Climate Misinformation Surges on Social Media as Global Leaders Tackle Climate Crisis
As world leaders convene at COP29 to address climate change, social media platforms are seeing an alarming rise in climate science denial and misinformation. Investigation reveals widespread false claims across TikTok, X, Facebook and LinkedIn, undermining environmental initiatives and scientific consensus.
TikTok Seeks Emergency Injunction to Block Impending US Ban
TikTok has filed an urgent legal bid seeking to temporarily halt a nationwide ban set for January 2025, after losing a federal appeals court challenge. The social media giant, serving 170 million US users, hopes to buy time for Supreme Court review while ByteDance argues the ban violates First Amendment rights.
Internet Sleuths Boycott Investigation of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Leading online investigators are refusing to help track down the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing widespread frustration with the American healthcare system. The unprecedented response highlights growing public discontent, even as official investigations continue with a $10,000 reward offered.
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Forced Sale Law, Setting 2025 Deadline
A federal appeals court has affirmed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S. company by January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. The ruling, which ByteDance plans to appeal, addresses national security concerns while sparking debates about free speech and international trade.