Social Media Fuels Illegal Wildlife Trade in Brazil
Two baby parrots and two young toucans, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Brazil who advertised them for sale on social media, are recovering at a wildlife conservation center in São Paulo; a report highlights social media's role in the illegal wildlife trade, with 78% of adverts for protected sp...
Social Media Fuels Illegal Wildlife Trade in Brazil
Two baby parrots and two young toucans, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Brazil who advertised them for sale on social media, are recovering at a wildlife conservation center in São Paulo; a report highlights social media's role in the illegal wildlife trade, with 78% of adverts for protected sp...
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24% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Injunction to Block US Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
A US federal appeals court is considering TikTok's request to halt the enforcement of a law that could ban the platform in the US by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns, potentially affecting over 170 million users and causing significant financial losses for the company.
TikTok Seeks Injunction to Block US Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
A US federal appeals court is considering TikTok's request to halt the enforcement of a law that could ban the platform in the US by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns, potentially affecting over 170 million users and causing significant financial losses for the company.
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48% Bias Score
ARFID Awareness: Girl's Social Media Campaign Highlights Eating Disorder's Challenges
Nine-year-old Hannah from Los Angeles battles ARFID, an eating disorder marked by food anxiety and avoidance, gaining millions of social media followers while improving through therapy and online support, highlighting the need for greater awareness and improved treatment.
ARFID Awareness: Girl's Social Media Campaign Highlights Eating Disorder's Challenges
Nine-year-old Hannah from Los Angeles battles ARFID, an eating disorder marked by food anxiety and avoidance, gaining millions of social media followers while improving through therapy and online support, highlighting the need for greater awareness and improved treatment.
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32% Bias Score
"Hanover SPD Chair Resigns After Controversy Over Employee Social Media Monitoring"
"Following a controversy over the collection of social media posts by city employees critical of council decisions, Lars Kelich, chair of the SPD city council group in Hanover, resigned from his post and council seat, citing his responsibility for the political damage caused. Hanover's mayor called ...
"Hanover SPD Chair Resigns After Controversy Over Employee Social Media Monitoring"
"Following a controversy over the collection of social media posts by city employees critical of council decisions, Lars Kelich, chair of the SPD city council group in Hanover, resigned from his post and council seat, citing his responsibility for the political damage caused. Hanover's mayor called ...
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44% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Law Threatening TikTok's U.S. Operation
A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, impacting millions of users and creators while raising national security concerns.
Appeals Court Upholds Law Threatening TikTok's U.S. Operation
A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, impacting millions of users and creators while raising national security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Veteran Journalist Becomes Social Media Book Influencer
74-year-old Laure Adler, a former director of France Culture, has become a book influencer on TikTok and Instagram, promoting literature in short videos, demonstrating the adaptability of seasoned professionals in the digital age and challenging ageist stereotypes in social media.
Veteran Journalist Becomes Social Media Book Influencer
74-year-old Laure Adler, a former director of France Culture, has become a book influencer on TikTok and Instagram, promoting literature in short videos, demonstrating the adaptability of seasoned professionals in the digital age and challenging ageist stereotypes in social media.
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44% Bias Score
Post-Election Conspiracy Theories Surge on Social Media
After Donald Trump's election win, social media saw a surge in conspiracy theories, including claims of Elon Musk hacking ballot boxes, echoing the 2020 'Stop the Steal' movement but with key differences in political engagement and offline organization.
Post-Election Conspiracy Theories Surge on Social Media
After Donald Trump's election win, social media saw a surge in conspiracy theories, including claims of Elon Musk hacking ballot boxes, echoing the 2020 'Stop the Steal' movement but with key differences in political engagement and offline organization.
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44% Bias Score
UnitedHealth CEO's Dismissive Remarks Exacerbate Crisis
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty's dismissive response to public criticism following the death of an executive, revealed in a leaked internal video, caused significant reputational damage and highlighted the company's failure to engage constructively with public concerns.
UnitedHealth CEO's Dismissive Remarks Exacerbate Crisis
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty's dismissive response to public criticism following the death of an executive, revealed in a leaked internal video, caused significant reputational damage and highlighted the company's failure to engage constructively with public concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage
The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.
Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage
The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.
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56% Bias Score
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Faces Implementation Hurdles
Australia's new law prohibits social media use for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on tech companies for non-compliance, though its implementation faces challenges in age verification and potential circumvention.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Faces Implementation Hurdles
Australia's new law prohibits social media use for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on tech companies for non-compliance, though its implementation faces challenges in age verification and potential circumvention.
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44% Bias Score
Seven Arrested in Rutgers University Drug Ring
Seven individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring operating on Rutgers University's campus, utilizing a private social media network to buy and sell narcotics; the investigation, named Operation RU Pharm, resulted in the seizure of various drugs, a firearm, and a...
Seven Arrested in Rutgers University Drug Ring
Seven individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring operating on Rutgers University's campus, utilizing a private social media network to buy and sell narcotics; the investigation, named Operation RU Pharm, resulted in the seizure of various drugs, a firearm, and a...
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44% Bias Score
Mannoun Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed: Failure to Prove Serious Harm
A NSW District Court dismissed Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun's defamation case against Peter Ristevski due to insufficient evidence of serious reputational harm caused by a Facebook comment calling Mannoun a "crim", highlighting the 2021 changes to defamation laws requiring proof of serious harm.
Mannoun Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed: Failure to Prove Serious Harm
A NSW District Court dismissed Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun's defamation case against Peter Ristevski due to insufficient evidence of serious reputational harm caused by a Facebook comment calling Mannoun a "crim", highlighting the 2021 changes to defamation laws requiring proof of serious harm.
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28% Bias Score