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National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature

Nov 52 min read

National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature

The growing number of visitors has strained park resources, with some locations facing overcrowding, traffic, and environmental damage. In N

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

Stephen Wick

Oct 174 min read

Investigations

Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account

misleading announcement caused bitcoin's price to surge by over $1,000, but the SEC quickly regained control of its account and confirmed th

Pacsun Unveils NFL x ALEALI MAY Limited-Edition Collection

Stephen Wick

Oct 143 min read

Fashion

Pacsun Unveils NFL x ALEALI MAY Limited-Edition Collection

The collection encourages fans to showcase their team spirit in a stylish and authentic manner. It features premium cotton tees and hoodies

Meta's AI-Driven Smart Glasses Ignite Privacy and User Data Controversy

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Social Media

Meta's AI-Driven Smart Glasses Ignite Privacy and User Data Controversy

The smart glasses come equipped with dual cameras, open-ear speakers, a microphone, and a touch panel integrated into the temple. To unlock

TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Social Media

TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C

The lawsuits bring to light significant worries regarding TikTok's approach to content moderation. As reported by Reuters, the states claim

Biden Pledges Federal Support for Hurricane Helene Recovery, Plans Emergency Funding Request

Stephen Wick

Sep 303 min read

News

Biden Pledges Federal Support for Hurricane Helene Recovery, Plans Emergency Funding Request

President Joe Biden announced Monday that the federal government will assist Southeast residents affected by Hurricane Helene, with plans to

Eastern Kentucky Sheriff Faces Murder Charges in Courthouse Shooting of Judge in Whitesburg

Stephen Wick

Sep 192 min read

Criminal Justice

Eastern Kentucky Sheriff Faces Murder Charges in Courthouse Shooting of Judge in Whitesburg

Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, of Letcher County, has been charged with first-degree murder, as announced in a news release from state police on

TikTok's Legal Battle Heats Up as Appeals Court Questions ByteDance

Stephen Wick

Sep 172 min read

Social Media

TikTok's Legal Battle Heats Up as Appeals Court Questions ByteDance

In a pivotal legal showdown on Monday, a U.S. appeals court grilled TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, over their efforts to block a

African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

Stephen Wick

Sep 104 min read

Criminal Justice

African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

By researching their victims’ personal details, including their residences, schools, workplaces, and social circles, the Ogoshi brothers wer

Saks and LOEWE Unveil Exclusive Fall/Winter Collection with Stunning NYC Takeover

Stephen Wick

Sep 74 min read

Fashion

Saks and LOEWE Unveil Exclusive Fall/Winter Collection with Stunning NYC Takeover

To commemorate this exciting debut, LOEWE is taking over the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City with a series of immersive v

Starlink Stands Firm Against Blocking X in Brazil Despite Regulatory Tensions

Stephen Wick

Sep 22 min read

Social Media

Starlink Stands Firm Against Blocking X in Brazil Despite Regulatory Tensions

In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court's recent directive has led to the freezing of Starlink's bank accounts in Brazil. This move

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Stephen Wick

Aug 294 min read

Criminal Justice

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Jenge is accused of hiding the involvement of a co-conspirator with a criminal background, who allegedly had control over all operations at

Man admitted to making threats against an election employee in Arizona

Stephen Wick

Jul 262 min read

Investigations

Man admitted to making threats against an election employee in Arizona

Brian Jerry Ogstad, aged 60, has confessed to sending numerous threatening messages via social media, which included explicit threats of vio

The U.S. Senate advances online safety legislation aimed to protect children from targeted advertising, data harvesting, bullying & sexual exploitation on popular social media platforms

Stephen Wick

Jul 262 min read

Social Media

The U.S. Senate advances online safety legislation aimed to protect children from targeted advertising, data harvesting, bullying & sexual exploitation on popular social media platforms

Companies are required by the bill to consider "evidence-informed medical information" regarding mental health conditions such as anxiety, d

Plaintiffs fail to prove social media platforms acted due to government pressure in Missouri lawsuit says SCOTUS

Stephen Wick

Jul 22 min read

Social Media

Plaintiffs fail to prove social media platforms acted due to government pressure in Missouri lawsuit says SCOTUS

The decision overturns a previous ruling that found officials from both the Biden and Trump administrations had illegally pressured social m

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Stephen Wick

Jun 244 min read

Relationships

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Their virtual conversations may seem authentic and progress rapidly to discussions of affection or even matrimony. However, they always have