TikTok Shop fraudulent seller warning issued
TikTok has become one of the biggest social media platforms, and the introduction of TikTok Shop has increased this popularity further. Yet this comes with risks. Market research company GWI, as...
View ArticlePope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor’s path as pontiff, praising Francis’s “complete dedication to service” and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social...
View ArticleFrance condemns ‘fake news’ over Europe leaders’ cocaine accusation
The French presidency on Monday condemned “fake news” spread by “France’s enemies” after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including...
View ArticleProgressive influencer tells of detention at US airport
A high-profile left-wing influencer and political commentator said Monday he was detained for hours by US border officials and interrogated about his political views. Hasan Piker — who has millions of...
View ArticleMexican influencer shot dead during live stream
A Mexican social media influencer was shot dead during a live stream on TikTok, where she had tens of thousands of followers, authorities said Wednesday. The Mexican press named her as Valeria Marquez,...
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