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X, formerly Twitter, strips headlines from news story links to improve their look

The change came after owner Elon Musk said it would ‘improve the esthetics’ as platform becomes increasingly hostile for news organisations

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023

Hate crimes in Illinois are up. Fight back against the propaganda that fuels them.

It’s not illegal for hate groups to spread their message via leaflets or protests, and that’s happening far more often these days, an Anti-Defamation League report found. It’s important to stop their rhetoric before it leads to harm.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

Racist propaganda, antisemitic acts spiked in Illinois last year, report shows

“In some ways, we think that we live in Illinois and somehow we’re immune to this,” said David Goldenberg, the Midwest director of the Anti-Defamation League that issued the “Hate in the Prairie State” report.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

‘It’s YOUR fault if I hate you!’

Bigots like Elon Musk always point a finger at the victims of their baseless prejudices.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023

Trump marks Rosh Hashanah with antisemitic post

‘Let’s hope you learned from your mistake & make better choices moving forward,’ New Year’s message from former president says

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Tim Cook admits ‘we constantly ask ourselves’ whether Apple should pull ads from Twitter

The Apple CEO, awarded by the ADL for combatting bigotry, already pulled its spending from Elon Musk's social media platform once.

Fortune · Sep 18, 2023

Elon Musk hits out at Soros foundation before meeting Israel’s Netanyahu

X owner makes comment on his platform as he prepares to meet Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Neo-Nazi nabbed for hanging hate-filled antisemitic banners over highway near Disney World

Around 15 people took part in a demonstration that included swastikas and anti-Jewish slurs

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Florida man arrested over allegedly hanging swastika flags from bridge

Jason Brown, 48, linked to neo-Nazi group, charged with criminal mischief after police said hate banners were hung in Orlando

The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023

Israel's Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk. Sit-down comes as company faces antisemitism controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he will meet billionaire businessman Elon Musk during a trip to the United States next week

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023