Threats against a high school teacher who displayed a political cartoon that supported the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have alarmed Dutch officials.
Tag: Social Media
Egyptian Teen Seeks Justice in Rape Case, and a Battle Erupts Over Women’s Rights
A generation of young women in Egypt who have found their voice on social media are challenging the old rules that blamed women when they were attacked by men.
2 Broke Artists Started a Home Bakery in Mexico. It’s a Pandemic Hit.
They didn’t have an oven. Their apartment resembled Santa’s workshop set up in a dorm room. But two rookie bakers are thriving in Mexico City, where food and entrepreneurism go hand-in-hand.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Helped Save a Puppy
The action star Jean-Claude Van Damme intervened to save a Bulgarian dog from euthanasia after Norway said it had been imported on a fake passport.
Pakistan Rescinds TikTok Ban
A decision outlawing the social media app was overturned after 10 days with assurances from the Chinese owners that content would be moderated according to local laws.
She Hunts Viral Rumors About Real Viruses
For Heidi Larson, the founder of the Vaccine Confidence Project, dispelling vaccine hesitancy means building trust — and avoiding the term “anti-vaxxer.”
BTS Honored Korean War Sacrifices. Some in China Detected an Insult.
Samsung and Fila distanced themselves from the K-pop band, becoming the latest example of multinational companies deferring to Chinese patriotic sentiment.
Pakistan Bans TikTok, Citing Morals. Others Cite Politics.
Conservatives have raised questions about public decency on the Chinese-owned service, but opposition groups see an efforts to stop criticism of the country’s leadership.
The 22-Year-Old Force Behind Egypt’s Growing #MeToo Movement
In a moment of rage, Nadeen Ashraf created an Instagram page naming a man accused of being a sexual harasser. Within a week, it had 70,000 followers.
TikTok and WeChat: What They Tell Us About the Global Internet
Banned apps, nefarious theories, trade wars, voiceless users. The case of TikTok isn’t news to most of the world.