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SummaryCommunity Notes on X, aimed at combating misinformation, has seen a decline in submissions attributed to natural fluctuations and changes in the platform's algorithm, which may reduce the need for notes. This decline poses regulatory risks for X in Europe under the Digital Services Act, as maintaining Community Notes is crucial for compliance. Since its inception as Birdwatch in 2021, the system has expanded significantly, but dwindling user engagement could undermine trust in its effectiveness,...

SummaryRecent studies on taurine, a supplement linked to aging, present conflicting findings. While earlier research suggested taurine levels decline with age and could serve as a marker for healthy aging, a new study published in Science indicates that taurine levels remain stable or increase in older adults, questioning its role as an anti-aging remedy. This discrepancy highlights the need for further research, considering genetic diversity and dietary factors, as scientists continue to investigate taurine's potential...

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student, was detained by ICE on his way to volleyball practice and held for nearly a week before being released on bond. He expressed a desire to assist others still in detention, recounting his experiences of inadequate conditions and the emotional toll on fellow detainees. Gomes da Silva, who entered the U.S. in 2012, plans to seek asylum and received significant support from the Milford community...

Porn Website Owner Pleads Guilty to Sex TraffickingMichael Pratt, the owner of the GirlsDoPorn website and a fugitive on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted" list, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sex trafficking for recruiting young women under false pretenses from 2012 to 2019. He admitted to using coercion and deception to convince victims that their videos would remain private, while profiting millions from the films. Following his arrest in Spain in December 2022, Pratt...

Law Enforcement Warns of Increased Threats to Jewish CommunitiesFederal law enforcement agencies have issued a bulletin warning of potential violence against Jewish and Israeli institutions following recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The memo highlights concerns over online messaging that praises these attacks and encourages further violence, including the Molotov cocktail assault at a pro-Israeli march and the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees. Authorities stress the need for vigilance amidst...

Authorities are investigating a recent social media post purportedly by fugitive Antoine Massey, who escaped from a New Orleans jail three weeks ago and faces serious charges including kidnapping and rape. The post, which shows a man with Massey's distinctive facial tattoos, has led to renewed scrutiny of the jailbreak, one of the largest in U.S. history, with eight of the ten escapees recaptured. Officials have increased the reward for information on Massey and his...