Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.
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Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Founder’s Arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities.
War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
Red Sea Attacks Add Another Snarl to Global Shipping
Already hampered by problems at the Panama Canal, shipping companies are now steering clear of the Suez Canal to avoid being attacked in the Red Sea.
Israel-Hamas War Has Stifled Speech At Google, Employees Say
Google has long been a hub for employee activism, including over the company’s business with Israel. But workers looking to express support for Palestinians say they face hostility.
Reaction to Hamas Attack Leaves Some Jews in Hollywood Feeling Unmoored
The response to the Oct. 7 assault, and to Israel’s retaliation, has revealed a schism in the entertainment world that many did not realize was there.
In Israel-Hamas War, Truth and Fiction Is Hard to Discern on Social Media
Social media is full of false and misleading posts. The rise in A.I. is making it worse. And the trust in traditional news sources has declined.