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Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - 1d -
Meta says harmless content is mistakenly taken down ‘too often’
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Tuesday its error rates can be “too high” when enforcing content moderation policies and pledged to improve their policy rollouts. “We ...The Hill - 22h -
Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...The Hill - 5h -
Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.ABC News - 1d -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - 28m -
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Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top December discounts and holiday deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.Wired - 1d -
She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation.Wired - 3h -
ChatGPT’s refusal to acknowledge ‘David Mayer’ down to glitch, says OpenAI
Name was mistakenly flagged and prevented from appearing in responses, says chatbot’s developer. Last weekend the name was all over the internet – just not on ChatGPT.. David Mayer became famous ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hegseth says he won't 'back down' as scrutiny grows over misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - 1h -
Meta to scale back content moderation
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...The Hill - 20h -
Now that 'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay has left the Mormon church, she has a lot to say
'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay talks about her second book in two years, leaving the Mormon faith, body positivity and her perspective on marriageLos Angeles Times - 1d -
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Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car
Carmaker, which has faced backlash over rebrand, will reveal production-ready version of Type 00 in late 2025. Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar unveils much-hyped ...The Guardian - 1d -
Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths
Medical experts have been sent to southwestern Congo after a mystery disease killed dozens of people over two weeks, authorities saidABC News - 1d -
What the leading ‘just war’ theorist says about the strategies of Hamas and Israel
Michael Walzer argues that Hamas’s strategy in the Gaza war is to deliberately “put civilians at risk for political gain.”The Hill - 1d -
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Say About Climate Change
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet would include one person who calls global warming an “existential” threat and some who don’t accept it as a problem at all.The New York Times - 7h -
'Why would I back down?': Embattled Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to keep fighting
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions that he would drop out and said Trump urged him to “keep fighting.”NBC News - 52m -
Keir Starmer, the operator, the fixer, not the visionary
It remains to be seen whether the breadth of the PM’s government is a strength or a weaknessFinancial Times - 1d -
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infectionABC News - 1d -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - 1d -
Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for return: 'I truly don’t know'
Woods pulled out of this week's Hero World Challenge after undergoing another procedure on his back.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler says he has experienced memory loss following two concussions this season
Ekeler is still dealing with symptoms following his most recent concussionCBS Sports - 18h -
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source says
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source saysABC News - 3h -
UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a 'targeted shooting' outside a New York hotel, officials say
New York City’s police commissioner says the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was a “brazen, targeted attack.”ABC News - 44m -
Alleged North Korea operative uncovered in the U.S.
The Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national for working as a North Korean operative to ship guns and ammunition from the U.S. for a potential attack against South Korea. CBS News' Rob ...CBS News - 22h -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."CNBC - 1d -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.NBC News - 1d -
Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game daysABC News - 1d -
Meta’s Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policies
Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-electFinancial Times - 1d -
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Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria
Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiateFinancial Times - 1d -
South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour
Next companies to return to public control will be c2c and Greater Anglia under UK government plansFinancial Times - 19h -
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AT&T plans to plow $20 billion into buybacks in signal of business turnaround
AT&T’s stock is rising as the company will bring back share repurchases alongside an expected $20 billion-plus in continued dividend commitments over the next three years.MarketWatch - 1d
