Japan’s ‘so handsome’ youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again

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SCMP(center)

Takato Ishida, the 36-year-old governor of Fukui, has sparked a fresh wave of online attention after new Instagram posts from his prefectural assembly revived the fascination that followed Ishida’s election earlier this year. Many of the reactions have focused less on policy than on Japan’s youngest

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DW News(center)

Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents "share, discuss, and endorse" content.

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The Canary(left)

Networks of powerful elites in Guatemala are using social media platforms to orchestrate coordinated online smear campaigns. These are targeting anti-corruption activists, environmental defenders and Indigenous leaders, Global Witness today reveals. A new report by the investigative organisation det

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New Scientist(center)

Two lawsuits are being brought against giant tech firms for the dangers their apps pose to young people. Columnist Annalee Newitz says the outcome of those cases could dramatically change social media for the better

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Times of India(center)

Japan is releasing significant portions of its oil reserves to stabilize energy markets amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic move, involving both private and state holdings, aims to counter supply concerns and calm global prices. The decision aligns with calls from the Internationa

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The Hill(center)

Beijing will gladly take advantage of any of our allies, given the opportunity. The Japanese understand this, and provide a model for a sober-minded interest and values-based reaction to U.S. policy under the second Trump administration.

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Story Context

The Canary

Networks of powerful elites in Guatemala are using social media platforms to orchestrate coordinated online smear campaigns. These are targeting anti-corruption activists, environmental defenders and Indigenous leaders, Global Witness today reveals.

New Scientist

Two lawsuits are being brought against giant tech firms for the dangers their apps pose to young people. Columnist Annalee Newitz says the outcome of those cases could dramatically change social media for the better

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Japan’s ‘so handsome’ youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again.

SCMP · link

Japan’s ‘so handsome’ youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again

Takato Ishida, the 36-year-old governor of Fukui, has sparked a fresh wave of online attention after new Instagram posts from his prefectural assembly revived the fascination... Many of the reactions have focused less on policy than on Japan’s youngest sitting prefectural leader, with social...

DW News · link

Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents

Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents "share, discuss, and endorse" content.

The Canary · report

Smear campaigns using social media to criminalise Guatemala activists

Networks of powerful elites in Guatemala are using social media platforms to orchestrate coordinated online smear campaigns. These are targeting anti-corruption activists, environmental defenders and Indigenous leaders, Global Witness today reveals.

New Scientist · link

Social media is a defective product

Two lawsuits are being brought against giant tech firms for the dangers their apps pose to young people. Columnist Annalee Newitz says the outcome of those cases could dramatically change social media for the better

The Wire — Other Sources

DW News

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Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents

Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents "share, discuss, and endorse" content.

Source ›

The Canary

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Smear campaigns using social media to criminalise Guatemala activists

Networks of powerful elites in Guatemala are using social media platforms to orchestrate coordinated online smear campaigns. These are targeting anti-corruption activists, environmental defenders and Indigenous leaders, Global Witness today reveals. A new report by the investigative organisation det

Source ›

New Scientist

C

Social media is a defective product

Two lawsuits are being brought against giant tech firms for the dangers their apps pose to young people. Columnist Annalee Newitz says the outcome of those cases could dramatically change social media for the better

Source ›

Times of India

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Japan announces release of strategic oil reserves as Middle East tensions push prices up

Japan is releasing significant portions of its oil reserves to stabilize energy markets amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic move, involving both private and state holdings, aims to counter supply concerns and calm global prices. The decision aligns with calls from the Internationa

Source ›

The Hill

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Europe should follow Japan’s lead in the changing global order

Beijing will gladly take advantage of any of our allies, given the opportunity. The Japanese understand this, and provide a model for a sober-minded interest and values-based reaction to U.S. policy under the second Trump administration.

Source ›

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