After Democratic strategist Keith Edwards urged Threads users to check the Instagram setting limiting political content from people they don’t follow, many people noticed theirs had abruptly changed. Journalist Taylor Lorenz confirmed that her settings had changed as well and noted that they appeared to reset every time she force-closed the Instagram app, which we’ve also confirmed on our phones.

Meta says its ‘error’ only appeared to limit political content on Instagram and Threads

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and one platform that has stood the test of time is Facebook. With 2.8 billion monthly active users, the platform remains one of the most superior platforms for social interaction, business, and content creation. One common question among Facebook users...

Can You See Who Views Your Facebook Page?

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

The Mirror US

Facebook has been struggling to keep its services running this week as a plethora of users are reporting various problems with its app and website

Facebook hit by technical problems as numbers of users reporting outage surge

Vogue Magazine

Over the course of his career as a journalist and podcast host, Josh Smith has had in-depth chats with everyone from Jodie Foster to Jessica Gunning, despite spending much of his childhood too afraid to speak due to a speech impediment. Now, he’s condensed the lessons that helped him morph into a confident professional interviewer into Great Chat, a self-help guide to having better conversations—and improving your wellbeing in the process.

How to Have a Great Conversation With Just About Anyone

Social media has become a strong tool for businesses and individuals to engage with their target audiences. With the rise of algorithms and increased rivalry for attention, several social media networks now provide the opportunity to “boost” your posts for a charge. Is it worth paying to promote...

The Pros and Cons of Instagram-Boosted Posts

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Chicago, IL

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. If it’s summertime, I’m generally on the hunt for the best anti-humidity hairspray. But this year I feel a heightened sense of urgency around finding the best hairspray for extra hold and zero frizz. Before the Chicago humidity set in, I’d optimistically RSVP’d to a series of invites for alfresco benefits, riverside dinners, and cocktails on the terrace. Now that these summery events are here, selecting outfits is the least of my troubles. The more pressing concern? Keeping my fine, prone-to-slipping hair in place for more than five minutes after I step outside.

The Best Anti-Humidity Hairspray for Serious Hold and Zero Frizz

Luisa Beccaria and her daughter Lucilla love the feel of en plein air. The Sicilian family estate which they often retreat to, Feudo del Castelluccio, offers plenty of bucolic situations to enjoy. You only need a fresh cotton sundress to be well turned out for long promenades to the sea or to entertain guests alfresco under almond trees. Resort featured a variety of delightful options crafted in what the mother-daughter duo called “a natural, honest fabric, inspired by the traditional peasant way of dressing to keep cool in the summer heat.”

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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(BPT) - When it comes to your social media feed, do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a bad place? Do you even dread opening up your feed sometimes because of all the negativity you might find there? Whatever happened to those funny memes, animal videos, positive interactions with friends and family, even informational DIYs and hacks?

Is social media bringing you down? There's something you can do about it

As someone whose idea of the perfect day is lying in bed watching Netflix and FaceTiming loved ones (okay, maybe with a gentle walk mixed in for variety), I should have excelled at being in a long-distance relationship. During the year that I lived in Austin while dating my partner in Los Angeles, however, I frequently found myself getting frustrated—not with the relationship itself, but with our inability to see each other more than once a month or so. Yes, I loved being in actual love for the first time, and yes, it was fun to have someone to daydream about in absentia, but at a certain point, the old “What did you have for lunch today?” text query started to feel old.

5 Long-Distance Date Ideas to Spice Up Your LDR

ND Bossie

Artificially generated avatars are revolutionizing how we interact online. Thanks to cutting-edge AI technology, creating realistic talking images is now accessible to everyone. Platforms like D-ID and ElevenLabs make it easy for anyone to produce lifelike avatars, perfect for social media, advertising, and more.

The Rise of AI Avatars: Transforming Social Media and Advertising

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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This year’s Serpentine Summer Party in London brought together everyone from Sadiq Khan to Zadie Smith, Caroline Polachek to Steve McQueen, Yinka Ilori to Charlotte Tilbury, for a Ruinart-fuelled evening in and around the 2024 Serpentine Pavilion. Designed by Minsuk Cho of Mass Studies and titled “Archipelagic Void,” this...

The Serpentine Summer Party 2024 Featured Judy Chicago’s “Participatory Quilt” and Giant Strawberry Tarts

Honey isn’t just sweet—it’s also good for you. It has proven natural antibacterial and digestive properties, and can even treat acne and help speed up the healing of wounds. But not all honey is created equal. There’s one type that rises above the rest—especially when it comes to health benefits. And that honey is Manuka honey.

The Benefits of Manuka Honey, Explained

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t experienced imposter syndrome at one point or another. But while it’s commonplace, it’s still a damaging mindset that can hold us back from reaching our potential—particularly when it comes to our careers. We asked Gemma Perlin, a behavioral change coach, to share some practical tips for reframing negative thoughts and avoiding self-sabotage.

Imposter Syndrome: A Behavioral Coach Shares 5 Simple Tools to Help You Banish It for Good

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Scituate, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Willow, a shy 10-month-old Dachshund mix with a "cute little personality and lots of love to give," as described by the local animal shelter. Despite being unsure of the world and a bit nervous, Willow "bonds quickly and loves a lot when she trusts her people." She has made numerous human friends at the shelter, indicating her potential to make an amazing companion for the right person.

Meet The Shy Little Lady Looking For Love

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Scroller, Beware: The New Instagram Update May Be Worse for Your Mental Health

In the days after my dad died, there were many things I dreaded—one of them being sharing the news on social media. My love for my...

Scroller, Beware: The New Instagram Update May Be Worse for Your Mental Health

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