Florida students have turned social media into a weapon for good
“Our school is having a shooting,” tweeted Heather, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, on the afternoon of Wednesday 14 February. “I'm not even kidding I'm about to die.” Under normal circumstances, social media is a venue for teenagers to engage in the teenage … Read …
Man accused of making threatening social media post
TEXARKANA, TX – A Texarkana, Texas man is facing charges, accused of making a threat on social media. Police arrested Ricky Jared Rankin, 24, at his Texarkana Texas home early this afternoon for Terroristic Threats. Police say Rankin made a post Monday night on his Instagram account that … Read More
HHS official put on leave amid probe into social media posts
An official with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been placed on leave while the department looks into inflammatory social media posts, CNN reported Tuesday. Jon Cordova, the principal deputy assistant secretary for administration at HHS, previously shared stories on his … Read More
MPs investigate impact of social media and screens on youth
Are you concerned about the impact social media and screen-use are having on young people? If so, MPs are looking to hear your thoughts. The Commons Science and Technology Committee has announced an inquiry into the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health. Read More
Library offers social media training
Exploring Social Media community training is 6-7 p.m. Thursday, in the Grant Foreman Room of Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave., a news release states. Jason Gonzales, technology specialist, will provide information for organizations and other entities and individuals wanting to learn … Read More
Ready, Set, Switch! Shape Up Your Social Media
Clients, employers, network contacts and even social acquaintances want to connect with you virtually. So if you've been resisting social media, now is the time to get in the game, especially if you're in a job search. You don't need to go so far as to consult your teenager about …
HHS official placed on leave after sharing conspiracy theories, bogus claims on social media
Department of Health and Human Services deputy assistant secretary for administration Jon Cordova has been placed on administrative leave. (Department of Health and Human S). BY Jessica Chia. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Updated: Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 11:02 PM. A Department of Health … Read More
Campaign against use of the word ‘retard’ targets social media
The WA Government has helped launch a social media campaign aimed at getting people to stop using the word "retard" to demean people with disabilities. Disabilities Minister Stephen Dawson said the word appeared on social media every five seconds and was used casually and unthinkingly by … Read More
The aftermath of the Parkland mass shooting exemplifies the ugly side of social media
Want a perfect example of the kind of content challenges Facebook and Twitter are up against? Just look at what happened over the past few days in the aftermath of the mass shooting last week in Parkland, Fla., which left 17 dead and has reignited discussion about gun control in …
Tyler Lockett calls out all of social media
In the current world we live in, technology and access has created certain entitlements in the sports culture and broader pop culture at large; it's easy for entertainers of all types from athletes to singers to actors to burn themselves out trying to satiate the desires of fans who want …