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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LA nightclub car-ramming suspect was convicted felon released on parole: report
Fernando Ramirez, a 29-year-old convicted felon on parole, faces felony charges after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside the Vermont Hollywood nightclub in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people. Following the crash, which occurred early Saturday, police are investigating a shooting incident involving the driver and are searching for a suspect described as a man in a blue Dodgers jacket. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man who had done bad things...
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