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Elon Musk Tells Adam Schiff His Brain Is 'Too Small' In Juvenile Attack Tweet: Musk used his social media company to lash out at a lawmaker who has criticized ...
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Elon Musk Tells Adam Schiff His Brain Is 'Too Small' In Juvenile Attack ...
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Steve Garvey is raising millions — and paying for it: The former baseball star turned Republican Senate candidate pulled $3.4 million in the most recent filing.
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Steve Garvey is raising millions — and paying for it
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Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case: The case accuses Azerbaijan of glorifying racism and allowing hate speech against Armenians ...
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Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case
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Exclusive: Tech Companies Are Failing to Keep Elections Safe, Rights Groups Say: At least 160 rights groups are calling on tech platforms to adopt greater ...
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Exclusive: Tech Companies Are Failing to Keep Elections Safe ...
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‘Laws don’t change unless they’re challenged’: Palm Beach County may try to curb hate speech
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‘Laws don’t change unless they’re challenged’: Palm Beach County may try ...
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TikToker further remanded over hate speech: Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi remanded Ibrahim Musana also known as Pressure 24/7 until April 29 ...
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TikToker further remanded over hate speech
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LGBT Network gives youths a night to make noise against bullying, hate speech by smashing a wall
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LGBT Network gives youths a night to make noise against bullying ...
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Schiff unveils AI training transparency measure: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would require companies using copyrighted ...
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Schiff unveils AI training transparency measure
Quick Glance: OpenAI and Meta Prepare New AI Models Capable of 'Reasoning'
  • OpenAI and Meta are on the verge of releasing new artificial intelligence models that are said to be capable of reasoning and planning.

  • These upgrades are part of a wave of new large language models being released this year.

  • Reasoning and planning are key steps towards achieving 'artificial general intelligence', allowing chatbots and virtual assistants to complete sequences of related tasks.
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Malaysia Orders Meta, TikTok to Formulate Plan for ‘Harmful’ Content: With right-wing rhetoric proliferating online, the Anwar government has been forced to walk ...
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Malaysia Orders Meta, TikTok to Formulate Plan for ‘Harmful’ Content
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Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders: Scotland made it an imprisonable offense to “stir up hatred” against some groups ...
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Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders
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Inside Columbia’s campus wars: In a classroom tucked away in Fayerweather Hall on Columbia University’s campus in New York City, two students seated side-by-side ...
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Inside Columbia’s campus wars
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In these immensely troubled times marked by hate, fear and despair, it is noteworthy that the country’s largest political Opposition affirms its resolve to ... Show more   scroll.in/article/1066482/harsh-mander-congress-manifesto-is-not-perfect-but-kindles-some-hope   #LokSabhaElections
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Anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim accounts have grown on Elon Musk's X, new study finds
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Anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim accounts have grown on Elon Musk's X ...
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Peninsula man arrested on suspicion of hate speech at Gaza cease-fire rally: A man was arrested on suspicion of hate speech and other crimes at a Gaza ceasefire ...
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Peninsula man arrested on suspicion of hate speech at Gaza cease-fire ...
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Saying ‘Never again is now’ to European Jews is an insult - opinion: Never again? If European governments are not prepared or are unwilling to turn words into ...
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Saying ‘Never again is now’ to European Jews is an insult - opinion
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COMMENT | Let’s drown out hate speech with more love speech: We must raise awareness of hate speech and find ways to counter it.
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COMMENT | Let’s drown out hate speech with more love speech
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Elon Musk defies Brazil order to block X accounts: Elon Musk defied a Brazilian Supreme Court order to ban certain X accounts.
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Elon Musk defies Brazil order to block X accounts
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
  • A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

  • Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

  • Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

  • Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
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A new bill would force companies like OpenAI to disclose their training data: The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act proposed by Rep. Adam Schiff is backed ...
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A new bill would force companies like OpenAI to disclose their training ...
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Social media supercharges South Korea's 'politics of hatred': SEOUL: Online disinformation and hate speech are poisoning politics over the world ...
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Social media supercharges South Korea's 'politics of hatred'
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The House Dems who keep using TikTok while voting against it: A campaign dilemma: The most popular app among young voters is growing more politically toxic in ...
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The House Dems who keep using TikTok while voting against it
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Breaking down Trump’s attacks on the daughter of the judge in his New York hush-money trial
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Breaking down Trump’s attacks on the daughter of the judge in his New York ...
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COMMENT | Akmal the catalyst, and Anwar, bumbling incompetent: Look east if you're looking for leadership and a call for action.
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COMMENT | Akmal the catalyst, and Anwar, bumbling incompetent
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Rwanda marks 30 years after genocide, urges unity: Rwanda has warned against igniting hatred and disunity to prevent a recurrence of the genocide attack it ...
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Rwanda marks 30 years after genocide, urges unity
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
  • The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.

  • Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.

  • The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.

  • Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
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Police spammed with complaints by neo-Nazis under new Scottish hate crime law: First minister calls for end to vexatious reports after far-right agitators ...
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Police spammed with complaints by neo-Nazis under new Scottish hate crime ...
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Meta wants to label content “Made with AI”. The relaxation does not apply to content containing hate speech, bullying or misinformation about elections ... Show more
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A local council in Scotland has proposed banning buskers from singing songs containing hate speech. It comes after residents in Aberdeen complained of ... Show more
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Most Canadians think online harms bill should make porn sites verify users are 18 or older, poll says
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Most Canadians think online harms bill should make porn sites verify users ...
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Dignity should never be sacrificed on the altar of free speech: Opinion from Victoria University: NZ has effectively told victims of hate we will cling to a ...
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Dignity should never be sacrificed on the altar of free speech
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Central Java activist jailed for Facebook post opposing shrimp farming - Society - The Jakarta Post
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Central Java activist jailed for Facebook post opposing shrimp farming - ...
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Jan. 6 committee members preparing for retribution by Trump: California Democratic Reps. Zoe Lofgren, Adam B. Schiff and Pete Aguilar are among those who believe ...
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Jan. 6 committee members preparing for retribution by Trump
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Irish Examiner view: A lesson from the Highlands on hate crime laws: The experience of Scotland in the week since it introduced its new laws is insightful
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Irish Examiner view: A lesson from the Highlands on hate crime laws
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COMMENT | #MZB365: Let’s fight hatred with grace daily: We must take on hate speech using grace and forgiveness.
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COMMENT | #MZB365: Let’s fight hatred with grace daily
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NGO leader lodges report over 'edited' video, to seek legal redress : Video manipulated to make it look like I’m defaming Islam, rulers - Shashi.
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NGO leader lodges report over 'edited' video, to seek legal redress
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Scotland is seeking to protect transgender people with a new law against hate speech that came into force this week. But critics are up in arms, with author J ... Show more
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Hate speech law in Scotland: J.K. Rowling looks forward to arrest: The "Harry Potter" author rages online against the hate crime law that came into force in ...
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Hate speech law in Scotland: J.K. Rowling looks forward to arrest
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Scotland’s hate crime law could harm artistic free expression: The dominance of social media means it has never been easier to whip up a mob
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Scotland’s hate crime law could harm artistic free expression
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Mick Clifford: Hate speech bill in danger of failing due to noise around relatively minor element
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Mick Clifford: Hate speech bill in danger of failing due to noise around ...
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New person responsible for platform security at X: Hate speech is increasingly becoming an economic problem for Elon Musk's platform. Calls for violence and ...
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New person responsible for platform security at X
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Social media: X announces new people responsible for platform security: Companies do not want their brands to appear next to posts with calls for violence or ...
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Social media: X announces new people responsible for platform security
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Rep. Schiff proposes bill to turn government buildings into affordable housing: “We cannot stand by while the housing shortage displaces families and erodes the ...
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Rep. Schiff proposes bill to turn government buildings into affordable ...
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YOURSAY | Think of workers before boycotting any company: 'When it comes to boycotts, it’s never aimed at the right target.'
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YOURSAY | Think of workers before boycotting any company
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Judge Dismisses Elon Musk Lawsuit Against Center for Countering Digital Hate: A federal judge has tossed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the watchdog Center for ...
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Judge Dismisses Elon Musk Lawsuit Against Center for Countering Digital ...
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How Big Tech Platforms Like Instagram Are Failing LGBT Teens in India: As cyberbullying and hate speech proliferate, queer Indians are facing not only ...
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How Big Tech Platforms Like Instagram Are Failing LGBT Teens in India
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Report: Trans-hostile hate is widespread on Instagram and Facebook: Meta fails to enforce its own rules against hate speech, criticizes an LGBTQ group ...
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Report: Trans-hostile hate is widespread on Instagram and Facebook
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'Showered with abuse': Hate toward Kurds in Japan surfaces via phone calls, email (Pt. 2) - The Mainichi
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'Showered with abuse': Hate toward Kurds in Japan surfaces via phone calls ...
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'I became afraid to go out': Hate speech escalates against Kurds in east Japan (Pt. 1) - The Mainichi
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'I became afraid to go out': Hate speech escalates against Kurds in east ...
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Nahlah Saimeh: “Objectivity makes people extremely angry”: Forensic psychiatrist Nahlah Saimeh knows how to get criminals to talk. A conversation about hate ...
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Nahlah Saimeh: “Objectivity makes people extremely angry”
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People point to a rise in racism in Australia. The majority want tougher laws: Survey findings highlight the rising anxiety about our society after months of ...
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People point to a rise in racism in Australia. The majority want tougher ...
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Judge dismisses Elon Musk's suit against hate speech researchers: The billionaire sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after the group published a series ...
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Judge dismisses Elon Musk's suit against hate speech researchers
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
  • A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.

  • The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.

  • X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.

  • The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
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BJP MLA T Raja Singh booked for Mira road hate speech: This comes a week after a petition was filed in the Bombay High Court seeking registration of an offence ...
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BJP MLA T Raja Singh booked for Mira road hate speech
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Utah coach says her team had to switch hotels after racist attacks during NCAA Tournament
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Utah coach says her team had to switch hotels after racist attacks during ...
Quick Glance: Utah Coach Reveals Team Faced Racial Hate at NCAA Tournament Hotel
  • Following Utah's loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, Coach Lynne Roberts disclosed incidents of 'racial hate crimes' targeting the team, prompting a hotel relocation for safety.

  • The events unfolded upon the team's arrival in Spokane, Washington, causing distress and safety concerns, leading to a change in accommodations.

  • The incident involved racial slurs from a vehicle displaying a Confederate flag and escalated after leaving a restaurant, resulting in the team being moved for safety measures.

  • The NCAA denounced the incident and commended Utah, Gonzaga, and law enforcement for swift action. Idaho's governor also condemned racism and assured intolerance for it in the state.
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MPs, Jewish groups seek to end religious hate-speech defence in online harms bill
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MPs, Jewish groups seek to end religious hate-speech defence in online ...
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UN's top official on genocide calls for end to suffering of Gazans: 'Those responsible for hindering humanitarian access and for hate speech ...
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UN's top official on genocide calls for end to suffering of Gazans
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Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe - Asia & ...
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Judge’s stern rebuke of Elon Musk’s X gives researchers fresh hope: A federal judge’s decision this week reprimanding Elon Musk’s X for trying to punish a ...
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Judge’s stern rebuke of Elon Musk’s X gives researchers fresh hope
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Is a Utah bar’s ‘No Zionists’ policy antisemitic? Illegal? A rabbi and a law professor weigh in.
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Is a Utah bar’s ‘No Zionists’ policy antisemitic? Illegal? A rabbi and a ...
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Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill
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Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe - Asia & ...
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Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog: A case brought by Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter ...
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Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog
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Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names: Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations."
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Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
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Michael Valentine: I’m not interested in solidarity with genocide deniers: “I’m not interested in creating solidarity with hate speech and genocide deniers ...
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Michael Valentine: I’m not interested in solidarity with genocide deniers
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Simon Harris rules out early general election, saying he wants Coalition to run its full term
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Simon Harris rules out early general election, saying he wants Coalition ...
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Musk’s X Corp. loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog: LONDON: A US judge on Monday dismissed X Corp’s lawsuit against a nonprofit group that has criticized ...
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Musk’s X Corp. loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog