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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Threads vs. Twitter: What’s the Difference?

The Instagram-linked app joins the crowded microblogging fray

2 years ago

Jay-Z's Mom Gloria Carter Marries Her Longtime Partner Roxanne Wilshire

Attendees at the wedding included Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, and more.

2 years ago

Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Darius Jackson Doubles Down on Criticism of Her Outfit at Usher Concert: 'You a Mom'

The father of Palmer's child was not happy about the revealing outfit she wore to a recent Usher concert. Usher also seemingly responded on Threads.

2 years ago

Tiffany Haddish Puts Her Love of a 'Mystery' to Use in 'The Afterparty'

"I'm the audience at home. 'You did what? Yeah, you might be the one,'" Tiffany Haddish tells Newsweek's Parting Shot about the second season of the AppleTV+ comedy-mystery series 'The Afterparty.'

2 years ago

Why the Biden administration is no longer allowed to talk to social media platforms

A Trump-appointed judge just blocked the White House from fighting misinformation, citing free speech concerns.

2 years ago

New York’s long and winding road to congestion pricing

A plan starting in the spring will toll cars driving downtown. It’s a great idea — so why did it take so long?

2 years ago

Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Russia, Belarus ruler Lukashenko says

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin - who led a short-lived armed rebellion in Russia last month - is in Russia and not Belarus, the leader of Belarus says.

 


 

2 years ago

Taylor Swift back on with famous ex ​

Superstar singer Taylor Swift has reportedly rekindled her romance with her famous ex boyfriend, just weeks after they split.


 

2 years ago

Threads: Ten million join Meta's Twitter rival, Zuckerberg says

Ten million users signed up for Meta's newly-launched Threads app in its first seven hours, the company's chief Mark Zuckerberg says.

 


 

2 years ago

Coco Lee: Disney star and pop singer dies at 48

Singer Coco Lee, who enjoyed pop stardom in Asia in the 1990s and 2000s, has died at the age of 48.

2 years ago

Meta launches Twitter rival, Threads, ahead of launch date

The social media giant has released its latest project ahead of schedule and Aussies are racing to try it out.

2 years ago

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Is Trying to Get Homeless People Off the Street Fast

The newly elected Democrat faces pressure to make a visible dent in encampments

2 years ago

‘Where are they?’: Russian oligarchs disappear as Wagner ‘coup’ fallout grows

Russia’s oligarchs are laying low – either in hiding or behind bars in secret prisons – as the hunt for sympathisers of a failed coup picks up.

2 years ago

Ukraine warns Russia might attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How worried should we be?

Russia’s oligarchs are laying low – either in hiding or behind bars in secret prisons – as the hunt for sympathisers of a failed coup picks up.

2 years ago

Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray Are Separating

Mr. de Blasio’s marriage helped fuel his campaign for mayor of New York, and his intense personal and political bond with his wife drew admiration and scrutiny.

2 years ago

Biden decries gun violence as shootings across US mar Fourth of July festivities

At least 15 people shot dead across the country in mass shootings so far on the holiday weekend celebrating the US’s independence

2 years ago

Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Senegal's President Macky Sall appears to have saved his country from plunging into a deeper crisis by declaring that he will step down at the end of his two terms.

2 years ago

Twitter’s Challenges Heat Up as Meta Prepares Rival App

The new threat comes as Elon Musk’s company offered further explanation for its controversial cap on how many tweets users can see.

2 years ago

Taiwan’s Impossible Choice: Be Ukraine or Hong Kong

Taiwan draws two opposite lessons from Russian invasion of Ukraine

2 years ago

Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials’ Contacts With Social Media Sites

The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.

2 years ago

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