rachael30+FollowBrookline author exposes ads disguised as newsIt’s getting harder to tell real news from paid ads, and Brookline’s own Michelle Amazeen is calling it out. In her new book, she reveals how companies—especially fossil fuel giants—are using ‘native advertising’ to blend their messages right into news stories. These ads often look just like regular articles, making it tough for readers to spot the difference. Amazeen warns this blurring of lines can erode trust in journalism and even shape what gets reported. Have you noticed more sponsored content sneaking into your news feed? How do you spot what’s real? Let’s talk about how this impacts our trust in the media. #Entertainment #Books #Brookline00Share
Jorge Figueroa+FollowBrookline teen’s Google prank changes MBTA stopA Brookline High School senior managed to rename an MBTA bus stop just by submitting a suggestion on Google Maps during the pandemic. Brendan Libby, inspired by a love of baseball history, named an unnamed street after Hall of Famer Rabbit Maranville. Fast forward, and the MBTA actually adopted the new name for its Route 51 bus stop—surprising even Libby when he heard it announced on his ride. Now, the community is buzzing about how a simple online edit turned into a real-world change. Should cities be more careful about crowdsourced map edits, or is this the kind of local creativity we need more of? #Education #Brookline #MBTA00Share
