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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
3+ week, 3+ day ago (143+ words) The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation's parliament. Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content The Paris prosecutor's office announced on Nov. 4 that it has opened an investigation into TikTok over allegations that the platform allows content that promotes suicide and that its algorithms could urge vulnerable young people to end their lives. The statement said the information had been brought to their attention by a deputy of the National Assembly who had conducted an inquiry into the "psychological effects of TikTok." EU Hails "Progress' in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate Israel Returns Bodies of 45 Palestinians Trump Says Gaza Cease-Fire "Very Solid' as Hamas Returns Bodies of 3 Hostages Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Continue Ukrainian Imports Ban in Defiance of EU...
France Urges EU to Investigate Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls Found on Website
3+ week, 2+ day ago (97+ words) Shein's alleged breach, coinciding with the opening of its Paris store, has drawn protests and political backlash. France Urges EU to Investigate Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls Found on Website Finance Minister Roland Lescure and Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff wrote to the EC, warning of what they described as "serious breaches" of European regulations. Philippines Declares a State of Emergency After Typhoon Left at Least 241 People Dead and Missing Germany Bans Activist Group Muslim Interaktiv US Working With Arab Partners to End Sudan Conflict, White House Says Driver Hits Pedestrians, Cyclists on French Island...
‘The Art Spy’ Who Undermined Nazi Confiscation of Great Art
3+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) Art historian Rose Valland risked her life to save the world's masterpieces during World War II. "The Art Spy' Who Undermined Nazi Confiscation of Great Art Heroes and heroines come in many forms. They risk their lives on the battlefield or by putting themselves in harm's way for a greater cause. Here is the untold story of Rose Valland, an art historian and the curator of the Jeu de Paume museum in World War II Paris. She was the savior to thousands of art masterpieces looted by the Nazis. When the Nazis seized the museum as their headquarters for stolen art, Valland was told to stay put. She watched the battle to liberate the city through the museum's windows. She knew she was in a unique position to work her own espionage. Right under German eyes, she could save these works…...
Day in Photos: Turkish Plane Crash, 70th Anniversary of Bundeswehr, and Southern Lights
2+ week, 3+ day ago (10+ words) A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography....
Ofcom’s Censorship Plans–UK’s Online Safety Act Was Just the Beginning: Alex Klaushofer
3+ week, 6+ day ago (44+ words) In part two of this interview, Alex Klaushofer talks about Ofcom, the UK's Online Safety Act, and new plans to put a compliance burden on the internet that... Ofcom's Censorship Plans'UK's Online Safety Act Was Just the Beginning: Alex Klaushofer...
France Seeks 3-Month Suspension of Shein Over Childlike Dolls, Weapons
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (120+ words) The fast-fashion giant faces mounting regulatory scrutiny in Europe and the United States after childlike sex dolls were found on its platform. France Seeks 3-Month Suspension of Shein Over Childlike Dolls, Weapons The French government will ask a Paris judge to approve a three-month suspension of Shein's website after weapons and sex dolls resembling children were listed on the platform by third-party sellers, a finance ministry official said on Nov. 25. US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haitian Official Accused of Aiding Gangs Sudanese Top General Rejects US-Backed Cease-Fire Plan No Deal Expected on US Steel Tariffs as EU Meets US Officials, Sefcovic Says Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures...
‘American Justice’: Crime, Chicago-Style
2+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) Former prosecutor Matthew D. Moyer's book recalls an out-of-kilter justice system. "American Justice': Crime, Chicago-Style The new book "American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War of Crime" by Matthew D. Moyer, a former Chicago-based state and federal prosecutor, offers an astonishing insider's view to a judicial environment where dysfunction is commonplace and public safety is often treated like an afterthought. Some sections of the book are so intense in the description of violent crimes that sensitive readers could easily be disturbed long after absorbing the passages. Other sections on miscarriages of justice are so illogical that Moyer's sentences need to be reread to confirm the bizarre actions that prevail. "Born Lucky': Leland Vittert's Life With Autism "The Gales of November': The Fatal Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald "Storyteller': The Robert Louis Stevenson Experience "Every Movie Is a Miracle': Leonard Maltin's Cinematic…...
Your Personal Data Is Bought and Sold Online: How to Protect Yourself
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (123+ words) Data brokers may possess your court and voting records, your address and phone number, and even your religious affiliation'all packaged and ready to be sold. Your Personal Data Is Bought and Sold Online: How to Protect Yourself The smartphone that you rely on for browsing the internet, scheduling events, and organizing your day-to-day life logs a staggering amount of personal data, much of which is bought and sold online every single day. Patel Says Multiple Threats on Girlfriend's Life Prompted Security Detail Assignment Death Toll in Hong Kong Fire Rises to 94, Police Arrest 3 Suspects Judges Uphold North Carolina's Redrawn Congressional Map Aimed to Benefit Republicans Suicides and Delusions: Lawsuits Point to Dark Side of AI Chatbot...
Reddit and Kick Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s
3+ week, 4+ day ago (109+ words) This is a dynamic list and will always change," eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said. Reddit and Kick Added to Australia"s Social Media Ban for Under 16s Reddit and Kick have been added to Australia"s social media ban for children and teenagers aged under 16, which will apply from Dec. 10. They join Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Using AI to Create Humiliating Deepfakes Could Lead to 4 Years in Jail in SA Stillbirth Parental Leave Bill Passes Senate, Intentional Termination Amendment Defeated South Australian Liberals Introduce Victorian-Inspired Break Bail, Face Jail" Policy South Australia Bans Possession of Blueprints for 3D Guns...
Cheap Hobbies With Rich Rewards
1+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) Here are a few frugal hobbies that prove you don't need a trust fund to have fun. Cheap Hobbies With Rich Rewards 4 Ways to Make Safe Problem-Free Homemade Fabric Softener Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House No More Sleeping Through the Alarm and More Handy Tips Best Foods to Freeze (and Why You Should Try This)...