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Meta on Tuesday launched a highly anticipated “following feed” option in its Threads app.

Meta’s Threads gets a highly requested ‘following feed’

July 10, 2023 9:20 am CNN

CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta on Tuesday launched a highly anticipated “following feed” option in its Threads app as part…

An illustration picture shows two mobile phones displaying the login page of the social media app 'Threads' (L) and the 'Twitter' account of Elon Musk in Los Angeles on June 6. The new messaging app launched by Mark Zuckerberg is a direct competitor to Musk's Twitter.

Elon Musk jet-tracking account moves to Twitter rival Threads

July 10, 2023 9:20 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — One of Elon Musk’s least-favorite Twitter users is moving to Meta’s competing platform Threads. Jack…

The Threads application is seen running on a mobile device in this photo illustration on July 8 in Warsaw

Twitter’s future is in doubt as Threads tops 100 million users

July 10, 2023 9:02 am CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Twitter has weathered months, if not years, of mismanagement as well as mass layoffs, frequent service…

When Elon Musk took over Twitter in October and began upending the platform

Tired of Elon Musk? Here are the Twitter alternatives you should know about

July 9, 2023 6:22 am CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Korn (CNN) — When Elon Musk took over Twitter in October and began upending the platform, there weren’t many viable alternatives…

Mark Zuckerberg attends a tech event in Paris

Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids’ faces on Instagram. Should you?

July 9, 2023 2:04 am CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the…

Pet Pals: Sweet lives up to his name – and he’s playful, too

July 7, 2023 6:44 pm KTVZ News Team

This week, Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by Sweet, who is playful but also snuggles and purrs with the best of…

Young group ‘Rapport’ on road trip brings love of music to dining seniors at Bend Senior Services Center

July 7, 2023 10:29 am Blake Mayfield

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a concert of visiting young musicians for dining area seniors Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior…

Furry Friends: Taffeta is warm, friendly and welcoming

July 7, 2023 9:15 am KTVZ News Team

Meet Taffeta, a 1-year-old calico kitty brought to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center after a good Samaritan found her with kittens under their…

China fines Jack Ma’s Ant Group nearly $1 billion

July 7, 2023 8:33 am CNN Newsource

By Wayne Chang and Anna Cooban, CNN Taipei/London (CNN) — China’s top financial regulators have fined Ant Group — the fintech firm founded…

Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta’s new Twitter rival

Twitter threatens to sue Meta after rival app Threads gains traction

July 6, 2023 2:03 pm CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads —…

The Port of Nagoya in Tobishima in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi

Japan’s largest port hit with ransomware attack

July 6, 2023 7:18 am CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN New York (CNN) — Japan’s busiest shipping port said Thursday it would resume operations after a ransomware attack…

What is Threads? Here’s what you need to know about the potential ‘Twitter Killer’

July 6, 2023 6:24 am CNN

CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Facebook-parent Meta officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, last Wednesday, after first…

What is Threads? Here’s what you need to know about the potential ‘Twitter Killer’

July 6, 2023 6:24 am CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Facebook-parent Meta officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, last Wednesday, after first…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: They’re all winners

July 5, 2023 7:24 pm KTVZ News Sources

We have nothing but absolutely adorable pets in Central Oregon! To see more of the great photos or submit yours for the sweepstakes, visit this page…

Meta officially launches Twitter rival Threads. 30 million have joined already

July 5, 2023 4:03 pm CNN Newsource

By Samantha Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Facebook has tried to compete with Twitter in numerous ways over the years, including copying signature Twitter…

Meta officially launches Twitter rival Threads. 30 million have joined already

July 5, 2023 11:55 am CNN

CNN By Samantha Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Facebook has tried to compete with Twitter in numerous ways over the years, including copying signature…

Mark Zuckerberg has tried for years to take on Twitter. Now he may finally have his best chance to deliver a knockout blow to the social network at a turbulent moment.

Analysis: With Twitter in chaos, Mark Zuckerberg looks to pounce

July 5, 2023 11:55 am CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Mark Zuckerberg has tried for years to take on Twitter. Now he may finally have his best chance to…

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies about certain content

Federal judge blocks Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies

July 5, 2023 5:25 am CNN

CNN By Devan Cole and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials…

Bend’s 96th Fourth of July Pet Parade rolls through downtown as thousands come out to spectate

July 4, 2023 9:24 am Blake Mayfield

Independence Day in Bend once again included the beloved Pet Parade rolling through downtown Bend, to the joy of hundreds of participants and…

Federal judge blocks Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies

July 4, 2023 12:49 pm CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to…