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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Sen. Angus King caught up in ‘Twitter Files’ controversy
Records released by Twitter CEO Elon Musk show that in 2018 Sen. Angus King flagged over 350 'suspicious' social media accounts, including those that mentioned his Republican opponent, Eric Brakey.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Maine Voices: What celebrity art reveals about the changing world of contemporary art
Art has long been elevated above entertainment. But the buzz around shows by the likes of Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp challenges the usual gatekeepers’ status.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2022
Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2022
Commentary: A history of the ‘Big Lie,’ from Plato to TikTok
The development and circulation of great national myths has been going on for centuries.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Facebook parent Meta posts first revenue decline in history
Competition from rival TikTok intensifies as Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta posted its first revenue decline in history Thursday.
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion
In some cases, it's requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Will social media companies crack down on the racist conspiracy theory behind the Buffalo massacre?
In the past, the major social media companies have cited a clear connection to real-world violence as an impetus for cracking down on specific categories of extremist speech.
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PublishedMay 16, 2022
L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine is making online stars of those at front lines
The bombings and violence in cities like Mariupol, Kharkiv and Kyiv feature a cast of newly minted stars — social media standouts who rely on satire, grit and an insider's sensibilities to document the horrors for a global audience.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Our View: RFK Jr.’s dangerous rhetoric could lead to violence
Like Republican Maine lawmakers Joel Stetkis and Heidi Sampson, the Democratic celebrity uses the Holocaust to radicalize the anti-vaccine movement.
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