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Twitter partners with eToro to let users trade stocks, crypto as Musk pushes app into finance

Twitter will let its users access stocks, cryptocurrencies and other financial assets through a partnership with eToro, a social trading…

Caitlin Clark defends Angel Reese, says she shouldn’t be ‘criticized’ for gesture directed toward her

CNN  —  Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has said LSU’s Angel Reese shouldn’t be “criticized” for the gesture she directed at her.…

Trump campaign uses newly restored Facebook page to fundraise off indictment

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is running Facebook ads to raise money off his indictment by a New York grand…

How TikTok and its parent company spent over $13 million on struggling lobbying campaign

TikTok and its parent company combined to spend more than $13 million on lobbying federal government officials since 2019 —…

U.S. House speaker McCarthy says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security…

TikTok wants to distance itself from China — but Beijing is getting involved

BEIJING — China says it would “strongly oppose” a forced sale of TikTok, making clear the government’s involvement with the…

Social media can be ‘dangerous’ for soccer players, says Premier League star Yoane Wissa

CNN  —  Premier League player Yoane Wissa has told CNN that he restricts the amount of time he spends on…

Trump posts on Facebook for first time since Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Former President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot,…

Apple, Amazon, Google will likely get a reprieve from GOP-controlled House on antitrust legislation

Tech giants Google, Amazon and Apple are likely to get a reprieve in Congress this year from efforts to rein…