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CBC 'pausing' Twitter after 'government-funded media' label

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation says it is pausing Twitter after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk stamped CBC’s account with a label the public broadcaster says is intended to undermine its credibility

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Congress returns from recess with a big to-do list

Addressing the fallout of a leak of classified intelligence documents and drafting legislation to avoid a default on the nation's credit limit are just a few items on Congress' to-do list.

WEKU

12-year-olds can't buy cigarettes — but they can work in tobacco fields

Child labor rules in agriculture are looser than those in other industries, even for tasks that are dangerous. For all tobacco laborers, but especially kids, the work can cause nicotine poisoning.

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Elon Musk makes wild claim US government had ‘full access’ to Twitter DMs before his takeover

Musk claims he was shocked to find the extent of the government’s access on the platform

The Independent UK

Why two military rivals are in a 'fight to the death' in Sudan

Fierce fighting has spread outside Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and across the country, as the forces of two warring military leaders battle for control.

WEKU

Teen with life-threatening depression finally found hope. Then insurance cut her off

Despite laws that say mental health care should be paid for on a par with other medical care, health insurance stopped covering the care a suicidal teen needed before she was stable.

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Twitter labels Australia’s ABC news and SBS ‘government-funded media’

ABC says it has no plan yet to shut down accounts but is ‘liaising with Twitter regarding changes to account verification and labels’

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ABC News branded with new label 'Government-funded Media' on Twitter

ABC News has received a new label on Twitter branding the broadcaster as "Government-funded Media".

ABC News

Are you getting more voice notes these days? You're not alone

Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.

WEKU

Scholastic wanted to license her children's book — if she cut a part about 'racism'

Maggie Tokuda-Hall was thrilled when the publishing powerhouse approached her to feature her book about a love story set in an internment camp during WWII. Then she read what the deal would involve.

WEKU

How the Boston Marathon bombings changed Twitter, media and how we process tragedy

In the aftermath of the explosions, Americans were glued to their screens, waiting for the chaos to unfurl into a narrative. Ten years later, we still process tragedies in similar ways.

WEKU

Fear of pregnancy: One teen's story in post-Roe America

In a state that bans abortion, anxiety about rape and getting pregnant drove this teen to start on birth control, though she's not having sex.

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They helped their friend get an abortion. Now a bitter ex-husband is suing them

Marcus Silva’s lawsuit is a metaphor for the creepy, stupid and cruel nature of the anti-choice movement

The Guardian - US

NYC is waging a war against rats. Meet the woman leading the charge

The rats don't run this city! Allegedly.

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Salon

Elon Musk calls to "defund" NPR

Musk’s attacks on the outlet serve not only as an attack on journalists, but on public goods as a whole

WEKU

The Taliban again bans Afghan women aid workers. Here's how the U.N. responded

The Taliban has banned Afghan women working for the U.N. or other aid agencies. The repercussions could be devastating for programs in which women play a vital role.

The Guardian - US

PBS quits Twitter after being labeled ‘government-funded media’

Broadcaster leaves platform a day after NPR’s exit over concerns labels undermine credibility as independent news outlets

WEKU

What we know about Jack Teixeira, the suspected leaker of Pentagon documents

Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, allegedly posted classified documents on a private Discord channel where users were fascinated by guns and racist memes.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guide #82: We may have hit peak podcast – only the simple and celebrity will survive

In this week’s newsletter: As stalwarts like NPR and Spotify cut down their investment, the demise of the high production podcast might be upon us

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Why New Mexico has one of the highest rates for killings by police

A shooting last week in Farmington, N.M., where police went to the wrong house and killed a man, is just the latest example of lethal force being used against civilians in the state.

WEKU

The math behind Dominion Voting System's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News

If Dominion prevails in its massive defamation suit against Fox News, a big challenge for the voting tech company will be to demonstrate that it deserves more than $1 billion in damages.

WEKU

What could make a hoax call reporting a school shooting worse? Social media

NPR has documented an alarming pattern of hoax school shooting calls across the country. Now another pattern has emerged: bad actors using these moments to spread misinformation online.

Salon

What Twitter's "Defund NPR" gets wrong

Elon Musk's slapdash decision to label PBS and NPR as "government-funded" isn't just inaccurate, it's risky

WEKU

Share your story: Have you used medication for abortion or miscarriage care?

NPR would like to hear from you. With the future of some abortion pills in jeopardy, tell us about your experience using medication to end a pregnancy or treat a miscarriage.

Fortune

Elon Musk uses Twitter 'to amplify his bad thinking,’ says NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Abdul-Jabbar wrote on Substack that Musk is “unable to apply the use of facts in reaching conclusions about social and political issues.”

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