Topic: political ideology
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Republicans Target Netflix Over 'Woke' Content, Ignore YouTube
A U.S. Senate antitrust hearing shifted focus to criticize Netflix's inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in its content, with lawmakers labeling it a "woke" agenda, rather than examining a potential merger. Netflix's leadership defended its programming as entertainment, not political advocacy, while the h...
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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer carved memes onto bullets, police say
The suspect, Tyler Robinson, left behind bullet casings engraved with a mix of internet memes, gaming references, and historical antifascist symbols, complicating the motive for the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Initial speculation about political ideology was tempered as invest...
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Power struggle over NIH director roles intensifies
The NIH's leadership selection has historically been insulated from direct political control, prioritizing scientific expertise over political direction for its research and funding decisions. Recent actions, including placing political appointees into roles traditionally held by career scientist...
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Firefox Dev Addresses AI Killswitch, Vows to Rebuild Trust
A Firefox developer's pledge for an AI "kill switch" to make features opt-in is met with deep user skepticism, stemming from a pattern where optional features become hard to disable over time, eroding trust in Mozilla's long-term intentions. The backlash criticizes Mozilla's leadership, as the re...
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