‘Democrat demon’: Kansas woman indicted, accused of threats against presidents Clinton, Biden

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Elon Musk keeps tweeting, which won't help his ad woes: Advertisers are never coming back to Twitter as long as Elon Musk keeps tweeting.

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Brazil: Ex-President Bolsonaro leads protest against blocking of X: A Supreme Federal Judge has ordered the platform to be shut down. The former head of state is ...

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Brazil Blocks Musk’s X After Company Refuses to Comply Amid Feud With Judge: Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s X early on Saturday, making it largely ...

time.com/7016537/brazil-blocks-elon-musk-x-twitter-company-refuses-comply-judge/

Quick Glance: Brazil Blocks Musk's X Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute

Brazil has begun blocking Elon Musk's platform X after the company failed to comply with a court order.

The suspension was enforced after X missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, escalating tensions with the Supreme Court.

Court actions include daily fines for users attempting to access the platform via VPNs.

The dispute has also resulted in the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Musk's satellite provider Starlink in Brazil.

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Musk’s Twitter investors have lost billions in value: Musk bought X with a combination of his own money, bank loans and capital raised from friends and ...

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Quick Glance: Musk and Twitter Investors Face Billions in Losses

Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion, relying on bank loans and numerous investors.

Under Musk, X's valuation has plummeted, with Fidelity reporting a 72% decrease, leading to a $24 billion loss for Musk and his partners.

Key investors like Jack Dorsey have suffered significant losses, while Prince Alwaleed bin Talal claims his investment remains unchanged.

X's financial struggles have been exacerbated by declining advertising revenue and ongoing regulatory investigations.

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Elon Musk’s X will shut down its SF headquarters in two weeks—on Friday the 13th: Friday the 13th is a superstitious day of bad luck for many, as well as a ...

fortune.com/2024/08/29/elon-musk-x-twitter-san-francisco-office-shutting-down-on-friday-the-13th/

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Elon Musk's X will keep bleeding ad dollars next year: More than a quarter of marketers plan to slash spending, as trust in the social media platform's ads has ...

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Mark Cuban: Elon Musk's X isn't a 'bastion of free speech': "I know everyone thinks this platform is a bastion of free speech. I see the opposite ...

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Simpsons memes go viral after Trump claims that ‘dogs are being eaten in Springfield’

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Quick Glance: Trump Spreads False Claims About Migrants Eating Pets

Trump and his running mate JD Vance made unfounded claims that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield, which local officials have denied.

During a debate, Trump asserted that local leaders were silent about migrant-related issues, including alleged pet abductions.

The Springfield police reported no incidents of abducted or harmed pets, while social media users criticized the claims as racist.

Despite the growth of the Haitian immigrant population in Springfield, they are employed in various industries and have established their own businesses.

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Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil: After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country ...

wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/

Quick Glance: Musk Cornered: X and Starlink's Brazil Dilemma

Elon Musk has lost X's access to Brazil, impacting over 40 million users, due to non-compliance with orders from the TSE.

The ban on X forced Starlink to comply with court rulings to retain its customer base.

Musk continues to challenge the judiciary, escalating conflicts with the TSE, which has been addressing misinformation and hate speech since 2019.

The closure of X's office in Brazil has created further legal complications, while conservative politicians seek to contest the suspension.

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What Did Elon Musk Say About Taylor Swift’s Endorsement?: Responding to Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement after the presidential debate ...

thecut.com/article/what-did-elon-musk-say-about-taylor-swifts-endorsement.html

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More advertisers plan to drop spending on Elon Musk's X next year: 2025 is already not looking good for the platform formerly known as Twitter.

mashable.com/article/elon-musk-x-more-advertisers-pull-back-in-2025

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Trump taps Musk to lead 'government efficiency' task force: Surely this duty will be executed without bias toward NHTSA, FAA, DOJ, NLRB

theregister.com/2024/09/06/musk_government_efficiency_trump/

Quick Glance: Trump Proposes Efficiency Commission for Government Reform

Donald Trump called for the establishment of an efficiency commission in New York, tasked with auditing the federal government and suggesting significant reforms to cut costs.

Elon Musk was named as the commission's leader, which aims to save 'billions and billions' despite potential conflicts of interest due to his business ties.

Trump announced intentions to reduce existing regulations and lower the corporate tax rate to 15%, while proposing new protectionist measures on foreign goods.

He criticized the economic agenda of opponent Kamala Harris, claiming his plans would stimulate economic growth, countering reports from experts suggesting otherwise.

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Elon Musk's Starlink says it will follow Brazil judge's order and block X after all

axios.com/2024/09/04/brazil-starlink-x-compliance-musk-supreme-court

Quick Glance: Starlink Blocks X in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute

Starlink has agreed to comply with Brazil's order to block the X platform.

This decision follows a court ruling that froze Starlink's assets, while the company continues to challenge this order legally.

The Brazilian telecom agency Anatel confirmed that Starlink would implement the blocking within hours.

The conflict between X and Brazil has escalated over several months, particularly after Musk threatened to ignore legal directives.

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Liam Gallagher has blunt two word response to fans after ticket pricing fallout: Liam Gallagher has issued a brutal two-word statement following the fallout from ...

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Quick Glance: Oasis Ticket Prices Spark Fan Frustration

Liam Gallagher humorously commented on the inflated ticket prices for Oasis shows, which left fans frustrated.

The band's reunion coincided with record sales of their debut album, but many fans faced issues when purchasing tickets.

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ticketmaster for potential breaches of consumer protection law regarding dynamic pricing.

Oasis clarified that they had no control over ticket pricing and that the execution of their pricing strategy failed under high demand.

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Elon Musk, investors reportedly lose more than $24B on X acquisition: Elon Musk's social media platform X has been valued by financial services firm ...

nypost.com/2024/09/03/business/elon-musk-investors-lost-over-24-billion-on-x-acquisition/

Quick Glance: Musk and Investors Lose Over $24 Billion in X Deal

Elon Musk and his investors have faced a 72% decline in X's value since the acquisition in 2022, equating to $24 billion in losses.

The initial investment of $33.5 billion is now valued at just $9.38 billion, while the remaining $44 billion was financed through bank loans.

X's financial difficulties stem from advertisers leaving due to Musk's controversial content moderation policies.

Notable investors, including Saudi Prince Alwaleed and Jack Dorsey, have suffered significant losses, with Dorsey now viewing his prior support for Musk as a mistake.

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Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris endorsement is a win for Instagram, too: Taylor Swift used Instagram, and only Instagram, to endorse Kamala Harris ...

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Donald Trump’s Long History of Belittling Women Onstage: Over nine years in politics, Donald J. Trump has honed a playbook of explicitly gendered attacks in ...

nytimes.com/2024/09/09/us/politics/trump-debate-women.html

Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Familiar Grievances at Wisconsin Rally

Donald Trump addressed a rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, reiterating his familiar complaints about indictments and border policies.

He announced plans for a 'Government Efficiency Commission' led by Elon Musk to assess federal government performance.

While Trump focused on his campaign, Kamala Harris prepared for their upcoming debate in Pittsburgh, emphasizing national unity.

Trump criticized the current administration for societal division and labeled its border policy as 'suicidal'.

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Fight against terrorism: Green politician Hofreiter wants to block Platform X if necessary

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Musk's 'hardcore' email leads to $600K payout: lessons for staff, employers: A Twitter employee won $600K for unfair dismissal after not responding to Musk's ...

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Musk wants to move X. San Francisco officials say 'good riddance.': Elon Musk said he wants to move the X headquarters from California to Texas ...

Quick Glance: X Departs San Francisco: City Officials Unfazed

Elon Musk is closing X's headquarters in San Francisco and relocating employees to Palo Alto and San Jose.

City officials express little regret over the departure, citing significant changes in X that diverge from its original image.

The shift to remote work during the pandemic and mass layoffs after Musk's acquisition have contributed to the exit.

San Francisco continues to face high office vacancy rates, and X's departure is expected to have minimal financial impact.

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Elon Musk calls 'X' as 'Twitter' in a post, forgets he rebranded social media platform

Quick Glance: Elon Musk mocked for calling X Twitter again

Elon Musk faced ridicule after referring to his platform as Twitter instead of X.

Despite the rebranding, many users and Musk himself continue to use the old name, raising questions about the effectiveness of the change.

The rebranding has reportedly wiped billions from the platform's market value, with many old users and media still referring to it as Twitter.

Social media users criticized Musk for the slip, labeling the rebranding as one of the biggest failures in history.

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Tesla fanboy claims he complained about his Cybertruck then got ‘shadowbanned’ from X

qz.com/cybertruck-owner-says-he-got-shadowbanned-from-x-afte-1851640430

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Manhunt underway for suspect in active shooter situation that shut down I-75 in Kentucky

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/07/kentucky-active-shooter-situation-closes-i-75/75126996007/

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FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim video shows Harris promising to censor X, Elon Musk

apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-elon-musk-x-twitter-rfk-c7d6ca7cda02e29cb6acc5ad25d3d6dc

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With Musk's X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes: As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head ...

apnews.com/article/brazil-musk-x-bluesky-moraes-threads-meta-social-media-01d4db0f1311e98f1385e544ea47fa36

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Racism, misogyny, lies: how did X become so full of hatred? And is it ethical to keep using it?

theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/05/racism-misogyny-lies-how-did-x-become-so-full-of-hatred-and-is-it-ethical-to-keep-using-it

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National chain plans to close Kansas City area stores. Here’s what to know: One of the three locations is already holding a closing sale.

kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article292179160.html

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Elon Musk thinks he knows why your X feed might be getting more toxic: Elon Musk said forwarding content to other X users signals an interest in that subject to ...

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Shadow of Tulsi Gabbard looms over Harris ahead of Tuesday's debate: The 2019 debate moment hangs over Harris' momentum.

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J.K. Rowling's battle: between feminism and fan protests: She is the most commercially successful author in the world. For "Harry Potter", J. K ...

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Quick Glance: Rowling: Conflict Between Feminism and Trans Protests

J.K. Rowling, once a celebrated author of "Harry Potter", is now a controversial figure due to her critical stance on transgender activism.

The debate surrounding Rowling's views on gender identity has created a rift between her and parts of her fanbase, who label her as TERF.

Rowling aligns herself with women fighting against violence and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of women's safe spaces.

The intensified attacks on her and her works illustrate the tensions in the current societal debate over gender and identity.

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Scientology rumors about Emily Armstrong - | Criticism of Linkin Park singer: Linkin Park fans are in uproar: The band's new singer, Emily Armstrong ...

Quick Glance: Linkin Park Introduces New Singer Emily Armstrong

Linkin Park has announced Emily Armstrong as their new singer for the upcoming album and tour.

Armstrong, previously of the band Dead Sara, will share vocal duties with Mike Shinoda.

The band is set to embark on a world tour and release the album 'From Zero' featuring the single 'The Emptiness Machine'.

Colin Brittain will replace Rob Bourdon as the drummer, who sought to distance himself from the band.

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Rich Homie Quan, 'Type of Way' and Rich Gang rapper, dies at 34: Reports: Rapper Rich Homie Quan, best known for his 2013 breakout hit "Type of Way ...

usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/05/rich-homie-quan-dead/75090425007/

Quick Glance: Rich Homie Quan Passes Away at 34, Music Community Mourns

Rich Homie Quan, the acclaimed rapper, has died at 34, according to his family.

Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, he passed away at his Atlanta home, with the cause of death unconfirmed.

He gained fame with hits like 'Type of Way' and 'Lifestyle,' earning respect from fans and fellow artists alike.

Quan was known for his distinctive style and was scheduled to perform at Wild 'N Out Live on September 19.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter buy: Add bankers to the list of victims: Seven banks lent Elon Musk $13 billion to buy Twitter. Now they're stuck with the debt.

fastcompany.com/91176174/elon-musk-twitter-buy-bankers-loans-victims

Quick Glance: Musk and Banks: A Financial Catastrophe

Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion, with the backing of seven major banks that provided loans totaling $13 billion. Initially, this investment appeared promising for the banks; however, due to Twitter's poor financial performance and rising interest rates, they are struggling to offload the debt.

Since the acquisition, Twitter has lost approximately 71.5% of its value, making these loans the worst-performing in the banking industry since the 2008 real estate crisis. The loans are classified as 'hung,' meaning they cannot be sold. While banks could sell them at a loss, they might recover their initial investment plus higher interest if Musk repays them.

Advertising revenue has plummeted, complicating the platform's monetization. Musk has sued an advertising trade group, claiming they instigated a boycott against X. Despite some renewed interest due to upcoming elections, the platform's future remains uncertain.

High-profile co-investors, including Andreessen-Horowitz, Larry Ellison, and Sequoia Capital, are also feeling the financial strain from the deal, having invested nearly $5 billion together. Musk's shares have lost about $17 billion in value, and his leadership changes have led to complaints about harassment and increased hate speech on the platform.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Is Now the Worst Buyout for Banks Since the Financial Crisis

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‘Down to earth’ Keanu Reeves makes secret stop at JoCo bookstore to sign latest book

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Get well Ricky Pearsall, to play for 49ers not be a political football: After San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was shot in Union Square ...

Quick Glance: Teen Charged in Shooting of 49ers Player Ricky Pearsall

A 17-year-old boy has been charged in juvenile court related to the shooting of 49ers player Ricky Pearsall.

The charges include attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and attempted robbery.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins highlighted the need for accountability in the traumatized city.

Pearsall was released from the hospital 24 hours post-shooting and will miss at least four games.

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Elon Musk tells X staff to prove they deserve stock options: report: In an email to staff reported by The Verge, Elon Musk told staff to submit a summary of ...

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Taliban: People deported to Afghanistan are free: Around a week after the deportation flight to Afghanistan, some of the deported criminals are free ...

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Quick Glance: Deportations to Afghanistan: Reactions and Implications

The Taliban released some of the 28 deported offenders from Germany, as many of their crimes are not considered punishable.

Some deportees remain in custody, while the Taliban provide no information on their future treatment.

The deportations are described by the German Interior Minister as a rule of law enforcement, amid ongoing concerns about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Negotiations regarding deportations occur indirectly through Qatar, without direct contact between Germany and the Taliban.

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US election campaign: Elon Musk goes crazy - Golem.de: Because Elon Musk and his Platform X are becoming radicalized, politicians and the judiciary are forced to ...

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JD Vance suggests grandparents helping out as way to lower childcare costs: When asked how he would help families cope with high childcare costs as vice ...

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Twitter ‘ceased to exist’ after Australia’s eSafety commissioner demanded answers about child sex abuse material, X’s lawyer argues

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Twitter competitor Bluesky benefits from X blocking in Brazil: Bluesky has so far struggled to compete with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Twitter successor X ...

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Brazil and Musk's Companies X and Starlink: Dispute comes to a head: The South American country banned Twitter successor X last week for violations ...

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Elon Musk's X / Twitter has a new TV app dedicated to watching videos: Musk's social media company has tried to pivot to video over the past year.

mashable.com/article/elon-musk-x-tv-app

Quick Glance: Analysis Reveals Apple's DMA Compliance Shortcomings

The BEUC highlights various non-compliance issues by Apple regarding the Digital Markets Act, including obstacles to switching to alternative app stores and a confusing browser choice process.

While Apple has announced some compliance measures, the implementation timeline is criticized as insufficient and delayed.

Proposed changes include easier default app management and the ability to uninstall certain Apple apps, although these features will not be available immediately.

The European Commission is expected to consider BEUC's recommendations when assessing tech companies' compliance with the DMA.

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Viral ex-Twitter director who slept in the office warned about burnout: Esther Crawford went viral for a photo of her sleeping at Twitter's office ...

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What is Bluesky? Everything to know about the X competitor.: Bluesky is the latest app users are flocking to in efforts to replace X. We answer all your ...

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Trump assails women who accused him of misconduct, days before debate with Harris

pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/09/trump-assails-women-who-accused-him-of-misconduct-days-before-debate-with-harris.html

Quick Glance: Trump Fights Verdict in Carroll's Abuse Case

Donald Trump observed as his attorney sought to overturn a verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a federal appeals court.

Trump's lawyers argued that improper evidence influenced the jury during the civil trial.

E. Jean Carroll claimed that Trump sexually assaulted her in 1996 and defamed her, resulting in a $5 million award.

Trump has vehemently denied the accusations, while Carroll stated that Trump's public remarks significantly harmed her life.

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Tucker Carlson, defending Hitler, Kremlin propaganda: ‘conservative’ media in crisis | Opinion

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Astros to place Jake Meyers on paternity list, recall Chas McCormick: Jake Meyers played the full game Sunday in the Astros’ 7-2 win over Kansas City; Chas ...

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Elizabeth Shackelford: Brazil takes on Elon Musk in an effort to regulate a weapon of mass disinformation

chicagotribune.com/2024/09/06/column-brazil-x-elon-musk-disinformation-shackelford/

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A Detroit Big Three giant and Tesla are the most unreliable used cars: Old Teslas and models from this huge automaker can face a variety of different issues.

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‘I mean it’s like being in heaven’—Longtime Chiefs fan loving team’s era of winning

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Shelter dog ‘could not contain his excitement’ when adopted. See the joyous photo

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Opinion | Here’s Why We Shouldn’t Demean Trump Voters: Educated liberals often view the conservative working class with a whiff of condescension that is both ...

nytimes.com/2024/08/31/opinion/trump-voters-liberal-civil.html

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This Kansas City restaurant was named one of the most iconic steakhouses in ‘the South’

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San Francisco officials weigh in on departure of Elon Musk's X headquarters: 'Good riddance'

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Stray goats have been roaming Kansas City’s riverfront. Why are they so hard to catch?

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The Argentine far-right’s digital militia: They carry out online attacks that turn into real-world violence. This investigation delves into one of the most ...

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Who sang the Brazilian National Anthem at Packers vs Eagles game? NFL Twitter loved Luisa Sonza's performance

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Quick Glance: NFL Makes History: Eagles and Packers in Brazil

The NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles is set for Friday in São Paulo, marking the league's first regular season game in South America.

This matchup will take place at Neo Química Arena, home to the SC Corinthians, with a capacity of over 49,000 fans.

While players appreciate the unique atmosphere, there are security concerns prompting precautions and increased police presence in the city.

Both teams have high hopes for the season, with the Eagles aiming for a fresh start after last season's disappointments, including the retirement of star center Jason Kelce.

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Jenna Ortega says she deleted Twitter after seeing explicit AI images of herself as a minor

nbcnews.com/tech/jenna-ortega-left-twitter-x-ai-generated-explicit-images-minor-rcna168124

Quick Glance: Jenna Ortega Criticizes Explicit AI Images on X

Jenna Ortega shut down her X account due to an influx of explicit images.

In a podcast discussion, she revealed receiving AI-generated images of herself as a child, which she found terrifying and wrong.

Ortega recalled receiving inappropriate messages at age 12 and deleted the app two to three years ago because of the uncomfortable content.

The incident has sparked a debate on new legislation to combat deepfakes, including a bill that criminalizes sharing digitally altered explicit images.

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Jury selection set to begin in Hunter Biden’s second trial, on taxes: After being convicted in June on gun charges, Hunter Biden is accused of failing to pay at ...

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/09/05/hunter-biden-tax-trial-jury-selection/

Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Pursues Alford Plea in Tax Case

An attorney for Hunter Biden announced plans for an Alford plea in his Los Angeles federal tax trial.

This plea would involve Biden admitting guilt to the charges while maintaining innocence regarding the underlying actions.

Prosecutors expressed surprise at this change, stating they would only accept a straightforward guilty plea.

The specific terms of Biden's proposed plea remain unclear as the judge encouraged discussions among the parties during a recess.

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X caught blocking links to NPR, claiming the news site may be ‘unsafe’: X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, is marking some links to news ...

techcrunch.com/2024/08/29/x-caught-blocking-links-to-npr-claiming-the-news-site-may-be-unsafe/

Quick Glance: X Blocks NPR Links as Potentially Unsafe

The platform X marked links to NPR's site as 'unsafe' while users accessed a story about an incident involving a Trump campaign staffer.

A warning typically applied to malicious links was displayed, raising concerns about X's intent to limit the story's spread.

NPR recently changed the URL of the report, but it remains unclear if this was a response to the block or due to another issue that triggered the warning.

This incident may tarnish X's reputation as a free speech platform, potentially driving users toward alternatives like Mastodon and Bluesky.

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‘Class pet’ named Bark Twain gets special treatment at Kansas school. He needs a home

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EPA restores industrial air pollution rule axed by Trump: The “Once In, Always In” policy is intended to curb emissions of arsenic, benzene and other toxic air ...

washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/04/epa-once-in-always-in/

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Virologist Streeck wants to enter the Bundestag for the CDU: Hendrik Streeck has been nominated as the direct candidate of the Bonn CDU for next year's ...

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Carville: GOP can only rebuild ‘through a blowout’ of Trump: Democratic strategist James Carville said Wednesday that the only way the members of the GOP can get ...

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Friends identify shooting victim as popular Irish chef and restaurant owner Shaun Brady

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Quick Glance: Irish Chef Fatally Shot in Kansas City

Shaun Brady, a 45-year-old chef from Co Tipperary, was shot and killed in Kansas City.

The Kansas City Irish community honored him for his talent in uniting people through his culinary skills.

Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, revealing Brady was shot during an altercation while taking out the trash.

Brady is survived by his wife Kate and was well-known for his live cooking demonstrations at Irish Fest.

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US government shutdown looms ahead of Harris-Trump election: If Congress doesn't pass a spending bill by September 30, the government could shut down ...

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