Facebook advertising from Donald Trump's election campaign appears to be spreading a manipulated image of political rival Joe Biden. As the president continues to fixate on his opponent's health, an active ad on the social network launched yesterday that used a picture of the candidate edited to make him look older, with his skin appearing unhealthier and showing darker blemishes. The ad appears to be focused on data-collection, urging Facebook users to fill out a poll claiming the "fake news media will never report accurately on his [Trump's] standings in the polls against Sleepy Joe," using a frequent nickname for his opponent. The Trump campaign told The Huffington Post that it had applied a filter to the picture of Biden but declined to say why. According to Facebook's ad directory, messaging that ended September 3 used the unedited version, showing Biden with clearer skin. The 2020 Trump campaign has been contacted for comment. Throughout his political campaigning so … [Read more...] about Trump campaign uses filter on Joe Biden photo to make him look older in Facebook ads
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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg personally sued over massive Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is being sued by the US District of Columbia which is seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal that breached millions of people's personal data. The political consultancy was accused in 2018 of illegally harvesting the personal data of as many as 87 million Facebook users. The data was alleged to have been used to manipulate the 2016 US presidential election. D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine filed a civil lawsuit against Mr Zuckerberg in the D.C. Superior Court. He is seeking damages and penalties from Mr Zuckerberg . The lawsuit maintains that Mr Zuckerberg directly participated in important company decisions and was aware of the potential dangers of sharing users' data, such as occurred in the case involving data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica. Advertisement Mr Zuckerberg, who co-founded Facebook and has headed its board since 2012, controls more than 50% of Facebook's … [Read more...] about Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg personally sued over massive Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal
‘Party Marty’ set to be sent to Saudi Arabia after organising Downing Street lockdown gathering
A former Downing Street official at the heart of the “partygate” scandal is set to be the next British ambassador in Saudi Arabia, The Telegraph understands. Martin Reynolds, who earned the nickname “Party Marty" for his role in organising a gathering during lockdown , is believed to be the frontrunner for the role. As Boris Johnson's principal private secretary, he was responsible for running the Prime Minister’s office. He took up the role in 2019, but he left earlier this year amid a public backlash to allegations of rule-breaking parties. At the height of the first lockdown, on May 20 2020, Mr Reynolds sent an email inviting those at 10 Downing Street for a “bring your own booze” event in the garden. His email read: "Hi all. After what has been an incredibly busy period it would be nice to make the most of the lovely weather and have some socially-distanced drinks in the No 10 garden this evening. Please join us from 6pm and bring your own booze!" A Whitehall … [Read more...] about ‘Party Marty’ set to be sent to Saudi Arabia after organising Downing Street lockdown gathering
Zelenskyy’s speech is focus of 1st day of Davos gathering
A virtual keynote speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be a focus of the first day of the World Economic Forum gathering of corporate executives, government officials and other VIPs that kicked off Monday in Davos , Switzerland. The village in the Swiss Alps has been transformed into a glitzy venue for the four-day confab ostensibly dedicated to making the world a better place. The event is resuming in person after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which also delayed this year’s meeting from its usual winter slot because of uncertainty over the omicron variant. For the attendees, there's much to tackle amid soaring food and fuel prices, Russia’s war in Ukraine, climate change, inequality and persistent health crises. But it’s hard to predict if the high-minded discussions will yield substantial announcements that make headway on the world’s most pressing challenges. The elite attendees have filled the conference venue, to both … [Read more...] about Zelenskyy’s speech is focus of 1st day of Davos gathering
DC attorney general sues Mark Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica data breach
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine has sued Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly failing to protect consumer data following the Cambridge Analytica data leak. “The evidence shows Mr. Zuckerberg was personally involved in Facebook’s failure to protect the privacy and data of its users leading directly to the Cambridge Analytica incident," Racine said in a statement about the lawsuit released Monday. "This unprecedented security breach exposed tens of millions of Americans’ personal information, and Mr. Zuckerberg’s policies enabled a multi-year effort to mislead users about the extent of Facebook's wrongful conduct. This lawsuit is not only warranted, but necessary, and sends a message that corporate leaders, including CEOs, will be held accountable for their actions.” The lawsuit alleges that Zuckerberg was "responsible for" and "had the clear ability" to control Facebook operations and enabled Cambridge Analytica to use consumer data. The lawsuit alleges that … [Read more...] about DC attorney general sues Mark Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica data breach
Joe Biden’s age is a concern to voters, as Trump, 74, attacks rival, 77
As President Donald Trump appears to mock Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden over his age, polling has also shown voters to be concerned over this issue. The president shared a photoshopped image of Biden on Twitter on Tuesday, with the former vice president in a retirement home and the phrase "Biden for Resident" underneath . Trump, 74, has long made such jibes about Biden— questioning his cognitive abilities and nicknaming him "Sleepy Joe." His campaign has also used edited photos of Biden in Facebook advertisements in the past, with filters appearing to be used to make the Democrat look older. Trump has also suggested his rival has dementia in barbs at the former vice president , while the pair have continued to trade blows on social media. Biden is only a few years older than Trump, at 77. However, Trump's stance appears to coincide with public opinion that the Democrats' age is more of an issue than the Republican incumbent's. The majority of those … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s age is a concern to voters, as Trump, 74, attacks rival, 77
‘They didn’t come back’ Mrs Hinch fans share best home remedies for getting rid of ants
Lynsey Crombie reveals her hacks to help deter ants How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email 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 Sophie Hinchliffe, better known as Mrs Hinch , achieved stardom by sharing her handy hacks for household chores . She has inspired an army of cleaning enthusiasts, who use Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group to share their own top tips - including how to get rid of ants once and for all. Related articles Cleaning: ‘Great way’ to banish flies from homes - works ‘instantly’ 'Wish I knew sooner' Top tip for cleaning washing machine drum One of the reasons we are seeing more and more ants in the nooks and crannies of our home is that … [Read more...] about ‘They didn’t come back’ Mrs Hinch fans share best home remedies for getting rid of ants
‘Works instantly!’: Mrs Hinch fans share 1p hack to ‘properly’ remove limescale from taps
TikTok user shares how to remove grime and limescale from taps How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email 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 With over 60 percent of the UK classed as having hard water, limescale is a problem for many. It presents itself in a powdery-white crust and lingers around taps, sinks, toilets, shower screens, and anywhere else you might find water. Limescale is a substance mainly made up of calcium and magnesium, which is left behind when hard water evaporates. Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have taken to dedicated cleaning pages to share their trusty tips to give “instant results” on taps. Related articles Cleaning: How to remove limescale from … [Read more...] about ‘Works instantly!’: Mrs Hinch fans share 1p hack to ‘properly’ remove limescale from taps
‘I swear by it!’: Mrs Hinch fans share ‘easiest’ way to get rid of ants in homes
Life hack: TikTok user reveals easy way to get rid of ants How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email 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 As highly social insects, ants normally enter homes in groups and they are far from welcome guests. There are specialist pesticides on the market which are formulated to kill ants, but they aren’t always necessary to fix the problem and can be difficult to use. Instead, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have shared their natural top tips to get rid of ants on dedicated Facebook cleaning pages. Related articles Garden pests: How to ‘effectively’ get rid of ants ‘within a week’ Cleaning: ‘Cheapest’ way to get rid of ants in homes - … [Read more...] about ‘I swear by it!’: Mrs Hinch fans share ‘easiest’ way to get rid of ants in homes
‘Removes the gunk’: Mrs Hinch fans share ‘super cheap’ hack to unblock sinks
Lynsey Crombie gives tip for cleaning mattress stains How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email 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 Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, rose to fame on social media several years ago when she started sharing unusual cleaning tips and tricks. Now, she shares more of her day-to-day life as well as home organisation hacks. Her fans have started sharing their own cleaning advice online, including how to unblock sinks. Related articles How to get rid of snails from your garden - 6 easy and natural methods How to sharpen your lawn mower blades - safest method Taking to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Geraldine King wrote: … [Read more...] about ‘Removes the gunk’: Mrs Hinch fans share ‘super cheap’ hack to unblock sinks