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A New Front In The War On Obamacare: Twitter
May 16, 2013 Republicans slammed Obamacare with a barrage of three-word tweets. But the White House trolled them in response.
The Two-Way
Twitter Users Risk Damnation, Saudi Religious Police Say
May 16, 2013 Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh said anyone using social media sites — and especially Twitter — "has lost this world and his afterlife." Many Saudis have turned to social media sites for news and to discuss issues they might otherwise not be able to bring up.
The Two-Way
'Warren Is In The House,' Buffett Says As He Joins Twitter
May 2, 2013 The "oracle of Omaha" has joined Bill Gates and other like-minded billionaires in the Twitterverse. Watch for him to share his thoughts in a new way.
All Tech Considered
As Its Influence Grows, Twitter Becomes A Hacking Target
April 24, 2013 The Associated Press, NPR and the BBC have all had their Twitter accounts hijacked in recent weeks. Hacks of high-profile accounts have real-world consequences, and the security at Twitter is coming under increased scrutiny.
The Two-Way
AP's Twitter Account Running Again Following Tuesday's Hack
April 24, 2013 One day after suspending its account because of a hacking, the wire service says it is back on Twitter.
The Two-Way
AP Twitter Account Hacked, Tweet About Obama Shakes Market
April 23, 2013 It quickly became clear that the "news" was not true. There had been no explosions at the White House and President Obama was fine. But a message on the wire service's Twitter account rattled investors.
The Two-Way
Anthony Weiner Makes Twitter Comeback
April 22, 2013 The disgraced politician who resigned his congressional seat after sending sexual images to female followers on the social networking site — and then lying about it — rejoined Twitter on Monday. His first tweet was a link to a policy paper he authored.
The Two-Way
Cher's Alive, Despite What You Read On Twitter
April 9, 2013 When former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died Monday, the hashtag #nowthatcherisdead popped up on Twitter. For some, it was the pop star's name that stood out to them, not Thatcher's.
The Two-Way
U.S. Embassy Tweets Jon Stewart's Egypt Monologue; Diplomatic Incident Ensues
April 3, 2013 The embassy tweeted a link to Stewart's monologue mocking Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. The tweet offended the Egyptians, so the embassy deleted its entire Twitter account. It then restored the feed without the offending tweet.
All Tech Considered
On Its 7th Birthday, Is Twitter Still The 'Free Speech Party'?
March 21, 2013 The first tweet was posted seven years ago. Since then, the social media site has been used as a free speech platform to spread information, report on the Arab Spring and stay connected with millions worldwide. But critics say that as Twitter has grown, it has sometimes compromised its principles.
The Two-Way
A Quvenzhane by Any Other Name... (Storified)
February 28, 2013 After journalists on the Oscars red carpet struggled to pronounce the name of 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis, Twitter users shared their stories about the funny, annoying butcherings of their own "unconventional" and "ethnic" names. One example: "Jambalayaiah" for Jamelyahweh.
All Tech Considered
Twitter's Vine App Raises Questions About Social Media Age Restrictions
February 8, 2013 Twitter's Vine video app is just 2 weeks old, but it's already been updated to add a 17+ rating. However, any user can just click "OK" to get around the age limit. Internet safety advocates say social media sites aren't doing enough to protect younger users from inappropriate material.
This Is NPR
#NPRTwitterChat Recap
February 4, 2013 Late last month, NPR and Twitter joined forces to share tips for using social media in the job search. Here's a roundup of the advice.
All Tech Considered
Swinging From 140 Characters To Six-Second Videos, Twitter Launches Vine
January 24, 2013 Twitter launches Vine, a video-sharing app that allows users to post succinct videos directly onto tweets. The app is reminiscent of Instagram and seems familiar at a time when animated GIFs are all the rage.
This Is NPR
Help for Job Searching with Social Media
January 7, 2013 On Jan. 31, NPR and Twitter are co-hosting a Twitter chat to help you get a handle on effectively using Twitter as a job search resource; and give you valuable insights directly from recruiters, HR professionals and hiring managers.
