Britain’s data watchdog has fined Reddit £14.5 million for failing to adequately protect children’s personal data and for not conducting a required risk assessment before January 2025. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that the platform unlawfully collected and used the personal information of children under 13, potentially exposing them to harmful content. While Reddit prohibits users under 13, it lacked age verification measures until July 2025, leading to children’s data being processed without their understanding or consent. The company intends to appeal this decision, which stems from an investigation launched in March 2025 into Reddit’s age assurance and data usage practices.
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Distressing videos have emerged documenting a surge in violence against gay and bisexual young people in Sydney, perpetrated by individuals linked to a resurgent Islamic State (IS) terrorist network. These attacks, often filmed and circulated in chat groups, involved brutal assaults and homophobic abuse, raising concerns about the underestimated threat posed by such extremist elements prior to the Bondi attack. Several attackers have been convicted, with police evidence connecting them to radical prayer halls and influential pro-IS figures, highlighting a broader pattern of anti-LGBTQIA+ violence fueled by extremist ideologies.
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The Justice Department has omitted FBI interview notes and memos from its public release of Jeffrey Epstein files, including those pertaining to a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual abuse when she was a minor. These withheld documents represent over 50 pages of FBI interviews with this accuser, and also include materials related to another woman, known as “Jane,” who testified about being introduced to Trump by Epstein. Democrats have criticized this selective release as a potential cover-up and a violation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, while the Justice Department asserts that all responsive documents have been produced, with any temporary removals due to necessary redactions.
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An NPR investigation has revealed that the Justice Department has withheld certain Epstein files containing allegations of President Trump sexually abusing a minor. Furthermore, some documents were removed from the public database where Jeffrey Epstein’s accusations also mention Trump. This selective disclosure raises questions about the transparency and completeness of the information made available to the public regarding these sensitive matters.
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In an address marking the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for the US president to visit Ukraine. Such a visit, he stated, is essential for understanding the reality of the war and recognizing the necessity of applying pressure on Russia. Zelenskyy asserted that Ukraine is defending life against an attack by a “sick state” and identified Putin as the sole cause of the war, advocating for Russia to be “put in its place” for genuine peace.
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Two legal observers have filed a lawsuit against the department and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, seeking an injunction to prevent the use of facial and license plate scanning technology against them. The observers claim agents scanned their information and issued threats, including being placed on a domestic terrorist watchlist, during their monitoring of ICE operations in Portland. The suit also references past incidents where federal agents allegedly harassed observers by visiting their homes and issuing warnings, underscoring concerns about intimidation tactics.
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The former CEO of a San Francisco homeless services charity faces nine felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million in public funds. Prosecutors stated Gwendolyn Westbrook, who had near-exclusive financial control, engaged in unauthorized self-payments, cash withdrawals, and fraudulent reimbursements between 2019 and 2023. These alleged diversions of funds intended for homeless services were reportedly used for personal purchases, including luxury vehicles and high-end retail items. Westbrook, who led the organization for nearly two decades, is charged with misappropriation of public funds, grand theft, and filing false tax returns.
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) appears to have illegally withheld FBI interview records pertaining to allegations of sexual assault made against President Donald Trump by a survivor. This alleged withholding is a violation of both the Committee’s subpoena and the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the immediate release of such records to Congress and the public. Oversight Democrats are launching a parallel investigation into this matter, deeming the obstruction of evidence concerning a potential presidential assault as a grave offense.
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Despite redactions, a 21-page slideshow within the FBI files details allegations from a woman who claims she was assaulted by Trump in the mid-1980s when she was a minor. The woman stated Epstein introduced her to Trump, who then allegedly forced her to perform oral sex, after which Trump punched and kicked her out. This account aligns with details provided by “Jane Doe 4” in a separate victim lawsuit, who reported similar abuse, including being slapped and raped by a prominent man associated with Epstein. The inclusion of these FBI interview records in discovery materials for Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial has raised concerns that President Trump could be subject to blackmail.
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A judge has ruled that the Utah County Attorney’s Office can continue its death penalty prosecution of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. The defense had sought the recusal of the entire office, citing a conflict of interest because a lead prosecutor’s child attended the event where the assassination occurred. However, the judge determined that the child’s presence did not materially influence prosecutorial decisions and that there was no evidence of bias in the pursuit of the death penalty. While the defense argued the office mishandled the disclosure of this potential conflict, the court found the child’s attendance to be irrelevant to the case’s progression.
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Kristi Noem Sued for ICE Surveillance of Protesters
Two legal observers have filed a lawsuit against the department and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, seeking an injunction to prevent the use of facial and license plate scanning technology against them. The observers claim agents scanned their information and issued threats, including being placed on a domestic terrorist watchlist, during their monitoring of ICE operations in Portland. The suit also references past incidents where federal agents allegedly harassed observers by visiting their homes and issuing warnings, underscoring concerns about intimidation tactics.
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