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freedom of speech

The EU's new "meme ban" could change the internet forever

The fear of being sued may push platforms to “over-block” and throttle content that even vaguely resembles copyrighted material.
Andy Hayward
4.2.19
immigration

Border Patrol moved migrants from a pen under a bridge to overcrowded tents in a parking lot

Hundreds of migrants were moved to tents in a Border Patrol parking lot outside El Paso.
Roberto Ferdman
PJ Tobia
4.2.19
TV

'What We Do in the Shadows' Is Pretty Bloody Good

Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s cult favorite film just got some new lifeblood.
Nicole Clark
4.2.19
net neutrality

The FTC Makes It Clear It Can’t, Won’t Protect Net Neutrality

When the Ajit Pai-led FCC killed net neutrality, the agency said that the FTC would step in to protect consumers. Now, that seems unlikely.
Karl Bode
4.2.19
In Moderation

Twitter and YouTube Won’t Commit to Ban White Nationalism After Facebook Makes Policy Switch

Following a Motherboard investigation, Facebook banned white nationalism and white separatism. But Twitter and YouTube, two platforms with their own nationalism problems, won’t commit to following Facebook’s lead.
Joseph Cox
4.2.19
telecoms

Customer Complaints About Telecoms Are Up 44% In Canada

Incorrect charges and non-disclosure of terms were the two most popular complaints customers had, according to a new federal report.
Jordan Pearson
4.2.19
misinformation

WhatsApp Launches a Tip Line for Misinformation in India Ahead of Elections

WhatsApp has been struggling to address misinformation and rumors on its app without compromising security. “Checkpoint Tipline” gives users in India an opt-in option to submit rumors for fact-checking.
Caroline Haskins
4.2.19
climate change

Canada’s Environment Watchdog Calls Inaction on Climate Change ‘Disturbing’

A new report paints both the Liberals or the Conservatives as weak on climate change.
Mack Lamoureux
4.2.19
chelsea manning

AOC calls for Chelsea Manning’s release: “Solitary confinement is torture”

Manning's supporters say she's been in solitary confinement for 26 days after refusing to testify before a grand jury.
Rex Santus
4.2.19
Culture

The ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Spinoff Is Unhinged Queer Camp

Every time there wasn’t a queer twist, I was surprised—transitively, the heterosexual plot lines in this show are the real twists.
Jill Gutowitz
4.2.19
Nepal

My Altitude Sickness Didn't Ruin the Pizza at Mount Everest's Basecamp

You never know what you’re going to get at the Nepalese teahouses along your trek.
Natalie B. Compton
4.2.19
VICE Live

'VICE LIVE' Interviews 'Luke Cage' Star Mike Colter

The actor discusses his upcoming movie 'Breakthrough,' overcoming his fear of swimming, and a famous cousin you might not have known about.
VICE Staff
4.2.19
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