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'Fighting the Hate': Melanie Phillips’s guide to confronting anti-Israel narratives - review
This volume is an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to protect Israel and the Jewish people from the calumnies that have become so prevalent in the Western world.
Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16
“VeryChinese”: Gen Z’s latest meme crowns China the new cultural tastemaker
The Korean device that conquered Instagram – and Hailey Bieber’s face too
Snapchat launches paid subscriptions: A new revenue model for content creators
The social network announced the launch of a subscription service that will allow creators to offer exclusive content and an ad-free experience to fans in exchange for a monthly payment.
Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels
"We are considering whether to take legal action," Claudia Sheinbaum said during her daily morning press conference, adding that government lawyers are reviewing the matter.
Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children's data failures
Britain’s data watchdog fined Reddit £14.47 million for failing to properly verify children’s ages, saying under-13s were unlawfully exposed to harmful content.
Israel needs an Iron Dome to combat disinformation - opinion
Amid a relentless, daily assault of slander and delegitimization, how can Israel fight back in the crisis of disinformation?
Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway
Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.
Israel Police, State Attorney arrest 19-year-old for indecent acts against minors online
The 19-year-old suspect created fake Snapchat and TikTok profiles on which he claimed to be a 14-year-old named Liron, according to an indictment filed against him.
Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.
Users troll RFK's 'Real Food' website, ask Grok chatbot advice on food options for anal insertion
The Grok chatbot on the HHS’s "Eat Real Food" site sparked memes after giving literal answers to "rectal food" questions, including safety tips for certain produce amid RFK Jr.'s health push.
From nation-building to posting: How Jewish activism lost its way - opinion
As the war fades from public attention, the silence of influencer-driven Jewish activism reveals a deeper problem: advocacy shaped by visibility and incentives cannot endure without an audience.
X down for thousands of users in Israel, US, UK, Downdetector shows
There were more than 23,210 reports of issues with X as of 8:24 a.m. ET (1324 GMT), according to Downdetector.
