Drug dealers, users find new market in social media posts
Our sister station in Atlanta, WSB-TV, spoke with police. Investigators said they often see people post pictures of illegal drugs and guns on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. They said drug dealers think it is safer because the messages disappear on Snapchat, or are not as easily accessible as a text … …
The comment saw Liam break his social media silence, amid swirling rumours he and Cheryl have …
The comment saw Liam break his social media silence, amid swirling rumours he and Cheryl have parted ways. The new parents are reportedly struggling to find quality time together as they juggle their busy careers and care for their 11-month-old son, Bear, a source told MailOnline. The insider … Read More
Edmonton man charged with uttering threats against PM on social media
An Edmonton man has been charged with uttering threats on social media against the Canadian government, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Robert Dale Kerr, 41, was taken into custody on Feb. 15 and will appear in provincial court in Edmonton on Thursday, RCMP said in a news release … Read More
Florida school shooting unfolded instantly on social media
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) – When two teenagers slaughtered 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado 19 years ago, young people across the country learned the news the old-fashioned way: largely on television and in newspapers. It took days, if not weeks, to process the … Read More
Pennsylvania school district boosts police presence after social media threats
A high school in York, Pa., has an increased police presence at school Tuesday in the wake of rumors that a student made threats on social media against the school. Monday evening and into Tuesday morning, Central York School District became aware of numerous reports that a student put up …
On Social Media, Lax Enforcement Lets Impostor Accounts Thrive
Millions of accounts impersonating real people roam social media platforms, promoting commercial products and celebrities, attacking political candidates and sowing discord. They spread faked images and misinformation about the school shooting last week in Parkland, Fla. They were central to … Read More
Why hacking social media algorithms is a losing strategy
However, to slightly paraphrase Frodo in “The Lord of the Rings“: “Shortcuts sometimes make long delays.” In this column, I'll explain why shortcut “hacks” to get around or take advantage of the algorithms of social media platforms can end up causing unwanted delays in obtaining the results you want … Read …
Nicole Appleton breaks social media silence as fans rally round her
Nicole Appleton has broken her social media silence after making headlines earlier this month. The All Saints singer has been keeping a low-profile after she was pictured looking cosy with Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness during a night out in London. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, the former … Read …
Restaurant names and shames no-shows on social media – and Twitter loves it
A FRUSTRATED restaurant owner took to Twitter to name and shame Valentine's Day no-shows at his restaurant in Bristol. The Cauldron tweeted a list of names and the times they had booked after noticing a rising trend of shamefaced customers not turning up for meals, leaving restaurants at a loss. …
Social media has changed the game for NBA players
Curry said social media is a great tool, but in order to keep his sanity, he makes a point of not getting too emotionally charged by anything he reads about himself. It's a tall task, but in this day and age, NBA players have to be acutely aware of everything …