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In Switzerland, a child was injured in a stampede when a well-known tiktoker gathered followers and dropped cash from a drone

In Zurich, a 12-year-old child was seriously injured during a stampede when an Oracle ticker dropped 24,000 Swiss francs from a drone in a park.

News of the World • May 13, 02:26 PM • 24815 views
StratCom Center: research shows that video content on TikTok is a real news wasteland

According to the study, only 6 out of 6,568 videos positioned as news were real news.

Society • May 13, 05:55 AM • 17292 views
StratCom Center: Kremlin is trying to discredit Ukraine at Eurovision

The Kremlin is using bot attacks, accusations of money laundering, and deliberate fakes related to Nazism to try to discredit Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest and prevent it from winning.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 07:15 AM • 33683 views
TikTok may be banned in Turkey

TikTok could face a ban in Turkey due to concerns about inappropriate content sharing on the platform, especially the need to protect children and youth, according to the head of the parliamentary digital media commission.

News of the World • May 10, 02:41 AM • 25117 views
Praising Putin and calling for the restoration of the USSR: a network of pro-Kremlin propagandists is neutralized

The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized a network of pro-Kremlin propagandists operating in different regions of Ukraine who publicly justified Russia's armed aggression, praised Putin, called for the restoration of the USSR and created fake videos discrediting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 10:28 AM • 22523 views
TikTok sues over US law on sale of messenger

TikTok and ByteDance have sued the US government to block a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the country, claiming it violates the First Amendment to the Constitution and unfairly singles out the platform.

Politics • May 8, 02:45 AM • 106311 views
British intelligence: Chechen units in Russia's war against Ukraine number about 9,000

British intelligence assessed the activities of Chechen units during Russia's war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:42 AM • 25568 views
32 Ukrainian journalists are in captivity in Russia - ICIP

32 Ukrainian journalists are being held captive in Russia, and negotiations are underway for their immediate release, the acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy said.

Society • May 4, 01:25 PM • 102169 views
TikTok is available again in Russia, but not for long

TikTok briefly became available again in Russia, but then was partially blocked again, and users could not post videos or go live.

Technologies • May 2, 11:21 PM • 25734 views
"Maidan-3": the Center for Public Advocacy warns of new russian propaganda fakes

russia continues its large-scale disinformation campaign "Maidan-3" aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, discrediting its military and political leadership, and sowing chaos and distrust ahead of a planned offensive.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 03:05 AM • 108111 views
Social networks have too much political influence, according to almost 80% of Americans

78% of American adults believe that social media has too much influence on politics, with 84% of Republicans and 74% of Democrats sharing this opinion.

News of the World • April 30, 03:22 PM • 20782 views
NSDC expects increase in religious conflicts in the information field during Easter holidays

The Center for Countering Disinformation expects an increase in religious conflicts, provocative fakes, manipulations and possible missile provocations by Russia during the Easter holidays in Ukraine.

Society • April 30, 01:55 PM • 18043 views
Despite the threat of a ban in the US, Chinese parent company has no plans to sell TikTok

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has no plans to sell the hugely popular video app, despite the fact that the United States has passed a law requiring it to be sold or banned in America.

Politics • April 26, 05:45 AM • 17290 views
Ukraine blocks propaganda YouTube channels "Vyshka" and "Yes, it's true" - CPJ

Ukraine has blocked the propaganda YouTube channels "Vyshka" and "Yes, it is so", and the enemy is preparing a new discrediting campaign against US aid, according to the deputy head of the Center for Political Analysis of the National Security and Defense Council.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 10:49 AM • 29037 views
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: "We're not going anywhere"

TikTok's CEO hopes to defeat the US restrictions on the app, arguing that "we're not going anywhere" and that the facts and the Constitution are on their side.

News of the World • April 24, 03:42 PM • 26852 views
The US approved a potential ban on TikTok: here's what happens next

The US Congress passed a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if the Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app within 270 days of President Biden signing the bill.

News of the World • April 24, 10:59 AM • 123285 views
EU threatens TikTok Lite with a ban over its reward for watching: child safety issues

The EU is threatening to ban TikTok Lite's paid feature due to concerns about its potential negative impact on children's mental health and safety.

Technologies • April 23, 03:16 AM • 21686 views
Taylor Swift's fans made a "pilgrimage" to the Black Dog pub in London: what makes this place special

Taylor Swift's fans flocked to the Black Dog pub in London's Vauxhall neighborhood after it was mentioned in her new album, creating a cultural phenomenon and boosting the pub's business.

Culture • April 22, 09:18 PM • 33977 views
TikTok says the US House of Representatives bill to ban the app will "trample" on freedom of speech

TikTok expresses concern over a US House of Representatives bill that could ban the app, saying it would "trample" on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, while lawmakers cite national security risks from potential data sharing with China.

News of the World • April 22, 10:32 AM • 17853 views
New bill to ban TikTok approved in the US

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the social network within a year.

Politics • April 20, 10:20 PM • 27014 views
US to send weapons to Ukraine "immediately" as soon as Congress approves funding - White House

The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:48 PM • 28489 views
CPA plans measures to counter Russian disinformation on Telegram and Viber

Representatives of the Ukrainian media, special services and government agencies held a joint meeting to discuss improving the effectiveness of countering disinformation in the Ukrainian media space, including plans to work with Telegram, Viber and social media platforms.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 06:47 PM • 66252 views
Chinese authorities ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store

Apple has removed its WhatsApp and Threads messaging apps from the Chinese App Store after being ordered to do so by the Chinese authorities.

News of the World • April 19, 10:37 AM • 58333 views
In a rare move, Democrats help clear 'crucial hurdle' before Johnson's Ukraine aid package vote

The US House Rules Committee pushed through a package of foreign aid bills, including aid to Ukraine, with Democratic support after opposition from hardline Republicans.

Politics • April 19, 09:05 AM • 19660 views
TikTok blocked a number of channels spreading fakes and propaganda of the Russian Federation in Ukraine - CPJ

TikTok has blocked 24 hostile channels that spread Russian propaganda and false information about Ukraine, including channels of fugitives from Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 08:04 AM • 19654 views
Ukraine, together with TikTok, will start blocking accounts that spread propaganda

The Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation and TikTok will start blocking accounts that spread Russian propaganda, including those that distribute videos aimed at disrupting mobilization and increasing social tension.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 03:59 PM • 18915 views
GUR: Moscow conducts another information operation against Ukraine in social networks under the name "Evader"

Moscow is conducting another information operation against Ukraine called "Evader," distributing videos of allegedly Ukrainian men vacationing abroad to disrupt mobilization and increase tensions in society.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:19 AM • 19223 views
Johnson presents his aid plan for Ukraine

Johnson plans to introduce four separate bills aimed at assisting Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other national security priorities, including the use of confiscated Russian assets to help Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:34 PM • 26068 views
In cooperation with the social network administration: AntAC to block TikTok channels in Ukraine that spread Russian propaganda

The Center for Countering Disinformation has started official cooperation with the TikTok administration to reduce the influence of Russian propaganda on the platform.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 10:59 AM • 17873 views
Lviv customs inspector fired after video on social media showing off expensive clothes - Suspilne

Lviv customs inspector Yulia Dryga was fired after a video surfaced on social media showing her bragging about her expensive clothes and accessories worth more than $25,000, including a $5,000 Cartier watch and an $18,000 hat.

Economy • April 12, 07:33 PM • 45407 views