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China vs. USA: TikTok controversy could strengthen democracy: China's stance on TikTok could inadvertently promote digital ethics and pave the way for stricter ...
t-online.de/digital/kolumne-nicole-diekmann/id_100392090/china-vs-usa-tiktok-kontroverse-koennte-demokratie-staerken.html
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Musk moves Tesla's goalposts, investors happily move shares higher: It's the millions-of-robotaxis promise again – and all y'all buying it this time ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/musk_moves_tesla_goalposts_back/
So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
X planning smart TV app, promising ‘immersive entertainment’: Social platform X is planning to roll out an application for users on smart TVs ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4615396-x-planning-smart-tv-app-promising-immersive-entertainment/
Meta's Threads now has more daily US users than Musk's X: Launched less than a year ago as a rival for Twitter, Threads is continuing to gain ground with users.
businessinsider.com/meta-threads-more-daily-us-users-twitter-elon-musk-x-2024-4
Elon Musk apologizes to laid off Tesla employees for a major mistake: Musk just informed his Tesla employees of an issue that was brought to his attention.
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/elon-musk-apologizes-to-laid-off-tesla-employees-for-major-mistake
Elon Musk's X Confirms TV App for Videos Is Coming Soon: After leaks surfaced last month, X, also known as Twitter, finally confirms that it's making X TV ...
pcmag.com/news/elon-musks-x-confirms-tv-app-for-videos-is-coming-soon
Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues: South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-pauses-ads-x-over-brand-safety-issues-2024-04-19/
Interview: Justin Kuritzkes on ‘Challengers’: Zendaya commands the screen in this inspired and beautifully crafted depiction of the high stakes of tennis matches ...
filmupdates.net/2024/04/22/interview-justin-kuritzkes-on-challengers/
Musk's X Corp appeals dismissal of lawsuit against anti-hate group: Elon Musk's X appealed the dismissal of its lawsuit against the nonprofit Center for ...
reuters.com/technology/musks-x-corp-appeals-dismissal-lawsuit-against-anti-hate-group-2024-04-23/
Palestinian UN membership: US vetoes: The US has blocked a Palestinian bid for full UN membership in the UN Security Council. Twelve member countries voted for ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/sicherheitsrat-usa-veto-palaestinenser-un-vollmitgliedschaft-100.html
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-blocked-social-media-platform-x-over-national-security-ministry-says-2024-04-17/
Post News, the a16z-funded Twitter alternative, is shutting down: Post was backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Scott Galloway, an NYU professor and tech ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/post-news-the-a16z-funded-twitter-alternative-is-shutting-down/
Elon Musk’s X botched an attempt to replace “twitter.com” links with “x.com”: Automatic text replacement let users spoof URLs ending in x, like netflix.com.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musks-x-botched-an-attempt-to-replace-twitter-com-links-with-x-com/
Mafia 4: Take-Two is about to unveil [Rumor]: A fairly reliable leaker reports that Take-Two Interactive will present the next entry in the Mafia series in the ...
pcgameshardware.de/Mafia-Trilogy-Spiel-72734/News/Take-Two-mit-Ankuendigung-1445521/
Donald Trump Suffers Double Loss at Start of Trial: The judge dismissed a motion from Trump and granted a request from prosecutors all before jury selection ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-double-loss-trial-hush-money-payments-1890398
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.
Trump’s Truth Social posts grew more belligerent since move from Twitter: Here on his company’s social network Trump is offering followers an intimate view of ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/trump-truth-social-posts/
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.
Giants place Blake Snell on the 15-day IL on day he was due to start: The San Francisco Giants placed Blake Snell on the 15-day IL for an adductor strain ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/giants-place-blake-snell-15-day-il-day-due-start-19420396.php
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Golden Gate Ferry indefinitely suspends S.F.-Sausalito rides: Officials with Golden Gate Ferry said an issue was discovered at the Sausalito pier during a ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/golden-gate-ferry-indefinitely-suspends-19413070.php
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Viral OnlyFans Star ‘The Girth Master’ Answers the Big Questions: The Daily Beast spoke to the man who became the main character of Twitter by causing a frenzy ...
thedailybeast.com/viral-onlyfans-star-the-girth-master-answers-the-big-questions
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X fixes URL blunder that could enable convincing social media phishing campaigns: Poorly implemented rule allowed miscreants to deceive users with trusted URLs
theregister.com/2024/04/10/x_fixes_url_blunder/
X automatically swapped Twitter domain: X recently started automatically converting links mentioned in tweets and messages that end in "twitter.com" to "x.com" ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/x-tauschte-twitter-domain-automatisch-aus/
OpenAI winds down AI image generator that blew minds and forged friendships in 2022
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/when-ai-images-were-mind-blowing-early-users-recall-the-first-days-of-dall-e-2/
Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions: The Miami Marlins (6-19) and Atlanta Braves (16-6) meet Wednesday for the finale of a 3-game series ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/24/miami-marlins-at-atlanta-braves-odds-picks-and-predictions-11/73435651007/
After knife attack in Sydney: policewoman celebrated as a heroine: Amy Scott is the name of the policewoman who shot the knife attacker in Sydney ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/sydney-angriff-frauen-100.html
How long can Elon Musk run Tesla and so many other companies?: Elon Musk does lots of things and Wall Street has said that's fine. Is that going to continue as ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-ceo-tesla-spacex-twitter-too-many-companies-2024-4
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Elon Musk Says New X Users Will Soon Have to Pay to Post on the Platform: Elon Musk said X will soon start charging new users who want to post on the platform to ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/elon-musk-says-new-x-users-will-be-charged-a-fee-to-post/472864
X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok: SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk on Friday (Apr 19) came out against banning TikTok in the United States ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/x-owner-musk-says-opposed-us-ban-competitor-tiktok-4279151
How O.J. Simpson Tried—and Failed—to Rebrand Himself in Final Years: O.J. Simpson posted everything from sports commentary to his political opinions via video on ...
thedailybeast.com/how-oj-simpson-triedand-failedto-rebrand-himself-in-final-years
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.
Elon Musk’s X to stop allowing users to hide their blue checks: X previously promised to "evolve" the "hide your checkmark" feature.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musks-x-to-stop-allowing-users-to-hide-their-blue-checks/
Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
spiegel.de/ausland/brasilien-warum-ein-richter-gegen-elon-musk-vorgeht-a-3809863e-19c3-4e36-b705-8e69f42961c7
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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
Elon Musk's X bans over 212,000 accounts in India for policy violations: Twitter accounts ban: In its compliance report, Twitter said most accounts were banned ...
business-standard.com/india-news/elon-musk-s-x-bans-over-212-000-accounts-in-india-for-policy-violations-124041500587_1.html
As Iran attacked Israel, old and faked videos and images got millions of views on X
npr.org/2024/04/16/1244920615/iran-israel-fake-social-media-disinformation
Mia Khalifa Makes Ozempic Confession: Khalifa brought up the injectable prescription drug when a social media user commented on her body.
newsweek.com/mia-khalifa-ozempic-weight-loss-twitter-x-sheytan-1892766
How Bundestag Vice President Aydan Özoğuz explains her controversial Twitter activities
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251185324/Wie-Bundestagsvize-Aydan-Oezoguz-ihre-umstrittenen-Twitter-Aktivitaeten-erklaert.html
Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions: The Memphis Showboats (1-2) take on the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) Saturday at The Dome ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/19/memphis-showboats-at-st-louis-battlehawks-odds-picks-and-predictions/73394041007/
Elon Musk says he may have financially hurt X: deposition: Elon Musk said in a deposition that his social media posts may have had a negative impact on X's ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-says-may-have-financially-impaired-x-2024-4
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.
Elon Musk is an 'egotistical billionaire', Australian minister says: Elon Musk is facing criticism from Australian minister Tanya Plibersek over his refusal to ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-egotistical-billionaire-australian-minister-says-2024-4
Elon Musk Meets His Match in Twitter Fake News Fight With Brazil’s Supreme Court: Elon Musk may have found in Brazil the strongest challenger yet to his free ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/elon-musk-meets-his-match-in-twitter-fake-news-fight-with-brazil-s-supreme-court
Bill Ackman says he's 'learned a lot' from Elon Musk's free-wheeling X: The activist investor was a main speaker at this year's annual TED conference
qz.com/bill-ackman-elon-musk-x-free-speech-social-media-dei-1851426141
UFO 'spotted' during solar eclipse causes social media meltdown: A video has been posted on X / Twitter of what the user claims is a UFO appearance in Texas ...
indy100.com/viral/ufo-solar-eclipse-social-media
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Twitter Tries, Fails, to Swap its URLs for X.com: The company had to give up after accidentally giving a gift to phishers.
extremetech.com/internet/twitter-tries-fails-to-swap-its-urls-for-xcom
Australian PM rips Musk as ‘Bloke who’s chosen ego … over common sense’: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk as a ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4616440-australia-albanese-rips-musk-x-bishop-video/
Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions: The Cincinnati Reds (9-7) and Seattle Mariners (7-10) play the middle contest of a 3-game ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/16/cincinnati-reds-at-seattle-mariners-odds-picks-and-predictions-2/73348019007/
Morrisons lass shamed with 'homewrecker' banner that warns 'watch your husbands': One Morrisons worker, named only as 'Emma', had two pictures of her ...
dailystar.co.uk/real-life/morrisons-worker-shamed-homewrecker-banner-32616536
"Dumbest crap ever" - Netflix producer not a fan of how Fallout was released: Author and producer BenDavid Grabinski criticizes a release model often used by ...
gamestar.de/artikel/netflix-serienschoepfer-kritisiert-fallout-release,3411942.html
What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge: Elon Musk is clashing with a bald, athletically built Supreme Court justice in Brazil ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-musk-x-twitter-moraes-bef06c0dbbb8ed87495b1afbb0edf211
'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham calls out red carpet photographer for sexist remark: 'Don't be a d--k'
nypost.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/ted-lassos-hannah-waddingham-calls-out-photog-for-sexist-remark-on-red-carpet/
Quick Glance: Hannah Waddingham Confronts Photographer for Sexist Remark
- Hannah Waddingham slammed a male photographer during London’s prestigious Olivier Awards for asking her to show her leg.
- The heated exchange didn’t affect Waddingham’s hosting duties, showcasing her resilience.
- Waddingham’s telling-off went viral, earning praise for her strong stance against sexism.
- The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.
Grimes apologizes for 'technical issues' during Coachella set: 'It was literally sonic chaos'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/14/grimes-apology-coachella-valley-music-and-arts-festival/73321344007/
Automatic link changes on X jeopardized user security: In an effort to make the old Twitter brand slowly disappear, a gateway for fraud attempts was created
derstandard.at/story/3000000215471/automatische-link-aenderungen-auf-x-gefaehrdeten-sicherheit-der-nutzer
Airchat audio app is getting tons of buzz with tech industry, creators: The audio-to-text app Airchat, which calls itself a "social walkie-talkie ...
businessinsider.com/airchat-new-social-audio-text-app-threads-twitter-threat-2024-4
They criticized Israel. This Twitter account upended their lives.: Since Oct. 7, StopAntisemitism’s Twitter account has flagged hundreds of people who have ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
Kate Garraway issues desperate plea for help after receiving 'unsettling post': Kate Garraway has taken to social media to issue a desperate plea for help after ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/kate-garraways-desperate-plea-help-32603064
Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
- Kate Garraway reached out on social media to address unsettling post received by her late husband Derek Draper.
- Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.
- Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.
- Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
Taylor Swift fans see old Travis Kelce tweet as perfect accompaniment to her new album
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287854225.html
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.
Will Skydance Media successfully purchase Paramount?
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The Intelligence: He said, she fled: All over the world, young men are identifying more with the political right, even as women drift more to the left ...
play.acast.com/s/theintelligencepodcast/the-intelligence-he-said-she-fled
DFB jersey: 44 is reminiscent of Nazi symbol - Adidas reacts: Jonathan Tah wears the number 4 in the DFB team - due to the font, it - and even more so the 44 - ...
waz.de/sport/article242005686/DFB-Trikot-44-erinnert-an-Nazi-Symbol-Adidas-reagiert.html
Quick Glance: DFB Jersey: 44 Resembles Nazi Symbol
- The number 44 on the DFB jersey resembles a Nazi rune from the NS era.
- Discussions surrounding the EM jersey spark controversy, political and public reactions.
- Adidas and DFB ban the number 44, emphasize distancing from far-right symbolism.
- DFB halts delivery of jerseys with the number 44, highlighting values of diversity and inclusion.
What a surprise! Free speech absolutist Elon Musk doesn’t really love free speech
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/06/elon-musk-free-speech-lawsuits
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Controversy of Free Speech
- Elon Musk's online platforms are losing users as he focuses on funding absurd lawsuits.
- Despite issues at his companies, Musk supports controversial expressions.
- Musk presents himself as a free speech advocate but seems intolerant of criticism towards him.
- Musk weaponizes the law to silence critics and acts hypocritically as a 'champion' of free speech.
Thank the bots, your blue check is back on X: What a great way to inflate those numbers Elon
theregister.com/2024/04/04/x_blue_checks_twitter/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Flawed Attempt to Correct a Badge of Shame
- Elon Musk removed and awarded blue check marks as part of a subscription model on Twitter.
- The blue badge was a status symbol and important for verifying important individuals.
- Musk's actions led to confusion and chaos on the platform.
- Later, Musk offered many users free premium subscriptions to reinstate the blue check mark.
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Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive: Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, aka Ma Kent, in James Gunn's "Superman ...
thewrap.com/superman-neva-howell-martha-kent-actor-james-gunn/
🔊 Ukraine is struggling to pay for its domestic manufacture of weapons as it waits for US aid. Listen to @Max_Hunder share what he learned on a visit to a ...
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Elon Musk : l'IA sera "plus intelligente que l'homme le plus intelligent" d'ici deux ans
t3n.de/news/elon-musk-ki-wird-innerhalb-von-zwei-jahren-intelligenter-als-der-intelligenteste-mensch-sein-1619109/
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