Well, that didn’t last long. Conservative writer Kevin Williamson, whose views on abortion and other topics were roundly criticized by many, was hired and then promptly fired by The Atlantic after it was revealed that Williamson not once, but twice, espoused the belief that women who have had abortions should be hanged. At first, Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg defended his hire in an internal email, saying: “I don’t think that taking a person’s worst tweets, or assertions, in isolation is the best journalistic practice.” But he quickly pivoted when he realized that Williamson’s tweet on abortion was not a one-off, ill-considered situation. “The language he used in this podcast—and in my conversations with him in recent days—made it clear that the original tweet did, in fact, represent his carefully considered views,” he said in an internal message to staff. The about-face got many on Twitter chatting about the … [Read more...] about Twitter Reacts to the Firing of Kevin Williamson: ‘Cutting Him Loose Under Left-Wing Fire Is Deplorable’
Twitter reckons with its fake news problem after YouTube shooting
Today's Technology Intelligence newsletter focuses on the misinformation that spread on Twitter after the YouTube headquarters shooting on Tuesday night. The below is a part of our daily email, which is sent Monday to Friday. For more, sign up here. Fake Twitter Last night, a woman opened fire with a handgun at YouTube’s headquarters in Silicon Valley, shooting three people before killing herself. As soon as shots were fired, YouTube employees and those in the local area began documenting the incident on Twitter. Just as quickly, fake news took hold. Online misinformation is now a part of every tragedy, but what was striking about last night was just how quickly and forcefully the hoaxes and... Register or log in to view this and other Technology Intelligence articles. It's free and easy to do. Access brilliant stories, features and analysis Sign up to our exclusive Technology Intelligence daily newsletter Become part of our ambitious new … [Read more...] about Twitter reckons with its fake news problem after YouTube shooting
Slough Borough Council and Royal Borough leaders clash on Twitter over Heathrow and homelessness
A war of words between Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) cabinet members and the leader of Slough Borough Council (SBC) has broken out on Twitter. After an SBC cabinet meeting last week, in which councillors expressed dismay over the noise, traffic and pollution that could engulf Colnbrook due to current Heathrow expansion plans, SBC leader Cllr James Swindlehurst (Lab, Cippenham Green) took to Twitter to declare that despite their objections, the council still supports expansion. RBWM cabinet member for Economic Development and Property Cllr Jack Rankin (Con, Castle Without) jumped in to criticise SBC's 'no matter what' approach to the airport's expansion. The Colnbrook Community Association accused the SBC of abandoning the area and making half-hearted objections to Heathrow Airport expansion plans. Cllr Swindlehurst hit back at Cllr Rankin, mentioning the Conservative government's support for a third runway and the economic benefits it could bring Slough. Then SBC … [Read more...] about Slough Borough Council and Royal Borough leaders clash on Twitter over Heathrow and homelessness
Twitter: ‘Black Panther’ most tweeted about movie ever
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Twitter: ‘Black Panther’ most tweeted about movie ever The pop culture sensation “Black Panther” has set another record Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Associated Press Published 2:11 p.m. ET March 20, 2018 New York – The pop culture sensation “Black Panther” has set another record: most tweeted about movie ever. Twitter said Tuesday that Ryan Coogler’s box-office smash has been tweeted about more than 35 million times. That pushes it ahead of the previous record-holder, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The most recent “Star Wars” installment, “The Last Jedi,” ranks third. Over the weekend, “Black Panther” became the first film since 2009’s “Avatar” to top the box office in North America … [Read more...] about Twitter: ‘Black Panther’ most tweeted about movie ever
Baseball Twitter is Freaking Over Today’s Mets-Phillies Facebook-Only Webcast: Just Like ‘The Russians Drew It Up’
Earlier Wednesday, the long-awaited Congressional appearance of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was finally announced — with the mogul slated to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11. In addition to the Cambridge Analytica controversy, outraged baseball fans will undoubtedly be hoping Zuckerberg is grilled about his company’s role in getting Wednesday’s New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies game booted from TV. The game is the first of 25 MLB contests this season which will be broadcast exclusively on Facebook Watch. The Facebook stream is the only way to watch the game live — even in the local markets. The regular television broadcasts in New York and Philadelphia have been pre-empted. Baseball fans hit the roof. Here’s a sampling of the reaction from social media. I really hate that the #Mets game is on Facebook only tomorrow. Hate it. @CMBWFAN — Chris Carlin (@ChrisCarlin) April 3, 2018 Today's Mets-Phillies game … [Read more...] about Baseball Twitter is Freaking Over Today’s Mets-Phillies Facebook-Only Webcast: Just Like ‘The Russians Drew It Up’