reducing distribution of inaccurate health information, and informing people about effective vaccine delivery. Today we’re launching …
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The 50 Most Visited Websites In the World If you spend any time online, it’s likely you’re familiar with some of the world’s most visited websites. On today’s internet, a handful of giants have unmatched dominance. Top Three Websites (Monthly visits): Google: 92.5 billion YouTube: 34.6 billion Facebook: 25.5 billion Together, the top three websites …
In 1895, Thaddeus Cahill, an inventor from Iowa, started work on the world’s first electromechanical musical instrument. Weighing in at 200 tons and measuring 60 feet long, the Telharmonium was a colossal machine for producing and sharing music on the telephone. In the 126 years since, electronic music has evolved in similarly bold and …
