All articles tagged with #social media
During a Memorial Day speech at Arlington, Trump joked about the many soldiers named William, John, and Donald, a quip critics said turned a sacred remembrance into a punchline. The backlash spread on social media, with commentators arguing the moment clashed with the setting and the sacrifices commemorated, while others noted Trump’s past deferments and current role as commander-in-chief.
A social-media misquote claimed Sony was angry at Naughty Dog for the PS5 era's lack of a new title, but journalist Jason Schreier clarified his comment, explaining the concern was about cost and development timelines—not anger toward Naughty Dog, highlighting how quotes can be taken out of context and go viral.
Giants linebacker Abdul Carter and quarterback Jaxson Dart have patched up their differences after a public spat sparked by Dart introducing Donald Trump at a rally; Carter later said they spoke privately and are good, signaling a private resolution over public narratives.
Meta’s Forum app turns Facebook Groups into a standalone iPhone app with a dedicated AI chatbot that searches posts from your groups and provides AI-generated responses, blending a Reddit-style feed of group discussions with AI-assisted insights and group discovery.
A TikTok user recounts being jumped by her cousin, his girlfriend, and three others at a barren park, while her cousin filmed the attack instead of helping. The incident has sparked major family drama and online reactions, with no verified charges mentioned.
Meta launched a Reddit-style Facebook app called Forum, triggering about a 4.5% drop in Reddit’s stock as investors weigh Meta’s AI-driven moves against Reddit’s position; the launch follows Meta’s Snapchat-style clone earlier this month, with Reddit having just beaten earnings but facing AI-competition headwinds.
A satirical online protest, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), surged in India after a judge was reported to refer to unemployed youth as “cockroaches,” amassing millions of followers in days and drawing government scrutiny over social media blocks. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the movement uses memes and a five-point reform agenda to pressure politicians on unemployment, media independence, and governance, even as critics question its trajectory and it faces threats to its founder.
The Detroit Lions orchestrated a leak-free, fan-centric reveal for star linebacker Jack Campbell by having season-ticket holder Sweta Patel announce the four-year, $81 million extension on X, after a coordinated internal plan that included an internal email to fans and a Campbell video confirming the news. Patel, trusted in Lions circles, posted as plans progressed, earning widespread attention and praise from insiders and illustrating the team’s strategy of deep fan involvement.
Green Party candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew from Makerfield's by-election hours after being named, apologising for social media posts describing an ambulance arson attack as a 'false flag'; the posts have been deleted and the Greens say they do not reflect party views. The by-election, triggered by Labour MP Josh Simons' resignation, is due on 18 June, with a replacement candidate to be decided on Monday.
A Kentucky school district has reached a settlement with Meta in a lawsuit alleging that social media harms affected students; terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Meta settled its Breathitt County School District case, part of a wave of settlements by YouTube, Snap, and TikTok over social-media harms to youths; terms were not disclosed. The dispute was set to be the first bellwether trial in the federal MDL, with around 1,200 districts still involved and upcoming July proceedings in Los Angeles and a January federal bellwether.
Sega has revived Crazy Taxi’s social accounts after seven years with a brief teaser video, hinting at a reboot or new entry for PS5 and stoking anticipation for a potential reveal at events like State of Play or Summer Game Fest.
SEGA's Crazy Taxi social accounts posted a five‑second teaser, the first update since 2019, hinting at an official reveal for the December 2023‑announced new entry in the series and teasing a fresh driving experience blending freedom with city and nature.
Kylie Jenner referred to Timothée Chalamet as 'Daddy' in a social post, triggering a flood of online reactions and memes as fans speculate about a romance; neither star has publicly commented, but the moment has dominated entertainment chatter about their rumored connection.
Arsenal clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, sealing the trophy for the Gunners. The club marked the moment with online celebrations and a video recap featuring Arsène Wenger, while players such as Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka shared joyful reactions and the team celebrated in the dressing room, including a chorus of “We Are the Champions.”