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The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
wrd.cm
December 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
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“Whoever designs the tech, designs the image. With higher levels of control from tech companies – including embedded auto-processing that we cannot turn off – we begin to get narrower limits for us to express ourselves through our photos.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Now that phones alter our photos without us knowing, how do we know what’s real? | Isabel Brooks
Comparing the pictures taken with my camera’s automatic software to those taken with a ‘zero-processing’ app, the results are shocking. Is this a good idea, asks writer Isabel Brooks
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
“Whoever designs the tech, designs the image. With higher levels of control from tech companies – including embedded auto-processing that we cannot turn off – we begin to get narrower limits for us to express ourselves through our photos.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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You need to improve your research, @APNews.com. This is extremely misleading in terms of the true reasons this student's essay failed. This is biased & inflammatory reporting.
apnews.com/article/okla...
apnews.com/article/okla...
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination.
apnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
You need to improve your research, @APNews.com. This is extremely misleading in terms of the true reasons this student's essay failed. This is biased & inflammatory reporting.
apnews.com/article/okla...
apnews.com/article/okla...
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as a result of my reporting, Reddit fully banned the 200K+ member sub where users generated nonconsensual bikini deepfakes and shared tips for stripping women using AI
last investigation of the year for @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/google...
last investigation of the year for @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/google...
Google’s and OpenAI’s Chatbots Can Strip Women in Photos Down to Bikinis
Users of AI image generators are offering each other instructions on how to use the tech to alter pictures of women into realistic, revealing deepfakes.
www.wired.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
as a result of my reporting, Reddit fully banned the 200K+ member sub where users generated nonconsensual bikini deepfakes and shared tips for stripping women using AI
last investigation of the year for @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/google...
last investigation of the year for @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/google...
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What if we called it a draw an Putin withdraws his troops from Ukraine territory
www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/e...
China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says | CNN
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the European Union’s top diplomat that Beijing can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine as this could allow the United States to turn its full attention...
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
What if we called it a draw an Putin withdraws his troops from Ukraine territory
www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/e...
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New reporting reveals what Trump's ex-wife allegedly told the mother of a 14-year-old girl: "Whatever you do, do not let her around any of these men, and especially my husband. Protect her."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
New reporting reveals what Trump's ex-wife allegedly told the mother of a 14-year-old girl: "Whatever you do, do not let her around any of these men, and especially my husband. Protect her."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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Dustin Moskovitz (Facebook co-founder) and wife gave tens of millions to fund Future Forward's tech approach, large, undisclosed donations (like $50M from Bill Gates).. just 25% of money spent in U.S. elections can now be traced back to its true source #citizensunited www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Dustin Moskovitz (Facebook co-founder) and wife gave tens of millions to fund Future Forward's tech approach, large, undisclosed donations (like $50M from Bill Gates).. just 25% of money spent in U.S. elections can now be traced back to its true source #citizensunited www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say | CNN Politics
Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with t...
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
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Republicans are trying to change the subject on health care affordability — to transgender care
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/1...
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/1...
December 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Republicans are trying to change the subject on health care affordability — to transgender care
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/1...
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/1...
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The prosecution by the Trump administration is an effort to send a message to judges who oppose the president’s deportation efforts that Trump intends to exact revenge against them in any manner he can, no matter how contrived or absurd.
4 Takeaways From Trial of Judge Accused of Aiding Undocumented Immigrant
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The prosecution by the Trump administration is an effort to send a message to judges who oppose the president’s deportation efforts that Trump intends to exact revenge against them in any manner he can, no matter how contrived or absurd.
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I hope more in the USA see him and his Band of Hatefuls for what they are clearly telling us they are. The worst collection in the Whitehouse ever.
I hope more in the USA see him and his Band of Hatefuls for what they are clearly telling us they are. The worst collection in the Whitehouse ever.
Trump’s ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address suggests he is feeling the chill of opinion polls
Primetime speech – delivered with shouty spirit but no cheer – betrayed a figure dogged by a cost of living crisis and the looming release of the Epstein files
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I hope more in the USA see him and his Band of Hatefuls for what they are clearly telling us they are. The worst collection in the Whitehouse ever.
I hope more in the USA see him and his Band of Hatefuls for what they are clearly telling us they are. The worst collection in the Whitehouse ever.
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North Korea wore it better.
In remarks to reporters later Thursday at the White House, Trump said he was "surprised" and "honored" by the board's vote to change the center's name. buff.ly/83VkJ9m
In remarks to reporters later Thursday at the White House, Trump said he was "surprised" and "honored" by the board's vote to change the center's name. buff.ly/83VkJ9m
Trump's hand-picked Kennedy Center board votes to rename it the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
The board's decision to add Trump's name could face legal hurdles, as the law creating the center prohibits renaming the building.
www.nbcnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
North Korea wore it better.
In remarks to reporters later Thursday at the White House, Trump said he was "surprised" and "honored" by the board's vote to change the center's name. buff.ly/83VkJ9m
In remarks to reporters later Thursday at the White House, Trump said he was "surprised" and "honored" by the board's vote to change the center's name. buff.ly/83VkJ9m
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How am I still shocked by every example of even more blatant corruption? They're basically just giving Tr*mp 50% of a company to get him to advance its interests. WTF?!?!
Trump Media announces $6bn merger plan with fusion power company
TMTG, which owns president’s Truth Social platform, unveils link-up TAE Technologies to respond to AI boom
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
How am I still shocked by every example of even more blatant corruption? They're basically just giving Tr*mp 50% of a company to get him to advance its interests. WTF?!?!
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Trump media set to merge with nuclear power company in $6 billion deal.
Trump owns more than half of his eponymous media company, as of June.
Will the FTC & DOJ stop this merger?🙄
Trump owns more than half of his eponymous media company, as of June.
Will the FTC & DOJ stop this merger?🙄
Trump media set to merge with nuclear power company in $6 billion deal
Trump owns more than half of his eponymous media company, as of June
www.independent.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump media set to merge with nuclear power company in $6 billion deal.
Trump owns more than half of his eponymous media company, as of June.
Will the FTC & DOJ stop this merger?🙄
Trump owns more than half of his eponymous media company, as of June.
Will the FTC & DOJ stop this merger?🙄
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Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave."
Germany charges teen members of extremist group with attempted murder
Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave."
l.euronews.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave."
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All I heard was lie after lie after lie after lie. This is supposed to be a fact-checking article . . . which I find lacking. His speech was cringe-worthy and, unfortunately, so is this article.
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
@nbcnews.com
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Trump seeks to defend his economy in prime-time speech to the nation
The president blamed the Biden administration for high prices and insisted his own policies are working, even though many Americans say they're struggling financially.
www.nbcnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
All I heard was lie after lie after lie after lie. This is supposed to be a fact-checking article . . . which I find lacking. His speech was cringe-worthy and, unfortunately, so is this article.
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Shocked.
No way.
Trump lied?
No way.
Trump lied?
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Shocked.
No way.
Trump lied?
No way.
Trump lied?
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Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Buoy Voters’ Views of the Economy
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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"ABC NEWS Verify has analysed three instances where AI-generated images, or in one case a real image taken out of context, are attempting to twist the narrative on social media."
AI deepfakes of Bondi gunman spread online
AI-generated images of Bondi gunman Naveed Akram in the Philippines and a fabricated Facebook page are spreading online. And an image of police officers taken out of context is debunked by ABC NEWS Ve...
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"ABC NEWS Verify has analysed three instances where AI-generated images, or in one case a real image taken out of context, are attempting to twist the narrative on social media."
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“The American people should hear for themselves,” said Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y.
apnews.com/article/jack...
apnews.com/article/jack...
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has told lawmakers in a closed-door interview his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” President Donald Trump criminally conspired to o...
apnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“The American people should hear for themselves,” said Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y.
apnews.com/article/jack...
apnews.com/article/jack...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM