Facebook's Lindsey Shepard Talks the News Feed Reboot
Lindsey Shepard, Director of Product Marketing for News Feed at Facebook, discusses the reboot of its News Feed that will prioritize posts from family and friends over publications.
Shepard notes that with the change, Facebook is getting back to its roots by focusing more on personal connections between users. We discuss the rise of 'fake news' on the Facebook platform, and whether this new algorithm will give rise to more.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour recently opened with two nights at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. During a key moment in both shows, Swift performed what Billboard has called a one-of-a-kind stunt that has been leaving fans speechless. (It's not your typical stage dive!)
Musician Bruce Springsteen, actress Mindy Kaling and designer, Vera Wang were some of the celebrities honored at the White House on Tuesday. President Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden gave honorees medals. Other honorees included Gladys Knight, Julia Louis Dreyfus and Amy Tan. The medals are Biden's first batch of awards for the arts and humanities. They were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
