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Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages: Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/14/elon-musk-is-feuding-with-brazils-powerful-supreme-court
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Elon Musk threatens to disobey court order over banned profiles: Brazil threatens to regulate social media owned by "billionaires domiciled abroad."
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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.
Sivasutan just got married
in January: IPOH: The wife of helicopter crash victim Lt T. Sivasutan (pic) was transferred from Penang to Perak earlier this week to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/sivasutan-just-got-married-in-january
Video of incident Arj Barker ‘needs to see’: An Australian comedian has been praised for how she handled having a baby in the audience at a recent stand-up show ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/comedian-praised-for-act-at-standup-show-arj-barker-needs-to-see-this/news-story/557d83a98bf3f2c4d8aaf01e38090a7c
Quick Glance: Arj Barker and the Controversy Surrounding Children at His Comedy Shows
- Expressing admiration for Arj Barker, the author criticizes the controversy regarding children attending his shows.
- A mother was asked to leave the show after bringing her baby, sparking a debate among audience members.
- Supporting Arj Barker's decision, the author emphasizes parents' responsibility in selecting appropriate venues for their children.
- Concluding with anticipation of meeting Arj Barker, the author shares personal details about plans and challenges.
New photo of Prince Louis taken by Kate released to mark sixth birthday: The unedited close-up snap of Louis lying on a rug in the grass was taken in the last ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/new-photo-prince-louis-taken-32651707
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
What's behind the fight between Elon Musk's X and Australia's eSafety commissioner? – video
theguardian.com/technology/video/2024/apr/25/whats-behind-the-fight-between-elon-musks-x-and-australias-esafety-commissioner-video
Fallout 76 has now welcomed 1m players in a single day, six years after broken launch
eurogamer.net/fallout-76-has-now-welcomed-1m-players-in-a-single-day-six-years-after-broken-launch
Google's Q1 2024 Earnings Shocker: Initiating Dividends And AI Momentum: Google's stock nears record highs as its reputation improves. Click to see how GOOG Q1 ...
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Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media: President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gen-z-tiktok-ban-politics-instagram/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
French anti-terrorism authorities arrested a 16-year-old youth after he said on social media that he wanted to die a martyr at the Olympic Games in Paris this ...
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An AI startup made a hyperrealistic deepfake of me that’s so good it’s scary: Synthesia's new technology is impressive but raises big questions about a world ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/25/1091772/new-generative-ai-avatar-deepfake-synthesia/
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
School athletic director arrested for framing principal using AI voice synthesis: Police uncover plot to defame principal with AI-generated racist and ...
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/alleged-ai-voice-imitation-leads-to-arrest-in-baltimore-school-racism-controversy/
How social media is showing us what we like, rather than letting us find out for ourselves
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/how-social-media-algorithms-are-flattening-culture/103735868
Meta shares plunge as prolonged AI spending plans unnerve investors: Meta Platforms' shares plunged 14% in premarket trading on Thursday as the social media ...
reuters.com/technology/meta-shares-plunge-16-frankfurt-after-ai-spending-revenue-forecast-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to You: If your mentions, inbox, and DMs are blowing up with hateful comments, here are the technological and ...
wired.com/story/how-to-deal-with-online-harassment/
Eminem celebrates 16 years of sobriety with a new recovery chip: 'So proud of you'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/21/eminem-marks-16-years-sober/73405004007/
Microsoft introduces smaller AI model: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a cost-effective, small language artificial intelligence model that can perform tasks such ...
reuters.com/technology/microsoft-introduces-smaller-ai-model-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: New Compact AI Model by Microsoft
- Microsoft has introduced a cost-effective AI model called Phi-3-mini, capable of tasks like content creation and social media posting using smaller amounts of data.
- Phi-3-mini outperforms models twice its size across various benchmarks evaluating language, coding, and math capabilities.
- Smaller AI models are designed to execute simpler tasks, making it easier for companies with limited resources to use them.
- The Phi-3-mini model will be immediately available on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Hugging Face's AI model catalog, and the Ollama framework.
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: One of the choppers clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground ...
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Over a million trees planted across Penang: GEORGE TOWN: More than 1.3 million trees were planted throughout Penang in conjunction with Earth Day.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/over-a-million-trees-planted-across-penang
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
Ryan Seacrest's Rep Shares Sad Update About His Relationship: The media personality has an important update on his relationship status.
newsweek.com/ryan-seacrest-aubrey-paige-breakup-1893985
Escaped army horses bolt through central London: LONDON: Two army horses that were seen galloping through central London at rush hour on Wednesday (Apr 24) have ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/horses-central-london-escaped-4288726
Haiti's capital under gang attacks ahead of government transition: Armed gangs launched fresh attacks on parts of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince ahead of the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haitis-capital-under-gang-attacks-ahead-government-transition-2024-04-22/
Are smartphones really destroying the mental health of a generation?: If you want to make your name in psychiatry, find a problem, identify a plausible ...
spectator.co.uk/article/against-the-smartphone-panic/
What to expect in the NBA’s next media deal: Amazon, NBC contenders to join: Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery want to stay in the NBA business ...
theathletic.com/5430093/2024/04/22/nba-tv-rights-amazon-nbc/
‘Kardashian children are sharing skincare routines’: experts on gen Z’s ageing fixation
theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/20/young-people-skincare-gen-z-ageing-fixation
Warwick Davis announces social media break after wife Samantha's death: Harry Potter star Warwick Davis announced on Twitter he was taking time away from social ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/warwick-davis-taking-break-social-media-wifes-death-20690964/
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/
Trading Trump: Truth Social's first month of trading has sent investors on a ride
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Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
- Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.
- In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.
- Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.
- In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters: Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at ...
wired.com/story/conspiracy-tents-student-protests-gaza/
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
Cuba apologizes to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family: Cuba apologized to Canada on Wednesday after authorities accidentally delivered the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/cuba-apologizes-canada-delivering-wrong-body-grieving-family-2024-04-24/
Devaluing content created by AI is lazy and ignores history: The answer is not to hide from ML, but to be honest about it
theregister.com/2024/04/17/devaluing_ai_content_is_lazy/
From Tom Cruise breakdancing to Spice Girls reuniting, reports from Victoria Beckham's bash capture imagination
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/23/tom-cruise-victoria-beckham-birthday/73429614007/
Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts: Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social ...
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Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Iran's judiciary confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi death sentence: Iran's judiciary confirmed the death sentence of well-known Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi but added ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-judiciary-confirms-rapper-toomaj-salehi-death-sentence-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Ron Goldman’s father reacts to OJ Simpson’s death: "It's no great loss to the world.." he said.
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/ron-goldmans-father-breaks-silence-on-oj-simpsons-death.html
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Javier Milei, Argentina's president and social media addict: The populist and ultra-liberal leader elected last November spends an average of two hours a day on ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/javier-milei-argentina-s-president-and-social-media-addict_6668793_4.html
YouTube Q1 Ad Sales Top $8 Billion As Parent Alphabet Declares First Ever Dividend, Shares Pop
deadline.com/2024/04/youtube-ad-sales-google-alphabet-dividend-1235895349/
Rescuers race to reach those trapped by floods in China's Guangdong: Floods swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River Delta following ...
reuters.com/world/china/rescuers-race-reach-those-trapped-by-floods-chinas-guangdong-2024-04-22/
What is screen time doing to children?: Demands grow to restrict young people’s access to phones and social media
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/17/what-is-screen-time-doing-to-children
Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak: PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/18/chinese-villagers-downplay-help-for-malay-travellers-in-perak
Taylor Lorenz, tech journalist: ‘The first influencers were women because media did not speak to their interests’
english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-04-22/taylor-lorenz-tech-journalist-the-first-influencers-were-women-because-media-did-not-speak-to-their-interests.html
Fallout 4 currently Europe's best-selling game, almost a decade after release: Fallout 4 has pip (boyed) its way to the top to became Europe's best selling game.
eurogamer.net/fallout-4-currently-europes-best-selling-game-almost-a-decade-after-release
Quick Glance: Why Fallout 4 Stands Out as the Best Game
- Fallout 4 offers exceptional companions and unique stories
- Fallout 4's gameplay impresses with a diverse arsenal of weapons
- Fallout 4 is full of unexpected side-quests and surprises
- The variety of activities in Fallout 4 and the abundance of top-notch mods
Trump May Lose Gag-Order Fight as Judge Calls Arguments ‘Silly’: Donald Trump will likely be found in contempt of court for his social media posts that may ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-trump-may-lose-gag-order-fight-as-judge-calls-arguments-silly/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Nas’ 'Illmatic' Was the Beginning of the End of the Album: Nas’ critically revered "Illmatic" hit record store shelves 30 years ago today ...
wired.com/story/nas-illmatic-30th-anniversary-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-album/
Stormy Daniels case: How 12 jurors were ‘cast’ in the ‘People vs Trump’ : The first week of the criminal trial against the former U.S. president went according ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-21/stormy-daniels-case-how-12-jurors-were-cast-in-the-people-vs-trump.html
Journalists offered 'radical' solution to save part of Newshub - Patrick Gower: The senior journalist is continuing his crusade to save at least part of the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513971/journalists-offered-radical-solution-to-save-part-of-newshub-patrick-gower
Prince Harry 'wins' against Meghan Markle in huge decision involving their kids: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to have made a decision to keep their ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/prince-harry-wins-against-meghan-32638216
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
Trump was going to dominate the courtroom. Instead, he is shrinking.: Trump wrongly thought he might win the presidency on the courtroom steps.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/23/trump-losing-courtroom-campaign-bragg-trial/
'They killed our son': Online scammers tearing families apart as sextortion cases soar
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/they-killed-our-son-the-devastating-impact-of-sextortion-scams-as-cases-soar
At last, good news about stray dogs: A letter from TEE SIEW LAI, Kuala Lumpur.
thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2024/04/13/at-last-good-news-about-stray-dogs
Baby Reindeer star reassures concerned fans as new Netflix series haunts viewers: Richard Gadd, the man behind the new smash-hit Netflix Baby Reindeer ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/baby-reindeer-creator-reassures-concerned-32593646
Quick Glance: Richard Gadd: True Story of Baby Reindeer
- Richard Gadd's show Monkey See Monkey Do, created before #MeToo, tackles sexual abuse and its impact on him.
- Baby Reindeer, his TV miniseries, is based on a true story, focusing on stalking and abuse.
- Gadd reflects on the universal anxieties and repercussions caused by his experiences and people's reactions.
- Themes of stalking, abuse, and challenges when dealing with authorities portrayed offer profound insights into personal and societal levels.
Big Daddy dune: Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari: Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68895522
India’s election overshadowed by the rise of online misinformation: As India kicks off the world’s biggest election, which starts on April 19 and runs through ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/india-election-tough-fight-against-online-misinformation/
Taylor Swift’s new album allegedly ‘leaked’ on social media and it’s causing a frenzy
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/taylor-swifts-new-album-leaked/
Heineken's Boring Phone Wants to Take You Back to a Simpler Time: The beer company's new flip phone is bubbling with nostalgia.
cnet.com/tech/mobile/heinekens-boring-phone-wants-to-take-you-back-to-a-simpler-time/
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
How Meta Nuked A Climate Story, And What It Means For Democracy: Mark Zuckerberg's firm is under scrutiny again for allegedly suppressing content it doesn't like ...
forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2024/04/11/how-meta-nuked-a-climate-story-and-what-it-means-for-democracy/
Google blocking links to California news outlets from search results: Tech giant is protesting proposed law that would require large online platforms to pay ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/12/google-search-blocking-california-news
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Bobrisky sentenced to six months in jail
- Police in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reported three individuals killed in a shootout with armed group Fano, marking the first violent incident in connection with the rebellion in the capital.
- Russian military instructors arrived in Niger to train the national army, enhancing Moscow's influence in the troubled Sahel region.
- Ghana's Vice President and ruling party presidential candidate opposes LGBTQ+ practices, citing religious and cultural norms.
- UN urges Mali to repeal ban on political activities, sparking tensions as the military junta fails to uphold promises of a return to civilian rule.
Radio Modi: How India’s prime minister sweet-talks the nation: We analysed hundreds of Narendra Modi’s broadcasts. They reveal a meticulously cultivated image
economist.com/interactive/asia/2024/04/17/how-india-prime-minister-sweet-talks-the-nation
Malaysia navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing all 10 onboard: Videos on social media show helicopters flying in formation when one clipped another and ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/23/malaysia-navy-helicopters-crash-collide-10-crew-members-killed
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Judge dismisses some claims against Meta's Zuckerberg over social media harm: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday won the dismissal of some claims in a ...
reuters.com/legal/judge-dismisses-some-claims-against-metas-zuckerberg-over-social-media-harm-2024-04-16/
Meta's new AI assistant wanted to answer users' questions and now it's getting on their nerves
qz.com/meta-ai-tool-users-instagram-chatgpt-1851430125
Taylor Swift’s new album allegedly ‘leaked’ on social media and it’s causing a frenzy
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/taylor-swifts-new-album-leaked/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being Suspended: A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company ...
huffpost.com/entry/media-npr-editor_n_6620fe1de4b07db21fd66578
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Netflix confirms The Witcher Season 5 will be its last: The end is approaching for Netflix's uneven The Witcher adaptation; the streaming service has ...
eurogamer.net/netflix-confirms-the-witcher-season-5-will-be-its-last
Donald Trump Poses a Unique Threat to Truth Social, Says Truth Social: A new SEC filing details all the ways that Trump Media thinks Donald Trump himself could ...
wired.com/story/donald-trump-truth-social-risks/
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Olly Murs' wife Amelia Tank gives birth and shares adorable name: Olly Murs is a dad! He and wife Amelia Tank have welcomed their first child together ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/olly-murs-wife-amelia-tank-32607445
Mandisa, Grammy award-winning 'American Idol' alum, dead at 47: Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on ...
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/mandisa-grammy-award-winning-american-idol-alum-dead-at-47-1.6854175
Quick Glance: Mandisa, 'American Idol' Singer and Grammy Winner, Passes Away at 47
- Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of 'American Idol,' has passed away, her representative confirmed on Friday.
- Mandisa, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, shot to stardom after placing ninth on 'American Idol.' She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album 'Overcomer.'
- In 2017, the singer told 'Good Morning America' that she fell into a deep depression in 2014 and almost took her own life following the death of her close friend, Lakisha Mitchell, who had breast cancer.
- Tributes poured in following news of Mandisa’s passing, with colleagues like Robin Roberts and Matthew West expressing their sorrow and reminiscing about their time spent with the late singer.
Premier League club Nottingham Forest accuses refereeing official of supporting rival team after defeat
cnn.com/2024/04/22/sport/nottingham-forest-everton-penalty-controversy-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Nottingham Forest Criticizes Refereeing Decisions and Warns of VAR Bias
- Nottingham Forest issued a remarkable statement criticizing the refereeing decisions.
- Following the defeat to Everton, the club raised concerns about potential bias from a VAR official.
- A disputed penalty claim involving Ashley Young sparked controversy and was dismissed.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his disappointment with the refereeing decisions.
An adored ostrich at a Kansas zoo has died after swallowing a staff member's keys
apnews.com/article/topeka-zoo-ostrich-dies-cfe6656e90314a90ed465399b9310e3b
Quick Glance: Karen the Ostrich: Tragic Death from Swallowing Keys at Kansas Zoo
- A “playful” and “beloved” ostrich named Karen has died after swallowing an employee’s keys at a Kansas zoo, officials say.
- Karen was a relatively new addition, having joined the zoo a little over a year ago in March 2023, the zoo reported.
Sydney church attack: Man arrested after reportedly stabbing bishop and several others
irishtimes.com/world/australia/2024/04/15/sydney-church-attack-man-arrested-after-reported-stabbing/
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections: To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/russian-us-election-interference-sowing-discord-over-ukraine-kicks-into-gear/
Columbine school shooters glorified by young followers: Inside the scary online obsession
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/04/18/columbine-school-shooting-25-anniversary-social-media/73308760007/
Meta stock plunges 12% on lukewarm earnings, despite strong advertising numbers: The social media company said it had a 'good start to the year ...
fastcompany.com/91112579/meta-stock-plunges-2024-q1-earnings
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