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How LA County countered recall-election disinformation in real time on social media

Sunday, September 19 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) — Efforts to combat misinformation intensified on Twitter during the days leading up to Tuesday’s recall election to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who appears to have retained his gubernatorial seat, according to an ABC News projection of the election results. Since the... Read More.

Social media users mobilize to inundate tip line seeking Texas abortion law violations with spam

Friday, September 3 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A website seeking anonymous tips on people violating Texas' new law restricting abortions has been inundated with spam after viral calls from social media users. The law, which went into effect on Wednesday, bans physicians from providing abortions if a fetal heartbeat... Read More.

Social Security costs to exceed revenue for 1st time in 39 years

Wednesday, September 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- For the first time in 39 years, Social Security payments made to retired Americans this year, and every year after, will exceed tax revenues coming into the federal government in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic's economic downturn, according to a new government... Read More.

Teen social media stars in uphill battle against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

Tuesday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ellie Zeiler is known by her 10 million TikTok followers for her fashion hauls, beauty hacks and viral dance videos. Although her feed often includes endorsements for major brands, her latest partnership came from the U.S. government, which asked her for help... Read More.

How the Taliban uses social media to seek legitimacy in the West, sow chaos at home

Thursday, August 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It seems like history may be repeating itself -- the Taliban is once again in control of Afghanistan after 20 years of the War on Terror there. The development is alarming and dismaying, despite (widely dismissed) assurances from the group -- decried... Read More.

Senate Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget resolution targeting social issues

Monday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled details of their $3.5 trillion budget resolution, setting up Congress to begin work on the second portion of President Joe Biden's major economic objectives. The legislative language comes just as the Senate is preparing to complete its work... Read More.

Miranda Lambert mourns the loss of her dog, Jessi, in an emotional social media tribute

Friday, July 30 by ABC News

Miranda Lambert’s beloved senior dog, Jessi, has crossed the rainbow bridge after 13 and a half years of companionship. The singer shared a tribute to her four-legged friend on social media this week, along with a slideshow of pictures of Jessi... Read More.

NBA Social Justice Coalition backs EQUAL Act, urges Congress to move quickly

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The National Basketball Social Justice Coalition is fighting to end racial and social inequality. The group, which is composed of players, owners and staffers, has advocated for policy changes regarding criminal justice, policing and justice reform, by reaching out to lawmakers in Congress... Read More.

Carrie Underwood + Jason Aldean, duet partners? Their social media hints sure make it sound that way

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

Jason Aldean started teasing a big mystery duet earlier this week, sharing that his next song, “If I Didn’t Love You,” will feature an exciting and familiar voice. “Who do y’all think is singing on this one with me?” Jason

Idris Elba makes case to verify all social media users, not just public figures

Monday, July 19 by ABC News

To help combat the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying, Idris Elba has a simple suggestion: verify every user, not just celebrities. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the actor said the process public figures must go through in order to have a blue checkmark displayed... Read More.

President Biden says Facebook, other social media ‘killing people’ when it comes to COVID-19 misinformation

Friday, July 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One day after the surgeon general warned Americans about what he called the "urgent threat of health misinformation," President Joe Biden didn't mince words when asked for his message to platforms like Facebook about COVID-19 misinformation. "They're killing people," he said. As the president... Read More.

Vaccinated comic Gabriel Iglesias tells social media he tested positive for COVID-19

Thursday, July 15 by ABC News

Stand-up comic and actor Gabriel Iglesias took to social media to tell fans that although he's been vaccinated, he tested positive for COVID-19. In a video post accompany a message that reads "Announcement I didn't want to make on my bday," Iglesias, known... Read More.

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