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‘No moderation, algorithm, paid blue ticks’: How social media fuelled fake news on Israel-Palestine conflict

A gruesome video of a man beheading a child went viral on social media last week — initially shared by a premium or verified Twitter account as evidence of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The video was viewed by millions online, and shared with hashtags #IslamIsTheProblem and #IsraelUnderAttack. 

Newslaundry · Oct 17, 2023

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: a stylish argument for smart specs

These glasses certainly are innovative, but they do have a limited USP

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

Australia has fined X Australia over child sex abuse material concerns. How severe is the issue – and what happens now?

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Grant, has found X (formerly Twitter) guilty of serious non-compliance to a transparency notice on child sex abuse material. The commissioner has issued X with an infringement notice for A$610,500.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Mary Lou Retton’s daughter says ‘prayers have been felt’ as gold medalist shows signs of recovery

Gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is showing signs of improvements with her breathing becoming stronger, her daughter says

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Will Smith’s Latest IG Post Is Exactly How I’m Feeling About Jada Pinkett Smith’s Confessions

"We must invest in some diaries for this family," one user on X/Twitter wrote.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 16, 2023

It’s Official: Marc Marquez To Race For Gresini Racing From 2024

Marc Marquez is officially racing for Gresini Racing starting the 2024 season, as confirmed by a recent Instagram post.

RideApart · Oct 16, 2023

Steve Irwin’s son Robert Irwin becomes emotional after breeding rare turtle named after late TV star

‘I think Dad would be pretty proud,’ Robert said of his late conservationist father

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

FKN OATH: Miss Universe Pageant To Feature Two Transgender Contestants For The First Time Ever

"Trans women are women, full stop. We are here to celebrate women."

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 15, 2023

Taylor Lautner Went Full Sharkboy Mode At The Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie & Sir This Is A Cinema

Taylor Lautner doing backflips is my sleep paralysis demon.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 15, 2023

Sophie Turner and Priyanka Chopra ‘unfollow each other on Instagram’ amid Joe Jonas split

Turner and Jonas reportedly reached a temporary joint custody arrangement this week

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023