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Table of Contents Executive Summary Snapchat faces an uphill battle on the user front Snapchat’s ad revenues continue to grow thanks to strategic shifts Snapchat is still struggling to carve out a place for itself in the creator economy Snapchat’s unique position in social gives marketers distinct opportunities The platform faces several legal and regulatory threats in the US, some of which are already having an impact Recommendations for marketers EMARKETER Interviews Sources Media Gallery About This Report Snapchat’s young audience and distinct ad products keep it relevant, even as usage slips and regulatory pressure builds. Marketers should use it with strategies built for messaging, creators, and commerce. Executive Summary Snapchat faces an uphill battle on the user front Snapchat’s ad revenues continue to grow thanks to strategic shifts Snapchat is still struggling to carve out a place for itself in the creator economy Snapchat’s unique position in social gives marketers distinct opportunities The platform faces several legal and regulatory threats in the US, some of which are already having an impact Recommendations for marketers EMARKETER Interviews Sources Media Gallery Snapchat still offers marketers a strong Gen Z audience and distinctive ad formats. But brands should consider the platform’s falling

Khac Phu Nguyen Wed, April 15, 2026 at 11:39 AM CDT 2 min read This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is facing rising regulatory pressure in Europe after the European Commission signaled it could impose interim measures targeting the company's policies tied to WhatsApp. In a supplementary statement of objections issued Wednesday, the regulator said it intends to act to prevent what it described as serious and irreparable harm to competition, subject to Meta's response and rights of defense. The concern centers on policy changes that complainants argue may limit rival AI providers from offering business services through WhatsApp, potentially reshaping how AI tools are distributed across one of the world's largest messaging platforms. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with META. Is META fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. The development could carry implications for Meta's WhatsApp Business model in the region, where monetization is linked to paid access for enterprises. A company spokesperson pushed back, suggesting the Commission's approach may enable large AI companies, including OpenAI, to use the paid product without covering the associated costs. Meta indicated that this dynamic could shift the financial burden toward smaller businesses

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have threatened to force WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms to reverse a move that they say effectively limits the AI chatbots of rival companies from accessing the messaging app. Meta's attempt to resolve the bloc’s antitrust investigation of WhatsApp by charging third-party AI companies for access is unsatisfactory, the European Commission said Wednesday. The commission, which is the 27-nation bloc's executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, opened the investigation last year over concerns that WhatsApp was blocking competing artificial intelligence companies from offering their AI assistants on the platform. Officials said Meta's decision in March to start charging third-party AI providers for access was essentially equivalent to the ban it had in place. “Replacing the legal ban with pricing that has a similar effect does not change our preliminary view that Meta’s conduct appears to be an abuse of its dominant position, that may seriously harm competition on the market for AI assistants,” Teresa Ribera, the commission’s executive vice president overseeing competition, said in a statement. When Brussels opened its investigation in December, officials said they were scrutinizing new terms and conditions that blocked providers of AI chatbots from using a tool to communicate with

A  total of 77 University of South Carolina student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, announced Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. In total, 769 SEC student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll. The 77 total Gamecock student-athletes are tied for the most on the 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, along with student-athletes from Georgia. Thus far in the 2025-26 academic year (counting Fall and Winter Academic Honor Rolls), South Carolina leads all SEC schools with 205 earning Academic Honor Roll status. Since the 2015-16 academic year, USC has the most student-athletes earn SEC Academic Honor Roll status with 4,430 on the list. The 2025-26 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll includes the sports of basketball, equestrian, gymnastics, and swimming & diving. It is based on grades from the 2025 Spring, Summer and Fall terms. Any student-athlete who participates in a Southeastern Conference championship sport or a student-athlete who participates in a sport listed on his/her institution’s NCAA Sports Sponsorship Form is eligible for nomination to the Academic Honor Roll. The criteria for the SEC Academic Honor Roll is as follows: (1) An undergraduate student-athlete must have a grade point average of

News & Announcements Posted on April 15, 2026 Reconstruction work on Weston Road between Route 9 and the Weston Town line resumes on Tuesday, April 21. This is the final phase of the Weston Road Reconstruction project and is expected to finish in late June.  The remaining work involves reconstructing the sidewalks, driveway aprons, wheelchair ramps, loam/seeding and laying the final paving course over the roadway.  Line marking for the roadway centerline, shoulders, crosswalks, and signage installation will be done once the final paving course is complete.  Travelers through this section of Weston Road should expect isolated lane and sidewalk closures during the construction. Expect traffic delays and allow extra travel time or use alternative routes if possible. Police details will be present to help with the vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Weston Road.  Thank you for your patience.  Related News

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 celebrates with Coby White #3 of the Charlotte Hornets in overtime against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Charlotte Hornets are in the NBA Play-In Tournament and still alive, having beaten Miami in a thriller Tuesday night. Kon Knueppel didn’t play especially well, shooting just 2-12 and 0-6 on his three-point attempts, and finishing with just 6. Sion James didn’t have a big game offensively either, scoring just 2 points. Advertisement It’s been a while since a former Tar Heel had a major impact on the post-season. Can you remember the last one? It’s tough, isn’t it? To put it in a different perspective, the last player out of UNC to be an All-Star was Vince Carter. Well, that changed Tuesday night as former Tar Heel Coby White hit an improbable jumper to tie the game at 114-114 and ultimately put

Snap Inc., the company that owns the social media platform Snapchat, is laying off about 16 percent of its full-time workforce. The move will impact about 1,000 employees, CEO Evan Spiegel announced Wednesday. The company is also closing about 300 open roles. “This is an incredibly difficult decision, and I am deeply sorry to the colleagues who will be leaving us. You have made important contributions to Snap, and we are committed to supporting you through this transition,” Spiegel said in a message to staff. Spiegel said the company had to make “tough choices to prioritize the investments we believe are most likely to create long-term value.” Snap Inc., the company that owns the social media platform Snapchat, is cutting 16 percent of its workforce (Getty Images) “As a result of these changes, we expect to reduce our annualized cost base by more than $500 million by the second half of 2026, helping to establish a clearer path to net-income profitability,” he said. Snap has struggled with profitability and is facing mounting pressure from investors, according to the Wall Street Journal . Impacted employees who are based in the U.S. will receive “four months of severance, healthcare coverage, and equity

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Once upon a time, Tumblr was one of the most used social media sites on the Internet. Tumblr was a social media site popular with teens and young adults in the 2010s, and for good reason. It was a huge gathering place for those into fandoms, to start, and it was one of the most customizable platforms around. People could modify their blogs to appear exactly how they wanted them to. On top of that, this social media site allowed for just about anything to be posted and shared, which thrilled people. Over the years, Tumblr experienced some changes in terms of ownership and rules. With new owners came new rules that banned a lot of content people liked. These changes, among other things, drove some people away from Tumblr onto new platforms. The site is still alive, though, and there are still many funny posts and memes coming from there. Enjoy an Internet throwback, or just a fresh look into memes and posts from a site less visited now, enjoy some Tumblr posts shared recently. These memes are different than the everyday, typical memes people see. Gotta call them something (Source: Reddit) Teach a man to fish (Source: Reddit)