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'Twitter' Adds Features To Minimize User Abuse; Seeks Control OverToxic Posts

By Carrie Winters - Feb 08, 2017 07:52 AM EST

"Twitter" is looking at cleaning the platform from toxic posts. This is for the protection of users and can lessen bullying over posts.

New Browser Plug-in Launched For Users to Determine Accuracy of Donald Trump's Tweets

By Audrey - Dec 22, 2016 09:17 PM EST

The Washington Post just launched a new technological solution to make sure people know the accuracy of President-elect Donald Trump's statements on Twitter.

US President-Elect Donald Trump Attacks Skit Third Time In Three Months; The Latest Over Mocking His Tweets

By Shubham Ghosh - Dec 05, 2016 10:43 PM EST

Trump criticized actor Alec Baldwin impersonating him, said it couldn't get worse. Would stop after you released tax returns, retorted latter.

‘Rape Melania’ Offensive Sign, Outraged Public

By Mary Lourd - Nov 15, 2016 10:55 PM EST

A disturbing "Rape Melania" sign was brought by a protester during the Anti-Trump Rally in Washington, D.C.

Third Wolverine Movie Receives Title; Leaked Script Reveals Plot Details

By Yuri Mangahas - Oct 06, 2016 01:16 PM EDT

James Mangold took it to Twitter to reveal the final title of Hugh Jackman’s final solo Wolverine movie outing next year, followed by a slew of photo tweets revealing our favorite X-Man’s status quo in the film.

Calvin Harris Admits to 'Snapping' After Split From Taylor Swift

By Sky Selrach - Sep 08, 2016 01:49 PM EDT

In his latest interview with GQ Magazine, it appears Calvin Harris has a lot to say particularly about his split with Taylor Swift. Despite the initial “amicable split,” Harris had blown up on Twitter a few weeks after the breakup. Now, the world-famous DJ is backtracking on his statements and admits to having “snapped.”

More than half of links shared on Twitter go unread: Study

By Ajay Kadkol - Jun 23, 2016 11:58 AM EDT

People are quicker to share than read news on Twitter, according to a new study which found that 59 per cent of all links shared on the website went unclicked, and presumably unread, even by people who shared them. The tiny fraction of headlines that news editors push out on Twitter draw a large share of eyeballs, but it is the stories recommended by friends that trigger more clicks, the study found. In what may be the first independent study of news consumption on social media, researchers at Columbia University and the French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation (INRIA) found that reader referrals drove 61 per cent of the nearly 10 million clicks in a random sample of news stories posted on Twitter.

Frozen 2 Latest Update and Rumors: Netizens Urge Queen Elsa to Be Single After LGBT Twitter War

By Jenn Loro - Jun 09, 2016 11:31 AM EDT

After a polarizing Twitter war between LGBT supporters and the conservatives, an emerging third group launched their own Twitter campaign and online petition urging Disney to keep Elsa single and let her be herself in the upcoming ‘Frozen 2’. Meanwhile, recent rumors suggest about the possible return of Prince Hans to become Elsa’s love interest which could be a stunner given the stunt he previously pulled off in the first movie.

Miss USA Pageant Booed After Q&A Includes Contestant's Presidential Pick

By Jennibeth Loro - Jun 08, 2016 03:06 PM EDT

Netizens and audiences of the Miss USA alike were not at all pleased when Harper's Bazaar editor asked Miss Hawaii who her presidential pick would be. The move caused twitter outrage and had elicited boos from the crowd.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani News Update: Blake Opens Up On Twitter About Speculations

By Dipannita - Jun 08, 2016 03:05 PM EDT

Blake Shelton recently took to Twitter, when he spent an hour talking and interacting with his fans. His light heartedness was a subject of great joy and appreciation from fans, as he gave his Twitter followers exactly what they were looking for.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Hacked! How Safe Are You?

By Peter R - Jun 06, 2016 08:04 PM EDT

Zuckerberg's twitter and pinterest accounts were compromised as he reportedly reused passwords that were compromised in an earlier LinkedIn hack.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft Join Forces With EU to Crack down Online Hate Speech

By Jenn Loro - Jun 02, 2016 09:53 AM EDT

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft have recently joined the European Union’s anti-racism efforts to crack down online hate speech in an ‘online code of conduct’ which the four internet giants helped to create. The code will allow the Silicon Valley titans to review requests by government to remove access to hate-filled contents and block comments or remarks that espouse racism, discrimination, and xenophobia.

Frozen 2 Latest Update and Rumors: Gay Support, Online Petitions and Debates Initiated To Lobby Queen Elsa's Lesbian Personality In Sequel

By Jenn Loro - May 31, 2016 08:53 AM EDT

The ongoing debate over whether Elsa should be given a lesbian identity or not has escalated as LGBT advocates lobby Disney to make the protagonist come out of the closet. On the other hand, conservatives are launching their own counter-offensive campaign to put a halt on pro-gay activists’ #GiveElsaAGirlfriend agenda.

WWE Rumors: Find Out Who Cody Rhodes Wants To Wrestle With

By Jenn Loro - May 30, 2016 11:03 AM EDT

Following his release from WWE, Cody Rhodes posted on Twitter a picture of his handmade list of his post-August 19 goals- the day when the standard 90-day non-compete clause expires. The list suggests big pro wrestling names associated with the Ring of Honor.

NBA Rumors: Warriors-Thunder Game 6 Elicited Massive Twitter Response

By Jenn Loro - May 30, 2016 08:27 AM EDT

The stunning Warriors comeback 108-101 victory over the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals elicited massive response on Twitter. After bouncing back from earlier setbacks in the series, the Warriors forced a decisive Game 7 which will take place on Monday night.

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