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A proposed mega-merger would give the new company massive influence over film, television, streaming and the cloud infrastructure. bymuratdeniz/iStock Getty Images Plus

A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream

The proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger would concentrate oversight of two prominent newsrooms – CNN and CBS – under one owner with strong ties to Donald Trump.
TikTok appears to be changing hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store

With a change of ownership in the works, TikTok’s algorithm – the secret sauce of its success – is going to be reset for US users. What differences users will see is unclear, but changes are coming.
Deinfluencing, the social media trend where influencers discourage their followers from purchasing products that are overhyped, encourages mindful consumption. (Unsplash+)

Deinfluencing shapes how we think about shopping, and our economy

During times of economic uncertainty, some social media influencers become deinfluencers and encourage us to spend on less expensive versions of products.
Altogether, counterfeit goods made up “approximately $467 billion” in global trade in 2021, according to the latest data in a 2025 report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Ahmad Faizal / Shutterstock

Counterfeit Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermès bags from China: examining an online phenomenon and its risks for consumers

False video ads for French luxury bags made in China promised unbeatable prices. Buying a fake may come with a potentially high cost.

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