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AP Twitter Account Hack Sends Markets Briefly Tumbling
The Associated Press became the latest major company to see its Twitter account get hacked Tuesday. The difference with this hack was that it temporarily sent financial markets in New York tumbling.
The Role Social Media Played In #BostonBombings
As the investigation into the terror attack on the Boston Marathon played out, nearly every development played out on social media sites. Pieces of information were being sent out via Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit with incredible speed.
South Florida Watched Final Hours Of Pope Benedict’s Papacy
Pope Benedict XVI is in the final hours of his papacy and South Florida Catholics are watching every moment of his historic resignation.
Rapper Claims He Was Kicked Out Of Heat Game
Rapper Lil Wayne claimed he was kicked out of Sunday’s Miami Heat game for rooting for the wrong team, according to a tweet from the performer.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Officially Accepts DNC Chair Position
In a series of tweets to her personal Twitter account, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz officially accepted the invitation to continue at her post.
Home Detention Ordered For Teen Accused Of Threatening School
A South Florida teenager arrested for threatening an attack on his school did not appear in court Wednesday afternoon as expected. Instead, a judge ordered the teen to home detention and scheduled another hearing in January.
Miami Student Arrested For Tweeting He’ll “Shoot Up This School”
A Miami teen threatened on Twitter to “shoot up this school this Friday”, just days after the deadly elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Apple May Buy Stake In Twitter
Apple has stumbled to break into social media, but that may soon change thanks to help from a power player.
New Twitter Tool Will Let You Export Tweet History
Twitter is developing a handy new tool. Careful, though: the tool is a double-edged sword.
Using Social Media To Contact 9-1-1
Can you tweet for emergency help, text for 9-1-1 or post a panic alarm on Facebook? Even if you do, should you expect a rescue crew? Social media is changing the world, and now it’s affecting how people reach out during a crisis. But can you count on it?






