The hiring and forced departure of a Lebanese Australian journalist has exposed long-simmering issues at one of the country’s most trusted institutions.
Tag: Social Media
Even Rats Are Taking Selfies Now (and Enjoying It)
A photographer trained two rats to take photographs of themselves. They didn’t want to stop.
Protests in Russia Put Spotlight on Wartime Ethnic Grievances
The trial and conviction of an activist in the Ural Mountains region sparked one of the biggest outbreaks of social unrest since the start of the war.
Israel Adesanya of M.M.A. Fame Avoids Drunk-Driving Conviction
Within hours, the former middleweight mixed martial arts champion risked more legal trouble by posting provocative content on social media.
‘Almost Naked’ Party in Moscow Angers Russian Conservatives
Outrage over scantily clad socialites highlights the growing contradictions of a society reshaped by the war in Ukraine.
How Russian and Chinese Interference Could Affect the 2024 Election
The stakes for Russia in the presidential vote are large. Other adversaries also might try to deepen divisions among American voters.
How Cecilia Blomdahl in Svalbard Embraces Dark Days in the Arctic
Svalbard, an island in the Arctic, has about one of everything, including a social media influencer with millions of followers.
The E.U. Is Investigating Elon Musk’s Platform X
The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.
Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws E.U. Investigation
The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.
A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics
It all started when a 70-year-old fish market stall owner nicknamed “Booghy” was grooving in public, in violation of Iranian law.