"EU Freezes TikTok Data Amid Allegations of Russian Interference in Romanian Elections"
"Following Romanian intelligence reports alleging Russian interference, the EU froze TikTok data related to the presidential campaign of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round using an exclusively social media-based campaign, prompting concerns about foreign influe...
"EU Freezes TikTok Data Amid Allegations of Russian Interference in Romanian Elections"
"Following Romanian intelligence reports alleging Russian interference, the EU froze TikTok data related to the presidential campaign of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round using an exclusively social media-based campaign, prompting concerns about foreign influe...
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56% Bias Score
Pro-Russian Candidate's Disinformation Campaign Raises Concerns in Romanian Elections
The Romanian parliamentary elections saw a pro-Russian candidate, Călin Georgescu, utilize social media manipulation and religious appeals to gain significant support, raising concerns about the country's susceptibility to disinformation and its implications for national security.
Pro-Russian Candidate's Disinformation Campaign Raises Concerns in Romanian Elections
The Romanian parliamentary elections saw a pro-Russian candidate, Călin Georgescu, utilize social media manipulation and religious appeals to gain significant support, raising concerns about the country's susceptibility to disinformation and its implications for national security.
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60% Bias Score
Audio Recording Implicates Brothers in Murder of 18-Year-Old Ryan
An audio recording reveals one of Ryan's brothers stating his intent to harm her due to her Western lifestyle; this strengthens the suspicion against the brothers in her murder, highlighting family conflicts and cultural clashes.
Audio Recording Implicates Brothers in Murder of 18-Year-Old Ryan
An audio recording reveals one of Ryan's brothers stating his intent to harm her due to her Western lifestyle; this strengthens the suspicion against the brothers in her murder, highlighting family conflicts and cultural clashes.
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44% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law
A US appeals court upheld a law that could lead to a TikTok ban by mid-January 2025 unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance divests; TikTok is appealing to the Supreme Court citing free speech violations, while the government argues the ban is to protect against data collection by a foreign adve...
US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law
A US appeals court upheld a law that could lead to a TikTok ban by mid-January 2025 unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance divests; TikTok is appealing to the Supreme Court citing free speech violations, while the government argues the ban is to protect against data collection by a foreign adve...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Influencer Reshapes Definition of "Demure"
TikTok star Jools Lebron's innovative use of the word "demure" has sparked a 1200% surge in Dictionary.com searches since August, highlighting the power of social media influencers to reshape language.
TikTok Influencer Reshapes Definition of "Demure"
TikTok star Jools Lebron's innovative use of the word "demure" has sparked a 1200% surge in Dictionary.com searches since August, highlighting the power of social media influencers to reshape language.
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32% Bias Score
EU Orders TikTok Data Freeze Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Union ordered TikTok to freeze data related to the Romanian elections due to concerns about Russian interference, following declassified intelligence reports indicating a €1 million ($1.06 million) campaign by pro-Russia ultranationalist Calin Georgescu, who leveraged TikTok extensively...
EU Orders TikTok Data Freeze Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Union ordered TikTok to freeze data related to the Romanian elections due to concerns about Russian interference, following declassified intelligence reports indicating a €1 million ($1.06 million) campaign by pro-Russia ultranationalist Calin Georgescu, who leveraged TikTok extensively...
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52% Bias Score
Murder Suspect Apprehended After Three Years, Thanks to TikTok Video
Benjamin Robert "Bambi" Williams, accused of the 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested in Mexico City after being identified from a TikTok video and has been extradited to the US to face charges of premeditated murder and child abuse.
Murder Suspect Apprehended After Three Years, Thanks to TikTok Video
Benjamin Robert "Bambi" Williams, accused of the 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested in Mexico City after being identified from a TikTok video and has been extradited to the US to face charges of premeditated murder and child abuse.
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections due to evidence of potential Russian social media influence, necessitating a full campaign restart and a new election date, despite initial confirmation of results on December 2nd.
Romanian Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections due to evidence of potential Russian social media influence, necessitating a full campaign restart and a new election date, despite initial confirmation of results on December 2nd.
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48% Bias Score
XRP's 400% Surge: TikTok Fuels Crypto Rally
Fueled by a 400% price rally and amplified by TikTok trends, XRP briefly became the world's third-largest cryptocurrency in December, driven by both large investors and retail investors, particularly Gen Z, highlighting the growing influence of social media on crypto markets.
XRP's 400% Surge: TikTok Fuels Crypto Rally
Fueled by a 400% price rally and amplified by TikTok trends, XRP briefly became the world's third-largest cryptocurrency in December, driven by both large investors and retail investors, particularly Gen Z, highlighting the growing influence of social media on crypto markets.
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40% Bias Score
Silent Product Reviews Gain Popularity on Social Media
Since October 2023, online content creators have used silent reviews on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share product opinions using only nonverbal cues, resulting in millions of views, capitalizing on shorter attention spans and a demand for immediate feedback.
Silent Product Reviews Gain Popularity on Social Media
Since October 2023, online content creators have used silent reviews on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share product opinions using only nonverbal cues, resulting in millions of views, capitalizing on shorter attention spans and a demand for immediate feedback.
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0% Bias Score
EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the Romanian presidential election after Romanian intelligence revealed evidence of a coordinated campaign, potentially state-sponsored, to manipulate the election through TikTok, involving nearly €1 million in spending and potential...
EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the Romanian presidential election after Romanian intelligence revealed evidence of a coordinated campaign, potentially state-sponsored, to manipulate the election through TikTok, involving nearly €1 million in spending and potential...
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56% Bias Score
Romanian Intelligence Alleges Foreign Interference in Presidential Election via Coordinated TikTok Campaign
Declassified Romanian intelligence documents allege a coordinated TikTok campaign, similar to Kremlin operations in Ukraine and Moldova, boosted ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round and leads in the runoff; the campaign involved 25,000 accounts, paid influ...
Romanian Intelligence Alleges Foreign Interference in Presidential Election via Coordinated TikTok Campaign
Declassified Romanian intelligence documents allege a coordinated TikTok campaign, similar to Kremlin operations in Ukraine and Moldova, boosted ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round and leads in the runoff; the campaign involved 25,000 accounts, paid influ...
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44% Bias Score