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Threat of inauguration violence casts a long shadow 2021-01-17 12:53:48As the U.S. heads into one of the most perilous phases of American democracy since the Civil War, social media companies are scrambling to shore up th

Facebook blocks new events around DC and state 2021-01-15 19:28:05As a precaution against coordinated violence as the U.S. approaches President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Facebook announced a few new measu

Daily Crunch: WhatsApp responds to privacy backlash 2021-01-15 18:07:23WhatsApp delays enforcement of a controversial privacy change, Apple may get rid of the Touch Bar in future MacBooks and Bumble files to go public. Th

Twitter’s decentralized future 2021-01-15 17:52:57This week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey finally responded publicly to the company’s decision to ban President Trump from its platform, writing that T

WhatsApp delays enforcement of privacy terms by 3 2021-01-15 14:30:43WhatsApp said on Friday that it won’t enforce the planned update to its data-sharing policy until May 15, weeks after news about the new terms c

How Twitter is handling the 2021 US presidential 2021-01-15 06:35:08Twitter has set out its plans for US Inauguration Day 2021, next Wednesday, January 20, when president-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office as th

WhatsApp faces legal challenge over privacy in its 2021-01-14 10:59:48WhatsApp is facing a legal challenge in India, its biggest market, after a petition was filed Thursday before Delhi High Court over the upcoming chang

E2E encrypted email providers also see sign-ups surge 2021-01-14 09:38:27Privacy concerns that have been driving app users to alternative chat apps like Signal and Telegram in recent weeks, since Facebook-owned WhatsApp ann

Trump circumvents Twitter ban to decry ‘unprecedented assault 2021-01-13 19:29:28Following a comprehensive ban from Twitter and a number of other online services following last week’s assault on the Capitol by his followers,

Telegram blocks ‘dozens’ of hardcore hate channels threatening 2021-01-13 16:31:34With many social networks suddenly reevaluating their policies in light of recent political violence in the U.S., the popular messaging app Telegram h

YouTube puts a temporary freeze on uploads to 2021-01-13 05:52:35YouTube has been the slowest of the big social media platforms to react to the threat of letting president Trump continue to use its platform as a meg

TikTok update will change privacy settings and defaults 2021-01-13 05:00:12TikTok announced today it’s making changes to its app to make the experience safer for younger users. The company will now set the accounts for

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Porsche unveils new electric Taycan under $100,000 2021-01-20 18:07:13Make way for the Porsche Taycan, the latest version of the German automaker's first electric sports car.  Announced this week, the "standard"

Antifa.com now takes you to the White House’s 2021-01-20 17:37:11Hours after Joe Biden’s inauguration, conservative personalities are rehashing an old disinformation campaign surrounding the antifa.com website

Biden swore to tell us the truth. We 2021-01-20 17:09:27Im his inaugural address, President Joe Biden promised to be honest with the American people. "There is truth and there are lies, lies told for power

QAnon is melting down after Joe Biden's inauguration 2021-01-20 16:43:09Believers in the pro-Trump QAnon conspiracy have waited years for the storm to come. But on Jan. 20, 2021, as Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th Pr

Say goodbye to language barriers with these translating 2021-01-20 16:22:48The WT2 Edge, supposedly the world's first bi-directional translation earbuds, can translate 40 languages and 93 accents in real-time.  Read mor

Oh, hey, the White House website now treats 2021-01-20 16:02:42Out with the old, and in with the new.  The brand-new Biden administration has its work cut out for it in its efforts to undue the damage of the

Why Signal is the messaging app everyone is 2021-01-20 15:53:59If you've looked at what Elon Musk has been tweeting lately, you've probably heard of Signal, the communication app known for end-to-end encryption.

Why winter, yes winter, fires are burning in 2021-01-20 15:00:00 Read more... More about California, Fires, Science, and Climate Environment

Volvo Penta has a new system that will 2021-01-20 14:38:40Volvo Penta launched the first-ever fully assisted docking system, which will give the boat's captain more control of the docking process.  Read

We need to discuss JLo sneaking 'Let's Get 2021-01-20 14:06:47Inauguration Day was obviously huge for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but were you aware that Jennifer Lopez made history at the ceremony, too? How? We

The new White House website includes a hidden 2021-01-20 14:00:26Come for a long-overdue acknowledgment of the ongoing "climate emergency," stay for the job offer.  A visit to the fresh official White House w

Everything coming to Hulu in February 2021 2021-01-20 13:10:51 Read more... More about Entertainment, Hulu, Entertainment, Movies Tv Shows, and Streaming Services

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3 Trends that Can Boost Your Amazon Business 2021-01-20 18:00:00As competition is reaching peak levels on Amazon, it pays to look for underutilized marketing methods to elevate your brand and business.

Taco Bell Is Working With Beyond Meat to 2021-01-20 18:00:00Another kind of not-meat is coming to Taco Bell this year.

They sell 'edible faces' in Japan to make 2021-01-20 17:13:00Is it fun or a bit creepy to eat dessert with someone's face on it?

The U.S. Is Still the Land of Opportunity 2021-01-20 17:00:00Why European startups shouldn't be scared of early U.S. expansion.

22-Year-Old Amanda Gorman Makes History as the Youngest 2021-01-20 16:55:28The poet declared, "We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another."

For the love of life, return your oxygen 2021-01-20 16:38:37Profeco called on the public to return the oxygen tanks that they are no longer using. This way, other people can take advantage of them.

The Hottest Franchise Categories of 2021 2021-01-20 16:21:31Our predictions for the types of franchise opportunities set up to succeed in the year ahead.

Must-Know Tips for Building a Great Remote Team 2021-01-20 16:00:00Take these steps to build and manage a virtual workplace.

Remember the Endless Taco Bell Chihuahua Lawsuit? Kamala 2021-01-20 16:00:00Soon-to-be second gentleman Doug Emhoff put the final kibosh on a decade-long legal battle over the famous commercial mascot.

How to Launch an Online Clothing Brand in 2021-01-20 15:32:00Now is the time to capitalize on what will be a post-pandemic wardrobe revolution.

Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-in-Chief Shares What Owners Can Do 2021-01-20 15:27:16Jason Feifer advises business owners to create an email newsletter to communicate with their customers rather than relying on social media.

If you're a fan of Elon Musk and 2021-01-20 15:05:00The chosen one will be in charge of reviewing the mentions of the CEO of Tesla on Twitter, to collect the requests that Internet users make to Elon Mu

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Pet Products and Services Market Takes a Fancy 2021-01-11 08:00:00As pet owners increasingly opt to shop from home, pet-related companies are stepping up their game to grab a share of industry expenditures forecasted

Acquiring and Retaining Customers in an Era Without 2021-01-07 09:00:00E-commerce is now at an all-time high, with global sales figures projected to reach $4.1 trillion in 2020, almost doubling since 2015. While the spect

Package Theft Jumps 7 Percent in 2020 2021-01-06 08:00:00Porch pirates were busier than ever in 2020, according to an annual survey by market research firm C+R Research. Forty-three percent of Americans said

Winning on eBay the Perfect Part for These 2021-01-05 10:00:00An intense knack for technology throughout middle school and high school where he repaired classmates' phones and gaming devices set the stage for en

FTC's Zoom Deal Signals Commitment to Security Enforcement 2020-12-29 08:00:00The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is making good on a resolution to strengthen its enforcement of security deficiencies occurring in e-commerce transa

Walmart Tackles Return Issues With New Home Pickup 2020-12-22 08:00:00Walmart has raised the bar for service by an online retailer with its announcement of free home pickup of customer returns. Called "Carrier Pickup by

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Chuck Norris was NOT photographed at the U.S. 2021-01-12 16:41:11In case you were confused – Chuck Norris was not in attendance at the violent Capitol riots in Washington, D.C., his representative told news ou

How to Grow Your Site Traffic and Brand 2021-01-12 12:46:29You’re one of its lucky profiles that can include quick links to stories if you just have over 15K followers on Instagram! This aspect can be an

Lady trampled to death during Capitol riots carried 2021-01-11 15:46:29Rosanne Boyland, 34, was trampled and crushed to death during the Capitol riots while ironically holding a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag.

Deep, but truthful, Twitter thoughts about the Capitol 2021-01-11 11:00:18Twitter thoughts about the Capitol Riots posted by millions of Americans on the platform is a great read. Readers always get to see the two sides of a

‘World’s worst burglars’ arrested after pocket-dialing cops during 2021-01-08 13:38:42Two pitiable burglars have been detained after inadvertently pocket-dialing law enforcement during their heist. A Staffordshire policeman dubbed the c

Dismayed and Disgusted Twitter Reactions to the US 2021-01-08 11:00:00The US Capitol Riot is the first in modern US history. Senators and lawmakers ran for cover as a mob of angry protesters overpowered Capitol Hill secu

Drone Privacy Laws Around The World 2021-01-07 21:21:53The rise in popularity of drones over recent years has led many countries to bring in new laws designed to protect privacy and ensure safety in the sk

Parents Are Infuriated by a Kids’ Show About 2021-01-06 15:18:42A children’s TV series in Scandinavia about a guy with the world’s longest phallus is inciting furor online in the subregion of six millio

Americans and their Funny Twitter Reactions to Stimulus 2021-01-06 11:00:11Twitter reactions to stimulus checks are hilarious! Everything that could go wrong already went wrong. From an original promised $600 to a proposed $2

Harry Potter actress reveals newborn baby has Covid-19 2021-01-05 15:35:06Jessie Cave, star in the Harry Potter film franchise, has disclosed her newborn baby has tested positive for the novel COVID-19. The thespian, best kn

It’s not going well in Florida as they 2021-01-04 19:21:52Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to distribute the coronavirus vaccine statewide utilizing partnerships between the government and hospitals— and, eviden

Israel excludes Palestinians in COVID Vaccine Programs 2021-01-04 11:00:22News is currently circulating that Palestinians are excluded from COVID vaccine programs in Israel.  Currently, Israel is being hailed as one of