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Tumblr’s porn-blocking algorithms aren’t off to a great start. After the shock announcement this week that the site would soon be removing all adult content, including sexually explicit imagery and ‘female-presenting nipples,’ users have been sharing hilarious examples of what has so far been flagged. Despite attempting to put pornography in its crosshairs, Tumblr’s algorithms seem to be reporting everything but; countless posts shared on Twitter show the site has flagged cartoons, raw chicken, shoes, and even former vice president Joe Biden. The issue, though comical, highlights the concerns of artists and other professionals and hobbyists who have spoken out against the move, arguing that the crackdown will effectively strip their work from the site, too. Scroll down for video  Despite attempting to put pornography in its crosshairs, Tumblr’s algorithms seem to be reporting everything but; countless posts shared on Twitter show the site has … [Read more...] about What ISN’T ‘too sexy for Tumblr’? New algorithms designed to ban porn flag everything from a ‘puking unicorn’ to Joe Biden

A Ukrainian official insisted Thursday that the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union did not attempt to link a military aide freeze to Kiev investigating Joe Biden and his son Hunter. The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vadym Prystaiko told Ukrainian reporters a day after the first public impeachment hearing that Ambassador Gordon Sondland did not detail any relationship between the assistance and probe, according to Interfax, a Ukrainian news agency. 'Ambassador Sondland did not tell us, and did not tell me exactly, about the relation between the [military] assistance and the investigations,' Prystaiko told journalists in Kiev. 'You should ask him. I do not recall any conversation with me as with foreign minister. It was not we, the Ukrainian officials (who were told this).' The Ukrainian official is suggesting that if there were any quid pro quo – as Democrats claim – it was not communicated to the Ukrainian government, adding that he never had contact with … [Read more...] about ‘I have never seen a direct link’: Ukraine’s foreign minister says Donald Trump’s EU ambassador never spelled out a connection between military aid and a Biden probe

If you want to get this briefing by email, sign up herePatel pledges to cut 'immigration overall'Home Secretary Priti Patel has committed the Conservatives to reduce "immigration overall" if the party wins the general election. While she did not spell out exactly how the party intends limiting the number of people coming to the UK, the Tories want to introduce a "points-based" migration system after Brexit, as well as ending freedom of movement.Ms Patel also attacked Labour, saying there would be a "surge" of immigration if Jeremy Corbyn gets the keys to No 10. Labour has dismissed her claim, saying she was "misleading the public" about its policy on freedom of movement. The party's conference backed a motion defending the rights of EU citizens to live and work in the UK, as well as rejecting any immigration system based on caps or quotas.Elsewhere on the campaign trail, Labour is promising to close the gender pay gap - the percentage difference between average hourly earnings for men … [Read more...] about News Daily: Patel pledges immigration cut, and more rain for food village

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked the Republican lawmakers who complained that Wednesday's impeachment hearing was boring.  'I mean I think it's funny because if anything they provided a very large amount of the entertainment today,' AOC told DailyMail.com as she was leaving votes. 'So I think it's an indictment of themselves, if anything.'  Earlier in the day, Reps. Mark Meadows and Debbie Lesko stepped out of the House Intelligence Committee hearing where the Democrats first two impeachment witnessing were testifying and said they were bored.  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a laugh at those Republican House members who said Wednesday's impeachment hearing was boring  The Republicans' lawyer Steve Castor got panned by online observers for his line of questioning and the faces he made  Rep. Jim Jordan (right), an Ohio Republican, also provided some memorable moments as he showed up to the hearing in full talking-head mode  'You've got to … [Read more...] about ‘They provided the entertainment!’ AOC mocks Republicans who called impeachment hearing BORING after one walked out saying he couldn’t stay awake

The dividing lines between Democrats and Republicans in the impeachment process are clearly drawn. That was on plain display in the first public impeachment hearings on Wednesday. Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a Democratic congressman, said of US President Donald Trump's behavior in the Ukraine affair: "If this is not impeachable conduct, what is?" Devin Nunes, the highest ranking Republican member of the committee, contrasted this view, saying the "impeachment sham" was a "carefully orchestrated smear campaign" by Democrats against the president. It was a familiar talking point. The questioning of the first two witnesses probably didn't shift the opinion of Trump supporters and opponents who are entrenched in their positions. DW Washington correspondent Carla Bleiker Nonetheless, both sides strived to make their case. The hearing lasted around six hours as the US' top diplomat to Ukraine, William Taylor, and Deputy Assistant Secretary … [Read more...] about Opinion: The never-ending impeachment hearing