In Russia, speaking out against the government has become increasingly risky, especially since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The authorities have tightened their grip, making it difficult for critics to voice their opinions without facing severe consequences. Before the war, it was possible for opposition figures to hold public offices and organize protests, albe...
A recent music video by the Malaysian girl group Dolla sparked quite a stir. The video, "Question, " featured the group in corset-style mini dresses and high-knee boots. It quickly climbed the charts on Spotify and Apple Music. But then, Universal Music Malaysia pulled the video from YouTube and other platforms. Why? A government minister criticized the outfits as to...
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, known on stage as Naoko, has been given another 13 days in jail. This is not her first time in trouble. She has been in and out of jail for singing songs that criticize the Russian government. Her band, Stoptime, performs covers of songs by artists who have left Russia because of their political views. Loginov...
In a significant development, Israel's parliament has taken the first step towards introducing a law that could impose the death penalty on individuals deemed terrorists by the state. This move, spearheaded by the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked intense debate and criticism, particularly from Palestinian authorities and human rights ...
Vaccines have changed a lot over time. They used to give you long-term protection. Now, they're more like a yearly subscription. Companies guess which flu strains will be around and tweak the vaccines each season. But do they really work? Many people, even those who get multiple boosters, still get sick. This makes you wonder: why keep doing the same thing if it does...
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance of a banned song by Noize MC, a rapper who lives in Lithuania, went v...
Jodi Picoult, a well-known author, is no stranger to controversy. Her books have been banned before, but now, her musical has also faced cancellation. The musical, based on her novel \"Between the Lines, \" was supposed to be performed at Mississinewa High School in Indiana. However, the school's superintendent, Jeremy Fewell, called it off due to concerns about sexu...
In Russia, a new messaging app called MAX is making waves. It's everywhere: on billboards, recommended in schools, and even preloaded on phones. In one town near Moscow, loudspeakers urged people to download it. But why all the fuss? The Russian government is using some sneaky tactics to get people to use MAX. For a while, they made it hard to make voice and video c...
In the past, Donald Trump's attempts to control the media were largely unsuccessful. He criticized journalists and encouraged his followers to distrust the press, but the media largely stood their ground. However, things have changed. His recent efforts to muzzle the media are proving more effective, and it's a troubling sign for free speech in America. This week, A...
House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want Carr to step down. They think Trump and Republicans are attacking fr...