Following the implementation of new UK online safety rules, major adult content websites like Pornhub and XVideos experienced a significant 47% drop in traffic, with OnlyFans also seeing a decline. Data suggests that while compliant sites saw a decrease, less regulated pornography sites experienced an increase in visits. The new rules, enforced by Ofcom, require age verification methods such as credit card checks and photo ID matching. Consequently, VPN app downloads surged, potentially enabling users to bypass these restrictions and access content from different locations.
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Prosecutors in Florida have cleared Officer Bowers of any wrongdoing after he was filmed punching a driver during a traffic stop. The incident, which garnered attention after a video captured the officer’s actions, stemmed from a traffic stop where the driver, William McNeil Jr., refused to comply with the officer’s commands. According to the State Attorney’s Office, body camera footage supported the officer’s account, showing multiple warnings before the window was broken and force was used during the arrest. Despite Mr. McNeil’s claims of injury and the release of his own video, prosecutors determined the officer’s actions were justified, with McNeil later pleading guilty to resisting an officer and driving with a suspended license.
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Attorneys for Payton Gendron, the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket shooting, are seeking to have the federal charges against him dismissed, citing a lack of representation of Black and Hispanic individuals on the grand jury that indicted him. They claim the jury selection process was flawed, leading to underrepresentation of these groups. Prosecutors, however, argue these claims are unfounded, stating that any disparities were within acceptable guidelines. The court is set to hear arguments on the defense’s motion, which alleges a violation of Gendron’s rights.
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MrDeepFakes, a website known for non-consensual deepfake pornography, was exposed by CBC’s visual investigations team, revealing a Canadian pharmacist as a key figure behind the site. Following the revelation, a Danish MP is seeking the extradition of the pharmacist, David Do, to face prosecution in Denmark, where deepfake porn is illegal. The website, which hosted nearly 70,000 non-consensual deepfake videos and images, including those of Danish public figures, was shut down after the investigation. Currently, while Canada does not have laws criminalizing deepfakes, the Prime Minister’s Office has stated it will work to make both the creation and distribution of non-consensual sexual deepfakes a criminal offence.
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Due to a shortage of buses and drivers, coupled with the mandate to transport private and charter school students, Dayton, Ohio public school districts face transportation challenges. Consequently, students, such as those in Dayton, are left without school-provided transportation, leading to increased reliance on costly alternatives or potentially dangerous public transit. This situation stems from Ohio’s law requiring public schools to transport private and charter school students, alongside the broader push by conservative politicians for increased private school enrollment, funded by taxpayer money. This has sparked controversy, with public school officials arguing that it diverts resources from their own students, while some politicians cite safety concerns on public transit.
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The Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly surged in July, signaling persistent inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy. Excluding food and energy, core PPI rose sharply, with services inflation making a notable contribution. The overall PPI increased by 3.3% year-over-year, exceeding the Federal Reserve’s inflation target, leading to market adjustments. Despite this, the likelihood of a September rate cut by the Fed remained, though slightly diminished by the PPI figures.
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Shane Daley, a New York man, has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of the late UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Daley allegedly left threatening voicemails justifying Thompson’s killing and expressing a desire for the family member to suffer similarly. The suspect’s arrest followed Thompson’s December murder in New York City, which generated public outcry over the country’s healthcare system. Daley has been released with GPS monitoring while his attorney reviews the allegations.
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Former Republican candidate Solomon Peña has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for his role in a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic officials in Albuquerque following the 2020 election. A jury found Peña guilty of conspiracy, weapons, and other charges related to the attacks, which occurred in December 2022 and January 2023. Prosecutors argued Peña sought to terrorize officials due to his belief that the 2022 election was “rigged,” while his lawyers maintained his innocence. The attacks occurred amid rising threats and intimidation against election workers and public officials nationwide, and two other men involved in the shootings have already been sentenced.
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Alex Jones is facing the imminent loss of his Infowars studio and brand due to a $1.3 billion defamation case brought by the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. A Texas judge has ordered Infowars’ assets be turned over to a state receiver who will sell them to pay the families. This action comes after Jones spread false conspiracies about the shooting. The families hope to see payouts in the coming weeks or months, potentially with The Onion purchasing the Infowars name and property.
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