This Social Network You’ve Never Heard Of Has Nearly 1 Million Users, Its CEO Says

A new social network that uses a points-based system to encourage people to interact with content is closing in on 1 million registered users since it launched earlier this month, according to the company’s CEO. “We’ve been around for a week. We are already serving significant impressions,” said Bill Ottman, the founder and CEO of Minds, in an interview last

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When My Rapist Appeared Under Facebook’s ‘People You May Know’ Tab

“When my rapist showed up under the ‘people you may know’ tab on Facebook, it felt like the closest to a crime scene I’ve ever been.” That’s how Kevin Kantor begins his powerful slam poem, “People You May Know.” In the piece, Kantor recounts his experience of coming across his rapist’s Facebook profile — learning his assailant’s middle name, seeing

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Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Make Us Want To Hop A Plane To Tokyo

It’s almost April, and in Japan, that means one thing: The cherry blossoms are blooming. The flowers are a national symbol of Japan, and the annual display draws huge crowds — and the attention of social media users. HuffPost Japan gathered some of the most beautiful celebrations of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms, and it’s making us want to jump on the

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Facebook Reportedly Wants To Tighten Its Grip On Your News

Deals are reportedly in the works to give Facebook greater control over the news stories shared on its platform. According to The New York Times, Facebook has met with several media companies to discuss the possibility of its directly hosting their content — a shift that would fundamentally change how users access news articles on the site. The Huffington Post,

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