Obama Tweets From iPhone, After Saying He Can’t Have One
President Obama announced his new @POTUS Twitter account this morning, but avid technology enthusiasts were surprised to see him tweet from an iPhone.
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Gut Check: The Rise of Social Network Dysmorphia
When someone has a skewed sense of their body, experts say she suffers from a dysmorphic disorder.
George Stephanopoulos’ Twitter Explodes with Calls for Resignation
People ticked off with George Stephanopoulos took to Twitter this week to demand his resignation.
Jordan’s Grand Mufti Seeks to Compete with ISIS on Twitter and Facebook
The BBC weighs in the contestants in a heavyweight social-media boxing match between the “e-Muftis” of Jordan and Internet-savvy Islamist radicals: “In one corner, there’s the religious establishment of a global faith – complete with 1,400 years of collected learning. In the other, there is the self-styled Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS) and its daily dose of propaganda videos flooding the Internet. Have traditional clerics got what it takes to be heard in this digital culture war?”
Lena Dunham Politicizes Mother’s Day with Pro Abortion Message
While celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Khloe Kardashian, Gisele Bundchen, and Reese Witherspoon spent Mother’s Day paying tribute to the special women in their lives, Lena Dunham observed the holiday by asking others to join her in protecting abortion rights on social media.
Rob Lowe Celebrates 25 years of Sobriety with Message of Support
Early in his career, actor Rob Lowe was known for his playboy lifestyle, just as much as his acting, as a core member of the iconic “Brat Pack” group of young 1980s talent.
Why is Twitter Censoring Our Timelines Without Consent?
Twitter has come under fire from its users after installing mandatory content filters that cannot be switched off. The new system censors the newsfeeds of users without their consent, causing messages from followers and strangers alike to be automatically hidden
Supporters Mock Million-Dollar Bounties on ISIS Leaders on Twitter
American government officials announced rewards of up to $20 million dollars for any information regarding four leaders of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL): Abdul Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, Tarkhan Tayumurazovich Batirashvili, and Tariq bin al-Tahar bin al-Falih al-Awni al-Harzi.
Report: Texas Shooter Wanted to Join ISIS in Syria Before Attacks
According to an FBI report, Elton Simpson revealed in private messages on Twitter exactly how and when he decided to turn against the United States and embrace radical Islam.
‘Islamic State in America’ Message Prompts Celebrations, Threats on Jihadi Twitter
The ‘Islamic State in America’ leadership posted a threat on an anonymous social media message board, claiming the terrorist group has jihadists stationed in 15 states.
Garland Shooter Online Pen Pal Linked to Centcom Twitter Hack
Counter-terrorism authorities are naturally interested in whatever connections Garland shooters Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi might have had with international terrorist organizations – such as ISIS, which has claimed responsibility for the attack on Pamela Geller’s Mohammed Art Exhibit. Social-media activity by the slain terrorists is being carefully examined.
Official: FBI Overlooked Texas Shooter’s Violent Tweets Because ‘There are So Many Like Him’
An unidentified “senior law enforcement official” tells the New York Times that, while the FBI had been aware of Garland, Texas jihadist attacker Elton Simpson for nearly a decade, they did not follow his violent, pro-jihad tweets as closely as they could have because “there are so many like him” that the agency is overwhelmed.
Why Ryan Gosling Is Eating Cereal to Pay Tribute to Late Vine Star
In 2013, Scottish Vine sensation Ryan McHenry became famous for creating a series of wildly popular Internet memes that saw Hollywood A-lister Gosling refusing to eat cereal. That same year, McHenry was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer.
Rihanna Flaunts ‘School Kills’ T-Shirt in NYC
Pop singer Rihanna is taking fire after she made a controversial T-shirt statement while visiting New York City this past Sunday.
ISIS Takes Over #BaltimoreRiots Hashtag for Self-Promotion
When Baltimore broke out in riots this week, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) once again took advantage of the turmoil to spread its propaganda on social media.
Report: Prominent ISIS Recruiter Identified as Young Woman from Seattle
A Twitter account with more than 8,000 followers linked to a concerted effort by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) to recruit new people, particularly women, was operated by a young woman believed to be from Seattle, an investigation by the U.K.-based Channel 4 News found.
Bernie Sanders Welcomed to 2016 Race by Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tweeted that she agrees with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, as she welcomed him to the race for the Democrat nomination, saying, “Focus must be on helping America’s middle class.”
Sen. Tom Cotton Calls Out ‘Cowardly’ Iranian Foreign Minister on Twitter
Sen. Tom Cotton Zarif takes on Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, challenging him to come to Washington, D.C. to “debate Iran’s record of tyranny, treachery, & terror” and mocking Zarif’s “cowardly character,” as exhibited by how he “hid in US during Iran-Iraq war while peasants & kids were marched to die.”
French School Sent Muslim Girl Home for Wearing ‘Religious’ Long Black Skirt
A school in northeast France received criticism after the principal sent home a 15-year-old Muslim girl named Sarah for wearing a long black skirt, which the principal believed was a violation of the nation’s secular dress code for schools.
Report: Pope Francis Most Influential Leader on Twitter
A new study claims that Pope Francis is the most influential person on Twitter for the third year in a row, and his influence is growing steadily. Although U.S. President Barack Obama has more followers than any other world leader, Pope Francis is the most retweeted leader, which counts more for “influence,” according to the criteria used by the study.
Tunisian Students Display ISIS, Hitler Flags
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has begun establishing roots in Tunisia to add territory to their caliphate in the Middle East. It appears they already possess admirers in the country, which is a hotspot for international tourists.
Twitter’s 25% Flash-Crash Recovers to Just an 18% Crash
Over 4,600 people are reportedly presumed dead in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday and the numbers continue to rise, but nine Californians in various stages of rescue or distress remain alive at this point.
Texas Country Music Star Calls for Shooting Baltimore Rioters Who Attack Police
Texas County Music Star Josh Abbott, lead singer of the Josh Abbott Band, took to Twitter on Monday night and called on Baltimore Police to shoot violent rioters.
Hollywood Reacts to Bruce Jenner Interview
Bruce Jenner’s highly anticipated interview with Diane Sawyer aired Friday night, and the former Olympic athlete ended months of speculation by confirming he is transitioning to female.
Protein World: The ‘Body Shaming’ Protest that Turned Decidedly Ugly
We live in listless times, when complaining and campaigning have becoming something of a new religion for those whose lives are devoid of any true meaning or worth. So it is that, in an era when most life-threatening problems have
