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A view of an iPhone in Washington Tuesday, May 21, 2013, showing the Twitter and Facebook apps among others. A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They’re also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Poll says teens sharing more on social media sites, more trending to Twitter

WASHINGTON - Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behaviour. It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect their online reputations.

Eminem's song publisher sues Facebook, ad agency, saying they used tune without permission The Canadian Press - 6 hours ago
DETROIT - Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs. More »Eminem's song publisher sues Facebook, ad agency, saying they used tune without permission
DETROIT - Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.
Spotify's Top 10 most viral tracks The Canadian Press - 7 hours ago
The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, May … More »Spotify's Top 10 most viral tracks
The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.
Stephen Harper addresses his caucus about Senate scandals: 'I’m not happy' Canada Politics - 9 hours ago
Stephen Harper has made what was probably one of the most important speeches during his tenure as prime minister. On Tuesday morning, Harper addressed his caucus amid … More »Stephen Harper addresses his caucus about Senate scandals: 'I’m not happy'
Stephen Harper has made what was probably one of the most important speeches during his tenure as prime minister. On Tuesday morning, Harper addressed his caucus amid the ongoing Senate expense scandal that has dominated headlines and social media over … Continue reading →
CA-BUSINESS Summary Reuters - Mon, 20 May, 2013
Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving … More »CA-BUSINESS Summary
Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the Internet pioneer a much-needed social media platform to reach a younger generation of users and breathe new life into its ailing brand. The deal, announced …
Idaho couple and Sun Valley Resort embroiled in Twitter tussle over social network handle The Canadian Press - Mon, 20 May, 2013
BOISE, Idaho - An Internet entrepreneur and former Wall Street derivatives analyst contends central Idaho's Sun Valley resort and the Twitter Inc. social media site heisted … More »Idaho couple and Sun Valley Resort embroiled in Twitter tussle over social network handle
BOISE, Idaho - An Internet entrepreneur and former Wall Street derivatives analyst contends central Idaho's Sun Valley resort and the Twitter Inc. social media site heisted his handle.
Nanaimo Facebook group takes aim at thieves CBC - Mon, 20 May, 2013
Residents fed up with petty crime in Nanaimo have turned to social media to try to prevents theft. More »Nanaimo Facebook group takes aim at thieves
Residents fed up with petty crime in Nanaimo have turned to social media to try to prevents theft.
1 year later, Facebook stock remains below IPO price CBC - Mon, 20 May, 2013
A year after Facebook's high profile IPO, investors are still skeptical about its prospects and the stock price is wallowing. More »1 year later, Facebook stock remains below IPO price
A year after Facebook's high profile IPO, investors are still skeptical about its prospects and the stock price is wallowing.
Kim Kardashian Confirms Kanye's Yeezus Album Title, Release Date Access Hollywood - Sun, 19 May, 2013
As Kanye West took the stage on the "Saturday Night Live" Season 38 finale to debut new music this weekend, girlfriend Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to promote her man's … More »Kim Kardashian Confirms Kanye's Yeezus Album Title, Release Date
As Kanye West took the stage on the "Saturday Night Live" Season 38 finale to debut new music this weekend, girlfriend Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to promote her man's upcoming album, as well as confirm its release date and title.
More details on double homicide victims CBC - Sun, 19 May, 2013
Some family and friends of Natasha Jeffey, the victim of a violent homicide, are taking to Facebook to express their grief. More »More details on double homicide victims
Some family and friends of Natasha Jeffey, the victim of a violent homicide, are taking to Facebook to express their grief.
Condolences, praise pour in for Elijah Harper CBC - Fri, 17 May, 2013
Elijah Harper, 64, died Friday in Ottawa as a result of cardiac failure due to diabetes complications. From the average Canadian to those with a higher profile, such … More »Condolences, praise pour in for Elijah Harper
Elijah Harper, 64, died Friday in Ottawa as a result of cardiac failure due to diabetes complications. From the average Canadian to those with a higher profile, such as actors, politicians, and celebrities, the accolades for Harper rushed onto Twitter.
Business Highlights The Canadian Press - Fri, 17 May, 2013
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus More »Business Highlights
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus
How Talia’s Not Letting Cancer Halt Her Fashion Dreams The Juice - Fri, 17 May, 2013
The 13-year-old YouTube sensation Talia Castellano isn't letting cancer get in the way of her dreams! The adorable, inspirational girl ― who was named an honorary Covergirl … More »How Talia’s Not Letting Cancer Halt Her Fashion Dreams
The 13-year-old YouTube sensation Talia Castellano isn't letting cancer get in the way of her dreams! The adorable, inspirational girl ― who was named an honorary Covergirl with the help of daytime talk show queen, Ellen DeGeneres ― has become … Continue …
Syria government supporters hack Financial Times Reuters - Fri, 17 May, 2013
By Jim Finkle and Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked on Friday, renewing questions about whether the popular social … More »Syria government supporters hack Financial Times
By Jim Finkle and Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked on Friday, renewing questions about whether the popular social media service has done enough to tighten security as cyber-attacks on the news media intensify. The Syrian Electronic Army, an online group that supports Syrian …
Syria's pro-Assad hackers hijack Financial Times blog, Twitter feeds in latest media attack The Canadian Press - Fri, 17 May, 2013
LONDON - A clutch of Twitter accounts and a blog maintained by the Financial Times were hacked Friday, the latest in a series of cyberattacks claimed by the Syrian Electronic … More »Syria's pro-Assad hackers hijack Financial Times blog, Twitter feeds in latest media attack
LONDON - A clutch of Twitter accounts and a blog maintained by the Financial Times were hacked Friday, the latest in a series of cyberattacks claimed by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-government group which has regularly targeted media organizations it sees as sympathetic to the country's rebels.
Kim Kardashian 'Touched' By Cheryl Cole's Support Access Hollywood - Fri, 17 May, 2013
Another star has come to the defense of Kim Kardashian's pregnancy curves. British pop beauty Cheryl Cole sent a supportive message to the reality star via Twitter on … More »Kim Kardashian 'Touched' By Cheryl Cole's Support
Another star has come to the defense of Kim Kardashian's pregnancy curves. British pop beauty Cheryl Cole sent a supportive message to the reality star via Twitter on Thursday.
Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self The Canadian Press - Fri, 17 May, 2013
SYDNEY - An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
INFLUENCE GAME: Tech industry, big labour wrangle over high-tech jobs for foreigners The Canadian Press - Thu, 16 May, 2013
WASHINGTON - To the U.S. technology industry, there's a dramatic shortfall in the number of Americans skilled in computer programming and engineering that is hampering business. To unions and some Democrats, it's more sinister: The push by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to expand the number of visas for high-tech foreign workers …