by Meghan Bobrowsky, Gareth Vipers Mark Zuckerberg built up Facebook’s content-policing efforts in the wake of Donald Trump’s first presidential election. Now the Meta Platforms chief executive is reversing course as he embraces a second Trump presidency. Meta is ending fact-checking and removing restrictions on speech across Facebook and Instagram, Zuckerberg said in a video Tuesday, aContinue reading “Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch”
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Turkey Eggs- Why Don’t We Eat Them?
Turkey Eggs- Why Don’t We Eat Them?
Yes, Disney is arguing a wrongful death lawsuit should be dropped in part because the plaintiff had a Disney+ account
Disney’s legal team contends that customers agree to avoid lawsuits upon accepting its terms and conditions when creating a Disney+ account. by Katrina Morgan In October 2023, New York doctor Kanokporn Tangsuan and her husband Jeffrey Piccolo had dinner at Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs while vacationing in Orlando, Florida. Tangsuan had severe nut andContinue reading “Yes, Disney is arguing a wrongful death lawsuit should be dropped in part because the plaintiff had a Disney+ account”
US Puts Attention on Forced Organ Harvesting
by Eva Fu The House passage of the bipartisan Falun Gong Protection Act marks new U.S. attention on a human rights abuse that many lawmakers have described as barbaric: Beijing’s state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting. It was the first-ever such bill to directly address the abuse directed at practitioners of Falun Gong, a meditation practice centeredContinue reading “US Puts Attention on Forced Organ Harvesting”
How to stop Autoplay in your browser
Silence the audio and stop the video in your software of choice. by David Nield AT SOME POINT, you’ve probably had your web browsing rudely interrupted by an unexpected burst of music or other audio—usually accompanying some kind of video content on the page that you’re viewing. Sometimes these videos are adverts, sometimes they’re content postedContinue reading “How to stop Autoplay in your browser”
Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d’Alene drag performer
by Kaye Thornbrugh COEUR d’ALENE — The drag performer who is suing a local blogger took the stand Monday. Post Falls resident Eric Posey performed June 11, 2022, at the Pride in the Park celebration in Coeur d’Alene. The next day, North Idaho blogger Summer Bushnell published an edited video of Posey’s performance on herContinue reading “Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d’Alene drag performer”
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’
by Louis Casiano Desperate Tesla owners in and around Chicago were seen trying to charge their vehicles with no luck amid frigid temperatures that have gripped the Midwest. Charging stations have essentially turned into car graveyards in recent days as temperatures have dropped to the negative double digits, Fox Chicago reported. “Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent,” TylerContinue reading “Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’”
28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’
by Kamaron McNair If you find yourself having surgery in Tampa, Florida, Chabely Rodriguez’s face may be one of the last ones you see before you go under anesthesia. The 28-year-old is a certified anesthesiologist assistant, which means she helps doctors keep patients comfortable and sedated when they have surgery or other medical procedures done.Continue reading “28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’”
The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students
by The Good Men Project/Prakash Neupane In order to provide support and create a culture of respect and inclusion, colleges and universities must be proactive and intentional in their efforts. The rise of social problems among college students is a growing concern in today’s society. College is often seen as a time for personal growthContinue reading “The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students”
Travel Thursdays: Sandpoint, ID.
Lost in the 50’s by Dava Jean Wharton Sandpoint, Idaho is a quaint little town in the Northern panhandle of Idaho. Each year the town will start out a Thursday night live band that will knock your bobby socks off! This is usually held at the fairgrounds, due to space and parking. There are limitedContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Sandpoint, ID.”
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