Facebook’s Job Ads Algorithm Ruled Discriminatory by European Rights Body
A European human rights body has ruled that Facebook job ads exhibit gender bias, marking a significant step toward holding tech giants accountable for discriminatory algorithms. The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights determined that Facebook’s system disproportionately displays job opportunities based on gender, reinforcing stereotypes rather than promoting equal access to employment. The ruling, issued […]
From Parimatch to Gucci: the scale of counterfeiting in India continues to amaze
Every year, India loses about $7 billion in taxes due to counterfeiting, notes the bookmaker Parimatch. Chanel, Dior, Prada, Mont Blanc, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Versace, Parimatch, Christian, Polo, Benetton, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Puma, and Louboutin are subject to counterfeiting in India annually for millions, if not billions of dollars. The fight of brands against […]
Kevin O’Leary and Frank McCourt Eye TikTok Buyout
A group led by billionaire entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has submitted a formal bid to purchase TikTok’s US operations from its parent company, ByteDance. Known as “The People’s Bid for TikTok,” the group is also supported by “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary. The details of the offer remain undisclosed. […]
North Korean Soldiers Allegedly Fighting for Russia Ukraine Claims
Fausses cartes d’identité et dissimulation L’Ukraine accuse la Russie d’avoir déployé des soldats nord-coréens dans le cadre du conflit en cours, affirmant que ces soldats se voient fournir de fausses cartes d’identité militaires russes pour dissimuler leurs origines. Selon un communiqué des forces d’opérations spéciales ukrainiennes, trois soldats nord-coréens ont été tués dans la […]
Legendary Crocodile Burt Passes Away at 90
Burt, the iconic Australian crocodile known for his cameo in the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee, has passed away at the remarkable age of 90. His death was announced by the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, where he had been a star attraction since 2008. A saltwater crocodile measuring over 5 meters (16 feet) […]
A Holiday Season of Uncertainty: America’s Present Reality
The holiday season is here, and instead of basking in joy and festive cheer, the U.S. seems to be grappling with a surge of collective unease. With just days to go before Christmas, the government faces a potential shutdown, winter storms threaten travel plans, and societal tensions bubble over into everyday life. The looming […]
Anti-Immigrant Sentiments Surge After Germany Market Tragedy
Magdeburg’s festive Christmas market, once alive with glowing lights and cheerful glühwein stalls, now lies desolate. Cordoned off by police, it serves as the grim site of a horrifying car-ramming attack that left five people dead, including a 9-year-old boy. The tragedy has plunged the German city into shock, sparking an outpouring of grief and […]
China’s Economic Response to Trade Tensions
In response to rising trade tensions, China has outlined a series of economic measures aimed at countering the impact of potential US tariff hikes, particularly as Donald Trump returns to the presidency. The country’s top leaders, during the annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) held from December 11-12, pledged to adopt a more aggressive […]
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