TikTok refugees are turning to the Chinese social media app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) amid ByteDance’s impending divestment deadline in the U.S., prompting concerns about data privacy and censorship. New users are already encountering restrictions on sensitive topics such as Taiwan and Tiananmen Square, sparking debates on free speech and government oversight. As the app gains popularity in the U.S., challenges with Chinese government control and data access may pose significant risks for users, despite ongoing legal battles and political support for TikTok.
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​Ex-New Mexico judge arrested for allegedly harboring Venezuelan gang member
Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, were arrested after federal agents raided their Las Cruces home, facing charges of evidence tampering related to harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged illegal alien with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Ortega-Lopez, who unlawfully entered the U.S., was previously employed by Nancy Cano for home repairs and later offered accommodation at their residence. Following the arrests, Judge Cano resigned and was permanently...
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