BuzzFeed, Vice woes signal crisis in digital-only media
The once promising world of free digital media finds itself at a crossroads.
Sat May 06 2023
Actor Anthony Rapp sues Kevin Spacey for sexual misconduct in 1980s
The suit, filed in New York state court in Manhattan, refers to the same alleged incident that Rapp first recounted in an October 2017 BuzzFeed interview.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Zuckerberg says Facebook's failure to remove militia page an 'operational mistake'
Facebook said they removed the page for the Kenosha Guard, as it violated the company's policy against "militia organizations".
Sat Aug 29 2020
Technology Moved the Cheese, Jon Steinberg Has Cheddar Up His Sleeve
Former Buzzfeed President and COO Jon Steinberg is doubling down on live-streaming, campuses and e-sports through its post-cable network Cheddar.
Tue Jul 24 2018
Kevin Spacey apologizes after actor says he was subjected to sexual advance when only 14
Spacey said in a post on Twitter he was horrified to hear Rapp's story of the encounter, which he said he did not remember.
Mon Oct 30 2017
Singer R. Kelly denies BuzzFeed article accusing him of 'cult'
R&B singer R. Kelly on Monday denied an article by U.S. media outlet BuzzFeed News that he was keeping a household of young women in a "cult" atmosphere.
Tue Jul 18 2017
White House bars some news organisations from briefing
The White House excluded several major U.S. news organisations, including some it has openly criticized, from an off-camera briefing held by the White House press secretary on Friday.
Sat Feb 25 2017
No Trump ads: BuzzFeed says candidate 'hazardous'
BuzzFeed has terminated an advertising deal with the Republican Party, saying presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump is "hazardous to our health.
Tue Jun 07 2016
Twitter users decry reported plan to prioritise tweets
The hashtag #RIPTwitter became the top trending US item on Twitter, after a BuzzFeed report said the company is planning to change how it displays users tweets.
Sun Feb 07 2016
British ad watchdog raps Buzzfeed for misleading readers
Britain's advertising watchdog ruled Wednesday that US website Buzzfeed misled readers with an advertisement styled to look like a news story.
Wed Jan 13 2016
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024