Deluge of abuse sent on X to prominent UK politicians in election period
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Financial Times - World
Banned X temporarily restored in Brazil after technical update
Elon Musk’s platform calls the move ‘inadvertent’ although it says it will keep fighting court order that blocked it1 hour ago - Brazil -
ABC News - Top stories
Iranian hackers sent 'stolen' Trump campaign material to Biden campaign: FBI
Intelligence agencies have assessed Russia, China and Iran are the biggest peddlers of influence operations in 2024.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertant'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.2 hours ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
US says Iran sent info from Trump hack to Biden associates
US officials say the info was sent unsolicited and there is no evidence any recipients replied2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pharrell Williams knocks celebrities who endorse politicians: 'Nobody asked you'
Pharrell Williams knocks celebrity endorsements days after Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish urged fans to vote for VP Kamala Harris over former President Trump.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Mayor of Atlantic City and his wife are indicted for allegedly beating their daughter
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, the city’s superintendent of schools, have been indicted on child endangerment and other charges for allegedly beating their teenage ...5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
British MPs and international organisations hacked on X
World Health Organization and Great British Menu among accounts that posted ‘this is a hacked account’. British politicians and international organisations have had their accounts on X hacked on ...5 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk's X 'declined to send an appropriate witness' to Senate hearing on election threats, Warner's office says
A representative for Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said X "declined to send an appropriate witness" to an election security hearing.5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Elon Musk’s X circumvents court-ordered block in Brazil
Social media platform routes internet traffic outside of Brazil using a communications network update. Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, became accessible to many users in Brazil ...5 hours ago - Brazil -
CBS News - Top stories
FBI investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in several states
The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating letters filled with white powder that were sent to state election officials across the country. Election offices in at least 11 states confirmed ...11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Abused in Public Housing, Victims Often Face a Long Wait to Move
A 2013 provision to federal law was intended to ensure that domestic violence victims living in subsidized housing could move quickly to safer homes. But they often wait in fear.11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Associate of Frenchman in mass rape trial admits copycat abuse of own wife
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Marechal has told a court that Dominique Pelicot supplied him with tranquilisers and convinced him to abuse his own wife.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Suspicious mail with white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states
FBI and Postal Service are investigating suspicious mail containing white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states. None has been deemed hazardous so far.14 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's plantation workers live on the margins. But politicians still want their votes
Both leading candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election are promising to give land to the country’s hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, but the long-marginalized group has heard ...18 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Tackling period poverty in Lebanon’s refugee camps
Education is also key for women and girls struggling with lack of privacy, poor water supply and the high cost of menstrual pads23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US
Colorado's secretary of state says the poster of the letters called themselves the "US Traitor Elimination Army".Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Biden Administration Extends Review Period for Nippon Takeover of U.S. Steel
U.S. Steel’s chief, David Burritt, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media shares sink more than 6% two days before merger 'lockup' period ends
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he will not sell his stake in Trump Media, which owns the Republican's preferred social media app, Truth Social.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest and indictment: A timeline of key events
The arrest and indictment of Sean Diddy Combs come after 10 months of allegations of sexual misconduct and other abuseYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to election officials in several states
The FBI warned election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Corporate greed doesn’t need a boost from ‘anti-ESG’ politicians
Republicans are attempting to demonize environmental, social and governance practices in investing.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crimeYesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Election officials sent suspicious packages in at least 5 states
Election officials in at least five states were sent suspicious packages Monday, according to officials from each state. There were no reports that the packages contained hazardous material, and ...2 days ago