A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has denied the Justice Department's request to pause a sweeping ruling preventing many government entities from flagging social media misinformation to the platforms. The ruling prevents top Biden administration officials and several agencies from contacting social media companies, and Judge Doughty stated that those being "censored" suffered far a greater injury than the government. The Justice Department argued that the injunction was too broad, but Judge Doughty rejected this claim, saying that the injunction was narrowly tailored to protect the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Missouri and Louisiana.
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Keke Palmer and her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, have sparked a conversation about double standards after Jackson criticized Palmer for wearing a sheer dress at an Usher concert. Palmer responded to the criticism, standing up for her right to wear whatever she wants without being judged. Fans have since praised her for her response, arguing that she should be able to wear whatever she wants without being shamed.
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef have announced the end of their marriage, citing their desire to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centered on peace and friendship for the joint upbringing of their four children. The couple, who first connected on Instagram in 2015, released a joint statement expressing their decision to end their marriage with love, respect, and dignity. They have not yet commented on the specifics of their split.
Key takeaways: Meta Platforms has released a new text-based app called Threads, which is a direct challenge to Twitter. The app has seen an impressive…
On July 5, 2023, Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter Coco Lee passed away due to suicide after a long battle with depression. Her elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee announced the news on social media, expressing their devastation and asking for privacy during this difficult time. Lee had been seeking professional help and fighting her depression, but ultimately the "demon inside of her took the better of her".
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is set to launch a new microblogging app called Threads on Thursday, July 6th. The app is expected to rival Twitter and will allow users to retain their followers from Instagram and keep the same username. According to the app listing on Apple’s App Store, Threads is described as “Instagram’s text-based conversation app” and will allow users to discuss topics from current events to what’s trending. Meta Platforms is looking to capitalize on the recent controversy surrounding Twitter and offer users an alternative platform.
Robert De Niro has issued a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez. The New York City Police Department said De Niro-Rodriguez was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene. De Niro said he was "deeply distressed" and asked for privacy to grieve their loss. The cause of death is yet to be determined by the office of the chief medical examiner.
Michael Imperioli, best known for his roles in "The Sopranos," "The White Lotus," and "Goodfellas," has taken a stand against the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favor of a Colorado graphic designer who refused services to same-sex couples. He has declared that bigots and homophobes are not allowed to watch his work, and has expressed his opinion that America is becoming dumber by the minute. His comments have been met with both praise and criticism, but it is clear that he is passionate about the issue and is not afraid to voice his opinion.