Columbus, OH

When Pavel Durov set about creating a brand new app in the early 2010s, his main aim was to build a platform that would protect users from oppressive regimes. Born in the Soviet Union in 1984 – the same year as George Orwell’s eponymous novel – Durov was acutely aware of how freedom of communication could be used to subvert authoritarian governments.

How Telegram became the world’s most controversial app

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has waded into the debate over the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, pledging his support to the beleaguered tech billionaire. Durov was detained near Paris late on Saturday, over alleged offenses relating to his Telegram app. French law enforcement cited a lack of moderation on the platform and a failure to cooperate with police effectively, and criminal enterprises were left to roam on the instant messaging site.

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele champions free speech in support of Telegram boss

Business Insider

Elon Musk criticized Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's detention as a violation of free speech, warning that it heralded "dangerous times."

Elon Musk says he may be more careful about where he travels after Telegram CEO shock arrest

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France last weekend, and a few days later was charged with a number of offenses connected to criminal activity on Telegram. There’s a lot about this story we don’t yet know, but this week’s events seem to signal a shift in how countries and governments plan to hold executives accountable for what happens on their platforms.

The problem with Telegram

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.

"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'

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

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

NewsNation

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

What’s Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth?

Is Facebook debuting an edgy new look? No, it's just a bug.

Facebook's surprise change to its classic icon was just a glitch

The low price of Bitcoin when it was launched and how much the digital asset has grown over the years has been a constant source of regret and awe for investors who found out about the cryptocurrency early. Mainly, the potential to turn a small amount into millions is what has drawn countless investors into Bitcoin and to the crypto industry. So, this report takes a look at how much you would’ve made if you spent $100 buying BTC 14 years ago from today.

Here’s How Much You Would Have If You Bought $100 In Bitcoin 14 Years Ago

The FBI’s second denial of a FOIA request on Satoshi Nakamoto stokes further speculation about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is an enduring mystery. The FBI refuses to disclose what it knows about Nakamoto. It seems that Bitcoin’s creator is not motivated by fame...

FBI Sidesteps Second FOIA Request for Satoshi Nakamoto Files

California State

USA TODAY

It's not unprecedented for a candidate's home state to initially pass during the roll call and cast delegate votes at the end.

Posts on California passing during DNC roll call are missing context | Fact check

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

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Fox News

The reporter who scooped that the Harris campaign manipulated news headlines and descriptions in Google ads feels the vice president’s camp did "nothing wrong."

Reporter who broke story says Harris campaign did 'nothing wrong' by manipulating headlines in Google ads

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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’

At this point, you either already know about the “very demure, very mindful” meme that originated on TikTok, or you have neither the interest nor the capacity to understand. It is simply A Thing, a viral catchphrase that may become as ubiquitous in the 2020s as “eyebrows on fleek” was in the 2010s. And that is why every tabloid in America is running a story about a dispute over an application to register “Very Demure… Very Mindful…” as a trademark.

A demure and mindful trademark investigation

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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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