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When social media started to take over the internet 20 years ago, it was widely hailed as a game-changing technology that would connect people across divides and make information more accessible.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s the way we all move through the world now, which can be snapshot and projected very widely out into the world for whatever reason.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s been widely reported that in the ’80s and ’90s, Trump sometimes pretended to be his own publicist, John Barron, when talking to reporters.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Wagering on sports became widely accessible starting in 2018, when the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Glancing over at my parents, I can see my dad’s dimple twitching, which means he’s trying not to laugh, and my mom is smiling widely.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh