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NBC takes heat for airbrush of Lia Thomas
An image of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas that aired on The Today Show was manipulated to make her appear more feminine, experts said.
‘Black Lives Matter’ Accused of ‘Clear Violation of IRS Rules,’ Charity Status Reportedly at Risk
One expert said the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation’s actions appear to be a ‘clear violation of the IRS rules.’
‘Doesn’t Sound Very Balanced’: Elon Musk Hints He May Launch ‘New Platform’ To Take On Twitter | The Daily Wire
Entrepreneur Elon Musk hinted on Saturday that he may launch a new social media platform to take on Twitter after suggesting that Twitter “fundamentally undermines democracy” because it does not protect freedom of speech.
Musk conducted an informal poll on Twitter on Friday, which stated: “Free speech is essential to a functioning democracy. Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle?”
More than 2 million people responded to the poll with 70.4% saying that Twitter did not adhere to the principle.
Zero-Covid Policy Threatens Hong Kong’s Status as an International Financial Hub
Hong Kong’s implementation of draconian COVID policies threatens its status as an international financial hub.
This is seen through Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s execution of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ‘Zero-Covid’ policy amid crippling economic strain and a fifth wave of COVID-19 infections. Lam’s pandemic strategy, compounded with concerns over the National Security Law (NSL), undermines the liberties that Hong Kong is known for.
The rise of the heterosexual ‘queer’
Why are so many straight people desperate to be recognised as something they’re not?
All Ukrainian Media Are Now Controlled by Zelensky and His Oligarch Benefactor | The Liberty Beacon
Only Kolomoisky’s media chain is left standing in Ukraine as journalists are raided and disappeared; opposition parties are banned.
Movies featuring Keanu Reeves were removed from Chinese streaming platforms after the movie star appeared at a charity benefit for Tibet
One of Hollywood’s most lovable movie stars may now be backlisted from the world’s largest film market as Chinese streaming platforms remove movies and other video content featuring Keanu Reeves after the actor appeared at a fundraiser hosted by a nonprofit affiliated with the Dalai Lama.
In early March, according to the Los Angeles Times, the “John Wick” and “Matrix” star participated in a benefit concert hosted by the New York-based nonprofit Tibet House. Reeves’s presence and role in the benefit concert appears to have angered Chinese censors as one Chinese streaming platform, Tencent Video, has scrubbed nearly 20 movies featuring Reeves from its catalog.
USA: Warnock hosting fundraiser with activist who compared GOP to terrorist organizations
Siskind compared GOP to terrorists after withdrawal from Afghanistan
Woke General Milley Powerless as Kremlin Refuses to Answer His Calls
Gen. Milley was friendly with the Chinese. But with the Russians, not so much. In fact, they won’t even take his calls.
Oxford cancels Christian conference based on ‘no evidence’
An Oxford college canceled a Christian youth conference, called the Wilberforce Academy, based on its own claims that there were students who were hurt and officed by the Christian message.
VIDEO: Woke Ben & Jerry’s Under Fire After Manager Splashes Water On Homeless Person
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