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Biden launches scathing attack against Facebook and other social media for allowing spread of misinformation

Trump May Need To Scrounge For Money As Big Business Freezes Him Out

The recent storming of the US Capitol seems to be hitting President Donald Trump not only politically, but financially as well. CNN reports a growing number of businesses suddenly want very little to do with Trump after he incited a mob of his supporters to attack the Capitol. Twitter and Facebook banned Trump indefinitely, and Stripe is no longer processing credit card payments for his campaign. Shopify stopped operating online stores for the Trump Organization and the campaign and the PGA is pulling a major golf tournament from a Trump resort. It's also unclear which, if any, banks will want to loan money to the Trump Organization.

Facebook Suspends Trump's Account

False Info On Facebook Is 3 Times Higher Now Than It Was In 2016

Engagement on Facebook posts from misleading websites has spiked by 242 percent. These numbers come from 3Q of 2016 to 3Q of 2020, according to Business Insider. 10 outlets, known as "False Content Producers" or "Manipulators," are responsible for 62% of interactions. Facebook in the past has been slammed for inadequately handling the spread of misinformation. Facebook's attempts to moderate misinformation come into focus ahead of the US presidential election. Stopping the spread of misinformation is crucial to the integrity of daily life.

Celebrities Pour Their Heart Out Over Terror Attack In Nice, France

Amy Schumer, Lin Manuel Miranda, Lea Michele, Justin Timberlake, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ariel Winter, Simon Cowell, Mandy Moore, Josh Gad, Kris Jenner and Christina Milian all gave their condolences this week for Nice, France as an attack during Bastille day took over 70 innocent lives. We stand with you Nice, France.