Police: Social media posts manipulated
PLATTSBURGH — State Police determined Monday that an apparent threat made against SUNY Plattsburgh students was, in part, a social–media hoax. A doctored image that began circulating campus Monday morning appeared to show a man holding a gun and wearing an NRA T-shirt alongside … Read More
Threats made on social media have serious consequences
ACADIANA, La. (KLFY) – Threats made on social media just like in Ville Platte and in Tangipahoa Parish could have some serious consequences. But the warning signs can be beneficial in possibly preventing a mass shooting like the one in Florida last week. "It just really depends on what the …
Police: Threat toward Norview Middle posted to social media
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police say they are investigating a threat made on social media toward Norview Middle School. Police say additional officers have been assigned to the school as a precaution. The reported threat comes the morning after several schools received similar threats. Read More
Social media star Joanne The Scammer reveals heartbreaking cancer news
The social media star posted a video to Instagram on Monday evening to let fans know why he has been absent from the personality that made him a global star. He explained that his mother had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a year ago and that he would be taking …
Indescribable joy: Social media lights up after Wigan´s Manchester City upset
Wigan Athletic fans, players and officials – as well as followers of the game in general – reacted with glee and amazement on social media after the Latics dumped Manchester City out of the FA Cup. The club's official Twitter page lit up, with special praise heaped on Will Grigg …
Mobile network Three creates in-house content team for social networks
Three is building an in-house team of content experts tasked with refreshing the brand's marketing and public relations. The advertiser's senior marketers, who want faster, more responsive ads on social media to stand out in a congested market in the U.K., view an internal team as the best way forward, … …
‘The hysterical reaction on social media if the majority opinion isn’t agreed with is ridiculous’
ONE OF THE best things about social media is that collective opinions can be shared instantly. One of the worst things about social media is that collective opinions can be shared instantly. An irritating trend in the technological zeitgeist lately, is that there are often things like films, incidents, public … …
Police probing social media threat
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Police High Command says a high level investigative team headed by an assistant commissioner of police is currently probing a threat issued through a voice note that is being circulated on social media. In a release today, the police said it is believed that the threat …
Council, Airbnb use social media videos to share opposing views
Airbnb and the Queenstown Lakes District Council have posted videos on social media showing their opposing views on the regulation of online visitor accommodation platforms. The council's video, posted last month and called “Visitor Accommodation Mythbusters'', says the “rumour mill has gone … Read More
AG Warns Of Social Media Impact
There have been cases in Fiji recently where people have committed suicide because of certain images of students being uploaded on social media, says Attorney-General and Minister for Education Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Speaking at the Integrated Partners' Forum, during the Commonwealth … Read More