Former premier’s social media posts to be preserved
Brad Wall was the first Saskatchewan premier to embrace social media. He took office as Facebook and Twitter began to take off and his following grew as the platforms gained popularity. The often spirited exchanges between the former premier and the public have caught the attention of the Provincial … Read …
Social media checks are invasive and unnecessary
As the data protection scandal plaguing social media giant Facebook continues to unfurl, it appears obvious lessons are not being learned. The US government is proposing to gather social media data from visa applicants as part of the vetting process. The change is likely to affect 710,000 immigrant … Read More
Social media forces CPC to probe Blue Band
This is in reaction to a short demonstration video on social media showing how Blue Band “Spread for Bread” reacts under certain heat conditions. He said that the video or the impression it conveyed had become the subject of anxiety and intense controversy. “It suggests that the product, which the … …
Australians ignorant about social media data, ACCC chief warns
The chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which is in the early stages of an inquiry into digital platforms, said the public's shock at the scandal confirmed what he already knew – that consumers are largely ignorant about the potential of social media giants and search … Read More
Social media reacts to Pakistan’s win in first T20I
Pakistani cricketer Hussain Talat (C) celebrates the dismissal of West Indies batsman Samuel Badree (L) during the first T20 match between Pakistan and West Indies at National Stadium in Karachi on April 1, 2018. Pakistan thrashed a depleted West Indies side by 143 runs in the first Twenty20 at the … …
MSU addresses student’s racial slurs on social media
Michigan State University sends a message to its students following the circulation of a racist post on social media. According to the Detroit Free Press, last week a freshman at MSU brought attention to a post she said was offensive. The post showed a woman with the n-word written on …
‘Republicans hate poor people:’ Alamosa County GOP apologizes for social media post
ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo. — The Alamosa County Republicans issued an apology on social media on Saturday after a post that included the quote “Republicans hate poor people.” The post has since been deleted on Facebook, but it remains on Twitter as of Sunday afternoon. “Out of self-respect–be … Read More
Jusuf Nurkic on Social Media: “Haters Are Gonna Hate”
Portland Trail Blazers players, and players around the league, hear from fans or critics on social media. People like Damian Lillard or CJ McCollum are only one button away from possible interaction — positive or negative. Given this closer-than-ever-before environment, Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype … Read More
West Ham Fans Take to Social Media to Hail Young Defender’s Performance Against Southampton
West Ham supporters were thrilled with the performance of youngster Declan Rice against Southampton on Saturday, and took to social media to show their appreciation. The Hammers as a collective were impressive against the sorry Saints and went some way to erasing the embarrassment of two … Read More
Social Media Roundup: Facebook Election Security Update, Pinterest Following Tab, Twitter …
As Facebook looked specifically for foreign interference, the social network company identified a previously unknown group of financially-motivated Macedonian political spammers. That group of people was quickly blocked. “We are doubling the number of people who work on safety issues overall from … Read More