Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.
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With Purple Gold and Bouncy Metal, a Canadian Chemist Shines on YouTube
Disillusioned with grad school, Nigel Braun dropped out to film chemistry videos in his parents’ garage in Montreal. Then millions began viewing his whimsical and occasionally dangerous experiments.
He Was Freed From a Brutal Russian Jail. Here’s Why He Wanted to Stay.
The dissident Ilya Yashin calls his release in a prisoner swap last week an ‘illegal expulsion’ by Russia that damages his ability to be heard at home.
MrBeast Acknowledges ‘Inappropriate Language’ in Earlier Videos
A representative for the popular YouTuber said that he was “trying to be funny” and made “bad jokes” in older videos of him that have resurfaced.
India’s Cable News Predicted a Big Modi Win. How Did They Get It So Wrong?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slim election victory has forced India to reflect on how fawning coverage may have obscured a wave of opposition.
‘Oddly Satisfying’ Cow Pedicure Videos Are a Hit on TikTok
In one corner of the internet, professional trimmers grind and buff away at cow hooves to the delight of millions of spellbound social media users.
Hong Kong Court Bans ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ a Pro-Democracy Song
The decision could give the government power to force Google and other tech companies to limit access to “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem of 2019 protests.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules
For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.
Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media
TikTok, Facebook and YouTube are transforming global migration, becoming tools of migrants and smugglers alike.
Friday Briefing: U.S. Urges Israel to Scale Back Its War
Plus, why you might be an early riser.