EU hits Musk’s X with $140m fine for ‘deceptive’ blue tick, ad transparency
Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
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Australia clamps downs on ‘nudify’ sites used for AI-generated child abuse
Three websites used to create abuse imagery had received 100,000 monthly visits from Australians, watchdog says.
From: Money Works
What’s the price tag on Israel’s propaganda machine?
Israel is still working to manage public opinion around its genocidal war in Gaza. But how much is it costing to run?
Published On 26 Nov 2025
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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.
From: The Stream
What does the future of the music industry look like?
We ask about the future of the music industry and art reviews.
Published On 25 Nov 2025
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How a study on hormonal contraception and breast cancer was distorted
Swedish study says hormonal birth control slightly raises breast cancer risk, but experts note the increase is small.
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From: NewsFeed
Did X unwittingly unmask top MAGA influencers as foreign trolls?
A new transparency feature on X has unwittingly revealed that many of the site’s top MAGA influencers are foreign.
Published On 25 Nov 2025
Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban
Move comes as Australia prepares to enforce a world-first social media ban for children aged under 16.
Malaysia says it will ban social media for under-16s from next year
Move comes as a growing number of countries are rolling out measures to limit children’s exposure to digital platforms.
From: The Stream
Who owns your For You page?
We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative.
Published On 21 Nov 2025
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Bangladesh 5.5-magnitude earthquake – what we know so far
At least five people killed in deadly earthquake close to the capital city Dhaka on Friday.
