TikTok warns of US ban without free speech court ruling
Thursday, 20 June 2024 () TikTok has launched a long-awaited legal fight to stop its Chinese owner being forced to sell the short video platform's US operations, arguing it violates Americans' rights to free speech.
Surprising Stats That , Highlight the Power, of Social Media.
Facebook reigns supreme with
over 3 billion monthly active users.
Teenagers are using Facebook less.
In 2023, only 33% claimed to be on the platform.
90% of U.S. marketers say Instagram is the most important social media tool for influencer marketing.
The platform has 2 billion monthly active users, with 87% who use Instagram Stories.
70% of X users are male.
TikTok has 1.5 billion monthly
active users worldwide.
LinkedIn has over 930 million users in more than 200 countries and territories.
Eight people are hired
every minute on the platform
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Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga , Amid Pregnancy Rumors.
After Lady Gaga was spotted at her sister's wedding on June 1, rumors that she was pregnant began to arise, NBC News reports. .
On June 4, the 38-year-old pop star took
to TikTok to dispel those rumors. .
An onscreen caption read, "not pregnant -
just down bad crying at the gym.".
The post referenced a Taylor Swift lyric
from the song "Down Bad.".
The post referenced a Taylor Swift lyric
from the song "Down Bad.".
Swift commented on the TikTok.
Can we all agree that it’s
invasive & irresponsible to
comment on a woman’s body?, Taylor Swift, via TikTok.
Gaga doesn’t owe anyone
an explanation & neither
does any woman, Taylor Swift, via TikTok.
Other users took to the comment section to praise Swift and celebrate the megastars' friendship. .
Meanwhile, on Instagram, Gaga's story
read, "Not pregnant. REGISTER TO VOTE
or check if you've already registered."
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In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has made his debut on TikTok, stirring up controversy and capturing the attention of millions. Join us as we delve into Trump's unexpected presence on the popular platform, his rapid rise to fame, and the potential implications for the future of social media and American politics. Don't miss out on this intriguing exploration of Trump's TikTok takeover!
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With over 75,000 videos submitted from 55 countries, TikTok announced the winners of the #TikTokShortFilm competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
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Middle-Aged Americans Are, Underprepared for Retirement, , Study Finds.
'Newsweek' reports that people in the United States
who are approaching retirement age may be critically
underprepared when it comes to their savings.
According to Prudential Investments, Americans around
the age of 55 are facing a "midlife retirement crisis,"
lacking the funds for a comfortable post-working life. .
A recent survey by the major insurance
provider found the average retirement
savings of a 55-year-old to be $47,950. .
This falls significantly short of the recommended
goal of having eight times a person's annual
income saved by the time they reach 55. .
According to the survey, 57% of 55-year-olds
said they expected to outlive the funds
they have currently managed to save.
That's compared to 59%
of 65-year-olds and
52% of 75-year-olds.
The survey also found that one-third of 55-year-olds
and 43% of 65-year-olds have already been forced
to postpone retirement due to inflation.
Attention today is rightly centered on
the approximately 11,000 65-year-olds
entering retirement every week, but we
must also focus as an industry on the
opportunity to help a slightly younger
generation of workers entering the
critical 10-year countdown to retirement, Caroline Feeney, executive vice president and head
of Prudential's U.S. Businesses, via 'Newsweek'.
Further, the financial futures
of certain cohorts—such as
women—are especially precarious, Caroline Feeney, executive vice president and head
of Prudential's U.S. Businesses, via 'Newsweek'.
The upside is that, with the right
planning and strategy to protect
their life's work, we can ensure
this generation is well-prepared
to live not only longer, but better, Caroline Feeney, executive vice president and head
of Prudential's U.S. Businesses, via 'Newsweek'
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Discover what hypergamy is and why it's becoming popular in modern dating. Learn how this trend impacts relationships and personal aspirations, based on insights from a recent survey of 2,000 Americans.
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon general’s
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon general’s
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Surge of New Applications for , Unemployment Benefits , May Signal Cooling Job Market.
Last week, the number of people in the
United States filing for unemployment benefits
reached the highest level in ten months last week. .
ABC reports that the news comes as a potential
sign that the U.S. labor market may be slowing
under the burden of high interest rates. .
The week ending June 8 saw
applications for jobless benefits
rise by 13,000 to reach 242,000. .
According to Labor Department
data, that is up from 229,000 new
applications the week before.
The number also represents the highest
number of new applications since August
of 2023, while also being significantly higher
than the 225,000 new claims forecast.
ABC reports that weekly unemployment claims have
lingered at historically low levels since millions of
jobs disappeared with the COVID-19 pandemic.
ABC reports that weekly unemployment claims have
lingered at historically low levels since millions of
jobs disappeared with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March of 2022, the Federal Reserve has raised
benchmark rates 11 times in an attempt to reign in
inflation which has risen to a four-decade high.
While the latest data suggests that consumer
inflation cooled in May, the Federal Reserve
has decided to leave rates at a 23-year high.
According to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, officials
are waiting for more evidence that prices
are reaching their target of two percent.
ABC reports that a total of 1.82 million
Americans were collecting unemployment
benefits in the week ending June 1. .
ABC reports that a total of 1.82 million
Americans were collecting unemployment
benefits in the week ending June 1.
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Supreme Court Sides
With Biden Administration , in Social Media Case.
Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, .
Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri,..
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