Monthly Archives: February 2024

2024-02-05: News Headlines

Mark Niu (2024-02-04). Facebook at 20. america.cgtn.com The world's largest social media network is turning 20 years old. Facebook has had an eventful two-decade run filled with obstacles, successes and plenty of controversy too.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-05). Coroner refers Jai Wright's death to DPP. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-04). Coroner refers Jai Wright's death to DPP. greenleft.org.au

albawaba (2024-02-05). Is Miley Cyrus in danger? concerns flood social media. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Fans of American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus flooded social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) in concern over the pop star's well-being and safety after several videos and pictures circulated her bodyguard allegedly holding a suspicious-looking umbrella and what appears to be a fake hand.This all came in after several videos and pictures showcased Miley and her guard walking together on the 2024 Grammys' carpet with the pop star wearing a revealing golden outfit that may have been inspired by her song "Flowers." This left us and concerned fans alike with one question: Is Mi…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-02-05). Forget the Kids: Social Media, Congress and Child Safety. dissidentvoice.org It was a struggle to see how a child's welfare was relevant in the latest, shrill debates about technology taking place on The Hill. The Senate Judiciary Committee and the leaders of social media companies were on show to thrash out matters on technology and their threats on January 31 in a hearing titled "Big …

Marcelo Trivelli (2024-02-05). They have blood on their hands. pressenza.com In recent days, executives of the largest social media companies appeared before the US Senate. On the occasion, Senator Lindsay Graham told them very clearly: "Mr. Zuckerberg, you and the companies before us, I know you didn't mean to, but you have blood on your hands, you have a product that is killing people". | This harsh statement originates from the children and young people who access social media and are exposed to bullying, sexual exploitation, and drug addiction with serious consequences on their mental and physical health, ending in some suicide cases. | There is not enough control of posts, but even w…

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-05). From Musk Till' It Dawns. expose-news.com The Sorry State of the Fake Alternative Media and Messiah Musk. Since purchasing the social media platform Twitter, Musk has gained trust and admiration partly due to his perceived stance on freedom …

Ana Perdigón (2024-02-04). President Petro Condemns Attempted Institutional Rupture and Coup in Colombia. orinocotribune.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro condemned the Attorney General Office's investigation of him as unconstitutional and a "serious rupture of the institutional order." | Petro noted that the Colombian Attorney General's Office has opted for disruption of institutional order to remove him from the presidency. | "They have decided to break the institutional order. As the president of the republic, I must warn the world of the mafia that has taken over the Attorney General's Office, and I must ask the people for maximum mobilization," the Colombian president wrote on social media. | He stressed that the judiciary ca…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-02-04). Forget the Kids: Social Media, Congress and Child Safety. "Monetize Information — Surveillance Capitalism — is Left untouched" globalresearch.ca

mforinoco (2024-02-04). US Says It Carried Out Airstrikes on 85 Targets Inside Iraq and Syria. orinocotribune.com The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria. | The US began what it called "retaliatory strikes" against targets inside Iraq and Syria on Friday, claiming that those who were responsible for a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan were targetted. | The US Central Command claimed the targets include depots of rockets, missiles and unmanned drones. | "The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions," US Central Command said on social media. | The US president said the strikes will continue at times and places of Washington's choosing. | Joe Bid…

mforinoco (2024-02-04). US Says It Carried Out Airstrikes on 85 Targets Inside Iraq and Syria. orinocotribune.com The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria. | The US began what it called "retaliatory strikes" against targets inside Iraq and Syria on Friday, claiming that those who were responsible for a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan were targetted. | The US Central Command claimed the targets include depots of rockets, missiles and unmanned drones. | "The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions," US Central Command said on social media. | The US president said the strikes will continue at times and places of Washington's choosing. | Joe Bid…

NEO (2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…

NEO (2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…

Jessica Buxbaum (2024-02-05). Facts For Peace: The Billionaire-Backed Campaign Attacking the Palestinian Cause. mintpressnews.com Jessica Buxbaum investigates how "Facts for Peace," founded by Pro-Israel real-estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht, is trying to turn public opinion back in Israel's favor by spending exorbitant amounts of money targeting American social media users.

Staff (2024-02-05). President Maduro Announces Cabinet Changes. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, announced several changes in his Cabinet days before the announcement of the 2024 Presidential Elections schedule. Through his social media accounts, he reported the appointment of Luis Villegas Ramírez as Minister for National Commerce. Dheliz àÅlvarez, who held that position, will become the new Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Guy Vernaez will become the new Minister for Communes. Alexis Corredor will become the new Minister of the Social Labor Process. | "With the need to continue advancing in the strengthening of the government team, I have decided t…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-02-04). Forget the Kids: Social Media, Congress and Child Safety. "Monetize Information — Surveillance Capitalism — is Left untouched" globalresearch.ca

albawaba (2024-02-05). Jay-Z pulls a Kanye West at 2024 Grammys. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – American rapper and record producer Jay-Z took the internet by storm after standing up for his wife and fellow artist Queen Bee (Beyonce) and throwing shade at the Grammys as users on social media called his speech a "Kanye moment." Users took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to state that Kanye West was "never wrong" about Beyonce but his delivery wasn't well thought out and came out as disrespectful, referring to when the rapper ambushed Taylor Swift's acceptance speech or Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV VMAs. Jay-Z pulls a Kanye West at the 2024 Grammys: Jay Z: She got more Grammys than any…

albawaba (2024-02-04). Namibian President Hage Geingob dies aged 82. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Namibia's presidential office announced the death of President Hage Geingob at the age of 82, AFP reported on Sunday.Geingob passed away in Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. Last month, the president revealed that he has cancer. Acting president Nangolo Mbumba posted on X (formerly Twitter): "It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today."pic.twitter.com/Lc7ns3Plj7— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) Febr…

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-04). How to Fake Pandemics in 4 Easy Steps. expose-news.com How to Fake Pandemics in 4 Easy Steps. "A masterclass by the DOD showman, James Giordano." by Sasha Latypova. Who here still believes covid was a real viral pandemic? Or even an …

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2024-02-04: News Headlines

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-04). Coroner refers Jai Wright's death to DPP. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-03). Coroner refers Jai Wright's death to DPP. greenleft.org.au

mforinoco (2024-02-04). US Says It Carried Out Airstrikes on 85 Targets Inside Iraq and Syria. orinocotribune.com The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria. | The US began what it called "retaliatory strikes" against targets inside Iraq and Syria on Friday, claiming that those who were responsible for a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan were targetted. | The US Central Command claimed the targets include depots of rockets, missiles and unmanned drones. | "The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions," US Central Command said on social media. | The US president said the strikes will continue at times and places of Washington's choosing. | Joe Bid…

NEO (2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…

albawaba (2024-02-03). Ukraine unleashes drones in daring naval operation, sinks Russian warship. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a dramatic revelation, Ukraine has disclosed a military operation near Crimea, the region annexed by Russia in 2014, asserting that they successfully attacked and sank a Russian warship.The Ukrainian military intelligence shared a video on social media, showcasing a fleet of drones encircling a ship and initiating gunfire. The video concludes with the ship submerging into the water. Ukraine identifies the sunken vessel as the Ivanovets, a Russian Navy ship, a confirmation echoed by Russian war bloggers.Valued between 60-70 million dollars, the Ivanovets, a small missile ship, is believed to have had…

Anna Lekas Miller, Mondoweiss. (2024-02-03). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 119: Israel Pushes Forward Into Rafah. popularresistance.org Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has officially declared that "victory will not be complete until the military expands into Rafah," the southern-most enclave of the Gaza Strip that is currently sheltering around 1.9 million Palestinians. | "The Khan Younis Brigade of the Hamas organization is disbanded, we will complete the mission there and continue to Rafah," he wrote in a post on the social media platform X. | "The great pressure that the forces exert on Hamas targets brings us closer to the return of abductees more than anything else. We will continue to the end, there is no other way."

Jake Johnson, Common Dreams. (2024-02-03). Israel Bombed Belgian Aid Office In Gaza. popularresistance.org Belgian officials expressed outrage Thursday after Israeli forces reportedly bombed the office building of the Belgian Agency for Development Cooperation in the Gaza Strip, an attack that came after Belgium declined to join the U.S. and more than a dozen other countries in cutting off funding to the United Nations' Palestinian refugee agency. | "The offices of Enabel, the Belgian development agency in Gaza, were bombed and destroyed," Hadja Lahbib, Belgium's foreign affairs minister, wrote on social media. "Targeting civilian buildings is unacceptable." | Lahbib and Caroline Gennez, Belgium's minister of developm…

WSWS (2024-02-03). Australian police admit: No evidence of "gas the Jews" chant at Sydney Opera House. wsws.org The police admission came nearly four months after manipulated Zionist footage of the alleged incident was broadcast on social media and by corporate media outlets around the world.

albawaba (2024-02-03). Where is Wendy Williams? TV star returns after talk show exit in new documentary. albawaba.com Wendy Williams, the former host of the popular daytime talk show "The Wendy Williams Show", is back in the spotlight with a new documentary that reveals the challenges she faced after leaving her show in 2021 due to health issues and personal turmoil.The documentary, titled "Where is Wendy Williams?", is a two-part series that will air on Lifetime on February 24 and 25. It was produced by Williams herself and filmed over the course of two years, giving viewers an unprecedented access to her private life and struggles.pic.twitter.com/YEnoL8K2LA— Pop Base (@PopBase) 1943-10-09 01:18:00 | 01:18 EST | tr | 11 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0