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Stabbing rampage at Sydney mall leaves at least 7 dead, including attacker
Seven people are dead and others are in serious or critical condition after a stabbing rampage at a mall in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, according to police.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump Media shares close down more than 14%, company says Truth Social to launch TV streaming
Trump Media shares have plunged in the two days that Donald Trump has been in a New York court for jury selection in his criminal hush money trial.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
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Social media is revolutionizing migration into the US — and spreading dangerous misinformation
A flood of online misinformation is generating sudden and unprecedented shifts in migration patterns.The Hill - Politics -
At least 3 dead and 4 missing in an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in Italy
Italian officials say an explosion at a hydroelectric plant has killed at least three people and another four are missingABC News - World -
L.A.-based social video platform Triller acquired by Hong Kong company
Triller has long lagged rival TikTok in the social video market, but the company got a boost of interest in 2020, after former President Trump suggested he'd consider banning TikTok.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Hong Kong -
At Least 6 Dead in Mall Stabbing That Horrifies Australians
The attack, Australia’s deadliest in eight years, stunned a nation where mass violence is rare. A police officer shot the attacker, preventing worse carnage.The New York Times - World -
At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continues
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.CBS News - World - Pakistan -
Pop Music Is Mad. Social Media Loves It
A new study found that song lyrics are now angrier, more repetitive, and vain. Consensus wavers, but what remains incontestable is social media’s impact on the music we hear most.Wired - Tech -
Avalanche leaves three dead in Austrian Alps
A major rescue operation is under way after the avalanche in western Austria.BBC News - Top stories -
At least 38 migrants are dead and others are missing off Djibouti after a shipwreck
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At least 5 dead after fire tears through Hong Kong building
A fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning killed at least five people and left another 36 injured.NBC News - Top stories - Hong Kong -
At least 2 dead in Austria avalanche as rescue operation underway
A major rescue operation with dog handlers and helicopters is underway after a large avalanche in Austria has reportedly buried several people.ABC News - Top stories -
At least 14 dead and 3 missing as landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
Officials say torrential rains have triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 14 people and leaving three others missingABC News - World -
At least 14 dead and 3 missing as landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
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At least 17 dead after three Russian missiles hit Chernihiv
Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on allies to send air defence support to Ukraine after attack on northern city. At least 17 people have been killed after three Russian missiles hit the centre of Chernihiv, a city in northern Ukraine near the Russian ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Eurovision hits out at ‘targeted social media campaigns’ against artists
Statement comes amid reports that Israel’s singer Eden Golan has received death threats. Organisers of the Eurovision song contest have hit out at “targeted social media campaigns” against competitors amid reports of threats against the singer for ...The Guardian - World -
Social media and gambling have made death threats routine for college athletes
I was heckled during my time as a college player in the late 1990s. But young athletes today must endure an ocean of bile from all areas of the internet. Throughout this year’s men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, athletes have reported receiving ...The Guardian - World -
Brazil Judge Wrangling With Elon Musk Has Long Battled Social Media
Alexandre de Moraes is also at the heart of the Brazilian Supreme Court’s case against former leader Jair Bolsonaro.The Wall Street Journal - World - Elon Musk -
Trump tries to boost support for Truth Social as DJT stock tanks
Shares of Trump Media, which trades as DJT, dipped below $30, a decline of more than $40 from its roaring Nasdaq debut weeks earlier.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Do I not like that: Ten Hag rebukes Garnacho for social media activity
Winger liked posts on X criticising Manchester United coachArgentinian withdrawn at half time in 2-2 draw at BournemouthAlejandro Garnacho has been spoken to by Erik ten Hag after the Manchester United winger liked tweets that criticised his ...The Guardian - World -
Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
As it happened: First jurors sworn in after judge's stern warning to Trump
Seven jurors have been chosen, but dozens of potential jurors have been excused after saying they could not be impartial.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump lawyers scrutinize prospective juror's social media posts
Lawyers for former President Trump are discussing the social media posts of a prospective juror in the New York hush money trial against him, claiming that they should disqualify them from the trial.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump looks to weed out jurors over political social media posts
Lawyers for former President Trump are using social media posts made by prospective jurors and their spouses to attempt to excuse them from the jury pool in his hush money trial. The lawyers played videos in court in Manhattan Tuesday, using the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Ex-Owner of Parler Social-Media App Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Parlement Technologies, which sold the platform last year, seeks protection from creditors with a petition signed by Republican donor Rebekah Mercer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
IDF's conduct, ethics under scrutiny following soldiers' social media posts
Six months into the Israel-Hamas conflict the conduct and ethics of Israel Defense Forces members have come increasingly under the microscope.ABC News - Top stories -
Democrat touts social media age-verification measure ahead of key hearing
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) urged the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday to consider age-verification requirements for social media ahead of the panel’s hearing on data privacy and kids’ online safety legislation. The Democratic ...The Hill - Politics -
Toobin: Trump social media post 'clearly’ violated gag order
Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin said Wednesday that former President Trump’s recent social media post “clearly” violated the gag order in his hush money criminal case. Trump's post, quoting a Fox News host, reads: “’They are catching undercover ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries
Japanese authorities say that a strong earthquake that struck the country's southwest Japan has left nine people with minor injuriesABC News - World - Japan -
‘Streamflation’ nation: Streaming platforms are overcharging us for subpar content
As costs escalate, the temptation to engage in password sharing, VPN usage, and reliance on third-party apps intensifies.MarketWatch - Business -
Mass shooting outside New Orleans nightclub leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
A mass shooting near a nightclub in New Orleans on Sunday night left one woman dead and 11 others injured, police and eyewitnesses said.NBC News - Top stories -
Bronx shooters on scooters leave 1 dead and 3 injured
A Tuesday evening shooting in the Bronx, N.Y., has left three men injured and one dead.NBC News - Top stories -
Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation natural gas ban is dead. But is the battle over?
The city’s pioneering step fell flat after a long fight in court, but campaigners – and leading chefs – say they’re still going electric. Four years ago, Berkeley made history when it became the first city in the US to ban natural gas hookups in ...The Guardian - World -
Starmer should use powers the Tories will leave behind
Ministerial authority entrenched by the current administration gives Labour an opportunityFinancial Times - World -
Two Tribal Nations Sue Social Media Companies Over Native Youth Suicides
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube parent companies are named in suits highlighting the dark side of teens "almost constant" use of social media.Inc. - Business -
U.S. women’s soccer association says it supports LGBTQ rights after player's social media posts
The U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQ rights in the wake of a controversy over midfielder Korbin Albert’s social media posts.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump Media shares close down by more than 5%, latest grim day for Truth Social owner
The biggest shareholder in Trump Media is Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Tennessee lawmakers seek to require parental permission before children join social media
Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Senate has unanimously signed off on legislation requiring minors to have parental consent to create social media accountsABC News - Tech -
Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Star WR unfollows 49ers on social media amid negotiations about new contract
Aiyuk's patience is apparently growing thinCBS Sports - Sports - NFL