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Jack Gohlke’s March Madness heroics make him a verified Instagram star

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Jack Gohlke’s March Madness heroics make him a verified Instagram star

Early NCAA Tournament standout Jack Gohlke is the first made man of March Madness 2024. The Oakland University guard is enjoying a meteoric rise after an out-of-body experience to lead the No. 14 seed Golden Grizzlies over the No. 3 seed Kentucky in an opening night 80-76 stunner. Gohlke had 32 points and drilled 10 … Read more

Social media is in its flop era now that buying blue checks is a verified ‘ick’

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Social media is in its flop era now that buying blue checks is a verified ‘ick’

Formerly the hallmark symbol of notoriety, being verified online has become a shameful branding. The coveted blue check — sought after by many but rarely granted — lost its shiny allure thanks to its monetization by both Twitter and Meta, the parent company to Instagram and Facebook. The “internet’s Oscar,” as content creator Grace O’Malley … Read more