Instagram Isn’t Protecting Women Politicians From Hate Speech
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The Guardian - World
Israeli warplanes target Lebanon as Iran and Hezbollah threaten retaliation for deadly blasts - live
Israel says military actions will continue; Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah leader vow revenge; IDF says two Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah strikes. Analysis: Attacks were audacious and ...21 minutes ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Sue Gray’s salary isn’t the problem – it’s the backstage power struggle Starmer cannot afford| Simon Jenkins
Mere weeks into the dawn of a new Labour era, Starmer’s No 10 is enmeshed in a spat more typical of a regime on its last legs. The most remarkable feature of the Sue Gray saga is not how much the ...4 hours ago -
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.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris to make abortion speech in Georgia after deaths of two women
Vice President Harris will travel to Georgia on Friday to highlight her support for abortion rights, likely focusing on the stories of two women whose deaths she blames on the state’s abortion ban ...20 hours ago - Abortion -
Inc. - Business
California Governor Signs Two Laws to Protect Entertainers From AI Misuse
Gavin Newsomratifies legislation guardingprotect performers from unauthorizeddigital replicas in audio and visual productions.23 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - World
How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling
The members of a self-described ragtag group had little in common, but their campaign could serve as model for future environmental efforts.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Instagram’s new teen protections ‘do not go far enough.’ Here’s what else is needed.
The “new features do not impact what we believe to be the most significant risk of teen Instagram use,” one advocate said.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Health
‘Golden Bachelorette’ Is Far From Reality, Say Older Women
The series is selling a fantasy. But straight women in their 60s and 70s say the dating scene is anything but rosy.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy Protection
After a pandemic-era surge in demand, its colorful containers lostrelevance as raw materials got more expensive, squeezing its margins to the breaking point.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Amazon wants staff back in the office 5 days a week. Your boss isn’t likely to follow suit.
For all of Amazon’s clout, its plans likely won’t motivate many other businesses to follow with their own five-day in-person workweek, according to some workplace experts.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, study finds
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white women with the data suggesting systemic racism is partially to blame. CBS ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Meta’s ‘from the river to the sea’ decision legitimizes hate speech
It is time to wake up, call a spade a spade and move to de-legitimize this poisonous slogan.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Politics
Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs bills to protect actors, performers from AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Tuesday that aim to protect actors and performers from having their names, images and likenesses copied by artificial intelligence without ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Child psychiatrist unpacks Instagram's new Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Instagram rolling out protected accounts for people under 18
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate Republicans block legislation to protect IVF access
Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation designed to protect access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, across the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
GOP senator insults Arab American witness at hate crimes hearing
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) told an Arab American witness that she should "hide [her] head in a bag" after repeatedly asking her if she supported Hamas and Hezbollah during a Tuesday congressional ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Ex-agent explains why protecting Trump is such a challenge
The amount of time he spends outside, the exuberance of his fan base and the number and size of rallies are among difficulties.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls ‘hateful rhetoric’ surrounding Springfield ‘a crying shame’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris called the “hateful rhetoric” around Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, “a crying shame” and said Tuesday that her “heart aches” over the threats of ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on federal IVF protections
Senate leaders are voting Tuesday on legislation that would establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.2 days ago - Meta -
The Hill - Politics
Instagram rolling out changes for teen users
Instagram announced sweeping changes to teenagers' accounts Tuesday, an effort aimed at boosting their safety and giving parents more control over content settings. The social media platform will ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
I’ve Studied the Polls. Here’s Why Harris Isn’t Running Away With It.
Why it’s too early to join the “it’s over” chorus.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Tuberville calls for Navy SEALs to protect Trump
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) suggested Monday that Navy SEALs be employed to protect former President Trump, as he lamented the security in place during the second apparent assassination attempt ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
America’s story is bigger than Trump’s hateful conspiracy theories
The presidential debate is over, but the people of Springfield, Ohio, are only beginning to face its fallout.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Meta Bans Russia's RT From Facebook, Instagram for 'Foreign Interference'
The ban follows U.S. sanctions against the media outlet for alleged attempts to interfere in foreign elections.2 days ago - Russia -
Financial Times - Business
Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young people2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Instagram Is Restricting Teen Accounts---and Blocking Sneaky Workarounds
The head of the social-media app said tightening the guardrails for teens will hurt the business but help it regain parent trust.2 days ago