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EPAPope Francis has recently been criticized for taking a liberal stance.In a document titled “Infinite Dignity,” the Vatican reiterated its firm opposition to sex change, gender theory, surrogacy, abortion and euthanasia.Other social themes such as poverty, migration and human trafficking are also highlighted as potential threats to human dignity. The document was signed by Pope Francis.The Pope has often been criticized by conservative Catholics for his liberal stance. Some conservatives accuse the pope of moving the Catholic church too far from traditional teachings.But to some liberals, he hasn’t done enough to encourage the church to evolve in concrete steps on…
Brands use a combination of different tools like influencer marketing, paid partnerships, creating visually appealing content, and giveaways to drive sales and increase brand awareness.4 min read Last Updated: April 7, 2024 | 5:37 pm ISTSocial commerce is poised for dynamic growth, with some predicting a tenfold increase by 2030, but as online shoppers become more avid to browse, buy and check out directly from social media apps, building digital trust and boosting consumer confidence regarding product authenticity will be the driving force behind cash register clanging for brands and founders, experts say. Social commerce is gaining more and more…
KUALA LUMPUR – Having social media accounts for children under the age of 13 exposes them to risks and information obstacles, which affects their cognitive development. Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) chairman Professor Datuk Noor Asia Mohd Awal said early exposure to media increases the risk of children being influenced by inappropriate content.IkranIkran “Of course we do not deny children’s right to access information, but information should be delivered age-appropriate, and there are many social issues on TikTok, and some influencers share bad things. “In the case of children, we believe that filtering is necessary because they are vulnerable and…
Shares of President Donald Trump’s media company have fallen to their lowest levels since going public, stripping nearly $2 billion from the former president’s shares, according to multiple reports. Trump Media’s stock price rose to $79.38 when trading began on March 26, but the stock price plummeted to $41.90 this Friday, a decline of about 47%. The decline also reduced Trump’s personal stake in the company from $4.9 billion to about $3.3 billion, CNN reported. The stock’s fluctuations have led analysts to speculate that the company may be significantly overvalued by Wall Street. “I mean, it’s ridiculous,” Expedia’s billionaire chairman…
The rush for lithium in Zimbabwe, led by Chinese investors, ignores important environmental and social standards and is causing unrest for local communities and workers.Tatenda Citadu report Mongabay.in short:Local residents and workers near the Bikita Minerals lithium mine have accused both the Zimbabwean government and Sinomine Resource Group of ignoring environmental and social standards in expanding the mine.Despite Zimbabwe’s economic dependence on lithium for growth, allegations of forced evictions, labor abuses and environmental damage have raised questions about law enforcement and investment standards.Governments and mining companies are required to better comply with and enforce environmental, social and governance standards to…
You've probably heard of Truth Social, the social media platform and mouthpiece for former President Donald Trump. You may have seen headlines about the company's stock shocking Wall Street with its much-hyped initial public offering. Or maybe you've seen headlines about the company's steep decline in value in the week since as investors realized how much it was worth. But how many of you know what Truth Social actually is? Judging by the platform's relatively small number of active users, it's probably still a mystery to many Americans. So I've selflessly joined Truth Social so that you don't have to.Scrolling…
Skoll Foundation Announces Winners of the 2024 Skoll Prize for Social Innovation Award-winning social innovators who drive progress and innovation around the world on a variety of pressing social issues. PALO ALTO, Calif., April 2, 2024—The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Prize for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations driving social change around the world. The 2024 Social Innovators Collective from India, Kenya, and the United States reflects the Foundation’s strategy to recognize movement builders, system orchestrators, and dynamic change makers. Each year, the Skoll Prize for Social Innovation recognizes exemplary…
(Rafael Enrique | Dreamstime.com) One of the key arguments was advanced to justify social media laws in Florida and Texas. NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody vs. Net Choice, (a case currently before the Supreme Court) claims that social media companies are “common carriers.” Therefore, it is argued that states can enact laws prohibiting the use of most types of content moderation, even if such restrictions violate the First Amendment. Christopher Yu, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, recently published the most thorough refutation of the common career theory to date. Here is the summary: Courts and Congress have…
Shares in former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social plummeted on Monday after news broke that the company behind the platform lost more than $58 million in 2023, with little revenue. did. Sense appears to confirm experts’ warnings that the company’s multibillion-dollar valuation was not profitable. CNN reported that Truth Social’s fourth-quarter revenue was down 39% year-over-year to just $751,500, but that it was “lower than any startup, especially one at this level of valuation.” “That’s not what investors want.” Naturally, President Trump’s critics of X jumped on the news. “This is what ‘bloodshed’ looks like,” podcaster Matthew Sheffield wrote, referring…
Chinese accounts masquerading as belonging to U.S. supporters of Donald Trump are spreading conspiracy theories on social media, researchers and government officials say. He is said to be attacking President Biden. Mirroring subversive activity against the United States that originated in Russia, China’s actions signal a more concerted push to exploit partisan divisions and use social media as a means to influence U.S. elections. The New York Times reported that.One example of a Chinese X account provided by the Times claims to be run by a “father, husband, and son” who have been “MAGA!!” The account mocked Biden’s age, shared…