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  Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after a short period of time. It was created by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown, and was initially released in September 2011. The history of Snapchat can be divided into several key milestones. In 2011, Snapchat was founded by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown, who were students at Stanford University at the time. The idea for Snapchat came about as a way to share photos that would disappear after a short period of time, offering a more private and ephemeral form of communication. The app was initially called "Picaboo" and was released in July 2011. Later that year, the name was changed to Snapchat. In 2013, S napchat gained rapid popularity among young users, particularly teenagers and young adults, due to its unique features such as disappearing photos and videos, as well as creative filters and lenses. By 2013, Snapchat had already gained millions ...

  The First Amendment of the United States Constitution is a crucial cornerstone of American democracy that guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition. The amendment's emergence and evolution are a testament to the country's commitment to protecting fundamental human rights and freedoms. The First Amendment was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791, as part of the Bill of Rights, which was ratified by the states. The Bill of Rights was a response to concerns about the power of the federal government and its potential to infringe upon individual liberties. The First Amendment's provisions were designed to prevent the government from suppressing the expression of ideas and opinions that may be unpopular or controversial.  The First Amendment's evolution was shaped by various historical events and court cases that expanded its scope and interpretation. One of the earliest and most significant cases was the 1919 Supreme Court deci...

  The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and serves as the final arbiter of legal disputes within the federal court system. Its primary function is to interpret and apply the Constitution and federal laws, as well as to resolve conflicts between federal and state law. The history of the Supreme Court of the United States can be traced back to the country's founding. The Constitution, which was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788, established the federal court system and granted the Supreme Court the power to hear certain cases. The first Supreme Court , which was established in 1789, was composed of six justices and held its first session in 1790. The Court's early years were marked by uncertainty, as it struggled to establish its authority and define its role within the new federal government. One of the Court's first major cases was Marbury v. Madison (1803), in which Chief Justice John Marshall asserted the power of the Court to declare acts of Con...

Privacy is now seemingly becoming a thing of the past. The internet and social media makes everything about you accessible, as I've learned. This past fall, I was a victim of someone stealing my identity. Somebody took my pictures, and created an instagram page with them. The pictures were used to promote me for an inappropriate website, one I was not associated with in real life. Since my instagram wasn't private, it made me vulnerable to end up like a situation like the one I was in. It was extremely humiliating and made me feel bad about myself, as the account had followed all the same people I followed.    I had learned a valuable lesson. If more privacy was available for me to utilize, I needed to take it. I locked down my Facebook, and turned my Instagram and Twitter private.  People actually thought it was my account, and gave me an extremely bad look. Instagram wouldn't take the page down, and I felt powerless. These TED talks ac...

     In today's day and age, finding credible news can be tricky in a world where fake, biased, untruthful news is constantly surrounding us. Luckily, I have been able to find outlets and sources that seemingly provides credible news and information. I feel as though my generation doesn't show any interest in current news and information. Thankfully, these 5 sources are easily accessible, reliable, and have helped me stay up to date with current events. My most used news source would most definitely be Apple News . It's easily accessible, as it's one swipe away on my iPhone and MacBook. According to the Apple News website, it provides news stories from over 300+ news outlets and magazines. With that many different sources, I feel as though I get many different views and opinions, making the Apple News platform a very neutral site. I also like how it's customizable to my liking, and I can change it to show me any news I per...