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‘The work damaged me’: ex-Facebook moderators describe effect of horrific content
Former workers at Samasource say violent, graphic and sexually explicit videos left them fearful to go outside. More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators sue after diagnoses of severe PTSD PTSD, ...The Guardian - 12h -
Idlib Residents Describe Life Under Syria’s Rebels
The Islamists who now lead Syria have ruled the city of Idlib for years. Residents say they imposed some strict laws, but also heeded some complaints and improved public services.The New York Times - 23h -
Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of ...ABC News - 1d -
More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators diagnosed with severe PTSD
Exclusive: Lawsuit brought by former moderators against parent company Meta and outsourcer Samasource Kenya. PTSD, depression and anxiety: why former Facebook moderators in Kenya are taking legal ...The Guardian - 12h -
PTSD, depression and anxiety: why former Facebook moderators in Kenya are taking legal action
Ex-staff at outsourcing company Samasource claim they vetted unspeakably graphic videos in harsh conditions. More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators sue after diagnoses of severe PTSD ‘The ...The Guardian - 12h -
How Facebook restricted news out of Gaza
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.BBC News - 1d -
Potential payouts for up to 300,000 Australian Facebook users in Cambridge Analytica settlement
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner announces deal with Meta over scandal that may have affected 300,000 users. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - 1d -
Can Macron’s new PM unite France’s moderates? Marine Le Pen looms if he fails | Paul Taylor
François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed. The latest attempt to resolve France’s political and financial crisis might be ...The Guardian - 2d -
Witnesses describe moments before 3 dogs fatally attacked their owner
Residents of the Mira Mesa neighborhood in San Diego described the moments three dogs fatally attacked their owner at a San Diego park. Another person was injured trying to help the owner. KNSD’s ...NBC News - 3d -
Austin Tice's mother describes the moment people thought her son had been found
Debra Tice joins Meet the Press to discuss the search for her son and American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria more than a decade ago.NBC News - 3d -
Police say Luigi Mangione’s notebook described rationale for killing
Investigators are continuing to build their case against Luigi Mangione, the man charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson, and have reportedly gathered a notebook describing ...NBC News - 6d -
Police Have Luigi Mangione’s Notebook Describing Rationale for UHC CEO Killing
“It’s targeted, precise and doesn’t risk innocents,” said a sentence in a spiral notebook belonging to the man charged with murdering Brian Thompson.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
On Reddit account linked to Luigi Mangione, posts describe back pain and spinal surgery
Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, appears to have posted online about struggling with chronic back pain and undergoing spinal surgery.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Facebook, Instagram and other Meta apps go down due to 'technical issue'
Facebook, Instagram and other Meta apps are down due to a "technical issue."CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp outage ‘99%’ resolved, says Meta
Social media firm apologises to those affected by blackout on Wednesday, after more than 100,000 complaints. Meta has said it is “99% of the way there” in solving a social media blackout with its ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users are reporting problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems
Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Netanyahu describes corruption charges against him as ‘ocean of absurdity’ at trial
Israeli prime minister criticises media and investigators and describes himself and his family as victims. A combative Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first Israeli prime minister to take the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Moderate Earthquake Rattles Reno and Lake Tahoe
Preliminary estimates showed that the quake had a magnitude of 5.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
China vows 'more proactive' fiscal stimulus measures, 'moderately' looser monetary policy
China's leaders pledged "more proactive" fiscal and monetary policies next year to boost domestic consumption, according to an official readout.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Dull Men's Club - the 'mundane' Facebook group that became an unlikely hit
A smooth Mars Bar caused a club, created in New York in the 1980s, to go viral. But does it live up to its name?BBC News - Dec. 8 -
LeBron James, J.J. Redick, and Magic Johnson All Used the Same Word to Describe the Lakers’ Recent Blowout Losses. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
Negative emotions are unpleasant to experience, but they can be useful—if channeled in the right way.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown
Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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 - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - Dec. 3