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Gabon pulls plug on Facebook and TikTok amid anti-government protests

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

Radio France Internationale

TfL Facebook ad banned for negative stereotype about black men

Ad was part of campaign to encourage Londoners to intervene if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime

The Guardian - UK

TfL ad banned for reinforcing negative stereotypes about black men

The Facebook ad was part of a campaign that encourages people to intervene safely if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime on the TfL network.

The Independent UK

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TfL advert banned for reinforcing negative stereotypes about black men

A viewer complained that the ad was irresponsible, harmful and offensive for perpetuating negative racial stereotypes about black teenage boys

Evening Standard

TfL advert banned for ‘reinforcing negative stereotypes about black men’

The advert depicted a black male verbally harassing a young girl accompanied by a white male friend, who sat down close to the victim ‘boxing her in’

The Independent UK

More Lost ‘Horizons’: How New Mexico’s Climate Plan Flamed Out Again

A small clutch of Democratic legislators once again sinks a plan to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Capital & Main

Oregon man threatens to ‘mag drump Trump.’ Then the FBI finds his weapons cache

User name: "Captain Gaymerica."

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Meta could make social media posting immortal — and we should all cancel our Facebook accounts right now

Meta submitted a patent for using AI to recreate the posting activities of the deceased, and I have concerns.

TechRadar

British skier killed in French Alps avalanche named after manslaughter investigation opens

Friends of Stuart Leslie paid tribute to a ‘true legend’ after he was one of three people killed in the French ski resort of Val d’Isère

The Independent UK

Over half a million VKontakte accounts hijacked using malicious Chrome extensions

Five extensions were doing all sorts of malicious acts, including stealing payment data.

TechRadar

Facebook patents AI to mimic the dead, will run dead people’s accounts, DM, and video call you as them

The dead speak!

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More than 600 people were fired or punished for posting about Charlie Kirk’s death. They want justice

Acolytes of the far-right activist urged employers to fire his critics. Now those who were terminated are suing and claiming their right to free speech

The Guardian - US

This FB Page Is Dedicated To Liminal Photography, And Here Are 79 Of The Most Eerie Photos

Liminal spaces are “in-between” places, caught between one moment and the next—empty hallways, quiet airports, abandoned malls, long roads at dusk. They feel familiar, yet somehow completely strange. Unsettling in a way you can’t name, and beautiful in a way you can’t explain. All you know is that you want…

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Tributes Are Pouring In For Hollywood Legend Robert Duvall Following His Death At 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar‑winning star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died aged 95, with Hollywood sharing heartfelt tributes.

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Robert Duvall, Star Of ‘The Godfather’, Passes Away At 95

Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, known for iconic roles in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and To Kill a Mockingbird, has passed away at 95.

The Independent UK

Robert Duvall death updates: Al Pacino and Robert De Niro lead tributes to legendary The Godfather star

Viola Davis, Michael Imperioli and Stephen King were some of those paying tribute to the Oscar-winning actor

The Mary Sue

Have you been closing cereal the wrong way your whole life? Woman whips out a box of Fruity Pebbles and shows the ‘right’ way

Cereal is a breakfast staple among many people. It’s a convenient meal where you choose your favorite flavor, dump it in a bowl, and add your milk. Once it’s time to close the box, you may fold the flaps and slide them under the seal tab. After all, that’s what…

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Criticized ICE lately? Reddit, Facebook, and Google may have sent your personal details to DHS for investigation

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The Independent UK

Ukrainian refugee, 21, and military boyfriend shot dead by ex-lover in North Carolina on Valentine’s Day, cops say

The pair were asleep in bed when her former lover broke in and shot them both; it’s the second time in six months that a Ukrainian refugee has been violently killed in North Carolina

The Times of India

“Back to her maiden name”: Internet erupts over Erika Kirk’s “missing” posts as Candace Owens dispute intensifies

Online speculation erupted after a viral screenshot suggested Erika Kirk deleted Facebook posts months after Charlie Kirk’s death. The image showed a page under her maiden name displaying “no posts available,” prompting debate amid her ongoing feud with Candace Owens. However, no verified reports confirm deletion, and differences in accounts,…

The Guardian - UK

Given the toxicity of social media, a moral question now faces all of us: is it still ethical to use it?

With so many platforms rife with racism, misogyny and far-right rhetoric, there must be a point where decent people walk away, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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As Billionaire Bill Ackman Calls Meta Platforms Cheap, Should You Buy META Stock?

As Meta stock slides on AI spending fears, billionaire Bill Ackman’s bet signals that he sees a rare long-term buying opportunity at a discounted valuation.

The Times of India

Can H-1B visa holders do 'side hustle' in US? MAGA activists flag home kitchen advertisements from social media groups

With several guns trained at H-1Bs in the US and especially in Texas, several social media posts have now flagged home kitchen businesses being run by visa holders 'illegally'. H-1B and their dependents H-4 visas are not legally permitted to do a side hustle in the US and the laws…

Reason

The Feds Used Threats To Silence Their ICE-Tracking Speech. Now They're Fighting Back.

A lawsuit argues that Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem coerced Apple and Meta to censor two popular ICE-monitoring tools, which violates Americans' right to freedom of expression.

The Independent UK

Meta plans to add facial recognition software to its glasses despite security and privacy concerns

Leaked memo suggests the company is well aware of the potential pitfalls of introducing controversial technology. Meta says it’s still “thinking through the options”

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