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Peter Capaldi reveals why he’s not on social media

“I don't take any notice of it,” Capaldi said to The Australian when questioned about social media. “Some of the younger actors are quite happy to expose themselves to how they are going down on social media. But I don't think it is a good thing because it is not …

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Fake videos on social media about strikes against Syria

Following US, French and British airstrikes on three Syrian targets on Saturday, a lot of pictures and videos are being shared on social media allegedly showing the attacks. However, as with other events such as mass shootings or other major events, a lot of misinformation are being circulated, including … Read …

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Handbag hashtag turns tables on misogynist social media conversation

When does posting a photo on social media of something you use on a daily basis represent more than simply sharing a slice of your life with your followers? It's a question that took on new relevance last week as hundreds of social media users posted images of their handbags …

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Kathua Rape Fallout: Assam, Bihar Cops Bust Fake News

While the police confirmed details of the crime they denied that the image being shared on social media was that of the survivor. BOOM did a Google Reverse Image Search of the photo which did not yield any results. However, we have reason to believe it is not the same …

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Moscow Slams French Report on “Syrian Chemical Weapons” Based on Social Media

"The pretext for the attack, according to the statements made by US officials and the so called secret report recently published by French intelligence agencies, were mass media and social media publications," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. She also remarked that while mass … Read More

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‘Diamond & Silk’ offer chance for bipartisan push back on social media censorship

Diamond and Silk are the biggest free-speech heroes to emerge from Facebook's congressional hearings this week. These two black women should be rallied behind as they put a compelling face on political censorship on social media. Yet, black lawmakers and social justice leaders are holding their … Read More

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Our obsession with selfies and social media is ruining childhoods because young girls are …

The obsession with selfies and social media is undermining childhood innocence, according to an award-winning writer. Jacqueline Wilson, who is best known for the Tracy Beaker books for young readers, warned that girls were succumbing to an 'awful kind of self consciousness'. Appearing at the … Read More

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Kin of fatal crash victims vents out in social media

A RELATIVE of a family who figured in a fatal collision in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City on Thursday expressed her anger on social media over the deaths of her family. Keisha Mae Tesoro, in her Facebook account, recalled the tragic accident which claimed the lives of her relatives. She said: …

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Teenagers posting nudes on social media sparks outrage

There was uproar after social media reports emerged that some teenagers had posted semi-nude images of themselves on a popular online platform. It all started with a feed of a girl who went live on her Instagram page and wanted to expose her nudity on social media without being questioned. …

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Social media campaign to raise money for MADD

The Dean of Students Office plans to sustain the program and incorporate other aspects of #SmartMoveUCCS – like being a good bystander, taking care of yourself, and more. “We hope to make a positive impact with this social media campaign, and we're excited to see how the program evolves in …