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Either way, he’s still the Kremlin’s favorite propagandist. Days after The Atlantic published a scathing article written by the historian and writer Anne Applebaum, which compared Tucker Carlson with “Axis Sally” and “Tokyo Rose,” the various women who spent the Second World War spreading English-language propaganda via radio broadcasts directed at American troops fighting in Europe and Asia on behalf of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, a curious piece of news appeared that seemed to clarify things a bit.

In an era of instant access to news and information, the media landscape has come under increasing scrutiny for its seemingly insatiable appetite for stories filled with darkness, pain, and suffering. The age-old adage, "If it bleeds, it leads," often guides editorial decisions, leaving us to question the ethical responsibility of media outlets and the impact this focus on the negative has on our society. In this article, we explore the implications of this phenomenon, how it can take away people's motivation and ability to make a difference, and why it's crucial for us as individuals to demand a change.

Rupert Murdoch, a titan of conservative media, has announced that he will be stepping down as the chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp. to be replaced by older son, Lachlan Murdoch. With his son taking the reins of his media empire, Rupert Murdoch will assume the role of chairman emeritus of both corporations, likely in order to continue to play some role in the functioning of each. Indeed, according to Murdoch's own words, "...I can guarantee you that I will be involved every day in the contest of ideas."

SMM panels are devices that can help you enhance your social networks metrics. You need to consider numerous aspects prior to using one. It is very important to pick a provider that focuses on high quality as well as authenticity. Social media site platforms have specific standards that avoid using phony accounts or bots to blow up metrics.

Mayor London Breed says San Francisco wrongly portrayed as crime hub. Despite a rise in robberies and vehicle thefts, Breed insists the city has changed. Some viral 'smash-and-grab' videos not always from San Francisco, claims Breed.

French authorities have ordered Apple to halt the sale of iPhone 12 models in the country, citing electromagnetic radiation levels that exceed European Union standards for exposure. While Apple disputes these findings, the French government agency responsible for managing wireless communication frequencies has issued the order following the phone's failure in recent electromagnetic wave absorption tests.

The Biden administration prepares a letter demanding major news outlets to investigate 'lies' surrounding the GOP's impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy initiates impeachment inquiry against President Biden over alleged corruption.

How Facebook releasing messages between a mother and daughter ended in a criminal case. In 2019 the Pew Research Center found that a majority of Americans didn’t believe they could get through daily life without companies collecting their data, and that 79% of them were also “concerned about the way their data is being used by companies.” A recent court case illustrates how Facebook messages can be used to help bring criminal charges against individuals. On July 20, 2023, 19-year-old Celeste Burgess was sentenced to 90 days in jail for illegally concealing human remains. The case was first widely reported in the media in August of 2022, when headlines blared that a Nebraska teen and her mother were being charged in a case that “involved obtaining their Facebook messages.” Burgess used abortion pills that had been ordered by her mother, Jessica Burgess, to have a medically managed abortion earlier that year. While investigating what they thought was a case of a stillbirth that mother and daughter had sought to hide, Nebraska police noticed Celeste Burgess checking her Facebook messages to confirm dates she was being asked about. Investigators then served Meta (the parent company of Facebook) for data from the accounts of both Celeste and her mother, where they found messages between the two referring to miscarriage medications and concealing bodily remains. Much of the controversy of the case centered on the fact that these investigations occurred before Roe v. Wade was struck down on June 24, 2022, and the legality of abortions was called into question. But the case also raises questions about how individuals share conversations (including those that may legally incriminate them) over online and social media platforms. It could be argued that anyone using any tech or social media apps should be aware that their online conversations aren’t really “private.” Although privacy advocates have been calling for companies like Meta to make end-to-end encryption the standard for their messaging apps, most haven’t done so. Activists at organizations like the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project and Fight for the Future also say that tech companies also need to stop “retaining so much intimate information” that’s shared between its users. The right to privacy is one that many people feel that they have, but it can be a difficult right to assert. Part of the problem is the complexity of the subject: people expect that their most intimate conversations are inconsequential and would never be kept or used by anyone, but in the era of nearly limitless data storage capabilities, they might be shocked to learn how their every communication is being recorded for long periods of time. Also, although individuals feel they have the right to privacy, many couldn’t tell you the authority that gives them such a right. One such authority is the United States Constitution. Although the Constitution “does not specifically protect your right to privacy,” it does provide, in the Bill of Rights, some privacy protections. The Fourth Amendment prohibits “unreasonable searches and seizures” by law enforcement; the Fifth Amendment asserts that “your own private property can not be for public use without your consent and/or reasonable compensation.” In practice, however, it’s safe to assume that individuals will continue to entrust their personal information to online services, whether or not they understand their privacy rights or not. It’s never safe to assume that you have nothing to hide and therefore have nothing to fear. Scholar Neil Richards has warned about this in several books, and reminds individuals that privacy isn’t dead (even if Mark Zuckerberg tells you that “the age of privacy is over”), and that it’s important for many reasons, including the fact that privacy is about sharing and concealing information, which is one of the most human things we all do. We all have personal secrets, many of which aren’t about illegal behavior or activities, that we still wouldn’t want disclosed in a wider forum. Richards also warns that, although several companies offer the ability to set more stringent privacy controls on your data, this can also induce a false level of security. Richards notes that “tweaking your privacy settings” on one service might be possible, but so many people use so many devices, apps, and services, that controlling one’s own privacy settings completely is impossible. Although Celeste Burgess was sentenced to prison time for concealing a body (and not for using medication to cause an abortion), the conversation around her case should lead everyone who uses social media and messaging apps to think carefully about the data they’re sharing and what that means in a culture where the legal and social landscape is constantly changing.

Alex Murdaugh's defense team alleges court clerk Rebecca Hill tampered with the jury. Hill reportedly advised jurors on deliberations and landed a book deal related to the trial.

Have you ever wondered how much influence the language used in TV news has on shaping public opinions and debates?. Turns out, it's a lot. Researchers at Virginia Tech decided to dig deep into this question, using artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing tools.

Misinformation is a sneaky menace in our current information age, where all data is just a few clicks away. With their reputation for independent thinking, Americans must pay extra attention to this issue as it poses severe threats to the state.

World-famous pop star Britney Spears' memoir "The Woman in Me", which focuses on fame, career, motherhood, and freedom, is ready to meet the readers. The book, which can be pre-ordered, will be released on October 24.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch held two meetings with Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin to encourage a 2024 White House run. Murdoch's support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dwindles amid recent controversies and slipping poll numbers.

We're all aware of the serious problem of unrealistic expectations being put on the forefront in the media. That's a given. While many fashion companies are getting better, saying that they're nixing retouching from their campaigns and hiring "plus-size" models to be the faces of their companies, the media in the world of beauty seems to be at a standstill.

African journalist Simon Ateba is suing White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the Secret Service, claiming that they unconstitutionally rescinded his press badge. This all comes after a series of briefing-room disruptions by Ateba.

MARION, KS – A Kansas police department is being scrutinized by several news outlets after officers carried out a raid on a local newspaper’s office as well as the home of one of its owners. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press sent a four-page letter to Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody on Sunday rebuking the department’s action.