Science & Climate
Illegal wildlife trafficking thrives in Facebook groups for “animal lovers”
“It’s very easy to sell on Facebook, and very easy to earn money. Not to brag.”
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Science & Climate
“It’s very easy to sell on Facebook, and very easy to earn money. Not to brag.”
Technology
Rising wealth in the region has young professionals ditching cheaper Chinese smartphones for iPhones.
World News
The SND44 Annual Creative Competition recognized Rest of World in eight categories.
World News
Job cuts at Facebook’s former moderation partner have left over 200 workers struggling with bills and emotional trauma.
World News
An Oversight Board case from Sri Lanka shows the power of Facebook’s “spirit of the policy” exception.
World News
From food to gadgets to sports, explore how the business empire of one of the world’s richest men touches the everyday lives of millions in India.
Politics & Governance
The Mozilla Foundation found that Meta, Twitter, and TikTok failed to moderate harmful posts
World News
Chinese social media companies and users are locked in a never-ending battle between free speech and censorship.
World News
The spread of social media, livestreaming, messaging, and payment systems has sparked a global wave of e-commerce innovation, led by startups, merchants — and their customers.
World News
Seven years, 60 countries, 935 internet shutdowns: How authoritarian regimes found an off switch for dissent.
World News
The platform work model is reshaping entire economies, sectors, lifestyles, and livelihoods.