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‘Lesson for spreading falsehoods’: KUALA LUMPUR: Former Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has won RM2.5mil in damages after he successfully sued an ustaz for ...
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JD Vance's 'Chinese peasants' comment adds fuel to trade war tension: Anger against Vance's comments in China has spilled over into discussions related to US ...
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Murkowski on Trump: "We are all afraid": "I am oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice," Murkowski said.
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Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote
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Key Facts: Murkowski Warns Against Trump's Political Retaliation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Senator Lisa Murkowski revealed that the threat of political retaliation from President Trump is significant enough to make her uncomfortable speaking out.
- As one of the few Republicans willing to criticize Trump's policies, she addressed concerns at a summit, highlighting the fear many have about ongoing changes.
- Murkowski denounced the Trump administration's approach to policy changes and expressed her intention to oppose severe cuts to the Medicaid program.
- Her remarks were met with applause, emphasizing her commitment to advocate for those who feel anxious.
"We are all afraid."— Senator Lisa Murkowski made this statement at a summit of nonprofit and tribal leaders in Alaska.
Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants: Trump officials have said student visa holders are subject to deportation over ...
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Meta must ban Students for Justice in Palestine - opinion: Students for Justice in Palestine, the vociferously antisemitic student activist group with hundreds ...
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Trump Torched On Social Media For Comment About Congo: 'I Don't Know What That Is'
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‘Tesla Takedown’ organizers call on Democrats to shield Section 230: Dozens of activists who helped organize protests this year against Elon Musk’s company Tesla ...
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EWN Apr 18
Mongolian LGBTQ youth fight for recognition through music, comedy: LGBTQ Mongolians often hide their identities from their employers and colleagues for fear of ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares 'Insane Social Media Posts' of Hecklers: Greene has claimed some of the protesters arrested at her town hall event in Georgia on ...
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Key Facts: Chaos Erupts at Marjorie Taylor Greene's Town Hall
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Several protesters were forcibly removed and arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Acworth, Georgia.
- Greene, a Trump supporter, was interrupted multiple times during her speech and stated that protests should occur outside.
- The police had prepared for potential disruptions and confirmed that some of those arrested were not constituents of Greene's district.
- Greene praised the police's actions and claimed the protesters were funded by Democrats, while emphasizing that dissent should be expressed at the ballot box.
"How people should handle their business is in the voting booth."— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told reporters that there is no reason for screaming and yelling during town hall meetings.
Image from the original article. Source: Trump lashes out at Fed chair: 'Powell's termination cannot come fast enough'
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Key Facts: Trump Considers Dismissing Fed Chair Powell
2h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed that Trump is exploring the possibility of firing Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair.
- Tensions have escalated as Trump accuses Powell of hindering the economy by maintaining high interest rates.
- Powell stated he cannot be removed and intends to serve until his term ends in May 2026.
- Economists and investors are concerned about the implications for the Fed's credibility and global markets if Trump attempts to dismiss Powell.
The Fed really owes it to the American people to get interest rates down. That's the only thing he's good for.— Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and the Fed's interest rate policy.
CBS News Apr 18
George Santos "remains unrepentant for his crimes" in social media posts ahead of sentencing, DOJ says
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10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say: A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social ...
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Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift': The social platform is testing age checks using facial scanning for access to sensitive content.
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Labor sent team to UK to learn from Keir Starmer’s successful election campaign: Overseas lessons on the power of podcasts informed the party’s ‘new media’ ...
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Debunk.org reports increased Russian media coverage on EU power grid 'unreliability'
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Lilly Sabri: I won't put my relationships on social media again: The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had ...
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David Hogg gives $100,000 to DCCC after infuriating House Dems: The DNC vice chair insisted in a social media post: "This is not me playing nice."
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At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends: Mark Zuckerberg played up TikTok rivalry at monopoly trial, but judge may not buy ...
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Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed ‘dangerous and dumb’
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Are Easter Baskets Getting Out of Hand?: Social media feeds are awash in images of lavish baskets overflowing with expensive gifts. Some parents are giving their ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Michelle Trachtenberg spoke out about health speculation before her death | CNN
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Key Facts: Michelle Trachtenberg's Death Linked to Diabetes Complications
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
- Michelle Trachtenberg's death at 39 was officially attributed to complications from diabetes.
- The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death was ruled natural following laboratory tests.
- Prior to her passing, it was reported that she had undergone a liver transplant, and her family had objected to an autopsy.
- Friends and former colleagues, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, expressed their grief and support for Trachtenberg's legacy.
Michelle, listen to me. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you.— Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Trachtenberg's older sister on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', wrote this on Instagram the day after Trachtenberg's death.
Hungary ‘rapidly going in wrong direction’, EU lawmakers warn after visit – as it happened
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Key Facts: OpenAI Unveils Advanced GPT-o3 Model
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
- OpenAI has introduced the GPT-o3 model, offering advanced capabilities in coding, math, and visual understanding.
- The model is available to paying ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users and can solve complex problems by independently verifying answers.
- In addition, the o4-mini model has been launched, which is faster and cheaper, along with Codex CLI, a local AI agent for programmers.
- OpenAI has also revamped the safety training data for the new models and plans to develop its own social media platform to gather data for refining its outputs.
The best photos often come when you’re relaxed and enjoying yourself.— Bibo Aswan on photography and the importance of having fun while posing.
Why Students Are Using AI to Avoid Learning
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Image from the original article. Source: US government: Joe Biden accuses Donald Trump of division and destruction: For the first time since the end of his term in office, former US President Biden has ...
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Key Facts: Biden Struggles for Speaking Engagements at $300K Rate
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Former President Joe Biden is facing difficulties securing speaking engagements, despite a $300,000 fee per appearance.
- Some former aides are advocating for him to step back from public life, especially after a recent speech where he used the term 'colored kids.'
- He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, which may lack the necessary connections for lucrative speaking opportunities.
- Biden's past speaking successes might be overshadowed by declining interest and the negative perception of his political career.
It felt like seeing someone you care about start to regress. We just wanted him to enjoy retirement like other presidents — not go out like this.— A former White House official reflecting on Biden's recent public address and the hope for his retirement.
Veteran actor Don Mlangeni Nawa dies: "We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this immense loss."
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Image from the original article. Source: Spahn and Wadephul for normal CDU dealings with the AfD - what will become of the firewall?
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Key Facts: Jens Spahn and the Threats to the Union
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- Jens Spahn calls for a new approach to the AfD, raising concerns about the stability of the Union.
- His stance contradicts current party positions and could endanger the CDU.
- Spahn is viewed as a potential faction leader, prompting doubts about his sense of responsibility.
- Normalizing the AfD through Spahn could threaten not only the CDU but also the democratic landscape in Germany.
"Whoever normalizes the AfD does not destroy the AfD, but the CDU."— Florian Schroeder in his column about the implications of Jens Spahn's approach to the AfD.
How Linda McMahon's “A.1.” Gaffe Sparked a Viral Campaign for Steak Sauce: When Linda McMahon called AI “A.1.” at a summit, Kraft Heinz and Mischief turned the ...
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Social media’s Non-Jewish Nanny converts to Judaism, embraces new life as Adina Shoshana
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Image from the original article. Source: Mark Zuckerberg: We were slow to recognise the threat posed by TikTok: Zuckerberg testified that Meta was slow to recognise the threat TikTok posed in the late ...
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Key Facts: Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's Challenges and Competition
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp during the FTC trial.
- He expressed concerns that Instagram and WhatsApp could threaten Facebook's dominance and suggested a spin-off of Instagram in 2018.
- Zuckerberg noted a decline in Facebook's content sharing, with messaging gaining popularity among users.
- YouTube is recognized as a major competitor, particularly among younger audiences who are increasingly spending time on the platform.
"The amount that people are sharing with friends on Facebook, especially, has been declining."— Mark Zuckerberg during his testimony at the FTC antitrust trial.
Image from the original article. Source: Texas Democrats to hold up GOP priorities over vouchers: From The Blast: More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to a plan to spike all constitutional ...
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Key Facts: Democrats Stall GOP Agenda Over School Vouchers
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
- House Democrats threaten to block all constitutional amendments unless school vouchers are voted on in November.
- More than 50 Democrats support this plan, meaning Republicans need at least 12 votes to pass any constitutional changes.
- Key Republican priorities depend on passing constitutional amendments, including measures to deny bail for certain violent offenses.
- Democrats are seeking a Republican to support the amendment to SB 2 to place the school voucher question before voters.
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen goes to El Salvador: The Trump administration and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said that they have no basis to send him ...
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CNA Apr 17
Image from the original article. Source: Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71: Aunor died on Wednesday (Apr 16), according to social media posts from her children.
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Key Facts: Global Coverage of Nora Aunor's Passing
8h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pep.ph
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pep.ph
- International news outlets like CNN, BBC, and NBC reported on the death of Nora Aunor on April 16, 2025.
- Aunor, an icon of Philippine cinema, passed away at the age of 71, and her popularity was recognized worldwide.
- Social media is filled with tributes from friends, fans, and individuals she impacted throughout her life.
- The controversial Nora Aunor dolls were produced without her consent and may increase in value following her death.
"Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade."— Lotlot de León on her mother Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16, 2023.
Nazriya Nazim reveals why she ‘shut down completely’, was absent from limelight: In a candid post, Nazriya Nazim shared her emotional struggles that led to her ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump says again: Zelensky started the war in Ukraine: Trump blames Zelensky for the war in Ukraine and promises a speedy solution. He sees Biden and Zelensky as ...
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Key Facts: Trump Blames Ukraine Again for War with Russia
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: firstpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: firstpost.com
- US President Donald Trump has reiterated the false claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiated the war with Russia.
- He stated that Zelenskyy is always looking to buy missiles and that one must know they can win before starting a war.
- Trump has previously exonerated Russia from blame while accusing Zelenskyy, Joe Biden, and NATO of instigating the conflict.
- Additionally, Trump has made inaccurate claims about US aid to Ukraine and labeled Zelenskyy as a 'dictator,' indicating a desire for regime change.
He's always looking to purchase missiles. Listen, when you start a war, you gotta know you can win a war. You don't start a war against somebody that's 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles.— US President Donald Trump made this statement during a press interaction at the White House.
After Spahn's proposal: Another CDU politician speaks out in favor of a different approach to the AfD
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255948418/Nach-Spahn-Vorstoss-Weiterer-CDU-Politiker-spricht-sich-fuer-anderen-Umgang-mit-der-AfD-aus.html
Spinning off Instagram, the decline of ‘friending’ and other takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg at the FTC monopoly trial
cnn.com/2025/04/16/tech/mark-zuckerberg-testimony-meta-ftc-trial/
Islam accounts for 41.2 percent of pupils in Vienna's primary and secondary schools
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Immigration officials to begin screening social media posts under new federal rule
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This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops: Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to ...
wired.com/story/massive-blue-overwatch-ai-personas-police-suspects/
Peter Andre removes post after new Jamaican gangster movie role sparks heavy backlash
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/peter-andre-removes-post-after-35069171
Viral TikTok videos urge buyers to shop directly from China at cheap prices, dodge tariffs
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/04/16/viral-tiktok-videos-urge-buyers-to-shop-directly-from-china-at-cheap-prices-dodge-tariffs
Company associated with Betoota Advocate contracted to run PM's re-election podcast strategy
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/prime-ministers-secret-podcast-strategists-albanese-betoota/105180156
New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts: President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S. Justice Department employees not to ...
reuters.com/world/us/new-us-justice-dept-policy-cracks-down-social-media-posts-2025-04-15/
Musk Responds to Bombshell Report on His ‘Harem Drama’ With a Mathematical Dig: The Tesla CEO had yet another ‘witty’ response to a recent report on his private ...
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Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
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Lorde says new single 'out soon': The Grammy award-winning singer, whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor, posted on her social media revealing her new single ...
1news.co.nz/2025/04/17/lorde-says-first-new-single-in-four-years-out-soon/
$100 leggings for five bucks? The viral TikTok post taunting US consumers: Chinese manufacturers purportedly behind big-name American brands are hitting back at ...
smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/100-leggings-for-five-bucks-the-viral-tiktok-post-taunting-us-consumers-20250415-p5lrv4.html
Chinese exporters on Rednote ask local consumers to buy goods meant for US: Chinese sellers of items from lunch boxes to appliances have taken to social media ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-exporters-rednote-ask-local-consumers-buy-goods-meant-us-2025-04-16/
OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform: OpenAI is building its own X-like social media network, according to a new report from The ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Campaign security concern as Albanese ambushed by alt-right media at Melbourne hotel
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Key Facts: Security Concerns Rise After Albanese Hotel Ambush
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was ambushed by alt-right video makers in his hotel lobby, raising security concerns.
- A Labor source described the incident as troubling, highlighting the growing risk of extremism in politics.
- The Melbourne Freedom Rally and a self-defense group claimed responsibility for confronting Albanese over housing issues.
- The Australian Federal Police warned of increased threats against politicians, leading to heightened security measures during the campaign.
Smashing, the reading curation app by Goodreads' founder, shuts down | TechCrunch
techcrunch.com/2025/04/16/smashing-the-reading-curation-app-by-goodreads-founder-shuts-down/
Ex-child star Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans with strict warning for $50 monthly subscription
nypost.com/2025/04/15/entertainment/ex-child-star-amanda-bynes-joins-onlyfans-with-strict-warning/
White House bars AP from Oval Office event despite court order: The Trump administration has turned a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press away ...
apnews.com/article/trump-ap-press-freedom-court-gulf-caffd32aa8ec6b04a50b8c5277d7c9cb
Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: Breaking Up Meta’s Monopoly Would Improve Service, Safety
democracynow.org/2025/4/16/frances_haugen_facebook_meta_antitrust
8 times Meta has been accused of copying competitors’ features: From Instagram Stories to Facebook Dating, Mark Zuckerberg's expansionist strategy is at the ...
fastcompany.com/91317301/meta-accused-of-copying-competitors-features
Trump dashed Musk's secret Pentagon briefing on China: "What the f**k is Elon doing there? Make sure he doesn't go," Trump said.
axios.com/2025/04/16/trump-block-elon-musk-pentagon-briefing-china
Chinese POW says TikToks convinced him to join Russian military: One said he entered Russia as a rehab therapist, the other as a tourist. Both were eventually ...
businessinsider.com/chinese-pow-wang-guangjun-videos-join-russia-social-media-ukraine-2025-4
Bernie Sanders Slams Trump For Targeting Media: 'If You Can't Take Criticism, Get Out'
huffpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-cbs-60-minutes_n_67fe2dc8e4b0e3decc4bf552
OpenAI is working on X-like social media network, the Verge reports: OpenAI is working on its own X-like social media network, the Verge reported on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-is-working-x-like-social-media-platform-verge-reports-2025-04-15/
Zuckerberg on trial: why Meta deserves to win: Social media has plenty of problems. Lack of competition isn’t one of them
economist.com/leaders/2025/04/15/zuckerberg-on-trial-why-meta-deserves-to-win
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Image from the original article. Source: Spotify down for thousands of users worldwide: The audio streaming giant denies allegations of a security breach
aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/16/spotify-down-for-thousands-of-users-worldwide
Key Facts: Spotify Faces Widespread Outage Affecting Thousands
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Spotify experienced significant technical issues on Wednesday morning, with tens of thousands of users reporting problems accessing the app and website.
- Users reported difficulties with loading, playback, and search functionalities, although disruptions began to decrease as the day progressed.
- At its peak, over 48,000 outage reports were logged worldwide, but this number dropped to more than 20,000 by 10:45 a.m. ET.
- Spotify acknowledged the issues, clarified that reports of a security hack were false, and stated that the appropriate team was working on a fix.
We’re aware of some issues right now and are checking them out!— Spotify on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
What Jonathan Haidt Thought When He Watched ‘Adolescence’: “The internet is just not a good place to let your child roam free 24/7.”
theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/04/adolescence-jonathan-haidt-phones/682459/
NPR And PBS Hit Back At 'Devastating' Trump Plan To Cut Public Funding: The White House will reportedly ask Congress to slash $1 billion earmarked for public ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-funding-npr-pbs_n_67fea94de4b02eab6a33e5cc
Workers' Party launches GE2025 campaign, urges Singaporeans to 'step up'
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Liberal Party drops Drake-inspired diss track: A Drake-inspired diss track taking aim at Labor’s management of the cost of living crisis is the latest stunt in ...
news.com.au/national/federal-election/liberal-party-drops-drakeinspired-diss-track-agains-labor-as-election-looms/news-story/778e77e898bf1c954f3f5efb3bf1dea4
Independents Monique Ryan and David Pocock say paid influencer posts should be disclosed
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/independents-monique-ryan-and-david-pocock-influencer-disclosure/105176184
25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal: From the “morning shed” to fitness advice from the manosphere, Christian Bale’s iconic ...
cnn.com/2025/04/15/style/american-psycho-morning-routine-25-years/
'Touch Me Again and You're Going to Find Out': Video of CEO Goes Viral: A humane society CEO participated in a social media trend that brought in over 7 ...
newsweek.com/humane-society-ceo-social-media-trend-2058825
Image from the original article. Source: Friedrich Merz at Caren Miosga: | "We don't make promises we can't keep": Caren Miosga devotes just over an hour to her only guest: Friedrich Merz ...
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Key Facts: Friedrich Merz Discusses Coalition Talks and Tax Policy
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Friedrich Merz emphasizes that the coalition negotiations between CDU and SPD were fair, with the Union securing key ministries.
- He highlights the CDU's successes on migration issues and notes support from neighboring countries.
- Merz addresses tax matters, dismissing the possibility of tax increases while acknowledging some uncertainty about future developments.
- Regarding foreign policy, he describes current challenges as dramatic and stresses the need for Europe to strengthen its interests.
One should never say 'never.' We do not know what else will happen in this world.— Friedrich Merz made this statement in the context of discussing potential tax increases during an interview with Caren Miosga.
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Key Facts: Trump Demands Heavy Penalties for CBS After '60 Minutes'
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- President Donald Trump called for maximum fines against CBS and its parent company Paramount over the '60 Minutes' broadcast.
- In two posts on Truth Social, Trump criticized the coverage of Kamala Harris and the segments on Ukraine and Greenland.
- He labeled CBS as dishonest and urged FCC Chair Brendan Carr to impose significant penalties for what he termed unlawful behavior.
- The Ukraine segment featured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressing Trump's false claims regarding the war's origins.
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