Spotify Will Put Content Advisories on Podcasts That Talk About Covid-19 to Fight Misinformation

Illustration: Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images)After days of intense scrutiny, Spotify on Sunday said it would add content advisories on podcast episodes that include discussions on covid-19 to combat misinformation on its platform.In a news release, Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek said that recent feedback had made it clear the company needed to do…

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Major University Accuses Its Own Mascot of White Supremacy, but Now Everything’s ‘Okay’

A major Nebraska school is modernizing its mascot. A school’s symbol is important — it represents everyone attending. What are traits such an emblem might possess? Courage, ferocity, heroism? Not, preferably, white supremacy. Hence, the University of Nebraska has modified “Herbie Husker.” Herb’s been around for quite a while. As noted by Omaha.com, the character…

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Joni Mitchell Joins Neil Young in Fight Against Covid-19 Misinformation on Spotify

Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images)Days after veteran rocker Neil Young decided to take down his music from Spotify over covid-19 misinformation on The Joe Rogan Experience, musician Joni Mitchell has joined him, saying she will also pull her work from the streaming platform.Mitchell announced her decision in a short statement on her website on Friday…

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Katy Perry Performs ‘When I’m Gone’ & ‘Never Really Over’ Alongside Giant Mushrooms on ‘SNL’: Watch

The Jan. 29 episode marked the singer’s fourth time performing on the show. Katy Perry performs “When I’m Gone” during “Saturday Night Live” on January 29, 2022. Will Heath/NBC Katy Perry brought a taste of her new Las Vegas show to Studio 8H. The 37-year-old pop superstar stopped by Saturday Night Live on Jan. 29…

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EloQ Communications announced Agency of the Year 2021 by Ad World Masters

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, January 30, 2022 –(PR.com)– Vietnam-based public relations and marketing agency EloQ Communications won the Gold title in Ad World Masters’ Agency of the Year 2021 Awards, a unique digital competition that ranks participants based on big data technology. This award marks another achievement in 2021 for EloQ, after receiving “Best PR Agency”…

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E Street Band Member Nils Lofgren Pulls Music From Spotify, Encourages All Musicians to ‘Cut Ties’ With Service

Lofgren’s announcement follows Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, who are removing music from the streaming service in protest of COVID misinformation being spread on the platform. Nils Lofgren Carl Schultz Nils Lofgren, a longtime guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, is among the musicians to pull music from Spotify over concerns about COVID-19 misinformation…

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Britney Spears Calls Her Sister Jamie Lynn Spears “Scum” for “Making Money Off Of Her” | Billboard News

Most Popular Bridget Fonda Was Seen Out For the First Time in 12 Years & the Response Is Probably Reminding Her Why She Retired Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms (Exclusive) The Miz & Mrs. Tapping Out of $12.5 Million Suburban Manor House Lil Cease Reveals Biggie’s Shelved Diss Track, “The Ugliest,”…

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Ethiopia: Humanitarian Operation in Tigray May Shut Down for Lack of Supplies

Geneva — The U.N, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, warns it may be forced to end its humanitarian operation in northern Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray province because supplies are running out. Intense fighting in northern Ethiopia has prevented aid from getting through to millions of destitute people in Tigray since mid-December. OCHA spokesman…

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Driift’s Streaming and Live Concert for Thom Yorke Side Project The Smile Officially Launches

Ric Salmon is preparing for his most ambitious live-streaming project yet with his team at Driift producing and promoting a three-part performance series for The Smile, a new side project from Radiohead legends Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood. The Smile will perform three separate live shows in London, beginning Saturday (Jan. 29) at 8 p.m.…

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Exclusive — Rep. Greg Murphy: GOP Doctors Caucus Is ‘Infuriated’ that Fauci’s Policy ‘Has All Been About Vaccination’ and Not Therapeutics

House Television via AP Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) told Breitbart News on Friday that the GOP Doctors Caucus is “infuriated” that the Biden administration and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the president’s top medical adviser, have “been all about vaccination” and not therapeutics in their…

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Bop Shop: Songs From Joy Oladokun, Denzel Curry, Euphoria, And More

Sophia Lauer / Getty Images The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre…

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The FBI Reportedly Considered Buying Spyware That Could Hack Any Phone in the U.S.

Photo: Amir Levy (Getty Images)The Federal Bureau of Investigation spent two years considering whether it should procure a clandestine commercial spyware tool that could reportedly hack any phone within the United States, according to an investigation by New York Times Magazine. That spyware system, dubbed “Phantom,” was offered secretly to U.S. government agencies by the NSO…

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Interscope Records Teams Up With LACMA for ‘Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined’ Exhibit: See the Photos

Interscope Records teamed up with LACMA to host a special preview of their collaborative exhibit, Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined on Wednesday (Jan. 26). To celebrate the label’s… Art is seen at “Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined” Art Exhibit Press Preview Presented by Interscope Records and LACMA on January 26, 2022 in Los…

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Janet Jackson Merch: Books, T-Shirts & More Collectibles for Die-Hard Fans

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s Janet Jackson appreciation day! Jackson’s new documentary is giving fans a new reason to celebrate, with the first episode of…

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Here Are the Lyrics to Gunna’s ‘P Power’ Featuring Drake

Gunna scored his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with DS4Ever, which kicked off 2022 with its January 7 release date. The album is full of high-profile collaborations with fellow hip-hop and R&B stars including 21 Savage, Chris Brown, Future, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Young Thug. However, a 20-track edition of the album, which added “P Power” featuring…

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Kwame Brown Rips Dwyane Wade Over Daughter’s Kobe Dress, ‘Disrespectful!’

Kwame Brown Rips D-Wade Over Zaya’s Kobe Dress … ‘Disrespectful!!!’ 1/27/2022 2:24 PM PT Ex-NBA player Kwame Brown is livid with Dwyane Wade’s daughter’s fashion tribute to Kobe Bryant … saying her #8 jersey dress was “disrespectful” to the Lakers legend. 14-year-old Zaya Wade showed love to the Bryants in an Instagram post on Wednesday…

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FCC Will Force Internet Providers to Create Broadband ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Prevent Surprise Costs

Illustration: Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images)Aiming to put an end to unexpected costs and fees for broadband, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal requiring providers, such as AT&T and Comcast, to create “nutrition labels” to help consumers navigate the industry’s maze of prices and offers. Like food labels at the grocery…

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Newly inaugurated Honduran president says appreciates Taiwan ‘solidarity’

Honduras new President Xiomara Castro meets with Taiwanese Vice President William Lai at the Presidential House in Tegucigalpa, Honduras January 27, 2022. Honduras Presidency/Handout via REUTERS TEGUCIGALPA, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Honduras’ new president, Xiomara Castro, said she met with Taiwan Vice President William Lai after her inauguration on Thursday, and that his government gave…

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Africa: In a Fiscal Ditch? African Countries Should Try Public Participation in the Budget Process

There are two big challenges African countries face when it comes to managing public finances. First, many lack fiscal capacity on account of structural weaknesses of their economies and gaps in tax administration. Predominant informality of wage employment and reliance on subsistence agriculture in most countries make it difficult to raise revenue beyond consumption and…

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News24.com | SA maintains diplomatic ties with Israel, while still supporting Palestinians

President Cyril Ramaphosa receiving letters of Credence from from the Ambassador of the State of Israel. (Twitter, @PresidencyZA) The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says that South Africa and Israel have maintained formal diplomatic ties, despite the government’s support for Palestinians.This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa received letters of credence from Israel’s ambassador.People have since…

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Zimbabwe: Aspiring Candidates Disappointed After Last Minute High Court Challenge

Aspiring candidates for Mbizo Constituency have expressed disappointment following a last minute High Court order to stop the by-election. Mr Settlement Chikwinya of MDC Alliance who was recalled by the MDC-T, together with his colleagues, successfully applied to stop the by- election in Mbizo. However, some aspiring candidates including Zanu PF’s Cde Vongaishe Mpereri could…

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‘Encanto’ Hit ‘Bruno’ Takes Late Lead In U.K. Chart Race

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” makes a late charge to overtake Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran’s collaboration, “Peru”. Encanto DISNEY The U.K. singles chart race has a new leader, as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (Walt Disney) by the cast of Disney’s Encanto overtakes Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran’s collaboration, “Peru” (Island/YBNL Nation/Empire). Based on…

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Family Reunion Face-Off: Can Briana And Devoin Get On The ‘Right Track’ To Co-Parent Nova?

Briana invited Devoin to the Teen Mom: Family Reunion with the hope they could get on the “right track” (following their latest Teen Mom 2 reunion disagreement). But unfortunately, the dialogue between Nova’s parents — mediated by Coach B — quickly turned heated, and the installment ended with Devoin on the verge of abandoning the…

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Jay Wheeler Scores His First Top 10 on Latin Pop Albums With ‘De Mi Para Ti’

His third studio album debuts at No. 3 Jay Wheeler photographed on Aug. 24, 2021 in Miami. Devin Christopher Jay Wheeler earns his first top 10 on any Billboard albums chart, as his third studio album De Mi Para Ti debuts at No. 3 on the Jan. 29-dated ranking. De Mi Para Ti (EP) starts with 4,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Nov.…

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Biden issues warning to Putin over Russia’s new drills near Ukraine border

US President Biden issues a direct warning to Putin. File photo WASHINGTON: The United States warned Moscow on Tuesday of damaging sanctions, including measures personally targeting Vladimir Putin, as Russian combat troops massing around Ukraine launched new exercises.Tension appeared to be increasing, with the White House saying the risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine “remains…

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Foo Fighters Break Record for Most Top 10s in History of Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

“Love Dies Young” is the band’s 29th top 10, one-upping Tom Petty’s total. Foo Fighters Andreas Neumann Foo Fighters rewrite a longstanding record on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated Jan. 29 as “Love Dies Young” lifts from No. 11 to No. 9. “Young” becomes the band’s 29th top 10, granting the Dave Grohl-fronted band…

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Thirteen percent of congressional staffers make less than a living wage, report shows

Posted January 25, 2022 at 4:00pmAbout 1 in 8 congressional staffers are not making a living wage, according to a new analysis of payroll data.The problem is particularly acute for staff assistants, who are often the most junior staffers in congressional offices. According to Issue One, a “crosspartisan” group that advocates for transparency in politics,…

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South Africa: Transparency in Beneficiary List Prevents Illegal Occupation of Houses

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has called for absolute transparency regarding the housing beneficiary list, to ensure that beneficiaries know their place on the waiting list. The committee highlighted this during the first day of its oversight visits in Gauteng to assess progress in the implementation of human settlements targets by all spheres of…

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California’s Solar Proposal Paused Amid Public Backlash

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A controversial vote before the California Public Utilities Commission on a proposal that could dramatically change the state’s burgeoning rooftop solar industry has been indefinitely postponed, according to officials. The commission’s proposal—as it reads now—is to not only reduce credits up to 80 percent those homeowners and businesses receive when they generate more power…

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U.S. and NATO allies intensify diplomacy in push to deter Russian ‘lightning raid’ on Ukraine

MOSCOW — President Biden on Monday held a video call with European leaders to discuss joint efforts to deter further aggression by the Kremlin against Kyiv, amid a massive buildup of Russian forces along Ukraine’s border that has raised fears of a renewed invasion.The leaders — including French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris…

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Africa: Countries Do Not Expect to Achieve 2030 Global Education Targets

Paris, January 24, 2022 – World Education Day: A new report released today by UNESCO’s Institute for Statistics and the Global Education Monitoring Report finds that, according to their own benchmarks, countries will not achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all by…

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Africa: Over 236,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

Harare — As of January 24, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached   10,580,634 while over 205,275,858 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached   236,169 and  9,436,859 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases  3,581,359 and   94,117 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco…

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Star James Snyder Fired Following Complaint About His Conduct

The actor was terminated from the Broadway show after an independent investigation. James Snyder performs in the ‘Behind The Magic of Harry Potter And the Cursed Child’ panel during New York Comic-Con at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Oct. 3, 2019 in New York City. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for ReedPOP Harry Potter and the Cursed Child star…

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Apple to Waive In-App Purchase Requirement for Online Group and Event Apps Until June

Photo: Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images)Online group and event apps for iOS won’t have to say goodbye quite yet to Apple’s pandemic-related exemptions to its in-app purchase policy. In response to surging coronavirus cases, Apple has pushed the deadline for these apps to continue using alternative payment methods until June 30, allowing them to circumvent…

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Victoria Station: Man ‘punched police officer and tried to grab Taser’ during arrest

A violent and abusive man allegedly tried to grab a police Taser as officers detained him following an incident at Manchester’s Victoria Station. He also punched one officer in the struggle, police said, but officers managed to prevent him from getting hold of the disabling weapon. Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Transport Unit were called…

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South Africa: Westerford High

Westerford High School in Cape Town has maintained a consistent 100% pass rate for years, which has positioned the 69-year-old academic institution as one of the country’s top schools. Westerford High School in Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most expensive public schools, and costs about R44,991 in annual school fees. After the results…

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Adele Shows Appreciation to ‘Best Fans in the World’ After Postponing Las Vegas Residency

“Your graciousness and love tonight is overwhelming!” the British songstress tweeted. Adele Simon Emmett* Adele is expressing gratitude to her fans following the last-minute postponement of her Las Vegas residency. The 33-year-old British superstar shocked fans on Thursday (Jan. 20) with a tearful Instagram video explaining that her 24-show run at the Colosseum at Caesars…

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Sidney Miller, Pioneering ‘Black Radio Exclusive’ Publisher, Dies at 89

‘BRE’ was a force in underscoring the importance of Black radio and promoting Black artists’ impact on contemporary music. Sidney Miller Alvin Jones, Alvin Jones Communications Group Sidney Miller, founder and publisher of Black Radio Exclusive (BRE) — one of the industry’s first Black music trade magazines — died Thursday in Arlington, Virginia, following a…

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South Africa: The EFF Surrenders a Key Progressive Principle

The party’s reckless descent into xenophobic politics is an alarming development. Building a counter-politics of solidarity is essential. Until recently, the EFF’s sternest critics had to concede that the party had held a principled line on xenophobia towards African migrants. With all the major parties taking xenophobic positions, the EFF, an entirely unscrupulous organisation in…

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Doctors Used Bacteria-Killing Viruses to Take Down an Incurable Superbug

Medical bottles used to grow phages. Photo: Julien De Rosa/AFP (Getty Images)The enemy of our bacterial enemy can indeed be our friend. In a new case report, doctors say they were able to treat their patient’s long-festering, drug-resistant infection with the help of specially grown bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. Large-scale clinical trials will likely be…

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South Africa: Suspected Parliament Arsonist’s Covid-19 Isolation and New Charges Delay Bail Hearing

Charges against suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe have been consolidated. The main charge is housebreaking with intent to commit terrorism and arson. The legal team representing Zandile Mafe – senior counsel Dali Mpofu and advocate Luvuyo Godla – have to consult with their client on the new charge before finalising a founding affidavit in support…

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US Official Latest to Comment on NBA Owner’s Dismissal of Uyghur Genocide

(RNS) — Comments from NBA part-owner Chamath Palihapitiya that “nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs” have generated controversy and drawn reactions from U.S. government officials and a media outlet controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.Nury Turkel, an official with the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, is the latest public figure to…

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Cher, Adam Lambert, Andrew Lloyd Webber Pay Tribute to Meat Loaf: ‘The Vaults of Heaven Will Be Ringing With Rock’

The music world mourned a truly larger-than-life figure on Friday (Jan. 21), with tributes pouring in for Grammy-winning Bat Out of Hell singer Meat Loaf. The full-force singer (born Marvin Lee Aday) who died on Thursday of undisclosed causes at age 74 was honored by famous friends, collaborators and admirers, from Cher to Broadway legend…

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Executive Turntable: Sentric Hires North America Head, DistroKid Taps Product VP

Sentric has tapped Simon Perry as president and A&R head, North America, kicking off the independent publisher’s full entry into the U.S. market. He’ll report directly to Sentric CEO Chris Meehan. In the roles, both newly created, Perry will establish Sentric’s operations in North America, hiring staff across offices in New York City, Los Angeles,…

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An Influencer Pilot Is Under Investigation After Being Accused of Crashing His Plane On Purpose

Screenshot: Lucas Ropek/YouTubeA pilot and professional YouTuber has run into some trouble after he crashed his plane in the California mountains last month, only to be accused of doing the whole thing on purpose to grab some page views. Now he’s being investigated by the feds. Trevor Jacob, a former Olympic snowboarder turned social media…

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Wise Glass Offers New Years Discount on Multi-Panel Frameless Enclosures

Hurst, United States – January 19, 2022 — Wise Glass LLC is delighted to announce a special $150 discount for their multi-panel frameless enclosures. The company has chosen this time of year as an opportunity to offer customers a discount on their most popular product line – multi-panel frameless enclosures. This promotion will last until January 31st. Wise…

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South Africa: Facing Hormone Shortages, South Africa’s Trans Men Try Black Market

As COVID-19 fuels testosterone shortages, some trans men are turning to risky illegal alternatives * Testosterone shortages disrupt gender transitions * COVID-19 vaccines impacting supplies * Transgender men turn to black market hormones South African tech adviser Josh Stols felt a wave of euphoria when his doctor handed over his first testosterone prescription, allowing him…

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Rash Behari Bose: Remembering the founding member of INA on his 77th death anniversary

On the 77th death anniversary of prominent Indian revolutionary Rash Behari Bose who opposed the British Raj, the Central government has offered homage by remembering the leader. Taking to official Twitter handle, it wrote, “Remembering Rash Behari Bose, the revolutionary leader, on his 77th death anniversary today.” The post further stated that Bose was one of the organisers of the Ghadar…

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