Social Media
The Social Media Shame Machine Is In Overdrive Right Now
Because we know so little — and have so little faith in our leaders — we are scrambling for some sense of order. That often means leveling judgment on others.
Kids Like The "Shirley Temple King" Don’t Go Viral On Social Media By Accident Anymore
In this week's newsletter: Tanya digs into the latest viral kid sensation and Stephanie crowns her sponcon queen of the week.
The Evangelical Parents Of A Young Girl Who Died Are Using Social Media To Ask For Her Resurrection
Young parents of a controversial Christian church have made a heartbreaking and horrifying request for the Christian internet after finding out their 2-year-old daughter died, and something...less heartbreaking and horrifying to end this week's newsletter.
Bogus Hypothyroid Cures Are Rampant Across Social Media
Hypothyroidism is easily treatable in almost everyone who has it. But social media is rife with bogus cures.
NATO-Linked Researchers Bought Fake Social Media Engagements To Test How Facebook, Twitter, And Google Combat Manipulation. The Companies Failed.
A NATO affiliate carried out a four-month experiment into manipulation on social media websites. The findings are published in a major new report.
A Woman Who Lived With R. Kelly Claims She Wasn’t Behind Social Media Accounts Describing Her As His Victim
Joycelyn Savage is denying that she was responsible for posts on Patreon and Instagram describing her as one of Kelly’s victims. Instagram said the account was hacked.
A Teen Died By Suicide After Explicit Messages Between Him And Another Boy Were Blasted On Social Media
“He didn’t deserve that. He was kind and loving and a very good person.”
Tell Us: How Has Social Media Surveillance Impacted You?
As government bodies struggle to stop mass shootings at schools, districts are buying software to monitor teens’ social media. BuzzFeed News wants to know how students are affected.
“13 Reasons Why” Star Grace Saif Deleted Her Social Media Posts After Fans Left Mean Comments About Her Character
Other stars from the show are defending Saif, who’s new to the Netflix series.
A Palestinian Harvard Student Said He Was Deported Because Of His Friend's Social Media Posts
“This individual was deemed inadmissible to the United States based on information discovered during the CBP inspection," officials told BuzzFeed News, without elaborating.
Adam Brody From “The OC” Says Fame Was Different Pre–Social Media
Brody told BuzzFeed News he “kind of lived in a bubble” during filming for the popular teen show and could quietly go to bars.
Thousands Of Accounts Linked To The Chinese Government Have Been Kicked Off Of Social Media
The decision to pull the accounts comes after BuzzFeed News and other outlets reported that Chinese state-run media outlets were running ads about Hong Kong on Facebook and Twitter.
32 Times Parents Shared TMI About Their Kids On Social Media
Three words: "partial nip slip."
Move Over, Insta Baddies — VSCO Girls Are Taking Over Social Media
But just like Brandy Melville, the trend leaves out more people than it includes.
"Star Wars" Actor Daisy Ridley Said She Will Never Return To Social Media
"I don't really think bad vibes should have the sun shone on them," Ridley told BuzzFeed News. "Like, I don't want to read your thing!"
A Teen Learned A Valuable Lesson About Oversharing On Social Media After Her Saga With Her Cheating Ex Went Viral
Kylie Griswold told BuzzFeed News she “learned how fast posts can spread” after a post she made about her relationship went viral.
Democrats Running For President Say Social Media Companies Have A White Nationalist Problem. Some Think Regulation Should Be The Answer.
A swath of 2020 presidential candidates told BuzzFeed News that social media companies like Facebook have some responsibility for the rise of white nationalism.
An Alabama “ISIS Bride” Wants To Come Home. Can We Forgive Her Horrifying Social Media Posts?
Hoda Muthana used Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Ask.fm to spread the very messages ISIS used to inspire violence against America. I’ve been tracking her posts for years.
This Football Player Spoiled "Avengers: Endgame" To Thousands Of People On Social Media And They Are Pissed
This post is safe to read, Marvel fans — we've censored the spoilers.
Morning Update: Sri Lanka's Block On Social Media
Latest on Sri Lanka explosions, Elizabeth Warren's student debt plan, getting a handle on climate change. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, April 23.
Banning Social Media In The Wake Of The Sri Lanka Attacks Doesn’t Make Much Sense
Some commentators have praised the Sri Lankan government's decision to temporarily shut down social media — but people in the country say Facebook is being centered in a discussion of violence with far more complex causes.
Social Media Has Been Blocked For Over 24 Hours In Sri Lanka After The Deadly Explosions
Social media will remain blocked while security forces investigate the bombings.
Here’s Everything The Mueller Report Says About How Russian Trolls Used Social Media
The Mueller report clearly describes how Russian trolls reached millions of people on Facebook, were quoted in major newspapers as real Americans, and even organized rallies.
Here's Why Boys All Over Social Media Are Proudly Calling Themselves "Softboys"
#Softszn has brought out the softbois of TikTok, but the word has a longer history.
FAFSA Hilariously Let A Teen Flexing On Social Media About Prom Know They're Watching And Now Everyone Is Paranoid
A rep for the US Department of Education assured BuzzFeed News that it is not actually actively monitoring anyone's social media accounts to determine aid eligibility.
Morning Update: Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Is Relentless On Social Media
New Zealand comes together, the survivors of the Camp fire, #MeTooEthiopia. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, March 19.
Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Is Absolutely Relentless On Social Media Even As Platforms Crack Down On Other Extremist Groups
“Islamophobia happens to be something that made these companies lots and lots of money,” said one researcher, who added that it keeps people on the platform and available to see ads.
This College Student Shared How Different Her Boyfriend Acts IRL Versus On Social Media And Now Every Straight Man Is Called Out
"He’s the softest motherfucker I’ve ever met, but on Instagram he’s like, 'Me and a feral cat I found in the alleyway' on his captions of us."
SunnyD Is Sharing Depressing Thoughts On Social Media And People Are Actually Reaching Out To Check On The Brand
Capitalism in 2019 is your childhood brands pivoting to depression.
Government Employees Are Being Recruited On Social Media To Work For Lyft, Uber, And Postmates
Government workers waiting on paychecks are being targeted with referral links and other promotions to join the gig economy.