The Iraqi police said that a widely shared photo had been taken not in Iraq but in Syria, and that the officers in the picture with the Santa were helping distribute presents to children.
Tag: Social Media
Facebook Rebuked for Failing to Disclose Data-Sharing Deals
Lawmakers and others criticized the social network after a New York Times report revealed Facebook gave its partners extensive access to user data.
Some of the Popular Images and Themes the Russians Posted on Social Media
Using an array of accounts on multiple platforms and targeting a variety of demographics, the Russians have generated millions of interactions with their posts.
Facebook Blocks Netanyahu’s Son, Saying His Posts ‘Included Hate Speech’
Yair Netanyahu, the older son of the Israeli prime minister, is a divisive online presence. Facebook blocked him for 24 hours, so he turned to Twitter.
Afghan President Slaps Aide After Elite Guards Assault Petitioner
The opening of a new economic corridor should’ve brought President Ashraf Ghani positive news. But video from the event shows a confrontation that turned chaotic.
Argentina’s #MeToo Moment: Actress Shares Account of Assault
An Argentine actress accused an older male colleague of raping her when she was a minor, starting a big movement that has been likened to #MeToo.
After Yellow Vests Come Off, Activists in France Use Facebook to Protest and Plan
Away from the street protests, demonstrators have built thriving communities in Facebook Groups, which are helping to fuel the Yellow Vests.
In France, School Lessons Ask: Which Twitter Post Should You Trust?
To combat online misinformation and radicalization, one of the world’s largest national internet literacy efforts is teaching students how to spot junk information.
How ‘Subtle Asian Traits’ Became a Global Hit
A group of Asian-Australian students started a Facebook group to share jokes and memes about their experiences. Now, it has nearly a million followers all over the world.
German Activists Use Coca-Cola, and Santa Claus, to Denounce the Far Right
A sign showing Coca-Cola’s jolly Santa Claus with a bottle of Coke in each hand wasn’t what it appeared to be. It drew a boycott online, and soda brands into politics.