Tag: Social media
Maxine Waters’ bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
WASHINGTON — When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial...
Police: Stalker arrested at Taylor Swift’s New York building
NEW YORK — A stalker who claims pop star Taylor Swift is communicating with him on social media was arrested on a trespassing charge...
Police: Stalker arrested at Taylor Swift’s New York building
NEW YORK — A stalker who claims pop star Taylor Swift is communicating with him on social media was arrested on a trespassing charge...
Antron Pippen, Scottie Pippen’s oldest son, dies at 33
Antron Pippen, the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen and once a top college prospect, has died. He was 33.
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Gaetz, Greene, flaunt new paths to power, trying GOP leaders
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have always faced rebels in their ranks. But Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are presenting top House Republicans...
Alma Wahlberg, mother of Mark, Donnie Wahlberg, dies at 78
Alma Wahlberg, the mother of entertainers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and a regular on their reality series “Wahlburgers,” has died, her sons said on...
Pandemic good Samaritan faces hefty tax bill for his efforts
MANSFIELD, Conn. — A Connecticut middle school teacher who raised $41,000 to help hundreds of his struggling neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic got an...
US broadcaster asks European court to block Russian fines
MOSCOW — U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is asking the European Court of Human Rights to block Russia from enforcing penalties that could cost...
Pakistan blocks social media access amid anti-France rallies
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan blocked access to all social media on Friday, after days of anti-French protests across the country by radical Islamists opposed...
Foden’s ‘Are you ready’ post to Mbappe on Twitter backfires
MANCHESTER, England — A post on Twitter between high-profile soccer players after a Champions League game has backfired, highlighting the perils of sports stars...
