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Russia attempts to block Tor again after previous attempt failed
New censorship tactics. The post Russia attempts to block Tor again after previous attempt failed appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Turkey to jail people for spreading “misinformation”
New proposed law. The post Turkey to jail people for spreading “misinformation” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Instagram reverses Libs of TikTok censorship after backlash
Instagram never explained why it censored the account in the first place. The post Instagram reverses Libs of TikTok censorship after backlash appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
World Economic Forum “Press Freedom” panel demands social media “accountability” for “rumors, hate speech”
The panel also pushed for the "trusted" journalists to filter the information for public debate. The post World Economic Forum “Press Freedom” panel demands social media “accountability” for “rumors, hate speech” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
FBI used controversial FISA warrants to spy on over 3 million Americans
Shocking numbers. The post FBI used controversial FISA warrants to spy on over 3 million Americans appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Meta announces the World Economic Forum will have a leadership role in the metaverse
New partnership. The post Meta announces the World Economic Forum will have a leadership role in the metaverse appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Apple makes further push into digital IDs, with driver’s licenses now in Maryland
The second US state to join. The post Apple makes further push into digital IDs, with driver’s licenses now in Maryland appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Facebook fact-checkers can’t agree on definition for “energy independence”
Facebook censors based on their decisions but "fact-checkers" don't always agree. The post Facebook fact-checkers can’t agree on definition for “energy independence” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Sweden’s “Psychological Defence Agency” issues warning about memes that “spread misleading information”
Part of a campaign titled "Laughter that can hurt." The post Sweden’s “Psychological Defence Agency” issues warning about memes that “spread misleading information” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
WHO partners with Deutsche Telekom to push global vaccine passport system
The affront to civil liberties continues. The post WHO partners with Deutsche Telekom to push global vaccine passport system appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
WEF wants kids to learn in the metaverse to curb climate change
Pushing for virtual life. The post WEF wants kids to learn in the metaverse to curb climate change appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Rapid grocery delivery boom comes to a grinding halt as Getir, Gorillas slash jobs
The layoffs highlight a broader shift in investor sentiment toward high-growth tech companies.... See more
Nasdaq 100 futures nudge higher after chip giant Nvidia delivers light guidance
Tech stocks could be under pressure on Thursday following a quarterly report from Nvidia.... See more
French billionaire's stake in BT probed under Britain's tough new security law
The U.K. government now has the power to intervene in deals that have the potential to threaten national security.... See more
Two investment banks cut their China GDP forecasts even lower
Two investment banks cut their China GDP forecasts this week for a third time this year based on the toll of persistent Covid controls.... See more
Russia's central bank cuts key interest rate to 11%, citing decreased stability risks
The Central Bank of Russia on Thursday cut its key interest rate from 14% to 11%, citing a slowdown in inflation and the recovery of the ruble.... See more
Monkeypox is a dangerous disease threat — but has one key difference from Covid, epidemic coalition says
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus, part of the same family as smallpox, though typically less severe.... See more
Trans pressure groups push cancel campaign against Netflix and Ricky Gervais over jokes
A media watchdog is claiming his comedy special incites "hate or violence." The post Trans pressure groups push cancel campaign against Netflix and Ricky Gervais over jokes appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Alibaba President boasts about tech to monitor people’s travel, consumption, and more to create a “climate” credit score
Promoting the dystopian tech at Davos. The post Alibaba President boasts about tech to monitor people’s travel, consumption, and more to create a “climate” credit score appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
ProtonMail rebrands to Proton, includes Calendar, Drive, VPN and improves storage and pricing
Big update. The post ProtonMail rebrands to Proton, includes Calendar, Drive, VPN and improves storage and pricing appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Democratic Senators call on messaging apps WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to address “misinformation”
Particularly in Hispanic communities. The post Democratic Senators call on messaging apps WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to address “misinformation” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
YouTube CEO assures World Economic Forum she’ll continue to boost “trusted” sources
Mainstream media outlets get boosted ahead of the independent creators and journalists. The post YouTube CEO assures World Economic Forum she’ll continue to boost “trusted” sources appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Ukrainian army loses ground: Russians advance on last major city in Lugansk they have not conquered
Russian soldiers had managed to advance into the city of Severodonetsk, which was under heavy artillery and missile fire from Moscow forces.... See more
CreditSuisse Chairman heads to World Economic Forum to push idea of Central Bank Digital Currencies
Increasing trend. The post CreditSuisse Chairman heads to World Economic Forum to push idea of Central Bank Digital Currencies appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
UK investigation into Covid lockdown parties says senior leadership 'must bear responsibility'
The report comes after even more revelations in recent days of further alcohol-fueled social events held in Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.... See more
Stock futures are flat following Tuesday's losses in the Nasdaq
Traders are digesting a warning of slowing growth from social media company Snap that hurt the tech-heavy Nasdaq Tuesday.... See more
‘Why are we willing to live with this carnage?’ Biden pushes to tighten gun laws after Texas school shooting
Biden offered condolences and urged lawmakers to resist the gun industry to pass firearm legislation hours after a gunman killed at least 18 children in Texas.... See more
Saudi foreign minister says the kingdom's hands are 'stretched out' to Iran
Saudi Arabia has long labeled Iran as the biggest threat to stability in the wider Middle East.... See more
British government approves Boehly's £4.25 billion Chelsea takeover
Boehly is co-owner of the LA Dodgers baseball team.... See more
Russia is now exposed to a historic debt default: Here's what happens next
The U.S. has announced that it will not extend an exemption permitting Moscow to pay foreign debt to American investors in U.S. dollars, potentially forcing Russia into default.... See more
Energy security, not the energy transition, is 'front and center' again, Petronas CEO says
Upheaval in the oil and gas markets has moved energy security back to the "front and center," said Tengku Muhammad Taufik of Petronas.... See more
Ukraine uses Davos to make its pitch to the West — and takes over Russia's former party hub
The war in Ukraine is top of the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, with a keynote address from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.... See more
China is building a new bridge on a disputed Himalayan border, drawing ire from India
Of the four nations comprising the Quad, all of whose members seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region, only India has a border with China.... See more
How this millennial turned $700 into a multimillion-dollar fishery start-up
Utari Octavianty is the co-founder of Aruna, an Indonesian fisheries e-commerce start-up that works as an end-to-end supply chain aggregator.... See more
China would only use force as a 'last resort' for Taiwan reunification, former PLA official says
Force is a "last resort" for Taiwan reunification, said Zhou Bo, senior fellow at Tsinghua University's Center for International Strategy and Security Studies.... See more
No recession ahead: Evercore ISI predicts S&P 500 will jump 22% from current levels
While stock prices sharply fluctuate and retail investors head for the exits, Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel wants to put money to work.... See more
Stellantis CEO warns of electric vehicle battery shortage, followed by lack of raw materials
Carlos Tavares expects a shortage of electric vehicle batteries by 2024-2025, followed by a lack of raw materials by 2027-2028.... See more
CDC says monkeypox doesn't spread easily by air: ‘This is not Covid’
"Respiratory spread is not the predominant worry. It is contact and intimate contact in the current outbreak setting and population," a CDC official said.... See more
Safety consultant goes viral for leaving Shell after a decade, says 'core business' is dangerous
Caroline Dennett emailed 1,400 executives at the oil and gas conglomerate, Shell, to announce her resignation.... See more
Australia's election was all about climate change. Here's what it means for businesses
Australian businesses and their investors globally will be keeping a close watch on the newly elected government's climate change policies.... See more
Saudi fund in early talks to potentially buy Carnival's ultra-luxury Seabourn brand
Carnival is in preliminary discussions to sell its Seabourn luxury cruise brand to the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, sources say.... See more
Soros says civilization may not survive Putin's war in Ukraine, warns of global depression
At his annual dinner amid the World Economic Forum, Soros said the course of history had changed dramatically since the last Davos event.... See more
Biden says his Taiwan comments don't reflect a change in U.S. policy after drawing ire from China
President Joe Biden insisted on Tuesday that the U.S. has made no change to its strategic policy on Taiwan.... See more
YouTube CEO at World Economic Forum: “There’ll always be work that we have to do” to censor “misinformation”
A commitment to constant censorship. The post YouTube CEO at World Economic Forum: “There’ll always be work that we have to do” to censor “misinformation” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner tells Davos it’s time for a “recalibration” on human rights like “free speech”
A big push towards censorship. The post Australia’s eSafety Commissioner tells Davos it’s time for a “recalibration” on human rights like “free speech” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Bill Ackman says a more aggressive Fed or market collapse are the only ways to stop this inflation
Bill Ackman said raging inflation will only dissipate if the Federal Reserve acts more aggressively or the market sell-off turns into a full-on collapse.... See more
YouTube executive says it’s an “open platform” where anyone can share ideas “without gatekeepers”
Absurd. The post YouTube executive says it’s an “open platform” where anyone can share ideas “without gatekeepers” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Judge shuts down Florida’s anti-censorship law
Ruled unconstitutional. The post Judge shuts down Florida’s anti-censorship law appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Amazon to bring AI driver monitoring to the UK
Complete surveillance. The post Amazon to bring AI driver monitoring to the UK appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
UK government wants to limit online protest organization, introduce ankle monitors for disruptive protesters
Protest crackdown. The post UK government wants to limit online protest organization, introduce ankle monitors for disruptive protesters appeared first on Reclaim The Net.... See more
Aviation giant KLM to face legal action in first major challenge to airline industry 'greenwashing'
The greenwashing case against KLM has effectively put the global aviation sector on notice.... See more
EU chief hopes deal for a Russian oil embargo will be reached in the coming days
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told CNBC Tuesday that she's hoping an agreement to sanction Russian oil will be reached in the coming days.... See more
Stocks fall Tuesday as Wall Street resumes sell-off, Snap drags tech lower
Stocks fell Tuesday as the markets struggled to sustain a comeback rally following weeks of losses.... See more
Monkeypox outbreak is 'containable,' WHO says as it confirms more cases
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a recent outbreak of monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries is "containable" even as it continues to confound health experts.... See more
Volkswagen chief says German car giant will overtake Tesla on electric vehicle sales by 2025
Volkswagen's CEO said alleviating supply chain issues would likely help create some momentum for the German auto giant in the coming months.... See more
Nokia CEO says 6G will be here by 2030 — but you might not access it via your smartphone
Pekka Lundmark expects 6G mobile networks to be in operation by the end of the decade but he doesn't think the smartphone will be the most "common interface."... See more
Tech rout is just a 'shake-out': Top CEOs predict what's next for markets
A recent sell-off in global technology stocks is not likely to metastasize into a crisis, top CEOs and investors have told CNBC.... See more
Uber to expand in Italy through deal with the country's largest taxi dispatcher
The deal will allow 12,000 Italian taxi drivers to accept trips through the Uber app.... See more
Burning gas to produce electricity is 'stupid,' the CEO of power giant Enel says
In Francesco Starace's opinion, change is coming to Europe, where the EU has said it wants to be carbon neutral by 2050.... See more
'Tax us now': Millionaires call on the global elite to tax them more
A group of over 150 millionaires are calling on the elite attendees of this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, to tax them more.... See more