One of Ms. Truss’s defining talents as a politician has been her willingness to embrace a provocative message — and to provide visuals to match.
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The Lettuce Outlasts Liz Truss
Inspired by a columnist’s turn of phrase, a British newspaper tracked whether the embattled prime minister could survive longer than off-the-shelf produce.
China’s Internet Censors Race to Quell Beijing Protest Chatter
Some search terms were banned, WeChat accounts suspended and songs removed to stop discussion of a rare public protest denouncing Xi Jinping.
South Korean Internet Giant Buys Poshmark in $1.2 Billion Deal
With its new acquisition — the company’s largest to date — Naver has gained a sizable foothold in North America’s secondhand retail market.
Despite Iran’s Efforts to Block Internet, Technology Has Helped Fuel Outrage
Online, Iranians engage in a world their leaders don’t want them to see.
Meta Removes Chinese Effort to Influence U.S. Elections
The parent of Facebook and Instagram said that it had taken down what was the first targeted Chinese campaign to interfere in U.S. politics and that the effort was limited.
Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance
China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish.
TikTok Seen Moving Toward US Security Deal, but Hurdles Remain
A draft agreement with the Biden administration to keep the Chinese-owned video app operating in the United States is under review. That could mean more wrangling.
To Defend Democracy, Is Brazil’s Top Court Going Too Far?
Brazil’s Supreme Court has acted as the primary check on President Jair Bolsonaro’s power. Now many are worried the court is posing its own threat.
In Italy’s Election, Politicians Use TikTok to Seek Votes
Lawmakers set up TikTok accounts to try to reach undecided voters before Sunday’s elections. Hilarity ensued.