How the US Army is using influencers to fix its $1 billion recruiting crisis

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In recent years, the US Army has faced a recruiting crisis, failing to add enough enlisted soldiers to its ranks.

I deleted Instagram from my phone for a year. Being desktop-only connected me to friends without the drawbacks.

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In: film cameras. Out: documenting everything on our phones.

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Meta hires former Trump official as chief legal officer

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C.J. Mahoney, Meta's chief legal officer.

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I download dozens of new apps every year. Here are my favorite social media alternatives to TikTok and Instagram.

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The 3 creator economy trends that helped startups pull in millions from investors heading into 2026

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Whatnot cofounders Logan Head and Grant LaFontaine.

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More kids than ever will be banned from social media this year

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Australia became the first country to impose a strict social media ban on children under 16. France, Denmark, Malaysia, and others are considering following suit.

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TikTok has dethroned YouTube and Instagram and become the top social app for news among young people

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How Unilever's huge bet on influencers led to a creator economy gold rush

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The US is now reviewing the social media of certain visa applicants. Here's everything you need to know.

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The US government has added another hurdle to workers and visitors on certain types of visas.

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Merriam-Webster just released its word of the year. 2025 words of the year say a lot about the AI world users can't quit

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2025's words of the year reflect a generation frustrated with job prospects, AI, and online culture.

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