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Algorithms and Influence: The Role of Big Tech in Shaping News Consumption (Part 2) The way people consume news has shifted dramatically with the rise of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. These platforms, equipped with powerful…

Big Tech and the Future of Media Regulation: Adapting to a Digital World. ( Part 4) The transformation of the media landscape by Big Tech giants such as Google, Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft has fundamentally altered the…

Part 1: The Corporate Grip: How Media Conglomerates Control the News You See The media, often regarded as the “fourth estate,” plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and holding power to account. However, in recent decades, the media…

In 2016, the world saw an alarming rise in government-ordered internet shutdowns, with over 50 instances documented globally. This marked a sharp increase from the 20 shutdowns reported the previous year. These shutdowns, often imposed during politically sensitive periods such…

The ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is one of North America’s most pressing, yet largely overlooked, human rights issues. Despite the scale of violence Native women face, their stories often remain untold, their cases…

The 2024 U.S. presidential race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and highly contested elections in recent history. As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vie for the nation’s highest office, voters…

On September 30, 2024, the world of baseball lost one of its most polarizing and iconic figures: Pete Rose. The man who stood atop Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leaderboard, a record 4,256 career hits, died at the age of…

Hurricane Helene has left an indelible mark on the southeastern United States, wreaking havoc across six states and leaving at least 95 people dead in its wake. As the full scope of the destruction unfolds, authorities warn that the death…

In today’s digital era, the influence of Big Tech companies like Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Microsoft, and X (formerly Twitter) has grown beyond just providing platforms for communication and social networking. These companies now wield considerable power over how…

On September 28, 2024, the small town of Lusikisiki, located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, was rocked by two horrific mass shootings that claimed the lives of 17 people. The attacks, which took place on Friday night, left a…