Why are cafes, restaurants, and even towns banning influencers?
From a Brooklyn cafe to a picturesque Vermont town, popular destinations are closing their doors to TikTok and Instagram influencers. Nowadays, it seems like every place "worth" frequenting is deemed that way by influencers. Lifestyle TikTokker.....»»
An EV buying guide for people fed up with Tesla"s Elon Musk
So you wanted to buy a Tesla, but then Elon Musk bought Twitter, got offended by trolls, flirted with QAnon and started banning journalists. Now you're not so sure?.....»»
France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants
Fast-food eateries in France will soon no longer be able to use disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for clients eating in, the latest measure from a 2020 law to combat waste and encourage recycling......»»
Twitter deletes controversial new policy banning links to other social platforms
Twitter deleted its controversial new policy on Sunday evening that had banned links to certain other social media platforms, less than 24 hours after the policy's initial introduction......»»
Twitter blocks user links to other social platforms, except for paid ads
Twitter is banning links that lead to social platforms including Facebook and Instagram, but it will allow the links to exist in advertising.Twitter logoIn the latest salvo of policy changes for Twitter, the microblogging service has now made it toug.....»»
Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter
Banning TikTok is silly. Twitter — and new owner Elon Musk — is what everyone should be worried about......»»
Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme
The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose......»»
Twitter suspends account that tracked Musk"s private jet, despite billionaire"s "free speech" pledge
Twitter has suspended an account that tracked the location of Elon Musk's private jet. The suspension comes despite Musk last month tweeting, "My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that i.....»»
Drawn to bustling markets, shops or malls this holiday season? Good vibes could explain it
The holiday season is here, and some may plan to go shopping along local Main Streets, popular city districts, malls or to enjoy time with friends and family in restaurants......»»
US government charges 8 social media influencers over alleged pump-and-dump scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged seven Twitter users and a podcaster in an alleged $100 million stock manipulation scheme run through social media, the agency said Wednesday......»»
China"s Belt and Road infrastructure projects could help or hurt oceans and coasts worldwide
More than one-third of all people in the world live in cities, towns and villages on coasts. They rely on healthy oceans for many things, including food, income, a stable climate and ready connections to nature......»»
Shhhh … speaking more quietly in restaurants means everyone can be heard
In a crowded restaurant, diners usually talk with their companions at their own table. But the sound of their conversations bounces off walls and reflects to other patrons, creating background noise. Each individual speaker wants to be heard over tha.....»»
Homelessness researchers get real-time data from mobile phone surveys
Few laws from Los Angeles City Hall spark as much debate as those dealing with homelessness. Look no further than the city's controversial ordinance banning camping in certain public places, which became a hot-button issue ahead of the municipal elec.....»»
Influencers were paid by Google to promote a Pixel phone they never used
The FTC says Google paid radio DJs to say they loved the Pixel 4. Enlarge / The Pixel 4. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google and iHeartMedia—the US's biggest radio station operator—are being hit with a false advertising law.....»»
South Dakota governor bans state employees from using TikTok on government devices
South Dakota's governor signed an executive order on Tuesday banning state agencies, employees and contractors from accessing TikTok on government devices, citing "the growing national security threat" posed by the Chinese-owned social media platform.....»»
Visually striking science experiments at school can be fun, inspiring and safe—banning is not the answer
To a young mind, science can be magical. Perhaps you remember a visually striking or seemingly inexplicable scientific demonstration from your own youth?.....»»
As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it"s flooding in places where it"s never flooded before
On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground—or their rooftops—to escape what's been dubbed an "inland tsunami" of water. This week, many other towns across western.....»»
Musk bans remote work at Twitter, warns staff of “dire” economic outlook
Twitter staff must be in office 40 hours a week unless Musk approves exception. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Elon Musk reportedly told Twitter staff in an email Wednesday that he is banning remote work and t.....»»
Road collisions more likely for takeaway delivery riders working in the gig economy
Motorcyclists delivering hot food who pick up jobs through digital platforms are more likely to be in a collision where their bike is damaged or someone is injured than those directly employed by restaurants, finds research by UCL......»»
Dealers, malls, restaurants should provide EV chargers
Ford is asking its dealers in North America to implement the Model E program, which requires dealers selling electric vehicles to invest in installing fast chargers in the store, resulting in a divergence between both sides......»»
Wildfire season: Improving community evacuation plans using data-driven models
Wildfires pose a significant risk to residents living in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) in the American West, and a South Dakota State University assistant professor hopes his research can help make resort towns and other communities with high tr.....»»