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(CTN News) _ Millions of Americans wake up each morning and immediately check their Twitter accounts for the latest news and breaking stories. Despite this, new research suggests that most users do not follow “elite” political accounts representing members of Congress, the president, or news media outlets. Researchers at the University of California-Davis and New York University report that the average Twitter user is more likely to follow entertainers and celebrities, such as Tom Hanks or Katy Perry. In a university release, Magdalena Wojcieszak, lead study author and professor of communication at UC Davis , reports that those who follow political accounts on Twitter tend to participate in insular online communities, and tend to follow and share information from their political in-groups. Another way to put it is that the smaller percentage of users who follow “politically elite” Twitter accounts usually demonstrate clear political biases and engage with them in a very … [Read more...] about Twitter Users Don’t Follow ‘Elite’ Political Accounts, Study Finds

Twitter Inc has found a bright spot in Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, even as weak advertising sales across the globe have punished the social network's stock in recent weeks. Advertising revenue rose about 30 percent in Brazil last year, Twitter's top executive in the country told Reuters, defying a two-year slowdown in the local economy and more than doubling the company's 13 percent revenue growth globally. Twitter, which does not break down its revenue by country, gave no concrete sales numbers in Brazilian or US currency. It was an unusual move for the company to give details on its performance in one country. "Brazil is a motor of growth for Twitter, both in users and in revenue," said Fiamma Zarife in a recent interview. A surge of interest in real-time marketing around the Olympics, which Rio de Janeiro hosted in August, brought new clients to the platform, she said, and rising smartphone use continues to generate user growth in the country. Close … [Read more...] about Olympics, smartphones push Twitter revenue up 30% in Brazil

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Shares of Credit Suisse plunged to an all-time low Monday as investors traded on concerns about the Swiss banking giant’s financial health and management’s ability to restructure the institution in a manner that would satisfy skeptics who believe the bank’s capital position is at great risk–which is sparking whispers of a so-called ‘Lehman Brothers moment.’ Key Facts Credit Suisse shares fell to an all-time low of $3.70 Monday in New York before recovering to $4.01 and fell as much as 5% in Zurich as investor confidence in the Swiss banking giant continues to fall as its capital position is being questioned after months of falling profits. The bank is working to restore confidence with CEO Ulrich Körner writing in a Friday note to employees (which was viewed by Forbes and shared earlier with other outlets) not confuse the company’s “day-to-day stock price performance with the strong capital base and … [Read more...] about Credit Suisse Shares Tank As Capital Concerns Spark Reminders Of Lehman Brothers Failure: Here’s What We Know

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “Wish we could love each other instead of always getting into it,” Mary Bragg sings on “ Love Each Other ,” the album opener on her self-titled record, available now. It’s a sentiment that runs throughout the singer-songwriter’s self-produced, 11-track project as well as her personal life. Mary Bragg follows the singer’s critically acclaimed 2019 album Violets as Camouflage, and Bragg has lived much life since then. The Georgia native, who went through a divorce from her husband and then began a new relationship with a woman, weaves her life experience into every song. ADVERTISEMENT “Writing through the hard stuff sometimes will get you to the meat of a feeling and there were a lot of feelings,” Bragg tells me. “It was a chapter with a lot of difficulty and one part isn't worse than the next, but they all informed the other.” MORE FROM FORBES Nicolle Galyon Shares Her Musical Memoir With Debut Album … [Read more...] about Mary Bragg Shares Her Truth On Self-Titled And Self-Produced Album

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In today’s world, sustainability has become a primary focus when it comes to consumers and the brands they choose to spend their money on—the travel sector is no exception. Travel and tourism can provide significant benefits for host nations and their local communities that reside in and around tourist destinations when sustainability is brought into play. In response to this new wave of eco-conscious travelers, many travel brands are now implementing best practices that benefit not only the tourist, but to the environment—enhancing the brand’s reputation along the way. As a result, some travel brands have seen a growing niche industry that embraces and prioritizes sustainability. Brands that use actions will be seen as leaders. In order to better understand how established travel brands are now making pledges to reduce emissions and offer sustainable packages into the market, I spoke with Andy Chapman, President & … [Read more...] about CEO Shares Insights Into The Future Of Sustainable Travel: Brand Actions Are Critical

The American Medical Association (AMA) sent Attorney General Merrick Garland a letter Monday calling on him to “investigate the organizations, individuals, and entities coordinating, provoking, and carrying out bomb threats and threats of personal violence against children’s hospitals and physicians across the U.S.” “The attacks are rooted in an intentional campaign of disinformation, where a few high-profile users on social media share false and misleading information targeting individual physicians and hospitals, resulting in a rapid escalation of threats, harassment, and disruption of care across multiple jurisdictions,” the AMA, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) said in the letter . “Our organizations have called on technology companies to do more to prevent this practice on digital platforms, and we now urge your office to take swift action to investigate and prosecute all organizations, individuals, and entities … [Read more...] about Major Medical Orgs Demand That The DOJ Prosecute People Who Share ‘Misleading’ Information Online

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Even the most financially and emotionally stable people get cold feet when pondering the parenthood dilemma. Anyone contemplating parenthood has to grapple with questions like: “What if I’m just not built to be a parent?” “What if I end up passing my flaws to them?” “Will my child resent me?” “Am I just doing this because of societal pressure or do I really want it?” It is natural to feel nervous about this decision — it means that you care about yourself and your child’s future. And, while you may never feel completely ‘ready’ to be a parent, there are things you must contend with before bringing new life into this world. Here are three questions you can ask yourself to tackle the anxiety you feel when you picture yourself as a parent. #1. How well do I know myself? Research shows that having children causes acute distress to new parents which can persist months after childbirth. Such stress … [Read more...] about A Psychologist Shares 3 Questions To Consider Before Taking The Parenthood Plunge

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin To make gains and be ahead of the masses in the stock market, I frequently say, look in places that others are not looking. Further, smart investing is about looking in the right places. It’s not about being first contrary to popular belief. The rub? You usually have to do a little more work and that doesn't fit well with most investors these days who are after a quick profit. Monitoring company executives buying and selling their own shares is an absolute must for our firm and clients and an essential ingredient to analyze when approaching an investment. I mean, why wouldn’t you want to buy and sell with the people who actually know what’s going on in their company? Of course you would, but the interpretation and mimicking of their stock transactions can leave you with big losses if you fail to do the analysis and just blindly do what they do. Lets clarify the concept of trading by company executives in their own shares, … [Read more...] about The Stock Market Will Only Bottom When Company Executives Start Buying Their Own Shares. They Are Not.

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are launching globally on October 6 alongside the Pixel Watch. Google has already confirmed several design aspects of the Pixel 7 series, while the two devices have been extensively leaked in the last couple of months. However, a recent leak by tipster Yogesh Brar appears to reveal the full specifications of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Brar also noted that the pricing of the Pixel 7 series will be similar to that of the Pixel 6 series . And further revealing that the Pixel 7 series will be competitively priced in India. Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro specsheet is out Matches the one I had shared last week Pricing is the same as Pixel 6 series India pricing will be competitive... pic.twitter.com/hk3Xln6IEg Close October 2, 2022 Pixel 7 Pro Expected Specifications First off is the Pixel 7 Pro, which will be powered by Google’s custom Tensor G2 SoC. The Pixel 7 Pro will feature 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro full specifications leaked ahead of October 6 launch

A dominating performance from Erling Haaland and Manchester City sees the reigning champions just one point behind league leaders Arsenal. Striker Erling Haaland led Manchester City to a thumping 6-3 victory over Manchester United in the derby on Sunday with three goals and two assists at the Etihad Stadium. While that was a 10/10 performance in a big game against arch-rivals, the focus point of his brilliant performance is the record he smashed. RECORD BREAKER Erling Haaland becomes the 1st player in @premierleague history to score a hat-trick in 3 successive PL home games Quickest players to 3 PL hat-tricks E HAALAND apps M Owen apps R Van Nistelrooy apps F Torres apps A Cole apps pic.twitter.com/3BT1vcagex — Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) October 2, 2022 His third treble in eight matches for the reigning Premier League champions makes him the fastest to reach the feat, and by quite a margin! The previous record, held by Liverpool striker … [Read more...] about Record-breaking Erling Haaland heading towards unchartered territory