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Mercedes Bidart: Can AI uplift entrepreneurs that traditional banks reject?

Can AI help people without a traditional credit history get access to fair loans? Impact entrepreneur Mercedes Bidart shows how AI is letting informal entrepreneurs in Latin America transform "invisible data" on their phones into a financial identity, helping them get credit and grow on their own terms.

The Science of Selfies: A Five-City Comparison

When the magisterial Oxford English Dictionary crowned "selfie" the word of the year in 2013, it only affirmed what anyone with a smartphone has known since the first photo with the hashtag selfie was ...

South Dakota's Noem delays social studies standards amid concerns over left-wing influences

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is delaying consideration of new social studies standards as critics have accused her of allowing left-wing influences to taint the state's curriculum. In a statement ...

Media, sentiment, power: Study shows negative media coverage of migrants triggers discriminatory welfare decisions

In recent years, right-wing populist parties have experienced significant political success across nearly all Western ...

6 Countries Where Arranged Marriages Are Returning, Sociological Studies Show

Arranged Unions 4%), making it the most significant country where this practice remains dominant. Stats on arranged marriages ...

Boston Dynamics introduces latest, fully electric humanoid robot that social media is labeling ‘creepy’

This tech company is flipping the switch to the future — but some are scared that future looks a little too close to a science fiction horror movie. Boston Dynamics introduced its latest humanlike ...

Could Trump Media & Technology Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?

Truth Social's pitch as a free speech stronghold seems weaker today than a few years ago. The new political landscape could hold pluses and minuses for Truth Social. Millionaire-making stocks are ...

Cultural Sensitivity And Social Media: The Dynamic Duo Of Global Marketing

Salvador Ordorica is the CEO of The Spanish Group LLC, a first-class international translation service that translates over 90 languages. In today's globalized marketplace, businesses are expanding ...

Dear Annie: Social media has changed the dynamics of bullying

Dear Annie: The reports of teens being bullied and committing suicide are distressing. Bullying is not a new problem, but it’s a different world these days because of social media, which I call ...

Power, water, and community: Key pieces in the data center jigsaw of sustainability

While energy demand dominates current headlines, water demand, lifecycle carbon, and community engagement are rapidly ...

Flockx and ArtPrize transform event engagement through community AI and seamless digital experiences

In 2024, ArtPrize elevated its interactive experience by partnering with Flockx, a location-based social platform dedicated to building community connections through real-time engagement. This ...

It's a 10 Haircare Appoints Award-Winning Digital Strategist Jessica Guastella as Vice President of Social Media to Lead Global Digital Growth, Creator Strategy & Commu…

It's a 10® Haircare, the award-winning, independent professional haircare brand beloved worldwide, proudly announces the appointment of Jessica Guastella as Vice President of Social Media In this pivotal leadership role, Guastella will spearhead the company's global social media strategy, creative and content innovation, influencer and creator ecosystem development, and digital community engagement across It's a 10 Enterprises, which includes It's a 10® Haircare, Be a 10 Cosmetics, EX10SIONS, F.

Digital Onboarding grabs $58M to help banks with profitable customer engagement

Digital Onboarding, a SaaS company specializing in helping financial institutions strengthen relationships with customers, secured $58 million in growth capital from Volition Capital to continue ...

Digital Ready Community

The Digital Ready Community program empowers communities to increase civic engagement, trust, and local government responsiveness by leveraging digital platforms. A team of Purdue specialists and ...

X's fake accounts are exactly what Elon Musk paid for

That outrageous post that got you upset? That was the whole point.

"I feel like a turkey who's not been pardoned": Courtney Stodden takes aim at the Thanksgiving tradition in latest social media rant

In the past, Courtney Stodden wore a lettuce bikini to a PETA event, encouraging others to become vegetarians. She has ...

Wabi Sabi is the 2025 trend that’s making people emotional; here’s why it’s everywhere

A viral Wabi Sabi audio trend on social media is resonating deeply by celebrating authentic, imperfect connections over ...

5 reasons social media contributes to stalker culture

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting people across the globe in unprecedented ways. But with the vast amount of personal information shared on these platforms, an ...

How social media is killing authentic black culture

The rise of social media as a cornerstone of daily life has created new challenges for preserving authentic Black culture. While these platforms offer spaces for representation and celebration, they ...

Cultivating Connections: Sharing Your Company Culture On Social Media

Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. Companies leverage platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok to engage with prospects and customers and drive ...