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What Musk’s past tweets reveal about Twitter’s next owner: Three days before Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter, the world’s richest man tweeted a photo of Bill ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2022/04/27/What-Musk-s-past-tweets-reveal-about-Twitter-s-next-owner
Seinfeld’s shock Hollywood claim: ‘It’s over’: Ahead of his feature directorial debut on Netflix, Jerry Seinfeld weighed in on the state of the film industry ...
news.com.au/entertainment/movies/jerry-seinfeld-the-movie-business-is-over/news-story/ae728f01ea6cfe01bbeb86f48e31a2df
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
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Now it's Biden's turn: Large majority in the US Senate for the forced sale of TikTok
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes Legislation Requiring Sale of TikTok's Parent Company or Face Ban
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
- The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, who has indicated that he will sign it on Wednesday.
- The revised legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
- The bill aims to prevent ByteDance from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which has been pivotal in making the platform a trendsetting phenomenon.
Colleges seek to balance safety and students' right to protest Gaza war: U.S. colleges and universities are preparing for end-of-year commencement ceremonies ...
apnews.com/article/college-graduation-israel-gaza-protest-3b363f57cbe915e95b68eeed04ca342d
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
By cracking down on the Gaza protests, US universities are betraying their core mission
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/24/by-cracking-down-on-the-gaza-protests-us-universities-are-betraying-their-core-mission/
ÖRR is concerned about press freedom in Italy, but not in Germany: An anti-fascist author is unloaded at the Italian ÖRR and ends up in the “Tagesthemen” ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/oerr-besorgt-fuer-pressefreiheit-italien-schweigt-ueber-deutschland-li.2208572
Top Orange County swimming times entering league finals, April 23: Reigning Register female athlete of the year Teagan O'Dell leads the county in four ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/23/top-orange-county-swimming-times-entering-league-finals-april-23/
‘Arrogant Billionaire’: Elon Musk Feuds With Australian PM Over Content Takedown Orders
time.com/6969931/elon-musk-x-australia-albanese-stabbing-censorship/
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Alligator found hiding in landing gear of plane at Florida Air Force Base, photos show
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article287928330.html
This is how Great Britain wants to strengthen freedom of expression at universities
nzz.ch/international/kampf-gegen-cancel-culture-wie-der-neue-zar-fuer-freie-rede-die-meinungsaeusserungsfreiheit-an-britischen-universitaeten-durchsetzen-will-ld.1825603
Let's hear it for free speech and trusting our own discernment.: Let's hear it for free speech and trusting our own discernment about content ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/texas-book-ban-appeals-court-ruling-19411873.php
US colleges seek to balance safety and students’ right to protest Gaza war: The University of Michigan is informing students of the rules for upcoming graduation ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/us-colleges-seek-to-balance-safety-and-students-right-to-protest-gaza-war
Jair Bolsonaro Praises Elon Musk at Brazil Rally Amid Police Probes: Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro praised Elon Musk as a free-speech advocate ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/jair-bolsonaro-praises-elon-musk-at-brazil-rally-amid-police-probes
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Should AI chatbots represent controversial opinions? This is what experts say: AI chatbots often refuse to talk about controversial topics or only express a ...
t3n.de/news/ki-chatbots-kontroverse-ergebnisse-zu-produzieren-problem-1620519/
Bill Ackman says he's 'learned a lot' from Elon Musk's free-wheeling X: The activist investor was a main speaker at this year's annual TED conference
qz.com/bill-ackman-elon-musk-x-free-speech-social-media-dei-1851426141
Elon Musk – arrogant billionaire or free speech warrior?: Either way it stinks
theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2024/apr/23/elon-musk-arrogant-billionaire-or-free-speech-warrior
US Supreme Court rejects free speech case over attorney bias rule: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-supreme-court-rejects-free-speech-case-over-attorney-bias-rule-2024-04-22/
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost: Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion ...
theage.com.au/technology/x-marks-the-spot-where-free-speech-comes-at-a-cost-20240421-p5flgx.html
Salman Rushdie warns young people against forgetting value of free speech: Author also discusses prospect of second Trump presidency and writing about his ...
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/21/salman-rushdie-warns-young-people-against-forgetting-value-of-free-speech
USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech : "I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.
abcnews.go.com/US/usc-valedictorian-speaks-after-school-canceled-commencement-speech/story
Opinion | Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right: If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-crackdown.html
Musk lashes out over Aussie stabbing clips: Elon Musk and his social media company X have pledged to fight Australia’s online safety watchdog over posts about ...
news.com.au/technology/online/social/elon-musk-and-xs-vow-to-fight-australian-online-safety-watchdog/news-story/006aa7bf26ad33b99c7a7224f29f2bdb
USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech
ctvnews.ca/world/usc-cancels-graduation-keynote-by-filmmaker-amid-controversy-over-decision-to-drop-student-s-speech-1.6855120
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
"Right to freedom of opinion": Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in Gaza poem: In a three-minute video, cabaret artist Dieter Hallervorden recites a poem about ...
n-tv.de/leute/Hallervorden-sieht-in-Gaza-Gedicht-keinen-Antisemitismus-article24881720.html
TikTok raises concerns about bill passed by U.S. House: TikTok on April 21 reiterated free speech concerns about a bill passed by the U.S ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-tiktok-raises-concerns-about-bill-passed-by-us-house/
The Story: 'Influencer of influencers': Modi's strategy to win the Indian election
podfollow.com/1501716010/episode/bd3e2beb6070edf5e386f600723159ef24dd53ff
German Israel Policy: The False Lessons from the Past: Germany has entered a dangerous confrontation course with freedom of expression. This is reminiscent of ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/deutsche-israel-politik-die-falschen-lehren-aus-der-vergangenheit-li.2206324
Isle of Wight consumer fears AI may curtail free speech: This letter to the editor is about the principle of free speech and if it is right for a company's AI ...
countypress.co.uk/news/24266663.isle-wight-consumer-fears-ai-may-curtail-free-speech/
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
Kyrgyz journalist Aike Beishekeyeva planned to celebrate her 23rd birthday over cake w/her colleagues at @TemirovLive .
Instead ... Show more
With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression - OCCRP: The authorities have accused Temirov Live, a respected investigative outlet ...
occrp.org/en/uncensored-the-kyrgyzstan-project/with-journalists-behind-bars-kyrgyzstan-enters-new-era-of-repression
Debate on freedom of speech: Help, I'm being canceled!: "Cancel Culture" was long said to be a right-wing fantasy in the progressive camp. But recently ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/meinungsfreiheit-und-cancel-culture-hilfe-ich-werde-gecancelt-kolumne-a-ffb45599-0842-4e9c-8315-c9d5094f9e02
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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Constitutional law professor Rupert Scholz: Interior Minister Nancy Faeser should have “immediately fired” President of the Federal Office for the Protection ...
weltwoche.de/daily/staatsrechts-professor-rupert-scholz-innenministerin-nancy-faeser-haette-verfassungsschutz-praesident-thomas-haldenwang-nach-seinem-faz-artikel-sofort-entlassen-muessen/
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | BJP no longer a political party, but a cult worshipping Narendra Modi: P Chidambaram
deccanherald.com/elections/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-bjp-no-longer-a-political-party-but-a-cult-worshipping-narendra-modi-p-chidambaram-2987733
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
‘Media firestorm’: Israel protest at professor’s home sparks heated free-speech debate
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/20/berkeley-protest-gaza-free-speech
USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech
apnews.com/article/university-of-southern-california-commencement-speech-canceled-125cb8db93f2247ca3e45f782b7fcb2a
Elon Musk opposes TikTok Ban in US, citing free speech : Firmly opposing the proposed ban of TikTok in the US, Elon Musk argued that it suppress freedom of ...
wionews.com/world/elon-musk-opposes-tiktok-ban-in-us-citing-free-speech-713204
Book bans hit another record high: PEN America: After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4597120-book-bans-record-high-pen-america/
Poland's Freedom Press Day Overshadowed by Concerns of Government Repression: As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, the state of free speech and ...
polanddaily24.com/polands-freedom-press-day-overshadowed-by-concerns-of-government-repression/politics/40488
Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners for 2024 announced at USC: Winners at the 2024 L.A. Times Book Prizes included Ed Park for fiction, Ivy Pochoda for ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-04-19/la-times-book-prizes-winners-2024
'I am happy NatCon was able to go ahead,' says Belgian Prime Minister De Croo: De Croo addressed parliament over the controversial events surrounding the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013241/i-am-happy-natcon-was-able-to-go-ahead-says-belgian-prime-minister-de-croo
White House not commenting on Israel's attack in Iran: The White House avoids comment on Israel's strike on Isfahan, emphasizing deescalation ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797964
Apple Blocks Several U.S.-Based Messaging Apps in China: WhatsApp, Signal, and Threads used to be available in China via VPN.
gizmodo.com/apple-blocks-several-us-based-messaging-apps-in-china-1851422530
Dispute over critical tweet: Karlsruhe rules in favor of ex-"Bild" boss Reichelt: How far can criticism of government action go when it is mixed with false ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Karlsruhe-gibt-Ex-Bild-Chef-Reichelt-Recht-article24877588.html
Freedom of speech? Belgian antifascists respond to attacks after far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011516/freedom-of-speech-belgian-antifascists-respond-to-attacks-after-far-right-natcons-fundraiser
Supreme Court to hear appeal over Räsänen's incitement acquittal: MP Päivi Räsänen says she is continuing a fight she characterises as a freedom of speech ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084585
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Teacher sues after he's convicted of putting 'for sale' sign in truck window: “This lawsuit is bigger than me, it’s about standing up for the free speech rights ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/teacher-sues-after-hes-convicted-of-putting-for-sale-sign-in-truck-window/
Sellner and Varoufakis: Entry bans against people who think differently are illiberal
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/sellner-und-varoufakis-einreiseverbote-gegen-andersdenkende-sind-illiberal-ld.1826954
Constitutional lawyer: Swastika ban attack on freedom of expression. NZZ: Extreme Russia bashing, but NATO cult and EU proximity ... Show more weltwoche.ch/daily/staatsrechtler-hakenkreuz-verbot-angriff-auf-die-meinungsfreiheit-nzz-massloses-russland-bashing-dafuer-nato-kult-und-eu-naehe-us-professor-warnt-vor-uebertriebenen-trump-aengsten-nationalrat-u/
Rishi Sunak and Belgian PM criticise mayor’s halting of NatCon conference: Emir Kir ordered police to close down radical rightwing conference attended by Suella ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/belgian-mayor-natcon-conference-braverman-farage-brussels
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
WATCH: Columbia University’s president testifies at House antisemitism hearing: After the other Ivy League presidents’ equivocation led to weeks of backlash ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-columbia-universitys-president-testifies-at-house-antisemitism-hearing
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
🔊 A far-right politician tests the boundaries of Germany's free speech. Find out more on the Reuters World News podcast www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-gazans-shattered-ivf-dreams-nazi-slogan-coral-reef-stress-2024-04-18/
Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...
politico.eu/article/cancel-culture-comes-to-brussels/
Over 150 media professionals appeal to Ukrainian parliament to dismiss spokeswoman for Defence Forces of Ukraine's South
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451830/
🔊 A far-right politician tests the boundaries of Germany's free speech. Find out more on the Reuters World News podcast
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Trump's Truth Social to Launch Live TV Streaming Platform, Including News, Religion, & Family-Friendly Content
techtimes.com/articles/303664/20240417/trumps-truth-social-launch-live-tv-streaming-platform-including-news-religion-family-friendly-content.htm
Nigel Farage is the worst of us, but he has a right to speak: Fighting populism cannot be done with bans
inews.co.uk/opinion/nigel-farage-worst-us-right-speak-3011239
2023-24 All Central Virginia girls swimming and diving team: The 2023-24 All Central Virginia girls swimming and diving team.
dailyprogress.com/sports/high-school/2023-24-all-central-virginia-girls-swimming-and-diving-team/article_a99a3a68-fb5f-11ee-bafb-532e5efc011e.html
USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian speech over security concerns: The University of Southern California has sparked condemnation from a leading Muslim ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/usc-cancels-pro-palestinian-valedictorian-speech-security-israel-war-rcna147954
Latest state survey of Florida college students asks about Trump and Biden: The latest round of a controversial state survey of Florida college and university ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/latest-state-survey-of-florida-college-students-asks-about-trump-and-biden/
Jeff Landry pushes bill that would block public from viewing government records: Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, who touted transparency on the campaign trail and ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-supports-bill-to-gut-la-public-records-access/article_85c682a7-5aab-5dfd-9d47-833ae985f956.html
2023-24 Central Virginia girls swimming and diving coach of the year: JJ Bean, Albemarle
dailyprogress.com/sports/high-school/2023-24-central-virginia-girls-swimming-and-diving-coach-of-the-year-jj-bean-albemarle/article_a7aee84c-fb65-11ee-94e5-bfdfe720048a.html
Höcke and incitement to hatred: what is allowed and what is forbidden?: There are slogans, terms and symbols from the National Socialist era that almost everyone ...
nzz.ch/international/hoecke-und-die-volksverhetzung-was-ist-erlaubt-und-was-verboten-ld.1826570
USC cancels valedictorian’s commencement speech citing safety concerns: "I am not surprised by those who attempt to propagate hatred. I am surprised that my ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/16/usc-cancels-valedictorians-commencement-speech-citing-safety-concerns/
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference: Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
ft.com/content/70291bc6-7cd8-4d4e-97bc-2e2904b16222
Watch: Labour MPs mock NatCon shutdown: It’s a sad day for lovers of personal freedom. Not only is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pressing on with his smoking ban — ...
spectator.co.uk/article/watch-labour-mps-mock-natcon-shutdown/
Think paying fast-food workers $20 an hour is too much? Think again: Readers also comment on the S.F. Symphony leadership, killing barred owls and the limits of ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/minimum-wage-symphony-owls-free-speech-19404567.php
Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news” ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/22/beijing-calls-reports-on-23-chinese-swimmers-failed-doping-test-fake-news/
Letter - 'No reason to deselect Romsey MP Caroline Nokes': The Advertiser reports a campaign to encourage local Conservative Party Members to seek to deselect ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24252392.letter---no-reason-deselect-romsey-mp-caroline-nokes/
Marijuana Stocks Gain Momentum on Cannabis Reform Hopes: Investors have been diving into cheap pot stocks in hopes that a change in US policy will unlock major ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/marijuana-stocks-gain-momentum-as-cannabis-reform-hopes-linger
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