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☆ Musk says he's going to grant 'amnesty' to banned accounts as Twitter struggles to deal with hate speech
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Bianca Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

On Thursday, Twitter owner Elon Musk said he will reinstate nearly all banned accounts. The move comes after Musk conducted a poll on Twitter that garnered more than 3 million votes. On Thursday, Musk tweeted that he would grant "amnesty" to all suspended Twitter accounts that haven't broken the law or "engaged in egregious spam." The move comes as Musk continues to loosen the platform's grip on enforcement around posts with hate speech since buying Twitter for $44 billion last month. Before taking control of the social media company, Musk criticized the platform for "failing to adhere to free speech principles."

☆ As Amazon's Alexa unit faces layoffs, insiders describe a department in crisis
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Today, we're taking a look inside the rise and fall of Amazon's Alexa unit, and detailing more potential layoffs at Twitter, so we're not off to a great start — but let's keep our fingers crossed. Employees took us inside Amazon's floundering Alexa unit. With Amazon's Alexa — and the devices team at large — the prime target of the biggest layoffs in the company's history, Insider's Eugene Kim spoke with more than a dozen employees to understand the current state of the unit. Employees told Insider a combination of low morale, failed monetization attempts, and lack of engagement across users and developers made them feel as though the team was deadlocked over the last few years. Here's everything employees told us.

☆ Elon Musk referenced the Bible and said he won't allow Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist Alex Jones back on Twitter on the same day he reinstated Trump's account
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk said he won't restore conspiracy theorist radio host Alex Jones' Twitter account. Musk recently reinstated formerly banned accounts like Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Andrew Tate. The billionaire CEO of Twitter responded to a tweet by American philosopher Sam Harris on Saturday, who asked: "Is it time to let Alex Jones back on Twitter, Elon Musk? Musk had already said "No" on Friday to one user who had tweeted "Bring back Alex Jones!!!!" Musk reinstated Trump's account on Saturday after polling followers about whether he should be allowed to return to the platform.

☆ Here are the suspended Twitter accounts that have been reinstated since Elon Musk took over
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Isabella Zavarise | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, promising to uphold free speech, some accounts were reinstated. Some accounts previously banned or suspended have been revived, but in typical Musk fashion, the reinstatements haven't come without controversy. After 51% of respondents voted "yes," the billionaire owner restored Trump's Twitter account the next day. After five years, his Twitter account was reinstated. After being suspended, Peterson filmed a nearly 15-minute long YouTube video, saying he would rather die than delete the hateful tweet.

☆ Donald Trump appears to snub Twitter as Elon Musk reinstates the former president
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Bethany Dawson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump has said that he sees no reason to rejoin Twitter, Reuters reported. Elon Musk reinstated the former president's account on Saturday night following a Twitter poll. Trump's Twitter account had more than 88 million followers before he was banned on January 8, 2021. Addressing if he'd be rejoining Twitter, Trump said: "I don't see any reason for it. Musk previously told a Financial Times conference, "I do think it was not correct to ban Donald Trump," adding, "I think that was a mistake.

☆ Twitch streamers want to be the political pundits for the next generation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Morgan Sung | Morgan Sung Is A Trends Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

I think politics is boring or controversial. —Hasan Piker, Twitch streamerThe news and politics genre, while growing, remains dwarfed by the gaming content that dominates Twitch. Discouraged by the conflicting messaging around Covid safety, she “picked up a health communication certification” and started streaming about public health. And then I sneak that public health in so it kind of gets their gears turning and they’re coming back for more,” she said. And you’re never going to establish that when you’re constantly fighting.”People are increasingly turning to social media for news.

☆ Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu makes comeback as PM Lapid concedes defeat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Raf Sanchez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

On Thursday with nearly all the votes counted, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid conceded defeat to Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "The State of Israel comes before any political consideration," Lapid said, according to a statement. "I wish Netanyahu success, for the sake of the people of Israel and the State of Israel." Netanyahu and his allies have won enough seats to form a majority government in Israel's parliament. The election delivered a decisive defeat for Israel's left.

☆ 'Doctor Who' fans delighted as the Doctor regenerates as David Tennant
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Toyin Owoseje | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —“Doctor Who” fans were drenched in nostalgia after David Tennant reprised his role as the Time Lord in the dramatic conclusion to the show’s BBC centenary special. Sunday’s 90-minute episode of the long-running sci-fi show, titled “The Power of the Doctor,” ended with Jodie Whittaker’s character unexpectedly regenerating into Tennant in her final appearance as the 13th Doctor. “I know these teeth,” Tennant said – a reference to the 10th Doctor’s first words – “New teeth… that’s weird” – back in 2005. Sophie Mutevelian/BBC/IMDB“Omg, David Tennant back as the doctor, best regeneration ever,” one person wrote on Twitter. “If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way!” said showrunner Russell T. Davies in a statement.

☆ Oprah seeks to lend her appeal to Abrams in Georgia election
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

ATLANTA (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is again shining her star power on Democrat Stacey Abrams’s bid for governor in Georgia, as Abrams pursues a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp, who she narrowly lost to in 2018. The appearance comes during the first of three weeks of early voting in Georgia, as Democrats in particular seek to drive their voters to cast ballots early. Winfrey visited Georgia in November 2018 to campaign for Abrams in her previous unsuccessful bid, even knocking on some doors in suburban Atlanta. Kemp has attacked Abrams as “Celebrity Stacey,” saying last month that Abrams is “running her campaign to cater to liberal elites” and not to Georgians. “While Stacey Abrams continues to solicit the help of out-of-state billionaires,” said Kemp spokesperson Tate Mitchell, “Gov.

☆ U.S. EPA opens civil rights probe into Mississippi capital's water crisis
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Daniel Trotta | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday opened an investigation into Mississippi state agencies to determine if they violated civil rights in the majority Black city of Jackson in the course of funding of the city's water infrastructure. Representatives of those two departments and the office of Governor Tate Reeves did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Even before that crisis, the city had been under a boil water notice due to "elevated turbidity levels," meaning the water appear cloudy. That followed a string of disruptions to the city's water supply in recent years caused by high lead levels, bacterial contamination and storm damage. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Aurora EllisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

The civil rights organization alleged that the state’s rollout of federal dollars has favored whiter communities, even as Jackson has struggled to comply with state and federal guidelines meant to protect drinking water quality. The NAACP’s federal complaint raises concerns about a loan program overseen by the state Department of Health that distributes federal funding to communities to improve their water systems. Problems with water billing and collections have also resulted in Jackson missing out on sorely needed revenue that could go toward repairs. The EPA’s inquiry comes just days after the launch of a congressional investigation concerning the city’s water crisis. Reps. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., have asked Reeves to answer a series of questions about how the state has spent or plans to spend federal funds that can upgrade water systems in the state.

The breakdown occurred after Jackson was pummeled by days of heavy rain and the city’s main water treatment plant failed. In an interview on Monday, he said that withholding the funds Jackson needs to ensure safe drinking water puts lives at risk. “Mississippi is one of several states that absolutely rely on the generosity of the federal government,” Thompson said. More than 200 Jackson residents and supporters hold signs as they march to the governor's mansion to protest water issues in the city. Service was restored by the next week, and most Jackson residents no longer have to boil their water, but there are lingering concerns about water quality.

☆ California governor blocks Charles Manson follower’s parole who scrawled 'Helter Skelter' in blood at murder scene
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Don Thompson | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s governor blocked the parole of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel on Friday, more than five decades after she scrawled “Helter Skelter” on a wall using the blood of one of their victims. Gavin Newsom said Krenwinkel, now 74, is still too much of a public safety risk to be freed. Newsom has previously rejected parole recommendations for other followers of Manson, who died in prison in 2017. She forced the other women in the cult to obey Mr. Manson, and prevented them from escaping when they tried to leave,” he said. “We all come from homes with problems and didn’t decide to go out and brutally kill seven strangers,” Tate told parole officials.

☆ NAACP says Jackson’s water problems are civil rights issue
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Brad Vest / Getty Images fileThe U.S. Justice Department is working to improve Jackson’s water system. There were warnings the Jackson water system was struggling before it failed. Tate Reeves, a Republican, has blamed Jackson’s water problems on mismanagement by city leaders. Reeves declared an emergency for the water system in late August and brought in out-of-state crews to help make repairs. Before the city’s latest water crisis, though, Reeves expressed his own opposition to state funding for Jackson water improvements, saying he wants to hold down Mississippi’s overall debt level.

“After years of neglect, Jackson’s water system finally reached a breaking point this summer, leaving tens of thousands of people without any running water for weeks. Lumumba said Monday that his administration intends to cooperate with federal officials. In late 2019, the state Health Department notified the EPA about concerns with the city’s water system. An inspection by the EPA raised alarms about problems, including not having enough properly credentialed staff members at the city’s water treatment plants. Mark Chalos, an attorney who filed the most recent class-action lawsuit, said many Jacksonians remain suspicious of the city’s water quality.

A group of Jackson, Mississippi, residents filed a class action lawsuit on Friday over the water crisis that left over 150,000 people in the city without access to clean running water. As a result of water crisis, the plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege they weren't able to "readily go about normal daily activities like using the bathroom, brushing [their] teeth, and cooking." Late last month, Lumumba told reporters the city had been dealing with the water crisis "for the better part of two years." Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency late August, saying the water crisis in Jackson threatened “critical needs” after rain and flooding pushed the Pearl River to dangerous levels, according to officials. A team from the Environmental Protection Agency’s inspector general’s office is conducting a top-to-bottom review of what caused Jackson's water crisis.

☆ Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says it's 'a great day to not be in Jackson,' where residents went without clean running water for weeks
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

More than 150,000 people in Jackson — Mississippi's largest city and capital — went without clean running water for weeks. Tate Reeves said it was "a great day to not be in Jackson." Tate Reeves called it "a great day to not be in Jackson" on Friday, referring to the state's capital, which has been deprived of clean running water for weeks. It's also, as always, a great day to not be in Jackson," he said, according to local television station 16 WAPT News. The city lost access to clean running water after severe flooding in late August damaged its main water treatment facility.

One of two state agencies responsible for pushing out millions of dollars in federal infrastructure funds said it could be at least mid-to-late 2023 before any allocations roll out. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, a Democrat, has said the price tag to overhaul the city’s water infrastructure could balloon into the billions. This year, the Mississippi Legislature created a $450 million water infrastructure funding program with money the state received through the Congressional Covid relief package that passed in 2021. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is administering the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. Sam Mozee, director of the Mississippi Urban Research Center at Jackson State University, says his team is tracking what happens with funding going forward.

The Mississippi state auditor said Favre never gave the speeches and demanded the money back, with interest. In an interview with the website Mississippi Today, Bryant said he never knew the grants came from welfare money. The former head of the state welfare agency, John Davis, has pleaded not guilty to state charges of bribery and conspiracy, and law enforcement officials say the investigations continue. Favre defended himself in a series of tweets last year against allegations from White, the state auditor, that he accepted state money for speeches he never intended to give. Marcus Dupree, a former college football star, also received $370,000 in welfare funds, which prosecutors say partly went to fund his horse ranch.

☆ Andrew Tate banned from YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-22 | by ( Morgan Sung | Morgan Sung Is A Trends Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Andrew Tate, a self-described "success coach" who has been criticized for what many see as misogynistic advice, has been banned from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. A spokesperson for TikTok said on Monday that following an investigation by the platform, an account belonging to Tate has been permanently banned. "Misogyny is a hateful ideology that is not tolerated on TikTok," the TikTok spokesperson said. YouTube also banned channels associated with Tate, including the channel TateSpeech, which had over 744,000 subscribers. If it's a channel dedicated to reposting content from a banned channel, YouTube may terminate that channel as well.

☆ The internet can’t stop talking about Andrew Tate
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-16 | by ( Morgan Sung | Morgan Sung Is A Trends Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

TikTok videos tagged #AndrewTate have been viewed 12.7 billion times, according to the company’s hashtag page. But even that attention builds online momentum for Tate as a flashpoint in modern internet culture, one that some creators are refusing to encourage. “I’m getting a lot of hate and my family is at risk.”In the video, which was an episode of the “Tate Speech” podcast, Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, responded to accusations of sexism and misogyny. “Pizzagate” conspiracy theorist Mike Cernovich describes Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, as his “friends.” Tristan Tate, who co-hosts the podcast “Tate Speech” with Andrew Tate, espouses views similar to those of his brother. As paying subscribers flooded TikTok with videos of Tate, popular creators scrambled to confront him over his misogynistic statements.

Tu says people of color shouldn't be afraid to ask their white friends about their salary and mortgage rates. The first appraisal with the Tates' family photos was appraised $455,000 less than the second appraisal with white family photos. Here are two simple questions that people of color shouldn't be afraid to ask their white friends. She adds,"If your white friends really are your friends, they will help and share their salary with you." Here are some additional questions people of color can ask their friends about their salaries:Did you get a raise this year?

Persons: Vivian Tu, Tu, they'd, —, we've, Wall Streeter, Paul Austin, Tenisha Tate, Austin Organizations: Service Locations: Marin City

☆ Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids lives in poverty.
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-26 | by ( Sarah Fowler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Mississippi lawmakers said the ban on most abortions after 15 weeks makes Mississippi 'the safest state in the country' for the unborn. "We've had so many state leaders who have talked about wanting Mississippi to be the safest state in the country for unborn babies. It's even higher for kids: one in three Mississippi children live in poverty. Each of the women has dedicated their life to helping Mississippi women and families. More than 100,000 Mississippi children should be eligible, but in 2019 – the most recent year for which there's data – just 20,900 benefited from the program.

☆ Chironda îi răspunde lui Ceban: „N-am fost pe unele șantiere, pentru că nu consider acele proiecte corecte”
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-25 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +4 min

Sursa foto: captură videoChironda îi răspunde lui Ceban: „N-am fost pe unele șantiere, pentru că nu consider acele proiecte corecte”Victor Chironda a răspuns într-o conferință de presă la acuzațiile aduse de Primarul General al Capitalei, Ion Ceban, precum că nu s-a implicat în procesul de reparație a mai multor străzi din Chișinău. Chironda va depune o plângere și la Procuratura Anticorupție în legătură cu ancheta de serviciu inițiată în privința sa de către primarul Capitalei, Ion Ceban. În preajma Hotelului Național avem mai multe blocuri locatirve atât vechi, cât și noi. La scurt timp, Chironda a aflat că pe numele lui a fost pornită o anchetă de serviciu pentru că ar fi lipsit nemotivat de la muncă. Ion Ceban i-a cerut să-și dea demisia, iar viceprimarul Victor Chironda a sesizat Procuratura Generală și Consiliul pentru prevenirea și eliminarea discriminării și asigurarea egalității, spunând că această anchetă de serviciu este un abuz pentru a-l hărțui și intimida.

Persons: Victor Chironda, Ion, Ion Creangă, Ion Ceban, Svetlana Dogotaru, Chironda Organizations: Hotelul, Procuratura Locations: Capitalei, Chișinău, Procuratura, Chișinăului

☆ Armaşu: Este nevoie de o politică monetară bine sincronizată cu politica fiscală
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-09 | by ( ) capital.market.md time to read: +6 min

Ea se câştigă, se câştigă prin fermitatea instituţiei, poziţia fermă a BNM. Angajamentul BNM rămâne unul ferm faţă de societate: să fie o instituţie independentă şi să promoveze politici în interesul publicului”. Mixul echilibrat de politici monetare şi fiscale este o abordare eficientă, o soluţie pentru sprijinirea redresării economice. În contextul ultimului an şi al manifestării pandemiei de COVID-19, nevoia de adaptare rapidă şi continuă a fost mult mai accentuată. „Sper că desfăşurarea planului de recuperare economică va ajuta R. Moldova pe calea sa de reforme”, a conchis înaltul oficial.

Persons: Ea, Rodgers, Anna Akhalkatsi, BNM, Mugur Isărescu, Isărescu, Katarina, Eduard Lupu Organizations: FMI, Monetar, Banca Naţională, Moldovei, BNR, Comisia Europeană, Europeană Locations: Republica Moldova, Moldova, BNM

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