For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back.
Author: Amanda Hoover
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It’s a social media trend that survives year after year. And it thrives on your personal…
Why China Is Still Stuck in a Zero-Covid Nightmare
Protesters are calling for China to ease restrictions most nations have already ditched. But the country…
Truth Social Is Rising as the Anti-Mastodon
Amid Twitter chaos and Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, the conservative social network is having a…
Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Gets 11 Years in Prison
The former Theranos CEO’s fall is a cautionary tale for eccentric founders and the investors who…
The Taylor Swift Chaos Is a Reckoning for Ticketmaster
The company faces scrutiny after botching sales for the artist’s Eras Tour. But people have complained…
Want to Archive Twitter? Good Luck With That
The platform's meltdown has shed light on the steep challenge of preserving social media data. But…
Despite Big Layoffs, Tech Workers Are Still in Demand
Tens of thousands of job cuts have rocked the industry, but unemployment among tech workers remains…
Twitter Users Have Caused a Mastodon Meltdown
The network’s servers are overrun by almost half a million new sign-ups, as Elon Musk’s Twitter…
How Peaceful Crowds Turn Into a Deadly Crush
It doesn’t take stampeding or unruly behavior to result in massive tragedies like the one in…