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University News

All-analog Oakland student government race brings record voter turnout

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by Peter Rubinstein
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Law

What is Section 230? Northeastern expert explains how the law has shaped the web

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Arts & Entertainment

The art of the hot take: Unpacking the virality behind SubwayTakes

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by Tanner Stening
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World & National News

‘Strongwomen’ lead Europe’s far right. A political scientist explores

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by Matthew Ponsford
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Science & Technology

Desktop browsing trends: Gmail first, everything else later

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by Katya Poltorak
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Sports

How do World Cup crowds get synchronized so quickly? Researchers explain

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by Katya Poltorak
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Society & Culture

Most social media child safety features fail, research finds

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Society & Culture

Why ‘high-emotional’ videos of World Cup tourists are going viral

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by Peter Rubinstein
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Society & Culture

Can the UK social media ban work? Northeastern experts weigh in

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by Cyrus Moulton
Claude responded: Illustration of a large hand controlling puppet strings attached to social media content cards — fitness, food, pets, sports — suspended above a smartphone scr…Illustration of a large hand controlling puppet strings attached to social media content cards — fitness, food, pets, sports — suspended above a smartphone screen, representing algorithmic manipulation of online feeds.
Society & Culture

Is TikTok listening to your ‘Not Interested’ requests?

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by Cesareo Contreras
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University News

Social media can be toxic. Yik Yak’s CEO says it doesn’t have to be.

by Cody Mello-Klein
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University News

Northeastern runner reflects on his viral marathon moment

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by Tanner Stening