According to the Pew Research Center, 54% of Americans report they consume at least some news from social media sources. These sources include anything from YouTube and Instagram, all the way to X and Truth Social.
Recent media coverage of aviation has raised concerns about whether flying is still safe. Is the whole aviation system at a point of crisis or has it simply become a highly viewed field, igniting excessive news coverage?
For nearly nine decades, America has undeniably been the most powerful country in the world. We held hard power — military and economic leverage — with a terrifyingly strong and intact military from the end of the Second World War through the Cold War to today with an insane amount of defense spending.
If political history has taught us anything, it's that the fastest way to break a headline isn't record-breaking global heat or ongoing humanitarian crises — it’s a president wearing the wrong outfit.
Enthusiasts should certainly share their critiques, but when leaks are framed as gaming “news,” fans often blame the company instead of those spreading classified information.
Overinvolvement in celebrities and their lives is nothing new — tabloids and paparazzi have existed for decades — but the presence of the phenomenon has been amplified by easy and widespread access to the internet and social media platforms.
Instant gratification is a curse and a blessing. The digital era that we live in has fostered a desire for satisfaction and fulfillment at our fingertips. While this can just be seen as yet another byproduct of the pandemic — the desire for instant gratification is a trend that has its roots far earlier than 2020.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have captured the attention of the country with their budding relationship. But, has the media gone too far with its coverage of the duo?
Boston University has new administrative leadership going into the 2023-2024 academic year, following the appointment, retirement and stepping down of top university administrators.
Today on East to West, we cover Mayor Michelle Wu’s five year budget proposal, a Holocaust Remembrance Day event and more.
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