Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia. Well, that’s certainly a turn of events, isn’t it? It seems Candace Owens, a figure known for her often provocative and controversial views, won’t be gracing the shores of Australia any time soon. The details of the legal fight aren’t fully clear here, but the outcome is definitive – she’s been denied entry. You have to wonder what her reaction was to that news.
It brings up a lot of interesting points, though, doesn’t it? Like, what does it say about a country when it refuses entry to a public figure?… Continue reading
The FDA’s chief vaccine regulator, Vinay Prasad, demanded the removal of six YouTube videos featuring himself, which were hosted on a channel run by Dr. Jonathan Howard, a critic of medical misinformation. Howard’s entire channel, containing numerous videos of doctors and commentators, was subsequently deleted by YouTube, citing copyright infringement. Howard stated his intention was to preserve public comments made by these individuals during the early pandemic. The videos were a collection of public statements. A spokesperson for the FDA stated Howard’s actions constituted copyright violation and that the videos remain available on Prasad’s podcast channel.
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In a recent analysis, it’s been argued that Russia’s pursuit of Ukrainian territory is financially unsustainable. The costs of such an endeavor, including military operations, occupation, and reconstruction, would be crippling for the Russian economy. Therefore, the international community must ensure that any territorial gains are not achieved without significant financial repercussions for Russia. This means holding Russia accountable for its actions and denying it the opportunity to seize land without bearing the full economic burden.
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A 21-year-old Norwegian tourist was detained at Newark Airport and subsequently returned to Norway, allegedly due to a doctored photo of J.D. Vance found on his phone. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) claimed the detainment was due to admitted drug use, as they also found a photo of the tourist with a weed pipe. The CBP’s public response to the story, rather than ignoring it, led to widespread dissemination of the image, demonstrating a failure to understand the Streisand Effect. As a result, the image of Vance is now prevalent.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has refuted claims that a Norwegian traveler, Mads Mikkelsen, was denied entry due to a meme depicting Vice President JD Vance. According to CBP, Mikkelsen was denied entry for admitting to drug use, not for political reasons. Despite the CBP’s statement, the traveler claims that officials reviewed his phone, saw the meme, and denied him entry, raising questions about potential heightened scrutiny. This incident is part of a broader trend of increased denials and scrutiny by the Department of Homeland Security, fueled by stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration and has caused some countries to issue travel warnings.
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A US court has issued a temporary restraining order preventing Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Facebook global public policy director, from promoting her critical memoir, *Careless People*. Meta, Facebook’s parent company, claims the book contains false and defamatory statements, while Wynn-Williams’ publisher, Macmillan, asserts her right to free speech. The order, issued by the American Arbitration Association, prohibits further distribution and requires retraction of previous disparaging comments. Wynn-Williams’ book details her seven years at Facebook, including allegations of collaboration with the Chinese government and investor misleading, claims Meta denies.
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Trump’s threats to sue ProPublica for reporting on payouts to witnesses in his various cases come as no surprise. The cease-and-desist letter from his attorney, David Warrington, warning of legal action if the article persists, is a classic move from Trump’s playbook. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Trump era, it’s that he doesn’t take criticism lightly and will lash out with legal threats at anyone who shines a light on his questionable dealings.
ProPublica, known for its impeccable investigative journalism, has once again brought attention to a story that has the potential to uncover more skeletons in Trump’s closet.… Continue reading
This is a disturbing and appalling revelation – Trump lawyers aiming to block the release of a film that includes a scene of him assaulting his first wife. It’s a clear indication that Trump will go to great lengths to conceal his despicable actions and maintain his carefully curated image. The fact that he feels the need to resort to legal maneuvers to suppress the truth speaks volumes about his character. It’s a classic case of trying to hide the truth and silence those who dare to expose the dark side of his past.
It’s heartening to see that some aspects of the justice system are still functional, as Trump is being forced to face the consequences of his actions.… Continue reading
As I delved into the news of YouTube blocking access to the Fifth Estate story on the killing of a B.C. Sikh activist at India’s demand, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease at the implications of such censorship. The Streisand effect, as they say, is bound to come into play here – attempting to suppress a story only serves to pique curiosity and drive more people to seek it out. It’s a classic case of trying to hide something in plain sight.
India’s shifting attitude towards Canada is also quite perplexing. On odd days, Canada seems insignificant on the world stage, but on even days, the mentality shifts to a delusional belief that what they don’t see or show doesn’t exist.… Continue reading
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