Reddit is one of the last mainstream social media platforms that still resembles something of how the internet used to be. A place where humour abounds, niche interests are obsessed over, gossip is traded and viral videos are spread. Think of it as Facebook’s subversive cousin, or Wikipedia’s anarchic little brother. But for how much … Read more
A Florida venture capitalist and his brother moved Monday toward potential guilty pleas in an insider trading case connected to the merger that took Donald Trump’s social media company public last week. Michael Shvartsman, the venture capitalist, and his brother, Gerald Shvartsman, both previously pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of insider trading and conspiracy, … Read more
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This photo illustration shows an image of former President Donald Trump reflected in a phone screen that is displaying the Truth Social app, in Washington, DC, on February 21, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media fell sharply Monday morning after the company reported a net loss of $58.2 million … Read more
The days of buying ultracheap stuff on TikTok Shop may be winding down. Starting today, the fees TikTok charges sellers increase from 2 percent to 6 percent of the price of each order. They will creep up to 8 percent in July. The changes may mark a crucial moment for people who shop on TikTok … Read more
After a four-year hiatus, Duffy has broken her silence on social media with a heartfelt message for fans. On Monday, the pop singer-songwriter shared a short motivational video on Instagram in which she appeared to be urging followers to look beyond “external factors” in pursuit of happiness. “One day you’re going to see it, that … Read more
The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange prepares for the social media platform Reddit’s initial public offering in New York City on March 21, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Reddit shares are plummeting after experiencing a rally stemming from the social media company’s IPO last week. Shares closed at $49.32, ending the … Read more
C Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images TikTok has launched a $2.1 million advertising campaign with a clear message for senators in tough reelection fights this year: Block the House bill that could effectively ban the app in the United States. “Think about the 5 million small business owners that rely on TikTok to provide … Read more
A “small group of people constantly complaining” led to wildlife officials’ seizure of a magpie whose unlikely friendship with a dog gained a massive social media following. Magpie Molly and staffordshire bull terrier Peggy had more than 700,000 followers on Instagram and a book written about them after their antics, posted by Gold Coast couple … Read more
Reddit’s post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst. Reddit shares were up by 15% during midday trading on Tuesday to around $68.88, underscoring investor interest in the company, which was the first major social media business to go public since Pinterest’s 2019 IPO. The company’s shares were up … Read more
