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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 - 11h -
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 - 19h -
Gymshark falls out with influencer over promotion of competitor
Sportswear brand popular with millennials and Gen Z says powerlifter Nathaniel Massiah breached several clauses in his contractFinancial Times - 22h -
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.The New York Times - 2d -
Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria
Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says
Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.BBC News - 12h -
In Syria, the US can help rebuild while supplanting Russian influence
Washington needs a plan to create conditions for future U.S. investment to stabilize Syria — and to make sure Russia doesn’t regain a foothold.The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Paris accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate France by refusing to admit a deported influencer
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the North African country refused to admit one of its nationals who was being deportedABC News - 2d -
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Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.CBS News - 3d -
US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run. In a report released Wednesday, the office ...The Hill - 3d -
Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence
Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report
An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are ...ABC News - 3d -
As Meta abandons fact-checking, here's how to tell what's real online
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.CBS News - 4d -
Are you falling for wellness misinformation online? Here’s how to tell
Social media is rife with alarming advice and warnings – experts share red flags to avoid. Wellness advice abounds on social media: warnings about “toxic foods”, assertions that parasites are ...The Guardian - 4d -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - 4d -
Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election
DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.ABC News - 5d -
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert
Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...The Guardian - 5d -
European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.NBC News - 6d -
Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.Inc. - 6d -
Walt Disney and FuboTV to combine their online live TV businesses
The proposed merger would join two internet TV bundles that together have 6.2 million subscribers.CBS News - 6d -
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Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks
The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in FranceABC News - Jan. 3 -
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Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M
Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
Online traders warned to check tax return status
Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ incomeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January
Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire
As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
MrBeast Jimmy Donaldson gets engaged to influencer Thea Booysen
MrBeast, 'Beast Games' host and YouTube's most subscribed-to account, proposed to Thea Booysen on Christmas Day and confirmed the engagement on New Year's Day.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch Pistons vs. Magic basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
17 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online—We Tested for a Week Each (2025)
I’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, and certified organic mattresses.Wired - Jan. 1 -
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Suns vs. Grizzlies basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington
Lawmakers are facing their latest lobbyists — online influencers from TikTokABC News - Dec. 23
