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China Cracks Down on Online Panda Advocacy

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.

The New York Times - 1d

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain

ABC News - 1d

Astros GM: Door to re-up Bregman 'cracked' open

The door to re-signing free agent Alex Bregman is "cracked" open for the Astros, but keeping the third baseman with the team might still be a long shot, general manager Dana Brown said.

ESPN - 7h

Trump orders troops to the border to crack down on immigration

At least 1,500 active-duty troops were ordered to deploy to the U.S.-Mexico border to help enforce President Trump's immigration orders, the White House says. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

CBS News - 2d

Teen arrested over online abuse of Havertz's wife

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the online abuse sent to the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, police said Tuesday.

ESPN - 3d

The TikTok ban and online migration

Online communities are nomadic – one digital place will never hold them forever. The United States of America deleted TikTok late in the evening of 18 January. I was on the train home from The ...

The Guardian - 4d

Could Mahomes' actions lead the NFL to join NBA and NHL in cracking down on flopping?

There were several calls in the NFL's divisional round of the playoffs that drew scrutiny from broadcasters and fans alike over the weekend

ABC News - 4d

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The ...

NBC News - 4d

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a ...

NBC News - 5d

Trump to issue 10 executive orders cracking down on border

President-elect Trump is set to sign off on 10 executive orders Monday, moving swiftly to crack down on immigration and drug cartels during his first day in office with a blitzkrieg of immigration ...

The Hill - 5d

TikTok Is Already Back Online

Less than 24 hours after the app went dark, TikTok says President-elect Donald Trump has given it the reassurance it needs to resume service in the US.

Wired - 6d

With XRP near highs ahead of Trump inauguration, can bitcoin crack a new record?

Major cryptocurrencies rallied on Friday, with bitcoin back on track toward its record high days ahead of the second inauguration of crypto-friendly President-elect Donald Trump.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Palestinian security forces crack down on West Bank militants

Authorities launch operation as they seek a role in postwar Gaza

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Police investigating online abuse of Havertz's wife

Police are investigating online abuse received by the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Poland ‘most attacked’ online by Russia, says minister

Warsaw identifies Moscow-backed disinformation group trying to disrupt presidential election, Krzysztof Gawkowski says

Financial Times - Jan. 16

FBI reveals New Orleans attacker's online search history

The FBI also increased the number of those injured in the New Orleans New Year's Day attack to 57 people.

CBS News - Jan. 15

How to Pay Your Taxes Online

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.

Wired - Jan. 14

Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

UK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firms

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered. MPs would no longer be able ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Man documented Palisades Fire escape online

After fighting to save his family home, 30-year-old Orly Israel had to flee the advancing Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. He shared his harrowing escape online, and the video has garnered more than ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

‘Most of my work is a response to war’: Colombian artist Doris Salcedo on violence, Trump and her crack in Tate Modern’s floor

The artist, famed in the UK for her extraordinary fissure in the turbine hall, has turned her focus to the climate catastrophe and the plight of migrants, but old concerns about her country remain. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11