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Twitter's algorithm specifically tracks how Elon Musk's tweets are doing
Musk said he had no idea it was doing that!
By Matt Binder
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On Trump indictment day, Twitter is good again
"Now this is how you close out the final season of Twitter."
![A photo of a phone displaying a tweet from Donald Trump's Twitter account in 2018, reading "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03Ut4soabKIamQGGSCF05Nu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1680222836.jpg)
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Donald Trump is melting down on Truth Social over his indictment
Trump says he's been 'indicated' and that it is 'so sad.'
By Matt Binder
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What is Project Texas, TikTok’s best chance to avoid a ban?
TikTok's escape plan isn't ready yet. Is there time for it to work?
![American flag displayed on a laptop screen, TikTok logo displayed on a phone screen and Ban sign displayed on a laptop screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 27, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01qyh40wloyMu2WHNqEbUc5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1680016807.jpg)
![American flag displayed on a laptop screen, TikTok logo displayed on a phone screen and Ban sign displayed on a laptop screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 27, 2023.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01qyh40wloyMu2WHNqEbUc5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1680016807.jpg)
TikTok users' favorite moments from the TikTok congressional hearing
How does WiFi work and can you see my pupils?
![TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on "TikTok: How Congress Can Safeguard American Data Privacy and Protect Children from Online Harms," on Capitol Hill, March 23, 2023, in Washington, DC.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02QLwyyYSCkbv74uGisBnxx/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1679606493.jpg)
![TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on "TikTok: How Congress Can Safeguard American Data Privacy and Protect Children from Online Harms," on Capitol Hill, March 23, 2023, in Washington, DC.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02QLwyyYSCkbv74uGisBnxx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1679606493.jpg)
Feminist Facebook group Pantsuit Nation is abruptly shut down
The Facebook group went viral in 2016 as a safe haven for Hillary Clinton supporters.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stands before an American flag, during her campaign in 2016.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04QbuFh3LxlbM1gRr9ePk6e/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1679090512.jpg)
Donald Trump is back on YouTube and using Facebook again
"I'M BACK!" reads the title of his first YouTube video since the ban.
By Matt Binder
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U.S. threatens TikTok ban unless Chinese owners sell stake
The Biden administration is cracking down on the app, asking Bytedance to divest.
![The TikTok application for download in the Apple App store on a smartphone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04fcyLO8GeuSryjnJCpuUnN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678958794.jpg)
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Bannon ally Guo Wengui busted for crypto fraud. GETTR funds seized.
Over $630 million has been seized by the U.S., including GETTR funds.
By Matt Binder
![Guo Wengui and Steve Bannon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01qNBC5jQ8Mvv4eFUez4i6L/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678916805.jpg)
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Biden addresses nation as tech VCs fear monger over Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
Main Street America is not lining up at banks despite what venture capitalists warned.
By Matt Binder
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Elon Musk's latest project: Defending the QAnon Shaman and his role on Jan. 6
"Free Jacob Chansley," said Musk.
By Matt Binder
![QAnon Shaman and Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06Q5z1P7Gho0xFfVc3vNwA2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678567535.png)
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#BoycottWalgreens grows after pharmacy refuses to sell abortion pill in 20 states
Caving to pressure from several Republican states, Walgreens announced it won't sell abortion medication. Backlash is spreading.
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Amazon halts Virginia HQ construction. AOC declares 'we were right.'
The progressive congresswoman was against the project, which was originally planned for Queens, New York.
By Matt Binder
![Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01pJsehYjRVeTXa7F3dasVv/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1677883611.jpg)
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European Commission staff are banned from using TikTok
This development is the latest in worldwide concern over the app.
![TikTok icon displayed on a phone screen with in the background European Union Flag seen in this photo illustration.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05svMNdDzHJJ2U5YfX2Rm9G/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1677159720.jpg)
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Snowflake helped Tor users thwart Russian censorship. Now the VPN is branching out as Snowstorm.
"Putin couldn't block it."
By Matt Binder
![Snowstorm VPN](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06ynvjDpqpKXpFuGbC13P5e/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675886329.png)
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Republicans grilled ex-Twitter executives about censorship. They found out Trump requested takedowns.
This hearing didn't go the way they thought it would.
By Matt Binder
![Twitter hearing](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03VGNUX6tkz7JojcoPLW4qb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675965382.jpg)
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TikTok's CEO is headed to Congress to testify about user privacy and safety
Mark March 23 on your calendar.
By Matt Binder
![TikTok logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04luuHjjQ3coJkraBSukWlM/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675111728.jpg)
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Utah politicians are chipping away at gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The prospective bill would halt access for anyone diagnosed after its passing.
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Meta allows Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
Trump's suspension lasted more than two years.
By Matt Binder
![Trump on Facebook](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07lkIACDHrwkkatp6c1AZoa/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1674688114.jpg)
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These college campuses are banning TikTok. Here's why.
(Psst: You can access TikTok on cellular if you can't on WiFi.)
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Elon Musk reinstates white nationalist Nick Fuentes' Twitter account
Fuentes has been advising Kanye West's antisemitic presidential campaign.
By Matt Binder
![Nick Fuentes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05xGrRczmXPqbr47yYygnK4/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1674577993.jpg)
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Why is Steven Crowder at war with Ben Shapiro's company?
The Daily Wire wanted to pay Crowder $50 million. But, there were some Big Tech-related caveats.
By Matt Binder
![Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04ZDTbkkShwk6DQrfEQ4spE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1674251468.jpg)
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'Come to America:' Stephen Colbert reacts to New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's resignation
"Who's gonna pick me up from the airport in Auckland now?"
By Amanda Yeo
![New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/032bsuhrkdvXJDlrPt92xv1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1674196736.png)
![New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/032bsuhrkdvXJDlrPt92xv1/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1674196736.png)
TikTok will now tell you if a video is affiliated with state-controlled media
TikTok will add a "state-controlled media" label to some videos.
![A TikTok logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages on the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bpv2GkktzRfN9L6G8JyU1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1674157441.jpg)
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