Beyond the Ban: How TikTok’s Uncertain Future Affects Student Creators
At UNC, many student influencers make money off their TikTok fame. Now, those influencers are in limbo with the app’s U.S. future in question.
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Musk Uses His X Ownership and White House Position To Push Trump Priorities, Intimidate Detractors
Written by ALI SWENSON and CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The emergence of X owner Elon Musk...
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‘I’m Feeling Pretty Pessimistic’: Duke’s Philip Napoli on Meta Ending Fact-Checking
Duke’s Philip Napoli shares his thoughts – and concerns – about Meta’s decision to replace fact-checking with a “community notes” model.
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New 2025 Laws Hit Hot Topics From AI in Movies To Rapid-Fire Guns
Many of the laws launching in January are a result of legislation passed this year. Others stem from ballot measures approved by voters.
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The Darker Side of the Rise of Women’s Sports: With More Visibility Comes More Online Harassment
Female athletes and fans of women’s sports have come to recognize: With the increased and sought-after visibility also comes added scrutiny — as well as harassment and online abuse toward some players.
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After Trump’s Win, Russian Disinformation Aims To Drive a Wedge Between the US and Ukraine
Since the U.S. election on Nov. 5, the Kremlin has used state-run media and its networks of fake news sites and social media accounts to push divisive narratives about the war.
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Russia Amplified Hurricane Disinformation To Drive Americans Apart, Researchers Find
Russia has helped amplify and spread false and misleading internet claims about recent hurricanes in the United States and the federal government’s response
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UNC and Football Communities Share Tributes in Tylee Craft’s Memory After His Death
Hundreds of UNC and football community members shared posts on social media honoring Tylee Craft after his death was announced on Saturday.
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Elon Musk Has Often Inflamed Politically Tense Moments, Raising Worries for the US Election
Written by ALI SWENSON Hours after an apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life over the...
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UNC Grad’s New Job Leads to Going Viral, Hanging With Simone Biles’ Husband
Jasmine Baker, a recent alumna of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, found her big break in an unexpected way at the Olympics.
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