<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=07KmjU_0uamMO6700" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=07KmjU_0uamMO6700" width="600" height="400" ><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0vJdIG_0uamMO6700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0vJdIG_0uamMO6700" width="980" height="667" > Facebook is no longer just your mom’s favorite place to share embarassing photos. The social media platform has grown in popularity for young users and creators who enjoy forming connections with like-minded individuals through groups and events. Many of these users even take things offline, meeting up in person for activities like book clubs, brunch squads, and Facebook IRL events, like the recent one held in New York City, and sharing how they use Facebook for more than just social networking. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> “Got to connect with so many people IRL at an incredible Facebook pop up event this past weekend!” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/410123675345633" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> creator @Sistersnacking said of the event </a> . So many cool activities like airbrushing, poster making + vision boarding, a Marketplace photo studio, and more.” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/taybeepboop/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tay Nakamoto </a> , a designer known for her whimsical, colorful creations, attended the event and brought her stunning designs to the public. On Facebook, she typically shares renter-friendly hacks, backyard DIY projects, and more with her audience of 556K. For the IRL event, she created many of the designs on display, including a photobooth area, using only finds from Facebook Marketplace. <iframe height="476" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1942834979489646%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> “Decorating out of 100% Facebook Marketplace finds was a new challenge but I had so much fun and got it doneeee. This was all for the Facebook IRL event in NYC and I got to meet such amazing people!!” Nakamoto shared on her page. <hr> Also at the event was Katie Burke, the creator of Facebook Group “ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwm20s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Not Wasting My Twenties </a> .” Like many other recent grads at the start of the pandemic, she found herself unemployed and feeling lost. So she started the group as a way to connect with her peers, provide support for one anopther, and document the small, everyday joys of life. The group hosts career panels, created a sister group for book club, and has meetups in cities around the US. Another young creator making the most of Facebook is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshrinconofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Josh Rincon </a> , whose mission is to teach financial literacy to help break generational poverty. He grew his audience from 0 to over 1 million followers in six months, proving a growing desire for educational content from a younger generation on the platform. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> He’s passionate about making finance accessible and engaging for everyone, and uses social media to teach concepts that are entertaining yet educational. No matter your interests, age, or location, Facebook can be a great place to find your people, share your ideas, and even make new friends IRL. </div>

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Hackers are skipping attempts to infiltrate Facebook accounts. Now, they're using photos, names and information to clone Facebook accounts.

Cloned on Facebook? Here's how to take back control

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Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 16, 2021. It has since been updated. If finding a good house to rent is difficult, finding a good landlord is nearly impossible. The word "landlord" often evokes strong negative feelings, and to be fair, many do justify the stereotype. However, there are a few kind-hearted ones and a story about one such landlord was posted on Facebook. Chris Robarge, from Worcester, Massachusetts, was surprised when one of his old landlords asked for his current address. It had been a while since he moved out and all matters were settled, so it felt weird for the landlord to ask for this. He found out why a few days later when he got a letter containing a check for $2,500. He was stunned. The landlord had attached a letter explaining that he had managed to sell the house for a good price and wanted to share a bit with his tenants, who all contributed to paying the mortgage of the home.

Tenant stunned after old landlord sends him a check for $2,500 as a ‘share’ from selling the home

Meta has introduced its new AI-generator “Imagine Me” which allows users to create images based on their photos. Meta AI, the company’s AI-powered assistant, is available across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and the web. In a blog post published on Tuesday, Meta announced the roll-out of Meta...

Meta Launches AI Selfie Generator ‘Imagine Me’

Weddings can get stupidly expensive. And while more and more people are going for simpler weddings and saving the money to pay for a deposit on a house, that's not always the case. Reddit user joyeuxanniversaire1 recently took to the platform to share a Facebook post from one bride who...

Bride keeps $30,000 in wedding donations after cancelling and then asks for more

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Grieving in the technology age is uncharted territory.I'll take you back to Saturday, June 9, 2012. At 8:20 a.m., my 36-year-old husband was pronounced dead at a hospital just outside Washington, D.C.By 9:20 a.m., my cellphone would not stop ringing or text-alerting me long enough for me to make the necessary calls that I needed to make: people like immediate family, primary-care doctors to discuss death certificates and autopsies, funeral homes to discuss picking him up, and so on. Real things, important things, time-sensitive, urgent things.At 9:47 a.m., while speaking to a police officer (because yes, when your spouse dies, you must be questioned by the police immediately), one call did make it through. I didn't recognize the number. But in those moments, I knew I should break my normal rule and answer all calls. "He's dead??? Oh my God. Who's with you? Are you OK? Why am I reading this on Facebook? Taya, what the heck is going on?"

Please read this before you post another RIP on social media

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

According to an April 2024 Gallup poll, 54% of Americans identify as part of the middle class, with 39% identifying as "middle class" and 15% identifying as "upper-middle class." That percentage has held fairly steady for years, but for many, what it feels like to be a middle class American has shifted. Notably, inflation caused by the pandemic has hit middle class families hard, with incomes not keeping up with cost-of-living increases. Housing costs have skyrocketed in many areas of the country, mortgage interest rates have risen to levels not seen since the pre-Obama era and grocery bills have increased...

Middle class families share how much money they have in savings and it's eye-opening

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the subtle signs of high intelligence. We often equate intelligence with academic achievements or professional success, but the true markers of a sharp mind can be much more understated. Recently, a Reddit user named Occyz posed an intriguing question: "What’s a subtle sign that someone is very intelligent?" The responses poured in, revealing a fascinating array of behaviors and attitudes that hint at hidden brilliance. From admitting mistakes to asking insightful questions, here are nine subtle signs that you might be smarter than you think.

9 subtle signs that you're a highly intelligent person

It is no secret that even in this modern day and age of easy communication with advanced technology, the last thing we do is communicate with our loved ones. Days go by without us contacting our family and friends and over a period of time, we lose touch. But one man decided to give his family a wake-up call—albeit an extreme one—to make everyone realize just how important communication and relationships are.

'Dead' man shows up at 'funeral' in a helicopter to teach family the importance of staying in touch

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Learning a new skill, such as playing an instrument, gardening or picking up a new language, takes a lot of time and practice, whether that means scale training, learning about native plants or using flashcards to memorize new words.To improve through practice, you have to perform the task repeatedly while also receiving feedback so you know whether you’re doing it correctly or not. Is my pitch correct? Did my geraniums bloom? Is my pronunciation understandable?However, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon shows that you can speed up the processes by adding a third element to practice and feedback: passive exposure. The good news is that passive exposure requires minimal effort and is enjoyable.

The effortless trick neuroscientists say will help you pick up any new skill a lot faster

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Domestic violence survivors are cheering on the winner of the Miss Kansas competition after she stood on stage and called out her abuser who showed up to the pageant. Before Alexis Smith was chosen from 26 participants in the state competition on June 8, 2024 to represent Kansas in the 2025 Miss America contest, she was asked to speak on stage about her Reclaimed Respect initiative.“My vision as the next Miss Kansas is to eliminate unhealthy and abusive relationships,” Smith said. “Matter of fact, some of you out in this audience saw me very emotional because my abuser is here...

Watch Miss Kansas call out her abuser in the audience during final pageant interview

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

An English doctor named Edward Jenner took incredible risks to try to rid his world of smallpox. Because of his efforts and the efforts of scientists like him, the only thing between deadly diseases like the ones below and extinction are people who refuse to vaccinate their kids. Don't be that parent.Unfortunately, because of the misinformation from the anti-vaccination movement, some of these diseases have trended up in a really bad way over the past several years.

Ever wonder why people 100 years ago died so much younger? It's these 14 reasons.

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 27, 2022. It has since been updated. Actor David Spade has donated thousands of dollars to a Burger King employee who received nothing but a goodie bag as acknowledgment for 27 years of service. In 2022, Kevin Ford shared a video revealing the goodie bag that his company sent thanking him for his loyalty. The goodie bag was sent from HMS Host, the company that hires staff for Burger King. The bag contained a bag of Reese's, a Starbucks reusable cup, two pens and one movie ticket, reported TMZ. Ford, who worked as a cashier and cook at Burger King at Las Vegas airport, said he felt like the company sent him stuff "they had lying around." It was even more disappointing that a fast-food chain would treat someone who spent 27 years of their life in service in this manner.

David Spade donates $5000 to a Burger King employee who received a goodie bag for 27 years of loyalty

Bill Gates sure is strict on how his children use the very technology he helped bring to the masses.In a recent interview with the Mirror, the tech mogul said his children were not allowed to own their own cellphone until the age of 14. "We often set a time after which there is no screen time, and in their case that helps them get to sleep at a reasonable hour," he said. Gates added that the children are not allowed to have cellphones at the table, but are allowed to use them for homework or studying.

Bill Gates explains the ‘safest’ age to give a kid a cellphone

Babies are really adaptable. The same can be said for baby animals and it's likely because they just don't know any other way of life so they just go with it. But even knowing that, it's still hard to imagine a kitten getting around with no front legs.Cats essentially use everything from their whiskers to their tails to balance, so how would one walk without two of it's four legs? The answer is, carefully at first. Duck is a kitten that had to have both of her front legs completely amputated after she was rescued and while she was wobbly at first, she quickly adapted.

Kitten named Duck, learns run on two feet and she looks like an adorable velociraptor

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Editor's note: This article was originally published on November 18, 2022. It has since been updated. Around 840,000 children are reported missing every year in the US and while many of these reports are resolved within hours, some children go missing permanently. A 10-year-old might have had a similar fate if not for his quick and smart thinking. Sammy Green was heading home from school in Pottstown when a woman began following him, reports CBS News.

Quick-thinking 10-year-old escapes potential kidnapping by asking cashier to pretend to be his mom

Age is just a number and that stands true for Anne Flanagan. She landed a modeling career at the age of 70 after a photographer, Christopher Ward–who goes by @modelstrangers–shot a video of her on the streets of Belfast, UK, and posted it on Instagram in January. The post garnered over 42 million views and attracted the attention of many. In an interview with Good News Network, Flanagan said her new career proves that life does not end at 70.

70-year-old woman lands a modeling career after street photographer posts her video online

Imagine retiring early and spending the rest of your life on a cruise ship visiting exotic locations, meeting interesting people and eating delectable food. It sounds fantastic, but surely it’s a billionaire’s fantasy, right?Not according to Angelyn Burk, 53, and her husband Richard. They’re living their best life hopping from ship to ship for around $100 a night, depending on the cruise. "Cruise costs vary quite a bit, our goal is to average about $100 per night, for the couple, or less across and entire calendar year," Richard told Upworthy. The Burks have called cruise ships their home since May 2021 and have no plans to go back to their lives as landlubbers. Angelyn took her first cruise in 1992 and it changed her goals in life forever. “Our original plan was to stay in different countries for a month at a time and eventually retire to cruise ships as we got older,” Angelyn told 7 News. But a few years back, Angelyn crunched the numbers and realized they could start much sooner than expected.

A couple in their 50s live permanently on a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a mortgage

Facebook is no longer just your mom’s favorite place to share embarassing photos.
The social media platform has grown in popularity for young users and creators who enjoy forming connections with like-minded individuals through groups and events.
Many of these users even take things offline, meeting up in person for activities like book clubs, brunch squads, and Facebook IRL events, like the recent one held in New York City, and sharing how they use Facebook for more than just social networking. 
“Got to connect with so many people IRL at an incredible Facebook pop up event this past weekend!” creator @Sistersnacking said...

Young creators are finding their voice and platform on Facebook

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