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X’s new location disclosure policy: What does it mean for safety?
The new ‘transparency feature’ on Elon Musk’s social media platform has raised concern among users.
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Trump says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal
Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.
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Trump-China TikTok deal in the works to avoid looming US ban: What we know
US lawmakers voted to ban the app in 2024 amid concerns that Beijing could access user data.
Far-right groups dox online critics after Charlie Kirk’s death
Right-wing activists are targeting teachers, workers for critical remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death.
UC Berkeley shares information on 160 staff, students with US government
Among those listed is feminist philosopher Judith Butler, who likened the move to a ‘practice from the McCarthy era’.
UK agrees to drop mandate for Apple ‘back door’, US spy chief says
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says change upholds privacy of US users.
From: Al Jazeera Untangles
The Privacy Paradox
We claim to value privacy, but surrender it daily, often without knowing.
Published On 13 Aug 2025
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The War on Truth
This episode explores the rise of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact.
Published On 30 Jul 2025
From: 101 East
Cyber kidnapping scams target Chinese international students
101 East investigates cyber kidnappings – a growing online scam targeting Chinese international students.
Published On 24 Jul 2025
Zuckerberg settles Meta investor $8bn lawsuit for undisclosed terms
Current and former Facebook leadership reached the agreement with shareholders only one day into the trial.
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How did the UK leak information about thousands of Afghans?
A superinjunction kept the data breach secret amid fears it could lead to a Taliban ‘hit list’.
