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Gavin Newsom Suggests His Conservative Critics Are Gay in Online Insults Criticized as Homophobic

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aides said that their online insults were meant to ridicule figures on the right. But some critics say they are homophobic.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, is attracting criticism for social media posts taunting his opponents by suggesting they are gay.

Zohran Mamdani Puts New York City Back on TikTok

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is lifting the ban on governmental use of the social media app, one of a handful that the mayor used to amplify his campaign messaging.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a private “new media” news conference at City Hall in January where he invited TikTok and other social media influencers.

These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta

Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns.

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Earlier this month, the Indonesian government announced that social media companies must deactivate accounts of users under 16 years of age and put age-verification systems in place.

The Dogma of Meat

From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s food pyramid to online influencers, beef has become more than just a source of protein.

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Can You Fake Being Rich?

A spate of popular social media accounts offer advice on how to achieve an “old-money” look.

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The appearance of wealth, and how to get it, has become a hot topic on social media.

Can You Fake Being Rich?

A spate of popular social media accounts offer advice on how to achieve an “old-money” look.

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The appearance of wealth, and how to get it, has become a hot topic on social media.

The Dogma of Meat

From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s food pyramid to online influencers, beef has become more than just a source of protein.

© Claire Merchlinsky/The New York Times; Photographs by Getty

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