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TikTok purges accounts tied to Russian media over ‘covert influence’ efforts ahead of US election

By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — TikTok has removed accounts associated with two Russian media groups for trying to exercise what it called “covert influence” on the upcoming US presidential election, in violation of its guidelines. The accounts are linked to Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti, the organizations behind the Sputnik news agency and the

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After CEO’s arrest, Telegram says it will now turn some bad actors’ data over to law enforcement

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Messaging platform Telegram is making some new concessions around safety and user privacy after the arrest of its founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France last month. Durov was arrested and interviewed by French prosecutors over suspected criminal activity on the platform, including gang transactions and trafficking,

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Pennsylvania health system agrees to $65 million settlement after hackers leaked nude photos of cancer patients

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania health care system this month agreed to pay $65 million to victims of a February 2023 ransomware attack after hackers posted nude photos of cancer patients online, according to the victims’ lawyers. It’s the largest settlement of its kind in terms of per-patient compensation for victims of

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Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX for trespassing on Texas border land

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — In 2017, adult party game Cards Against Humanity bought land on the US-Mexico border to meddle with former President Donald Trump’s border wall. Now it’s suing over that land after another controversial billionaire has allegedly moved in without permission. Chicago-based Cards Against Humanity LLC, the publisher of

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Why is everything mini these days?

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s not just you. Everything is shrinking. This week, Trader Joe’s restocked the $2.99 mini tote bags that were resold for as much as $500 on eBay earlier this year. Stores prominently display travel-sized haircare, skincare and makeup products. TikToks of micro beauty bags being stuffed with

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