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Opinion | A TikTok Divestiture Is Long Overdue

China's control over internet companies raises concerns about human rights violations and US intervention.

US law demands TikTok to find a new owner to avoid Chinese influence and ensure adherence to internet norms. [ more ]

Washington Post

Iraqi TikTok star shot dead outside her Baghdad home

The killing of Iraqi TikTok celebrity Om Fahad highlights the dangers faced by social media influencers, especially in regions where their work may conflict with societal norms or government regulations. [ more ]

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The American Conservative

16 hours ago

Right-wing politics

Conservative Media Outlets Are Beating Back the State Department

Judge rejects dismissal of censorship lawsuit against U.S. State Department. [ more ]

The Atlantic

4 days ago

Europe news

Democracy Is Losing the Propaganda War

Autocrats are collaborating to undermine liberalism globally. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

4 days ago

Cars

Alleged Torturer Of Ukrainian Prisoners Killed In Car Bombing

Sharing, liking, or commenting on certain content in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine could lead to fines or imprisonment. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

21 hours ago

Education

America's unseen book bans: the long history of censorship in prisons

Book banning and censorship in education reemerging as a divisive issue in the US. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Education

Columbia Protests: The Musical

The Varsity Show Mayday presented a musical satire criticizing university administrators as unresponsive to student concerns. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Education

A student club is suing its school, saying its pro-Palestinian views were censored

Students at a Washington, D.C. public school sue over censorship of pro-Palestinian speech, citing rights violation. [ more ]

Open Culture

1 day ago

Writing

The First Recording of Allen Ginsberg Reading "Howl" (1956)

Banned Books Week raises awareness about the continuous challenges, suppression, and banning of books despite modern beliefs. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

10 hours ago

Los Angeles

Amid protest turmoil, USC graduates invited to an 'electric' alternative celebration

USC replaces traditional commencement with a 'Trojan Family Graduate Celebration' amid campus protests. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Russian State Media Posting More On TikTok Ahead Of U.S. Presidential Election, Study Says

Individuals in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine with Russian passport may face legal consequences for engaging with the content. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead in Baghdad night attack

The Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad, with hundreds of thousands of followers, was shot dead, sparking concerns about free speech and safety for content creators. [ more ]

The Seattle Times

California

What happens when Google censors news to protect its bottom line? | Tom Philp

Search engines have evolved from censoring sexually explicit or copyrighted material to selectively blocking news for economic self-interest. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

5 Russians Suspected Of Arson Attack On Helicopter Arrested

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Russian Strike On Odesa Hits 'Harry Potter's Castle,' 5 Killed

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Fugitive Businessman Extradited To Montenegro From Great Britain

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Estonia Says Russia Violating International Rules With GPS Interference

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Kyiv Dismantles Monument Honoring Centuries-Old Russian-Ukrainian Agreement

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Some 400 Naturalized Russians Stripped Of Citizenship Under New Law

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Jailed Iranian Scholar Released From Prison Due To Health Issues

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Kazakh Activists Under Pressure Before Announced Rallies

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Iranian Scholar Sedigheh Vasmaghi Reportedly Released On Bail

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Georgian Parliament Pushes 'Foreign Agents' Bill Despite Mass Protests, Western Warnings

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7 Killed In Attack On Afghan Mosque

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Former Kazakh Interior Minister Detained Over Deadly 2022 Unrest

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Ex-NSA Employee Who Tried To Spy For Russia Sentenced To 21 Years

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Books

"Gold Award" Girl Scout Claps Back At School Board For Censoring Her Project

Sometimes, children can see issues clearly that adults overlook. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Duchess Sophie Visits Ukraine In First Trip By British Royal Since Start Of War

Be cautious when engaging with certain content if located in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine. [ more ]

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Head Of Independent Election Monitor Detained In Azerbaijan

Sharing, liking, or saving content from certain sources may lead to fines or imprisonment in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Lara Croft's sexy pinups will be added back to Tomb Raider remaster

An unexpected glitch in a Tomb Raider remastered game involved the accidental removal of pinup posters, not intentional censorship. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Russian Arrested In Germany For Allegedly Killing 2 Ukrainians

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Czechs Confirm Russian Involvement In Blasts At Ammunition Depots In 2014

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NATO's Stoltenberg Makes Surprise Visit To Kyiv

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Russia Says It Has Captured A Village In Donetsk

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Russian Charged With Discrediting Military Over Dyed Hair

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Nationwide Anti-Polio Campaign Kicks Off In Afghanistan

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About 1,000 Tajik Nationals Stranded At Moscow Airports

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2 Police Officers Killed In Russia's Karachai-Cherkessia

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Kyrgyz Man Convicted Of Being Mercenary To Get Russian Citizenship

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China's Xi To Visit Serbia, Hungary During European Tour Next Week

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Pakistan Prime Minister Discusses New Loan Program With IMF Chief

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Russia Threatens West With 'Severe' Response If Its Assets Are Touched

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Senior Judge Kidnapped By Armed Men In Northwestern Pakistan

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