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Twitter suspends the accounts of a number of popular users for ‘tweetdecking’ – the practice of …

Twitter has cracked down on the trend of 'tweetdecking' this weekend by shutting down a number of hugely popular accounts. Tweetdecking is the process of selling retweets for money to force tweets to go viral as well as stealing others' tweets without credit in order to boost follower numbers. Read …

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Nicklaus takes to Twitter with Tiger in the mix

With Tiger Woods in contention on a Sunday wearing his infamous red and black, Jack Nicklaus takes to Twitter to send out some encouraging words and congratulations. PlaylistTrending. Nicklaus takes to Twitter with Tiger in the mixMar 12, 2018 · Get into Tiger's head at ValsparMar 12, 2018. Read More

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Twitter suspends several accounts responsible for stealing tweets

Continuing its tirade against the "tweetdeckers", Twitter has suspended several popular accounts known for stealing tweets or mass-retweeting tweets into manufactured virality. According to Buzzfeed, accounts, including @Dory, @GirlPosts, @SoDamnTrue, Girl Code/@reiatabie, Common White … Read More

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Twitter reacts to the Louisville Cardinals missing the 2018 NCAA Tournament

As one would expect, the Louisville faithful was not too happy about being excluded from the tournament, and they took out their anger on social media Sunday night. But anger over the committee's decision was hardly the only popular opinion, as there was a wide range of reactions on Twitter. …

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Daylight Saving Time Ruined Everyone’s Day and Twitter Is Furious. And Tired.

Daylight Saving Time has returned yet again. And no one was prepared for it. You might know it's coming intellectually, but physically and emotionally the day becomes a test of will that we should all commend ourselves for passing. The government should pass out little blue ribbons with clocks on …

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London Mayor Khan Tells Facebook, Twitter to Act Over Abuse

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is warning Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s YouTube they will face a potential clampdown from governments … While welcoming steps that Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have taken in response to criticism, Khan will add: “With the skills and resources these … Read More

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Jason Isaacs recounts Twitter feud with William Shatner

The British actor, 54, who plays Capt. Gabriel Lorca in “Star Trek: Discovery,” says an interviewer asked him if Shatner, 86, would be a welcome addition to the show. “I said, 'Well, it wouldn't make much sense since we take place 10 years before the Enterprise and when he did …

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NCAA bracket 2018: Twitter reacts to March Madness snubs, teams in the tournament

Teams have two modes on Selection Sunday: Jubilation and utter devastation. There's nothing better than the feeling of getting in as a bubble team — and nothing more devastating than being one of the teams left off. For every Alabama there's a Baylor, and for every Lipscomb making it in …

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Rachel Bonnetta, Kay Madati thrilled with FOX Sports – Twitter FIFA World Cup partnership

RACHEL BONNETTA: Please welcome my very special guest, Kay Madati, who is head of content at Twitter. First off, Kay, thank you for joining us and, also, thank you for our show on Twitter. We are so excited to go to Russia. KAY MADATI: I am very excited that we …

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London mayor Sadiq Khan ripped into big tech over fake news, online abuse, and regulatory …

Mayor Sadiq Khan will rip into Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Uber for their role in the rise of fake news, online abuse, and regulatory arbitrage. Khan will speak at the SXSW tech conference in Texas, where he will also criticise the government for not updating laws fast enough to keep …