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Facebook removes pages of far-right group Patriot Prayer
Facebook took down the sites as part of its crackdown against violent militias, the company said. Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook Removes Russia-Linked Ploy To Spread Disinformation Among Left-Leaning Voters
The fake accounts were meant to look like a left-wing news company and divide Democrats, an analytics firm said. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook Removes Network Of Fake Russian Accounts | MTP Daily | MSNBC
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Twitter Removes Trump Video With ‘Electric Avenue’ Song After Copyright Complaint
Twitter has taken down a video tweeted by President Trump that used the song “Electric Avenue” after receiving a copyright complaint. Trump tweeted the video on Aug. 12, which featured an animated train with his campaign logo barreling through a … Read more…
Twitter Removes Trump Video After ‘Electric Avenue’ Singer Issues Copyright Complaint
Singer Eddy Grant also filed a lawsuit against the president and his campaign on Tuesday over the allegedly illegal use of his song in a video attacking Biden. Celebrity – Latest News, Photos and Videos ONLINE MUSIC UPDATE:
Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store
The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
UK removes Switzerland, Jamaica and Czech Republic from travel corridor list
Grant Shapps confirms people arriving from three countries will face two-week quarantine Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica are to be removed from the UK’s travel corridor list, meaning arrivals from … Read more…
TikTok removes 380K videos in US for violating hate speech policy
TikTok has removed more than 380,000 videos in the US for violating its hate speech policy so far this year, the short-form video app said Thursday. The app, owned by China’s ByteDance, also said it banned more than 1,300 accounts … Read more…
USPS Removes Mailboxes, Shuts Down Letter-Sorting Machines As Mail-In Voting Nears
As Trump’s postmaster thwarts the Postal Service, the USPS warns 46 states that mail-in ballots may not be delivered on time, potentially canceling out those votes. Politics – U.S. Political News, Opinion and Analysis RELATIONSHIP UPDATES:
Facebook removes 7M posts for false COVID-19 information
Facebook said Tuesday it removed 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the novel coronavirus, including content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures. Facebook released the data as part of its sixth Community … Read more…
Facebook removes QAnon conspiracy group with 200,000 members
Facebook has joined Twitter and TikTok in taking action against QAnon conspiracy-theory content. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
TikTok removes thousands of European coronavirus videos: report
TikTok says it took down some 29,000 coronavirus videos in Europe from January to June as it worked to control bogus information about the pandemic. The affected videos — about 3,000 of which contained “medical misinformation” — violated the popular … Read more…
Twitter removes an image tweeted by Trump for violating its copyright policy
Trump’s tweet showed a “meme” version of a picture taken by Damon Winter for the New York Times in 2015. The publication filed the takedown notice. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Belgian King Removes Statue Of Former Ruler, Regrets Colonial Violence
King Philippe marked the 60th anniversary of Belgium ended its colonial rule in Congo, by expressing regret for “acts of violence and cruelty” his country inflicted on the citizens of the African country. Black Voices – Black News, Entertainment, Style … Read more…
HBO Max Removes Gone With the Wind From Streaming Library
UPDATE: HBO Max has reintroduced Gone With the Wind, this time with a new introduction and panel discussion aimed to address the film’s complicated legacy. “Watching Gone With the… E! Online (US) – Top Stories FASHION DEALS:
New Hampshire removes mental health questions from bar application
New Hampshire has removed questions about mental health history, diagnosis and treatment from its bar admission application. The state Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness said on June 19 that the questions discouraged law students and others from seeking … Read more…
Snapchat Quietly Removes Juneteenth Filter That Had Users Smiling To Break Chains
The social media app created a filter to celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S., but many users criticized it as “ridiculous” and “awkward.” Business – News, Opinion and Analysis BEAUTY DEALS UPDATE:
American Airlines removes passenger for refusing to wear mask—and bans him from future flights
American Airlines Group Inc. removed a passenger who refused to wear a face covering and banned him from taking flights in the future, capping a week in which U.S. carriers vowed to step up enforcement of mask use. Brandon Straka won’t … Read more…
Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads Over Hate-Symbol Policy
The company said the president’s re-election ads violated its policy against “organized hate.” Some of the content Facebook took down featured a symbol once used by the Nazis, presented without context. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to … Read more…
Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads Over Hate-Symbol Policy
The company said the president’s re-election ads violated its policy against “organized hate.” Some of the content Facebook took down featured a symbol once used by the Nazis, presented without context. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook removes Trump ads containing symbols used by Nazis to identify political prisoners
The ads contained red downward-pointing triangles, which the Nazis used to mark political prisoners. Politics BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads that contain Nazi symbols
A Trump Facebook ad either demonstrates the insensitive ignorance of the campaign, or lays bare its overtures to white supremacy. Facebook has removed Trump and Pence campaign ads that contain a symbol associated with Nazism, a red, upside-down triangle. Nazis … Read more…
Facebook removes Trump ad over ‘Nazi hate symbol’
The tech giant says a campaign ad featuring a red triangle used in Nazi Germany violated its policy. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
UNLV removes Hey Reb!, eyes mascot changes
UNLV officials removed the Hey Reb! statue from campus Tuesday night, and UNLV president Marta Meana says changes could be coming to the university’s mascot in the wake of social justice protests around the country. www.espn.com – NCF BEST DEAL … Read more…
‘Ellen’ Removes Cigars From Michael Jordan Documentary, And It’s Weird
The NBA legend’s mom didn’t like him smoking during interviews for “The Last Dance.” So Ellen fixed up the footage. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Fox News Removes Altered Photo of Seattle Protests From Website
Fox News has removed a digitally altered photo that claimed to be from protests in Seattle when it was actually a combination of pictures from different cities. On Friday, Fox News posted a photo of a man holding a rifle … Read more…
Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts
The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon removes T-shirt showing George Floyd death
The T-shirt, available on the US store, broke guidelines about depicting a crime scene. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
HBO Max Temporarily Removes ‘Gone With the Wind’ From Library
UPDATED: An HBO Max spokesperson says “Gone With the Wind” will eventually return to the platform with a discussion about its historical context and a denouncement of its racist depictions. On Tuesday, HBO Max removed the 1939 film from its library … Read more…
Facebook removes 190 white supremacist accounts trying to incite anti-protest violence
Facebook’s hate group whack-a-mole continues. The social network removed 190 accounts tied to white supremacist groups Proud Boys and American Guard, the Associated Press first reported, and Facebook confirmed to Mashable. The company said that those accounts were planning to … Read more…
Facebook removes 190 white supremacist accounts trying to incite anti-protest violence
Facebook’s hate group whack-a-mole continues. The social network removed 190 accounts tied to white supremacist groups Proud Boys and American Guard, the Associated Press first reported, and Facebook confirmed to Mashable. The company said that those accounts were planning to … Read more…
Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block
A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed from a Virginia city’s downtown ABC News: Travel BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts tied to hate groups
Facebook has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups that planned to encourage members to attend protests over police killings of black people — in some cases with weapons, company officials said Friday. The accounts on … Read more…
Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts tied to hate groups
Facebook says it has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups planning to rally members to show up at protests over police killings of black people _ in some cases with weapons ABC News: Business BEST … Read more…
Google takes down app that removes Chinese software
Remove China Apps was developed by an Indian company, amid rising tension between the two nations. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Wild swimming site removes online map to ease overcrowding
The Outdoor Swimming Society has taken down wildswim.com over concerns about popular bathing spots being overwhelmed Overcrowding at swimming spots around the country has prompted the Outdoor Swimming Society (OSS) to take down its online crowd-sourced map – at wildswim.com … Read more…
Grindr removes ‘ethnicity filter’ following complaints
The gay dating and hook-up app Grindr is going to remove its controversial “ethnicity filter” due to complaints that it enables racial discrimination. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Grindr removes ‘ethnicity filter’ after complaints
The LGBT app says it has a “zero-tolerance policy for racism” and will remove the filter. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Cop Removes Fellow Cop’s Knee from Protester’s Neck
Here’s what one of the 3 cops should have done when George Floyd was losing his life. It happened Saturday night in Seattle when a cop put his knee on a protester’s neck, eerily similar to the way Derek Chauvin … Read more…
Amazon removes racist messages after they appear on some product listings
Amazon.com Inc said it was removing certain images after messages using extremely strong racist abuse appeared on some listings on its UK website when users searched for Apple’s AirPods and other similar products. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Suga’s Label Removes Cult Leader Jim Jones’ Speech From Mixtape Following Backlash
Bosses at Big Hit Entertainment claim they’re not aware of Jim Jones’ identity and apologize for sampling the cult leader’s speech for the BTS member’s new mixtape. Aceshowbiz.com – Music News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
As Trump removes federal watchdogs, some loyalists replacing them have ‘preposterous’ conflicts
The 40-year era of independent oversight of the executive branch, which has had bipartisan support, is threatened by President Trump’s rapid discharge of five acting or permanent inspectors general. Politics SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX … Read more…
Casey Removes Two Hooks from a Shark! | Deadliest Catch: Bloodline
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Trump Removes State Dept. Inspector General
Steve A. Linick will be replaced by an ambassador with close ties to Vice President Mike Pence, the department said Friday night. NYT > U.S. > Politics SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card … Read more…
Netflix removes a ‘Designated Survivor’ episode in Turkey
Netflix has removed an episode of the political thriller Designated Survivor from its streaming service in Turkey following a demand from a regulator. It did so to comply with local law, it told Variety in a statement.The episode in question, … Read more…
