Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end third-party fact-checking in the US raises concerns for over 130 overseas organizations, potentially ending reliable fact-checking on Facebook, Threads, and Instagram for their 3.07 billion monthly users globally. This move, aimed at addressing political bias and censorship accusations, marks a significant policy shift since 2016 and could impact fact-checkers worldwide, like VERA Files in the Philippines, affiliated with the International Fact-Checking Network and committed to upholding nonpartisanship, transparency, and accuracy in combating misinformation on social media platforms.
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About 4.7kg of heroin among drugs seized from car at Woodlands Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for attempting to smuggle approximately 4.7kg of heroin at Woodlands Checkpoint on April 16. Officers noticed suspicious behavior from the passenger of a Malaysian-registered car, leading to the discovery of various controlled drugs, including cannabis and Ice, with a combined estimated value of over S$845,500. The man also had additional drugs seized from his residence, and serious legal consequences await those found guilty of drug trafficking in Singapore....
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