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Bondi Beach attack's online aftermath: Digital chaos in the cognitive fog - opinion
What should have been a moment of clarity and compassion was quickly overshadowed by denial of facts, false identifications, and a rapid reframing of the event.
Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
From Labubu cannons to Ciara: Keith Lee crowned at first US TikTok Awards in Hollywood
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
Bondi Beach attack shows fractures in Muslim social media cohesion, battles over 'real' narrative
As investigations continue, the digital aftershocks of Bondi’s attack show how quickly local violence is absorbed into global ideological battles.
From Nuremberg to podcasts: How denial became mainstream - opinion
The Nuremberg trials showed how hard it is to get to the truth and how easily denial takes hold. Today, that message is as important as ever.
X Corp sues social media startup over bid to claim 'Twitter' brand
X stated in a lawsuit filed in Delaware federal court that its Twitter brand is still "alive and well" and that Operation Bluebird's attempt to "steal" the name constituted trademark infringement.
Trump mocks slain actor Rob Reiner, drawing swift bipartisan condemnation
"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump," the president said.
Iranians take to social media to show support for Jews, Israel after Bondi Beach terror shooting
“This regime is the root cause of global terror and instability,” one user wrote, as others called for the implementation of the Cyrus Accords and for Israel to destroy the regime.
Antisemitic conspiracy theories spread that Bondi Hanukkah massacre was false flag
Conspiracy theories claiming Israel orchestrated the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack are spreading on social media, despite evidence of a terrorist attack that killed 16 people.
Taylor Swift condemned over mention of Israel in new documentary series
Social media users are breaking the internet in a rush to condemn the 36-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, accusing her of being a "Zionist."
Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's social media ban
The website called the ban "invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication," in its court filing.
US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists
It's unclear exactly how social media reviews would be conducted or what would trigger the government to interfere with a foreigner's entry into the country.
#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study
"Our study shows that what might appear as harmless banter is, in fact, a vehicle for normalising antisemitism," said Dr Itoiz Rodrigo-Jusué.