Meta says it removes content that could cause imminent physical harm – but nearly half a million members have joined a group that regularly promotes misinformation As a measles outbreak spread through Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in August, a parent turned to a massive public Facebook group, Crunchy Moms, for advice. ...
Behind the Blog: Dam’s BurstingBehind the Blog: Dam’s Bursting
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss election outcomes and code as a human endeavor. JOSEPH: This week I got a real wave of ‘oh man this fucking sucks’ ...
UK Sex Workers Wake Up to Sites Purging Their Content Following UK Porn BanUK Sex Workers Wake Up to Sites Purging Their Content Following UK Porn Ban
Immediately after the UK banned a wide range of porn fantasies involving choking, breath-restriction, and relative roleplay, adult creators watched platforms remove hundreds of their videos — even when the creators thought they were in compliance with the law. These creators say they were blindsided by the removals, since the ...
Brand’s barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalistBrand’s barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian. ...
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market valuesAI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development. ...
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlinesNew wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets. ...
How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK’s weatherHow unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK’s weather
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains. ...
Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdownsManhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns
Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested. ...
A series of cyber attacks rattles FranceA series of cyber attacks rattles France
A French bank said hackers stole €100 million ($112 million), a rare heist of a mainstream lender that has sent shudders across Europe’s financial system. The continent has in recent weeks been the target of numerous cyber attacks, including one on France’s blood banks and a hack on supermarket fridges ...
Republicans eye 2028 presidential bids after midterm rebukeRepublicans eye 2028 presidential bids after midterm rebuke
Republican leaders took early steps signaling potential 2028 presidential bids, using disastrous midterm elections to distance themselves from the Trump administration. Florida’s governor, who unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination in 2024, has been among the loudest critics of Republican leadership in recent days and did not rule out running in ...