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What Is Vreels, New Social Media Platform Made By India And The US

In a world where people juggle multiple apps to create content, chat, and shop, Vreels brings everything together in one space. Read More

Journalists are souring on social media platforms, an analysis of 11 years of Nieman Lab predictions suggests

While these predictions suggest that the journalistic community’s enthusiasm for social media platforms has waned over time, there has been no such change in the perceptions of the people actually ... Read More

The next era of social media is coming. And it’s messy so far

A baby running from a T-Rex with Lady Gaga playing in the background. Cats dancing on their hind legs dressed in streetwear. Bodycam footage of police arresting a pile of macaroni and cheese. Big Tech ... Read More

I tried out outsmart the social media algorithm. Here's how it outsmarted me

Armed with a burner phone and a fake name, I set out to learn how Instagram’s algorithm really works. This is what happened next. Read More

How Americans’ trust in information from news organizations and social media sites has changed over time

Overall, 56% of U.S. adults now say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from national news organizations – down 11 percentage points since March 2025. Read More

Journalists and social media influencers have covered Portland ICE facility protests. What's the difference?

PORTLAND, Ore. — Over the past several weeks, protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland have been in the national spotlight, covered by both journalists ... Read More

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ... Read More

An inside look at the culture of outrage on social media

As Americans increasingly say the biggest threat in the country is coming from each other, is social media only inflaming that conflict? A New York Times/Siena poll of 1,313 registered voters released ... Read More

Politico reporter under fire after social media posts attacking Trump, MAGA voters resurface

A reporter for Politico is facing criticism for several social media posts attacking President Donald Trump as well as his voters have resurfaced while she is covering his presidency. Cheyanne Daniels ... Read More

Social media is changing live events: Here’s what the numbers say

While consumers have returned to live events in droves following a sluggish COVID-related period for the space, the decision to attend an event in-person has become an increasingly complex one for the ... Read More