Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026

How deceptive online networks reached millions in the US 2020 elections – Nature

Data availability De-identified data from this study are stored in the Social Media Archive (SOMAR) housed by ICPSR. This is accessible for university research approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) related to elections, or for the purpose of validating the results of this study. ICPSR will handle and vet all applications requesting access to these data. Data access is controlled to protect the privacy of the study participants and to be consistent with the consent form signed by study participants. Requests for data can be made via SOMAR. The data for this paper are based on the following datasets stored in SOMAR: https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/87, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/88, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/89, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/90, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/91, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/92, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/93, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/94, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/95, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/96, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/97, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/98, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/99, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/100, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/101, https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/102 and https://socialmediaarchive.org/record/103. In addition, we used public data sources for generating map plots and cleaning emojis in hashtags.  » Read More

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Help pets reunite with families online through Lost & Found Paws of the U.P. Facebook page

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — When a pet gets lost, it’s never a good feeling, but there is a community right here in the Upper Peninsula to support you and help bring your pet home. You may have seen the Facebook page. "Lost & Found Paws of the U.P." They share information regarding missing pets, ones that have been found, and unfortunately, ones that have been found deceased. The group is volunteer run and as long as you have some hours to spare once a week and internet access, anyone is welcome to do it. "Being a volunteer is so rewarding," said Emily Bianchi Roberts. volunteer, Lost & Found Paws of the U.P. "It is so simple. It takes anywhere from seven to eight hours once a week. You just go on Facebook, check Facebook pages of local shelters, and just update our page with information of lost pets. There's at least one pet that's reunited with their family every single shift. It's just the best feeling. It's so rewarding." Those interested in volunteering can reach out to organizers through the Facebook page.  » Read More

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Former Facebook, Uber CSO joins cyber unicorn Upwind | Ctech

Upwind Security has appointed Joe Sullivan, one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent cybersecurity executives, as a strategic advisor, as the company positions itself to capitalize on growing demand for cloud and AI security. Sullivan previously served as Chief Security Officer at Facebook, Uber and Cloudflare, and earlier spent eight years at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he helped establish a unit focused on prosecuting cybercrime. His appointment comes at a time when enterprises are struggling to adapt to a rapidly expanding attack surface driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Upwined, which reported 900% year-over-year revenue growth and recently raised $250 million in a Series B funding round, seeks to compete with both established cybersecurity vendors and newer cloud-native players. Sullivan’s role at Upwind will focus on enterprise strategy and customer engagement, reflecting a broader trend in the industry: as cybersecurity becomes more central to business operations, companies are turning to experienced operators who have managed security at global scale. "Security leaders are navigating something genuinely new right now,” said Sullivan.  » Read More

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Meet the Houston area Facebook food critic who posts reviews to help struggling local restaurants

The Food Happenings page was created about three years ago and just surpassed 20,000 followers. HOUSTON — As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, KHOU 11 is highlighting everyday Americans doing extraordinary things through the “America 250: Red, White & YOU” series. One of those Americans is a Houston area Facebook food critic who has quietly turned her social media presence into a lifeline for local restaurants. Ashley Brasher created the “Food Happenings” page on Facebook in 2023. She quietly visits restaurants around southeast Texas, primarily north of Houston. While her page is online, it is having a very real impact for several small businesses. Brasher posts detailed reviews of the establishments she visits, evaluating them in several different categories. “Food quality, customer service, cleanliness of the restaurant, parking, everything that you could think of as a customer," Brasher said. "I’m very honest.” As her audience has grown, Brasher is beginning to step out from behind the anonymity. This is the first time she has publicly connected herself to the page.  » Read More

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Hull Legacy funeral fraudster motivated by money, says ex-worker – BBC News

Image caption, Patrick Moore went to Humberside Police about Robert Bush By News correspondent, BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire "I think he was living beyond his means," says Patrick Moore about disgraced undertaker Robert Bush. Moore is trying to explain why his former boss hoarded 30 bodies and half a tonne of human ashes at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull. A judge at the city's crown court earlier told Bush he is going to prison for preventing the burials of 30 people and giving grieving families the wrong ashes. He also fraudulently sold funeral plans and stole from 12 charities, including the Salvation Army and Macmillan Cancer Support. Image source, Legacy Independent Funeral DirectorsImage caption, Robert Bush wrote on social media that his funeral home was a "special place" Moore, 65, says he was a "general dogsbody" at Legacy. And he insists he did not know Bush had kept 30 bodies after their families had held funeral services.  » Read More

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2 arrested in Columbus shooting; another charged in Facebook Marketplace scam

By Braden Simmons • 2 hours ago   • 2 mins to read Two suspects are in custody in connection with a March 24 shooting, while a suspect in a separate case was arrested Monday for running a Facebook Marketplace car scam. Laquantavious Perry, 26, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Nicole Young, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with accessory after the fact in that case. Laquantavious Perry Nicole Young At about 2:09 a.m. March 24, officers responded to reports of a shooting near an apartment complex at the 2200 block of Eighth Avenue South, a press release issued Tuesday said. After interviewing several witnesses, officers determined Perry to be a person of interest in the alleged shooting between Perry and another individual who escaped unharmed, Public Information Officer Bryan Moore told The Dispatch. Investigators also collected evidence at the scene that made Perry their prime suspect,  » Read More

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