Ever notice the photos, videos and posts on the profile page for Facebook’s CEO are a lot nicer looking or better written than yours? Don’t feel bad. Mark Zuckerberg has a team of people who are increasingly managing his public persona, according to a Wednesday report from Bloomberg Businessweek. Not only do they help write …
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Once upon a time in Facebook land, when you went back to your friend’s rant post, you could see if they had tidied it up or not by looking for “edited” beside the post date. Facebook took that gift away from us. Now you have to do a little more leg work to prove that well-thought out post used to …
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Yesterday, I sat across from US President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. First impression: The room is way smaller than you’d think. (Obama agreed.) It sounds like something that happened all in my head, but really it happened on my face — a 360-degree video tour of the White House, led by the president and the first lady, via …
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Grab your rabbit’s foot and horseshoe — it’s Friday the 13th. The superstitiously unlucky day is here, and people on Twitter are not happy about it. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across Facebook and Twitter. Here’s what people are talking about on Friday: Friday the 13th: Make sure to avoid black cats and to carry your four-leaf …
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A late-night push to start the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, has people on Twitter fighting back Thursday. On Facebook, people are excited for a new season of “Better Call Saul” and Woody Harrelson joining the Star Wars universe. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across social media. Here’s what people are talking …
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The most popular — and valued athletes — on social media? Names like basketball god LeBron James, golf star Rory McIlroy or brash UFC pottymouth brawler Colin McGregor might come to mind. Sure, they’re on the list, but they aren’t No. 1. That distinction goes to (drumroll, please)… Russell Wilson. Yep, the almost always upbeat-sounding Seattle Seahawks quarterback has been …
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Facebook is taking more responsibility over its role in the media industry. The social network on Wednesday announced a new initiative called the Journalism Project, which seeks to put Facebook on steadier footing with the news industry. As part of the effort, the social network will work to help train journalists on how to use Facebook as a reporting tool …
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President Obama’s farewell speech dominated Twitter and Facebook feeds Tuesday night, and when the dust settled, one question was still on people’s minds: #WheresSasha? The younger first daughter was missing from the address in Chicago, leaving many to wonder where she was instead. White House officials gave an answer that would make parents proud and students groan. Social Cues is …
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All eyes are on the Senate today as some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his White House cabinet go through their confirmation hearings. People on social media are paying particularly close attention to the hearing for Jeff Sessions, who’s up for attorney general. Protesters are still rallying against Trump’s choice, as the senator’s controversial past raises concerns. On Facebook, …
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As Apple’s iPhone turns 10, Facebook and Twitter users are reminiscing about its effect on the tech industry and their ow lives over the past decade. People on social media are also chatting about the Golden Globe Awards, including a certain president-elect who was not happy with Meryl Streep’s speech. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across Facebook …
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