On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants

Large organizations and brands saw their advertising dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, underscoring how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online. Rumors and Misinformation, Presidential Election of 2024, Online Advertising, Race and Ethnicity, Social Media, Pets, Adobe Systems Inc, Mazda Motor Corp, YouTube.com, Harris, Kamala D Large organizations and brands saw their advertising…

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Nike C.E.O. John Donahoe to Be Replaced by Elliott Hill

Elliott Hill, an executive who left the company after Donahoe’s appointment in 2020, will return as chief executive, Nike’s board said. Appointments and Executive Changes, Company Reports, NIKE Inc, Donahoe, John J, Hill, Elliott (Fashion Executive), Sneakers, Shoes and Boots Elliott Hill, an executive who left the company after Donahoe’s appointment in 2020, will return as chief…

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How to Avoid Cancellations on Short-Term Rentals

A family reserved an eight-night Vrbo in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the owner canceled the day before the trip. Finding a comparable place was stressful and cost over $4,000 more; Vrbo wouldn’t make up the full difference. Travel and Vacations, VRBO.com, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Customer Relations, Reservations (Airlines, Hotels, Etc.), Content Type: Service,…

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$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions

U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Foreign Aid, Embargoes and Sanctions, Assets, Frozen, United States International Relations, International Relations, Presidential Election of 2024, European Union, Central Bank of Russia, Biden, Joseph R Jr, Russia, Ukraine, Europe U.S. and European officials are…

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Valarie D’Elia, Travel Reporter on TV and Radio, Dies at 64

She steered vacationers and business travelers to choice destinations, talked about the best deals, and offered up savvy tips on how to avoid vexation. D’Elia, Valarie (1960-2024), Deaths (Obituaries), Television, Travel and Vacations, News and News Media, NY1, Italy, New York City She steered vacationers and business travelers to choice destinations, talked about the best deals, and…

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Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings

The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18. Social Media, Content Type: Service, Computers and the Internet, Parenting, Instagram Inc, Teenagers and Adolescence, Instant Messaging, Mobile Applications, Facebook Inc, Teen Accounts, Meta Platforms Inc The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create…

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