Consumer News: Twitter announces plans for a ‘Safety Mode,’ Amazon wants to hire thousands nationwide and more!
Consumer News: Twitter announces plans for a ‘Safety Mode,’ Amazon wants to hire thousands nationwide and more!
Trump files suit against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
By Jill Colvin and Matt O'Brien
Former President Donald Trump has filed suit against three of the country’s biggest tech companies, claiming he and other conservatives have been wrongfully censored.
Changes coming to both Facebook and Twitter
There are some changes coming to two popular social media platforms. Facebook is set to tighten its policy on politicians and world leaders who violate rules on hate speech or inciting violence. Twitter will now help users undo a tweet, for a fee.
Jay-Z selling majority stake of his music streaming service to Twitter CEO
Rapper and businessman Jay-Z is selling a majority stake of his music streaming service, Tidal to digital payment company, Square.
Twitter Exec: Trump ban permanent even if he’s elected into office again
Former President Donald Trump will not be back on Twitter anytime soon. A Twitter executive says Trump’s ban is permanent, even if he wins elected office again.
Facebook, Twitter CEOs testify before Congress over election disinformation safeguards
Tuesday in Washington, Senator Lindsey Graham served as the chair of a Senate hearing on the impact of social media companies censoring election posts. The heads of Twitter and Facebook defended their safeguards against disinformation in the presidential election.
SCGOP calls for Jaime Harrison to drop staffers after offensive tweets are revealed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina republicans are calling on Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to release two of his staffers after their past controversial tweets resurfaced. The tweets, attributed to Bre Maxwell and Guy King, contain antisemitic and homophobic slurs. Harrison, his campaign manager, as well as Maxwell and King released the following statements in response: Zack Carroll, campaign manager: “These inappropriate…
Twitter’s ban on 20/20 political ad ban has some wondering if others will follow suit
(ABC News) — Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has announced plans to ban all political ads as the 2020 campaigns starts to heat up. The move has some asking whether other social media networks will follow suit. Here’s ABC’s Tom Llamas with more. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: social media ads, Twitter
Going the distance: TX hippo expresses love for popular hippo, Fiona
Hippo, Timothy, who calls the San Antonia Zoo home, has expressed his love for the popular hippo, Fiona, despite the hundreds of miles that separate the two.
Trending: Twitter expands 280 character limit to most and a dog eats in a high chair
Watch what’s trending today with ABC Columbia’s Kimberlei Davis.
