Video app TikTok unblocks teen who posted on China’s Muslims

Chinese-owned video app TikTok says it has unblocked a U.S. teenager and restored her viral video condemning China’s treatment of its Muslim minority.

Online and social media romance scam bilks dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2M

Five people from Houston and Atlanta were charged on suspicion of scamming dozens of senior citizens out of more than $2 million through online dating and social media apps.

Tech companies policing political ads on social media
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Twitter?s ban on all political advertising began Friday, while Google announced this week that it will place severe restrictions on political ads.

California lawmaker wants to ban sending unwanted nude pics

A California state senator wants to make it a crime to send unwanted nude photos to people online or in text messages.

Family seeks social media photographer who can double as 'mother's helper'

A job posting online by a family in New York City looking to hire a multi-hyphenated social media photographer, coordinator and “mother’s helper” is giving new meaning to the term hybrid role.

Facebook is deleting the name of potential whistleblower

Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered the Trump impeachment probe.

Boba pizza: Domino’s cooks up pie with bubble tea-inspired toppings

If you’re in Taiwan anytime until the end of December, you might want to stop by a local Domino’s and try its latest concoction – boba pizza.

Twitter bans all political advertisements

Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.

Lawmakers express concerns over TikTok social media app

TikTok is one of the hottest social media apps in the world right now, with nearly a billion and a half users, but there are growing concerns that the China-based app is being used by terrorists and could pose a threat to national security. 

‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized

A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker. 

Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’

A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”

Sen. Kamala Harris urges Twitter to suspend Trump's account

U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris has formally asked Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump's @realDonaldTrump account. 

Is Facebook getting rid of ‘Likes’?

Facebook, a massive and lucrative platform built on constant engagement, is now going to start hiding likes.