Monthly Archives: August 2022

Twitter is bringing back ‘prebunks’ to get ahead of midterm misinformation

Twitter has announced a series of changes it hopes will “protect civic conversation” on the platform ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Here’s a rundown of how they’ll do it. First, they’ll flag misinformation with labels that link to credible information or context. A test of labels last year decreased engagement with misinformation by 13…

‘Paxlovid’: That’s the one-word advice Joe Biden gave fellow Delawarean Sen. Tom Carper when he got COVID-19

Sen. Tom Carper and then-Vice President Joe Biden in 2009. Jeff Fusco/Getty Images President Joe Biden offered his friend, Sen. Tom Carper, medical advice after they both got COVID. The Delaware Democrat said Biden told him to take Paxlovid. Biden got a “rebound” case, but Carper said he “never felt bad and I give Dr….

The 66 best gifts to get Mom that aren’t just flowers

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for Mom, we put together a list for all budgets and interests. Senreve; Homesick; The Sill; Artifact Uprising; Amazon; Nordstrom; Uncommon Goods; Alyssa Powell/Insider Shopping for Mom can be a struggle, especially if you’re…

Meme stocks sank Melvin Capital. Now it’s reportedly being investigated by the SEC over its risk management practices.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Alex Wong/Getty Images The SEC has obtained information from Melvin Capital regarding its communication with investors, the Wall Street Journal reported. The regulator has also contacted investors about what Melvin’s founder and other top executives said during last year’s meme-stock rally. The investigation is in early stages, per the report, and…

Elon Musk’s bid for a $886 million Starlink subsidy was rejected by the FCC: ‘it failed to demonstrate’ that it ‘could deliver’

Elon Musk’s (pictured right) SpaceX is increasing Starlink internet prices for all customers. Getty Images FCC rejected a $886 million subsidy for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. The agency said it “failed to demonstrate that the providers could deliver the promised service.” Starlink already has a userbase of over 400,000 subscribers internationally. The Federal Communications…

Social Commerce 2021: Social media and ecommerce convergence trends brings growth opportunity for brands

Brands are leveraging social media checkout and shopping integrations as tech-savvy consumers engage with social commerce more often. Insider Intelligence’s Social Commerce 2021 report dives into top social commerce trends and strategies. You can purchase this report here. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech…