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By Shayan Sardarizadeh Published 25 April Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war TikTok has emerged as one of the leading platforms for snappy false videos about the war in Ukraine which are reaching millions. With a user base of more than one billion people - more than half of whom are under 30 - TikTok is where many young people have been getting updates about the conflict, as the platform struggles to stem the flow of misleading information. And you don't need to look that hard to find dubious content. According to an investigation by NewsGuard , a website that monitors online misinformation, new users could be recommended false content about Ukraine within 40 minutes of joining the network. While platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have been labelling false or misleading viral videos about the war, TikTok seems to … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: False TikTok videos draw millions of views

Google has failed in its attempt to acquire Twitch and instead Amazon has stepped up to buy out the video-streaming service. Just a couple of months ago it seemed as if Google was a shoe-in to buy video streaming platform Twitch , presumably with a view to making it a part of YouTube. But the deal has fallen through and it’s instead Amazon which has acquired the company. Amazon paid a cool $970 million (£585 million) for Twitch, in cash, although it’s made no statement on what it plans to do with the service. Although the Amazon Fire TV set-top box was initially thought to be the company’s attempt at a mass market home console the gaming component of the device has so far been downplayed. However, Amazon did acquire Killer Instinct developer Double Helix and have announced support from traditional publishers – so it may be merely that they plan to focus on games later on. Or perhaps release some sort of dedicated gaming hardware. As for Twitch, since 2011 … [Read more...] about Amazon buys Twitch for $970 million

The parents of a boy killed in a dog attack 12 years ago are backing the Mirror’s campaign for change, saying they do not want other families to suffer. John-Paul Massey ’s mum and dad talked about the overwhelming grief they still feel after the four-year-old was mauled to death. The parents have spoken out after hearing that another child – three-year-old Daniel Twigg – was killed by a dog on Sunday. John-Paul’s mum Angela McGlynn, 51, said: “When I see other children have been attacked, it breaks my heart. I don’t want anyone else to have to live my Angela and the boy’s dad John Massey split after the tragedy but are united in wanting the Government to take urgent action. John-Paul Massey's father is supporting a Daily Mirror dangerous dog campaign ( Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Former painter and decorator John, 50, said he has daily flashbacks of his little boy lying dead. In tears, John added: “I thought my son... was taken for a reason – that … [Read more...] about ‘My four-year-old son was killed in a dog attack – latest death has to be the last’

A Florida judge has reluctantly delayed the trial of a woman accused of dressing like a clown and fatally shooting her lover's wife more than 30 years ago after defense attorneys said they're having a hard time contacting witnesses. The trial for Sheila Keen-Warren was supposed to begin June 3. But on Tuesday Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Scott Suskauer agreed to what could be a four-month delay, the Palm Beach Post reported . Suskauer said he had already cleared his schedule, delaying other trials and hearings to be able to preside over a three-week trial. "Think about the impact it has on me. I have a duty to the public," Suskauer told the lawyers. "You also have a victim's family that has waited a long time for justice." This is the sixth time the trial has been delayed. It was May 1990 when Marlene Warren, 40, opened her door to find a clown in an orange wig, a red nose but normal high-top shoes holding carnations. According to a report in the Sun-Sentinel the … [Read more...] about Florida “killer clown” trial delayed again as defense lawyers struggle to find witnesses 32 years after murder

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Police in Florida say they've arrested a woman accused of dressing up like a clown 27 years ago and fatally shooting the wife of her future husband. A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office news release says 54-year-old Sheila Keen Warren was arrested Tuesday in Virginia. A Florida grand jury recently indicted her on a first-degree murder charge. Authorities say Marlene Warren was shot at her Wellington home in May 1990. CBS affiliate WNCN reports that Warren was shot in front of her son and his friends. Sheila Keen was considered a suspect but was not arrested. "Any murder's horrific. It doesn't matter whether you're wearing a clown costume or not," Palm Beach County Sheriff's Sgt. Richard McAfee said after announcing the arrest. According to a report in the Sun-Sentinel the day after the killing, the suspect wore a red wig and bulb nose and was carrying flowers and two balloons -- one saying "You're the greatest!" "This is the strangest thing I've … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in 27-year-old Florida killer clown case

By Zoe Applegate & Martin Barber Published 22 October 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Exactly 30 years ago, footballer Justin Fashanu hit the headlines as the first professional player to come out as gay. What impact did he make - and why have no others followed him? As a footballer, Justin Fashanu was a ground-breaker. In 1981 he became the country's most expensive black player with his £1m move to Nottingham Forest. Growing up in foster care in Norfolk alongside his footballer brother John, he had risen through Norwich City's youth ranks. His majestic strike against Liverpool in 1980 was Match of the Day's Goal of the Season, cementing his legendary status among Canaries fans. Then, in 1990, Fashanu stunned the football world when he told a newspaper he was gay. Three decades on, he remains the only male footballer to reveal his sexuality while … [Read more...] about Justin Fashanu: 30 years since footballer came out

Russia has been spending about a billion rubles—or around $15.5 million—per hour on the Ukraine war since Russian President Vladimir Putin 's military campaign began nearly three months ago, according to Russian Ministry of Finance data released Tuesday. Russia's federal budget in April showed 628 billion rubles were spent on national defense, which breaks down to about 21 billion rubles a day, The Moscow Times reported. The online news site noted that the daily amount is comparable to the annual budget of some entire regions in Russia. The report detailing the high cost of the war comes as Russian military forces continue to struggle against the defending Ukrainians. In recent weeks, Putin's troops have been losing ground that Russia had initially seized during the early stages of the conflict. On Sunday, the British Ministry of Defense released a report saying that "Russia's Donbas offensive has lost momentum and fallen significantly behind schedule ." (The Donbas is an … [Read more...] about Russia’s spending $15.5 million an hour on Ukraine war

Published 57 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A former nurse has become the first black person to be appointed mayor of Wolverhampton. Councillor Sandra Samuels is the first politician of African Caribbean heritage to hold the post in 200 years. She is also the 11th female mayor of the city and hopes her appointment will inspire underrepresented groups. Ms Samuels will take over the role from Greg Brackenridge when councillors take a vote at Wednesday's annual council meeting. "It will be my life's greatest honour," she said. 'Anything is possible' Her appointment follows the election of Joanne Anderson in Liverpool, who became the first black woman to lead a major UK city as mayor in 2021. Ms Samuels said she hoped to inspire others from underrepresented groups "to believe in themselves and know that anything is possible". She … [Read more...] about Wolverhampton elects first black mayor in nearly 200 years

Published 5 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Children's services in a part of Devon have undergone a "remarkable transformation" and have been rated as good by inspectors. The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) visited Torbay in March . It said Torbay's Children's Services performed poorly in 2011 and rated them inadequate in 2016 and 2018 . Council leader Steve Darling said the improvement was "absolutely incredible". In 2010, when Ofsted said some children were being left at risk of "significant harm", the then director of children's services, Carol Tozer, said she was "deeply sorry" for letting children down. She resigned the following year , citing health reasons. Following the inadequate rating in 2018, Plymouth City Council was put in charge of Torbay's Children's Services. Services were … [Read more...] about Torbay Children’s Services good after years of inadequacy

PMQs: Boris Johnson slams Starmer's 'lust to raise taxes' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Prime Minister is battling the Labour leader in the House of Commons for this week's session of Prime Minister's Questions. The debate has largely focussed on the cost of living crisis. Sir Keir is demanding a windfall tax to mitigate the impact of soaring inflation. Mr Johnson replied: "Nothing could be more transparent from this exchange than their lust to raise taxes." THIS LIVE BLOG IS NOW CLOSED - READ COVERAGE BELOW... Johnson faces Starmer in first showdown since key elections announced (Image: GETTY) Trending 6 hours ago … [Read more...] about PMQs: That’s the reality! Boris silences Starmer with dig at Labour’s ‘lust for tax’