Columbus, OH

PBS NewsHour

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in the world. The arrest of Pavel Durov has far-reaching implications for the industry at large. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Pranshu Verma.

Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility

Business Insider

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt started a defense company called White Stork to produce AI drones. He says the US military needs to shift priorities.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the US military is falling behind in AI warfare and needs a 'systemic overhaul'

The EU is looking at Telegram after it didn’t provide a specific user number this month, the Financial Times reports. If Telegram has more than 45 million monthly users, it would be defined as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act, which comes with certain rules; in February, it apparently reported 41 million monthly EU users.

Telegram is under investigation by the EU regarding its user numbers.

A judge in Brazil has ordered the suspension of X after owner Elon Musk failed to designate a new legal representative for the country, according to reports from Bloomberg and local news outlet Poder360. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes told the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to limit access...

Judge orders X ban in Brazil

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

MarketRealist

She bought the painting, which was priced at $80, thinking it "must be really good quality."

Woman who bought $30 painting from FB marketplace finds hidden tag with real price: "I'm blown away"

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Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

HMD’s Barbie-branded flip phone arrives a little too late to catch the Hot Foldable Summer wave, but it’s definitely not short on charm. Preannounced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the HMD Barbie Phone is now official and goes on sale for $129 in October. The Barbie...

HMD’s Barbie flip phone goes extremely hard

"Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol," Musk said after accepting Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's challenge to a fight.

Elon Musk says a throwdown with Mark Zuckerberg would be a 'short fight' because the Meta CEO is a 'little fella'

NewsNation

Mark Zuckerberg is fourth wealthiest person in the world, but how did he make his money?

What’s Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth?

The Guardian

If we have turned a corner, it is mainly because communities refused to stand for racism and thuggery, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The far right promised violence and mayhem last night – but decency took back the streets | Polly Toynbee

NewsNinja

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

OK Magazine

Husband of the year?Mark Zuckerberg sent fans into a frenzy when he revealed he commissioned a massive statue of his wife, Priscilla Chan, for their backyard.“Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife. Thanks @danielarsham,” the billionaire penned alongside the upload, which featured Chan standing in front of the huge teal and silver art piece. In response, Chan cheekily wrote back, “The more of me the better? ❤️.”Several of Zuckerberg’s 14.5 million followers chimed in to rave about the unique gift. “Get yourself a man who makes sculptures of you 🥰🤣,” one person declared, while another said,...

'Husbands Everywhere Are Shaking': Mark Zuckerberg Praised for Erecting Massive Statue of His Wife in Their Yard

Fortune

Former employees of Autonomy, key figures in the HP acquisition, and lawyers who defended Lynch were all on board the Bayesian superyacht.

The guest list for Mike Lynch’s fatal yacht party was a who’s who of players from the Autonomy scandal

A screenshot of a headline shared on Facebook claims Pope Francis has purportedly appointed World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and non-executive chairman Klaus Schwab as “universal bishop.”. Verdict: False. The claim is false and originally stems from an August 17 article published on “The People’s Voice,” a website that...

FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Claims Pope Francis Has Appointed Klaus Schwab As ‘Universal Bishop’

Pennsylvania State

TikTok must face a lawsuit over the viral “blackout challenge” that several parents blame for their children’s deaths, a Pennsylvania-based appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The ruling illuminates how courts are thinking about platform accountability in the wake of a major Supreme Court ruling this year and could highlight the potential limits of a key tech immunity shield.

TikTok must face a lawsuit for recommending the viral ‘blackout challenge’

Wyze is making it easier to find out which of your cats knocked over your planter while you were gone. It’s testing a new AI search feature for Cam Unlimited subscribers that lets you search through footage using keywords, rather than scrolling through all recorded events, as spotted by GeekWire.

Wyze’s AI can now search your camera footage so you don’t have to

Denver, CO

A reader asked the Denver Post why it hadn’t covered a grisly and salacious 2014 murder in Littleton, CO. It hadn’t, because the crime never happened. But there it is on YouTube and Spotify, accumulating millions of views with seemingly AI-generated voiceovers and faces. True crime fans say they reported the videos months ago after YouTube recommended them, but they aren’t being removed.

Viral true crime story or just another AI fake?

San Jose, CA

The New Republic

This week saw a dramatic turn in
our nation’s desperate efforts to clean up the increasingly poisonous online
sewers that we call social media.First, the backstory. If you
publish a newspaper or newsletter and you publish “illegal” content—encourage
crimes or homicide, offer to sell drugs, promote child porn, advocate
overthrowing a government—you can go to jail. If you publish things that defame
or lie about persons or corporations, you can be sued into bankruptcy.If you own a bookstore or newsstand
and distribute books, magazines, and newspapers and offer for sale illegal
content—child or snuff porn, stolen copyrighted material, instructions for
making illegal drugs or weapons—you can also go to...

Finally, a Federal Court Hits Back Hard at Big Tech on Section 230

NewsBreak

Telegram’s CEO has taken a hands-off approach for years — now his luck might have run out

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France on Saturday took the tech world by surprise. The 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire was detained after touching down at an...

Telegram’s CEO has taken a hands-off approach for years — now his luck might have run out

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