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U.S. Court of Appeals hearing, where TikTok and parent company ByteDance are seeking to block a law that could ban the app

Politics Jan 05

As potential TikTok ban looms, content creators who rely on the platform wait in limbo

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Nation Dec 20

vibe
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Court weighs who owns a ‘vibe’ after online influencer sues another for copying her look

Who owns a vibe? That question is at the heart of a lawsuit where one online influencer is suing another for copyright infringement. Sydney Gifford claims that Alyssa Sheill knowingly replicated Gifford’s aesthetic and her posts on social media. Amna…

By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat

Nation Nov 18

A young girl looks at social media apps, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp, on a smartphone. Picture taken on Tuesday November 12, 2019. Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire via Getty Images)
About 20% of Americans get their news from social media influencers, report finds

A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media.

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Politics Aug 31

Billionaire Musk interviews Trump on the X social media network
Trump courts younger male vote by talking with conservative influencers

Trump's campaign has fully embraced the bravado-filled, macho, often contrarian online spaces popular with a subset of younger men on livestreaming platforms like Twitch and Kick, as well as on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

Nation Jul 09

skincare
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Tween skincare obsession fuels industry boom and raises concerns

Ask many pre-teens what’s at the top of their wish list and there’s a good chance the answer will be skincare. Special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports on the growth and some of the concerns around this…

By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes

May 10

Romanian court extends judicial measures against internet influencer awaiting human trafficking trial

By Stephen McGrath, Nicolae Dumitrache, Associated Press

A court in Romania's capital has extended geographical restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate. He's awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

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Apr 28

Watch 5:08
Cleanses? Supplements? How to tell fact from fiction with gut health advice

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Data shows that cases of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer are on the rise. At the same time, social media is inundated with ads and influencers touting products that promise to boost what’s broadly called “gut health.” How do…

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Mar 19

Watch 5:56
How social media influencers are playing a role in the presidential election

By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Shrai Popat

Influencers on social media are playing a key role in President Biden’s re-election campaign. As young voters eschew traditional advertising, the campaign is using those with loyal online followings as conduits ahead of November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

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Mar 12

Online influencers turn to lobbying as TikTok bill steams forward

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

It’s unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aimed at banning TikTok have stalled.

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Feb 23

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The dangers of parents sharing their children’s lives on social media

By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings

A new investigation looks at the disturbing world of so-called "kidfluencers" and the moms who run their accounts. One in three preteens say being an influencer is a career goal, but the reality poses serious risks to underage girls. Stephanie…

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