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“Apple removed an app for preserving TikToks, Instagram reels, news reports, and videos documenting abuses by ICE, 404 Media has learned… Eyes Up, meanwhile, was more of an aggregation service pooling together information to preserve evidence in case the material is needed in the future in court.”
Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses
Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.
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The filing of the class action lawsuit has received no coverage in the mainstream media. CNN, NBC News, the New York Times, and Marketwatch ignored the story.

And yet, over the last few days, all of those outlets published one or more articles promoting Prime Day sales to their readers.
UPDATE: Lawsuit alleges Prime Day is a fraud
The federal class action lawsuit has been ignored by major media outlets, which continue to promote Prime Day deals.
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In July, Popular Information published an exposé about Amazon’s Prime Day, demonstrating how the retailer deploys deceptive tactics to exaggerate its markdowns.

In September, two customers filed a federal class-action lawsuit in Washington against Amazon, citing the same practices.
UPDATE: Lawsuit alleges Prime Day is a fraud
The federal class action lawsuit has been ignored by major media outlets, which continue to promote Prime Day deals.
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“On closer inspection, however, it turned out that the image was not a photograph of a real event in Portland, but instead a fabrication created by combining two photographs of scenes that unfolded in South America nearly a decade apart.”
Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America
A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland
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“Professors decided to delay lessons that contained those terms, in part because ‘there isn’t a synonym for transgender.’ But they were concerned: Removing such instruction would undercut the school’s mission to prepare health workers for underserved West Texas communities, the professor said.”
Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.
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“States that embrace renewable energy are far more likely to save money for electricity consumers than those relying on fossil fuels or nuclear power… findings that undermine one of the Trump administration’s main justifications for its aggressive rollback of federal clean energy policies.”
The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices
The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...
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The two companies that will operate the mine are South32 Limited and Trilogy Metals. Trump also announced that the U.S. will purchase a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals.

Paulson owns 14,326,996 shares of Trilogy Metals, about 8.7% of the company, making him the company’s third-largest shareholder.
Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire
On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s pre...
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John Paulson has been hosting high-dollar fundraisers for Trump since 2016. On October 6, Trump returned the favor.

In a Presidential Memorandum, Trump announced that he was approving the construction of a road through the Alaskan wilderness that will allow for the mining of valuable minerals.
Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire
On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s pre...
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The push to ban TikTok in the U.S. began with allegations that it was undermining the Israeli government.

It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, overseeing the video platform’s powerful algorithm.
TikTok’s new boss is a close ally of Benjamin Netanyahu
The push to ban TikTok in the U.S. began with allegations that it was undermining the Israeli government. It now seems poised to end with tech oligarch Larry Ellison, a close ally of Israeli Prime Min...
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“Michael Ellis, the deputy director of the C.I.A., has abruptly demoted a career lawyer who had been serving as the agency’s acting general counsel since January and installed himself in that role, according to people familiar with the matter.”
C.I.A. Deputy Director Has Replaced Agency’s Top Legal Official With Himself
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A Popular Information review of The Free Press’ work, however, reveals that the publication repeatedly distorted the truth to conform to its right-wing ideological agenda.
The devolution of CBS News
A network once revered for fact-based reporting is embracing right-wing pseudo-journalism
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In 2021, Weiss founded The Free Press. Along with hiring Weiss, Paramount purchased The Free Press for a reported $150 million.

In her initial note to CBS News staff, Weiss said that she was committed to producing journalism that was “fair,” “factual,” and “tell[s] the truth plainly.”
The devolution of CBS News
A network once revered for fact-based reporting is embracing right-wing pseudo-journalism
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On Monday, Paramount announced that it would hire former NYT opinion columnist and anti-woke crusader Bari Weiss to be the new editor-in-chief of CBS News. She has no experience in broadcast news.
The devolution of CBS News
A network once revered for fact-based reporting is embracing right-wing pseudo-journalism
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“President Trump on Sunday revealed a new detail about the hyped UFC fight set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House: It’ll occur on June 14, which is also his 80th birthday.”
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“Several journalists resigned this week from three newspapers in Alaska after the publications’ corporate owner made significant edits to an article about Charlie Kirk’s death, appearing to yield to pressure from a Republican state lawmaker who had criticized the coverage.”
Journalists at 3 Newspapers Quit Over Edits to a Charlie Kirk Story
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“Five years ago, the United Nations concluded that conversion therapy could amount to torture and recommended it be banned. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will consider a case that could greenlight it for LGBTQ+ youth across the nation.”
The UN calls conversion therapy 'torture.' Could the Supreme Court greenlight it anyway?
In the first of three blockbuster LGBTQ+ cases on its docket this term, the Supreme Court is about to hear a challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban.
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By ignoring legal requirements designed to protect civil liberties, the operation ensnared numerous U.S. citizens who live in the building.

The Chicago raid was not an anomaly. The massive expansion of immigration enforcement has led to systemic violations of U.S. citizens’ Constitutional rights.
How federal agents are terrorizing American citizens
Last week, hundreds of heavily armed federal agents descended on an apartment complex in Chicago, arriving in Black Hawk helicopters and moving trucks.
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Last week, hundreds of heavily armed federal agents descended on an apartment complex in Chicago. Residents were pulled from their apartments in the middle of the night.

DHS said the raid was targeting the Tren de Aragua gang, but “gave no evidence to support the assertion.”
How federal agents are terrorizing American citizens
Last week, hundreds of heavily armed federal agents descended on an apartment complex in Chicago, arriving in Black Hawk helicopters and moving trucks.
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“Trump posted an AI-generated video on the platform that touted purported “medbeds,” a non-existent healing technology that people falsely believe will miraculously cure all maladies… after it was taken down, his Truth Social followers… took the post as a sign that medbeds are about to be unveiled.”
How Truth Social’s bogus medical claims fool Trump fans
It's not just "medbeds."
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“Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken money directly from Chinese investors, according to previously sealed testimony, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of the United States’ most important military contractors.”
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies
The newly unsealed testimony marks the first time direct Chinese investment in the company has been disclosed, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of America’s most importan...
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“The Pentagon plans to impose strict nondisclosure agreements and random polygraph testing for scores of people in its headquarters, including many top officials… escalating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s war on leakers and internal dissent.”
Pentagon plans widespread random polygraphs, NDAs to stanch leaks
The Pentagon is planning to require thousands of uniformed and civilian officials to sign nondisclosure agreements and submit to random polygraph testing.
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On Monday, Popular Information revealed that the taxpayer-funded Argentina bailout had massive economic benefits for hedge fund billionaire Rob Citrone, a personal friend of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Argentine media outlets are now reporting that Citrone asked Bessent for a rescue package.
UPDATE: Hedge fund billionaire pressed Treasury Secretary for Argentina bailout, Argentine media reports
Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet big on Argentina, reportedly asked his friend for a rescue package. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered.
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“Agencies ordered to drastically slash their workforces over the last eight months are now hiring back hundreds of workers, as they struggle to perform basic operations or carry out some of President Trump's top policy priorities.”
Federal agencies are rehiring workers and spending more after DOGE's push to cut
Eight months after the Department of Government Efficiency effort to shrink the federal workforce began, some agencies are hiring workers back — and spending more money than before.
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“[T]he Texas Tech University System issued guidance last week instructing faculty to ensure that their courses comply with a federal executive order, a letter from Gov. Greg Abbott and a new state law that recognizes only two sexes.”
Texas colleges launch course reviews amid push to limit gender identity instruction
After a viral video stirred controversy at Texas A&M, Texas Tech ordered course adjustments while other university systems like UNT and UT launched reviews. It’s unclear what the reviews will look for...
www.texastribune.org
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“[H]undreds of ethics-related bills were introduced this year… While legislation strengthening ethics oversight did pass in some places, a ProPublica analysis found lawmakers across multiple states targeted or thwarted reforms designed to keep the public and elected officials accountable.”
Lawmakers Across the Country This Year Blocked Ethics Reforms Meant to Increase Public Trust
Democratic and Republican lawmakers across the country tried to push through bills to tighten gift limits, toughen conflict-of-interest provisions or expand financial disclosure reporting requirements...
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