Sun, May 11, 2025

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MediaCo Unveils Estrella Media 2025 Programming Slate, Launches HOT 97 FAST Channel

MediaCo aims to expand its market presence by leveraging the newly acquired Estrella Media assets alongside its New York urban stations HOT 97 and WBLS

by: Total Pro Sports

Social Media Is Praying For Caitlin Clark's Teammate

Fever center Damiris Dantas steps away from camp to mourn a personal loss as fans and teammates offer support.

by: The Kitchn

People Are Losing Their Cool on Social Media over This Viral Tuna Melt

"It's a recession sandwich."

by: Le Monde.fr

Capybaras are the new social media stars

In a matter of months, the South American rodent has become a favorite animal on TikTok and Instagram. Yet, beneath its plush-like appearance, this herbivore, which can weigh up to 65 kilograms and reach 1.40 meters in length, turns out to be much more aggressive than it seems.

by: Associated Press

Asian Entertainment Headlines at 4:07 a.m. GMT

Cannes, the global Colosseum of film, readies for 78th edition with new challenges on the horizon
Sat, May 10, 2025

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New Pope, old tweets: Pope Leo XIV's past social media posts reveal views on US politics

An historic day at the Vatican, for the first time in history an American was named Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected to bec

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Fighting misinformation about vaccines on social media | Season 2021

Some say the top anti-vaxx influencers are driven by cynical profit motives.

by: ESPN

'This is so exhausting': The Knicks' season as told by Ben Stiller's social media

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by: TechRepublic

Meta's FTC Trial: Is Instagram for Friends or Entertainment?

The FTC wants to prove Meta has a monopoly over personal social networking, so it wouldn't view video app TikTok as a competitor.

by: KMSP

Baby bonus, social media tax, sports betting squeeze into tax bills

A baby bonus, a first-in-the-nation tax on the biggest social media platforms and sports betting are all on the table as this year's Minnesota tax bill takes its final form.

by: Fortune

Meta's new rules block teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram

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by: Forbes

Can You Trust AI Search? New Study Reveals The Shocking Truth

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by: Deadline

Stoked Sports & Entertainment Adapting Story Of NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor For Film & TV

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by: Mashable

Can a media company succeed without Facebook? This startup says yes.

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by: People

Fox News Guest Faints and Falls Out of Chair During Live Broadcast After Losing Train of Thought

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by: RepublicWorld

BREAKING: India Busts Pakistan's Misinformation Campaign, Shows All Airbases Functioning as Normal

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WAVES 2025: The Ultimate Global Summit for Media, Entertainment, and Technology

WAVES 2025 boasts participation from over 100 leading global exhibitors, representing a who's who of the entertainment and tech world.

by: kq2

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by: Insider

Hollywood's biggest winners and losers from Trump's potential movie tariffs

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Hays CISD laptops damaged due to social media challenge

School district officials across the country and warning students against a social media trend directing them to short-circuit their school-issued laptops.

by: Kotaku

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by: fox13now

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by: WJZY

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by: fox17online

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by: Deadline

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by: Newsweek

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by: BBC

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by: Reuters

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by: Forbes

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by: Fortune

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by: Today

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by: Variety

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by: People

ACM Awards 2025: Host, Performers and Everything to Know

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The 2025 Social Media Ranking Of Free-Market Think Tanks

The Heritage Foundation continues to lead in social media among think tanks. PragerU, Judicial Watch, Turning Point USA, and Brasil Paralelo lead in other categories.

The article from Forbes, dated May 9, 2025, by Alejandro Chafuen, discusses the 2025 Social Media Ranking of Free-Market Think Tanks, highlighting the significant role social media plays in shaping public policy and discourse. The ranking, compiled by the Fraser Institute, assesses think tanks based on their social media presence and engagement across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. The top-ranked think tank, the Cato Institute, excelled due to its high engagement rates and follower growth, reflecting its effective communication of free-market principles. Other notable mentions include the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute, which also demonstrated strong social media strategies. The article emphasizes the importance of digital outreach for think tanks to influence public opinion and policy-making in an increasingly digital world.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alejandrochafuen/2025/05/09/the-2025-social-media-ranking-of-free-market-think-tanks/