France is taking legal action against the Australian streaming platform Kick following the death of a French user during a livestream. The 46-year-old user, known online as “Jean Pormanove,” died during a 12-day live streaming marathon, prompting scrutiny of the platform’s handling of dangerous content. French authorities are investigating Kick for potential violations of laws regulating online content and the EU’s Digital Services Act, with penalties including potential imprisonment and fines. The probe will examine whether Kick knowingly broadcast content that attacked the user’s personal integrity.
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The death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, known as Jeanpormanove, is under investigation after he was found dead during a live broadcast. The streamer, who was known for engaging in extreme challenges, reportedly endured violence and sleep deprivation during his streams. French authorities, including a government minister, have expressed their horror at the circumstances. The live-streaming platform Kick, where the streamer broadcast, is reviewing the situation and expressed condolences, while also reaffirming its commitment to upholding community guidelines.
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On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a veterans’ rally in Washington D.C. protested proposed cuts to veteran benefits and the federal workforce, largely driven by opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. The rally, supported by labor unions and featuring Dropkick Murphys as the headline act, highlighted the disproportionate impact of these cuts on veterans who constitute a significant portion of the federal workforce. Speakers emphasized the violation of the implied contract between veterans and the nation regarding promised benefits, drawing parallels to historical struggles against fascism and authoritarianism. The event underscored the increasingly polarized political climate and the anxieties surrounding potential civil unrest.
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