• Fri, April 25, 2025

by: CNN

What social media users have in common with prisoners of war | CNN

After decades of studying brainwashing, author Rebecca Lemov concludes we all can be manipulated, especially when it comes to social media. Here's what to do about it.

by: BBC

Arrest after social media threats sent to Devon school settings

Devon and Cornwall Police arrest a man on suspicion of malicious communication offences.

by: MLive

Lions GM on Jameson Williams trade rumors: 'We have never entertained that'

Holmes said he doesn't understand where the rumors came from, adding they have never entertained that or had a conversation about the topic.

by: Sportico

CBS Sports Sells MaxPreps to PlayOn in Youth Sports Media Shuffle

Nine months after being put on the market, MaxPreps has a new home. PlayOn announced that it has bought the long-running prep sports media platform from Paramount's CBS Sports. The acquisition brings MaxPreps alongside its new owners' other high school media brands GoFan, VidSwap and the NFHS Network. The sale does not include CBS Sports' …

by: NME

Brand New announce first tour since 2017, venues disable social media comments

Brand New have announced details of their first US tour in seven years, and participating venues have disabled comments on social media.

by: WHIO

Woman accused of posting school threats on social media enters plea

Rayona Hunt, 23, pleaded no contest to one count of making terroristic threats.

by: TheWrap

Quartz Sold By G/O Media to 4th Owner since 2018

Quartz is changing hands again, with G/O Media selling the business news-focused site to Redbrick, a Canadian software company

by: dw

Media and Information Literacy - Theory of Change

Our Theory of Change for Media and Information Literacy shows how strengthens media education by fostering innovation and collaboration, equipping practitioners for a changing industry.

by: WOOD

Indoor golf and entertainment center proposed for Grand Rapids course

The city of Grand Rapids is considering a plan to build an indoor golf and entertainment venue at the Indian Trails Golf Course.

by: Newsweek

California proposal to tax social media gathers momentum

A bill that would tax digital advertising revenue on social media platforms has advanced in the California state legislature.

by: Reuters

Senior Russian military officer killed in car explosion in Moscow region, Russian media report

A senior Russian military officer was killed on Friday after a car exploded in the town of Balashikha in the Moscow region, Russian news outlets Mash and Shot reported. Mash named the officer as Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy head of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. Reuters could not verify Mash's assertion.

by: AFP

US takes aim at Zuckerberg's social media kingdom

Barring any eleventh-hour intervention, social media juggernaut Meta will stand trial next week facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.Google was found guilty of search market dominance abuse last August, while Apple and Amazon also face cases.

by: Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg is trying to return to 'OG Facebook' with plan to crack down on spammy content

The company announced it was cracking down on spam content that was crowding out authentic creators and "hurting" the Facebook experience.

by: lbbonline

Six Flags Entertainment Says 'We're Serious About Fun' in New Spots | LBBOnline

Little Black Book, Campaign from TMA introduces new platform, theme line and spokes-specialist

by: Billboard

'The Wonder of Stevie' Wins Best Entertainment Podcast at 2025 Ambies

'The Wonder of Stevie,' a podcast about Stevie Wonder, won best entertainment podcast at the 2025 Ambies on Monday (March 31). Here are key winners.

by: Adweek

What Media Rights Deals Mean to the Future of Women's Sports

What media rights deals mean to the future of women's sports as rising prices for WNBA and NWSL broadcasts boost team values and brand interest.

by: bjpenn

Dustin Poirier claims he asked for Ilia Topuria in retirement fight but UFC 'never entertained it' | BJPenn.com

Dustin Poirier will fight Max Holloway in his final fight, but apparently had two other opponents in mind that the UFC shut down.

by: Variety

Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Activate Fandoms, Engage with the Creator Economy and Reach Gen Z Consumers

On Thursday, Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, brought together the top marketing executives across film, television, video gaming and fashion industries. The participants shared insights into their marketing strategies and operations at the event, held at Neuehouse in Hollywood. There were recurring themes throughout the all-day summit. Several panelists discussed the importance of …

by: ABC

Trump DOJ rescinds Biden-era protections for news media

The policy restricted prosecutors from seizing reporters' records in criminal investigations, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.

by: Deadline

Dori Media Seeks Bids For Gameshow 'The Auction' At Paris Unscripted Showcase

EXCLUSIVE: Buyers, ready your bids: Israeli-Latin American gameshow format The Auction will be presented at next week's Paris Unscripted Showcase. Israeli's Dori Media Group will be hosting a live experience of the debuting show to kick off international sales efforts at the inaugural edition of the French screenings event. Guests will be able to participate …

by: HuffPost

White House Insults Both Wrongly Deported Man And Rule Of Law On Social Media

The appalling social media post went viral.

by: WSAZ

Kicking off spring and summer entertaining

Lifestyle editor Joann Butler shares tips to make it easier.

by: PBS

PBS39 News Reports | Kutztown Creates Major in Social Media | Season 2018

Kutztown University creates new social media theory and strategy major.

by: SPIN

PUMA opens doors to newest store at MOA Entertainment Mall

PUMA opens third new store this year

by: wjla

Arlington Small Business Spotlight | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

by: Patch

Somerville Entertainment Spot Assembles Summer Lineup

Additional attractions are coming to the neighborhood.

by: Forbes

Do Not To Rely On TikTok For Retirement Advice & Four Timely Reminders

The next time I seek out the "experts" on TikTok, it will be for golf swing tips, new dance moves or cute relationship memes to send my wife, not for financial advice.

by: wjla

Arlington Investing | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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by: Deadline

Pantheon Media Group Hires 'Love Island USA' EP Simon Thomas From ITV As Head Of Creative

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Thomas, executive producer of Love Island USA, is leaving ITV America to join Pantheon Media Group. Thomas, who had been with the company for nearly ten years, and was most recently President of the ITV Entertainment label and Head of International Programming, will become Head of Creative at Pantheon. It's a loss for …

by: Forbes

Boosting Visibility And Reach: Tips For Going Viral On Social Media

Making virality a core part of your strategy can help you establish your brand as an industry leader, boosting sales and helping grow an engaged following.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Volunteer Fire Departments

Nebraska Public Media News explores the challenges for volunteer fire fighters.

by: Fortune

CD rates today, April 25, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4%

by: AFP

Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse

Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to be passport linked as she prepared for her first marathon.McColgan said the solution was to make social media accounts verified and passport linked but said she will nevertheless maintain a social media presence with clear goals.

by: BBC

'I've deleted social media but I'm still scarred by it'

The 20-year-old says the apps consumed her life and affected her ability to concentrate on tasks.

by: Deadline

AMC Entertainment CEO Says Three Of Six Major Studios Agree 45-Day Window Needed - CinemaCon

Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Entertainment, said there's more agreement around extending exclusive theatrical windows than one might think given the tensions bubbling among the exhibitor community and pretty much exploding at CinemaCon this year. "I have at least three of the six major studios who are completely in agreement that we need to …

by: Forbes

Why Real-Time Bidding Is Retail Media's Next Frontier

Real-time bidding could solve retail media's biggest challenges: fragmentation, measurement, and competition with ad-giant Amazon. Here's why RTB is inevitable.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | US Surgeon General warns that social media can harm children | Season 2023

'Extreme, inappropriate and harmful content' is being spread to adolescents

by: Fortune

Finance execs are the new targets of deepfake videos

Fraudsters are increasingly using deepfakes on social media, a Fortune report finds.

by: Forbes

NHL Canadian Media Rights Fees Double In 12-Year Renewal With Rogers

As negotiations begin on a CBA extension, the NHL took care of another big piece of business on Wednesday, finalizing its Canadian broadcast rights through 2037-38.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: 2022 Legislative Preview

Nebraska Public Media News speaks with key senators about high-profile issues.

by: Fortune

Canadians are avoiding the U.S. over Trump's bluster and border arrests

Land crossings are down 22%
  • Sat, April 26, 2025

by: TheBlast

Chris Brown Slammed With Another Lawsuit Over Social Media Humiliation

Chris Brown, who is dealing with several active court cases, has been mentioned in another lawsuit by a woman claiming she was humiliated.

by: Newsweek

Cody Balmer's social media reveals anti-Joe Biden posts

Cody Blamer has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence on Sunday.

by: BBC

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial

The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.

by: Variety

APOS 2025 Draws Top Media Execs to Bali for 15th Edition

The 15th edition of APOS is set to bring together influential decision-makers from across the media, entertainment and digital landscape at The Ayana Estate in Bali. The conference has secured a notable roster of speakers including streaming executives, content creators, and digital innovators who are shaping the future of entertainment across Asia Pacific and beyond. …

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'I've deleted social media but I'm still scarred by it'

The 20-year-old says the apps consumed her life and affected her ability to concentrate on tasks.
The article on Yahoo Lifestyle titled "I've Deleted Social Media & I'm So Much Happier" discusses the author's decision to delete their social media accounts and the positive impact it had on their life. The author explains that social media was causing them to compare themselves to others, leading to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. After deleting their accounts, the author experienced a significant reduction in stress and an increase in happiness, as they were no longer exposed to the curated, often unrealistic portrayals of others' lives. The article highlights the benefits of disconnecting from social media, such as improved mental health, more meaningful real-life connections, and a greater appreciation for the present moment.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ive-deleted-social-media-im-061917578.html