Police presence planned at Lawrence high school after Snapchat threat to harm students
A Free State High School student's Snapchat threat to kill people Monday prompted Lawrence Public Schools to plan for increased police presence at the school on Tuesday. But an ice storm and winter advisory led to the cancellation of school on Tuesday. Lawrence police officers took a person to a … …
How to use GIFs on Snapchat (the one bright side to the app’s update)
A few weeks ago, Snapchat released a major update that left users frustrated, confused, and maybe a little too angry. Since then, the app has been rolling out smaller updates that are manageable and fun to use, like the Snap Store — and they just released another one today. It …
Instagram Direct adds new replay options as it looks to compete with Snapchat’s most popular feature
One of Snapchat's most popular features is its private chat platform, which is coincidentally the sole feature that Instagram has struggled to copy. Instagram, however, has started to roll out new capabilities to its Direct platform that it hopes will give it an advantage over Snapchat… Read More
Recent editorials from Texas newspapers
It's bad enough when national politicians toss around the term "fake news" like a hand grenade with the pin pulled. Everyone ducks for cover, even though this device is a big, fat dud. Such explosive language does nothing to further communication or understanding. Read More
Report: Minority head coaches underrepresented in Texas high school football
In Texas, African-American and Hispanic high school football coaches are underrepresented when compared to the schools they coach and the state as a whole, according to a new demographic study created by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. The study examined the 253 teams that make up the … Read More
The Latest: Investigation of senator finds misconduct likely
An investigation has determined a California senator likely engaged in six instances of flirtatious or sexually suggestive behavior with female staff members and lobbyists in the past decade. Democratic Sen. Tony Mendoza could face censure, suspension, expulsion or reinstatement from his colleagues … Read More
YouTube Restricts PragerU’s Planned Parenthood Video, Then Reverses Course
YouTube states that, when viewers have “Restricted Mode” turned on, “potentially mature content will not be shown,” and provides examples of such “mature content,” including “drugs and alcohol;” “sexual situations;” “violence;” “profane and mature language;” and “incendiary and demeaning content.”. Read More
YouTube video shows man with replica firearm being shot with foam bullets by Long Beach police
A video posted to YouTube showed bystanders yelling at Long Beach police officers as they shot foam bullets and released a K-9 on a man to take him into custody. (KABC). KABC. By Darsha Philips. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 06:18PM. LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) –. A video posted to YouTube … …
HOUSEFOX STUDIOS // Launch YouTube Channel For Live In-House Sessions
Saddle up for a brand new YouTube channel, Housefox Studios have a new entertainment endeavour on the horizon. The Housefox Sessions, a jam-packed show of music interviews, live studio recordings and videos by the best of current touring bands from near and far, will begin next month, … Read More
“LinkedIn for property”: Jonathan Lui’s property startup Soho raises $1.65 million
Airtasker co-founder Jonathan Lui has raised $1.65 million in seed funding for his new real estate venture he dubs “LinkedIn for property”, and isn't ruling out establishing another startup in the future. Lui's startup, Soho, was launched last year and raised $1 million in May from Singaporean investors. Read More