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Steve Bannon’s podcast is top misinformation spreader, study says: A large podcast study found that Steve Bannon’s “War Room” had more falsehoods and ...
nytimes.com/2023/02/09/technology/podcasts-steve-bannon-war-room-misinformation.html
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Steve Bannon’s podcast is top misinformation spreader, study says: A large podcast study found that Steve Bannon’s “War Room” had more falsehoods and ...
nytimes.com/2023/02/09/technology/podcasts-steve-bannon-war-room-misinformation.html
Steve Bannon Trashes 'Meaningless' Donald Trump Event: The former president and House Speaker Mike Johnson are set to hold an event at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.
newsweek.com/steve-bannon-trashes-meaningless-donald-trump-event-1889802
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Steve Bannon Says US Is 'Not a Democracy': Since the events surrounding the 2020 election, some have questioned what to call the system of government in the U.S ...
newsweek.com/steve-bannon-says-united-states-not-democracy-1890168
Trump Witnesses Could Include Giuliani, Steve Bannon, Stormy Daniels And These Others In Hush Money Trial
go.forbes.com/c/nf2Y
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
“WarRoom Berlin” planned: Why Bannon wants to help the AfD: Trump's ex-advisor Bannon wants to get involved in German politics and start a podcast ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/bannon-trump-afd-deutschland-war-room-podcast-100.html
The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories: Alex Jones and other far-right influencers are pushing an array of conspiracy theories about the ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/solar-eclipse-conspiracy-theories-far-right-1234998475/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Musk Tells Court He Failed to Verify Defamatory Tweet About College Graduate: Elon Musk refused to verify or delete his post after the claims against Ben Brody ...
fij.ng/article/musk-tells-court-he-failed-to-verify-defamatory-tweet-about-college-graduate/
Steve Bannon Wanted the MAGA Party to Rule for 100 Years: A new book describes Bannon’s desire to shatter the American political establishment.
thedailybeast.com/steve-bannon-wanted-the-maga-party-to-rule-for-100-years
Meta’s AI chatbot is coming to social media. Misinformation may come with it.: As MetaAI rolls into Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, experts warn that the ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/18/meta-ai-facebook-instagram-misinformation/
Jasmine Crockett Exposes GOP's Ukraine 'Misinformation' In Under 2 Minutes: "And I'm tired of it because I didn't come to this chamber to play games ...
huffpost.com/entry/jasmine-crockett-gop-ukraine-misinformation_n_6620a09ee4b0d6337658a9cb
The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories: Alex Jones and other far-right influencers are pushing an array of conspiracy theories about the ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/solar-eclipse-conspiracy-theories-far-right-1234998475/
Civil advocacy groups press Big Tech on AI-fueled misinformation: More than 200 civil advocacy groups urged leading technology companies to increase efforts to ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4585117-civil-advocacy-groups-press-big-tech-ai-fueled-misinformation/
Trump's ex-strategist: Steve Bannon wants to launch a German podcast: Bannon's podcast “War Room” is considered a mouthpiece for ultra-right forces and targeted ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/medien/steve-bannon-will-deutschen-podcast-herausbringen-19636815.html
RFK Jr. rebuked for calling Biden bigger threat to democracy than Trump: Historians and experts rebutted independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/04/02/rfk-jr-biden-trump-democracy/
Elon Musk challenges Brazilian judge over order to block X accounts: Musk called for the resignation of Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has spearheaded a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/08/elon-musk-brazil-disinformation-twitter-moraes/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Jackson Hinkle Rides Rage Over Israel to Prominence: Jackson Hinkle’s incendiary commentary has generated over two million new followers on X since October — a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/business/media/jackson-hinkle-israel-gaza-misinformation.html
Humza Yousaf urges critics of hate crime law to ‘stop peddling misinformation’: The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act came under intense criticism when ...
news.stv.tv/politics/humza-yousaf-urges-critics-of-hate-crime-law-to-stop-peddling-misinformation
TikTok Implements Major Policy Changes to Combat Misinformation, Harmful Content: Almost all social media sites have misinformation if not conspiracy theories ...
techtimes.com/articles/303750/20240418/tiktok-implements-major-policy-changes-combat-misinformation-harmful-content.htm
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Could Biden vs Trump All Come Down to Arizona’s Senate Race?: Ground zero for the rigged-election conspiracy, Arizona could decide both the fate of the Senate ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/arizona-senate-race-2024-election-swing-state.html
Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
UAW ‘misinformation and scare tactics’ threaten jobs: Ivey, Southern governors denounce union efforts
al.com/news/2024/04/uaw-misinformation-and-scare-tactics-threaten-jobs-ivey-southern-governors-denounce-union-efforts.html
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
- This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.
- The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.
- The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.
- Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
How Facebook ads let foreign-managed health products spread, putting Filipinos at risk
rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/ways-foreign-managed-health-products-exploit-facebook-ads-spread-disinformation/
Adobe is fighting AI election deepfakes. Here's how: "AI-powered misinformation poses a significant risk to election integrity,” an Adobe executive said
qz.com/deepfake-elections-ai-misinformation-adobe-content-cred-1851417898
I’m a GP – this is what happened when my photo was used in a scam: As a doctor in the public eye, this deeply concerns me
inews.co.uk/opinion/gp-this-happened-photo-used-scam-3012843
Prominent defamation lawyer Sue Chrysanthou to represent Benjamin Cohen in Network Seven Bondi Junction stabbing misidentification
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/nsw-sydney-bondi-junction-stabbing-defamation-benjamin-cohen/103734072
Sahel denies app hacked | kuwaittimes: Sahel denies app hacked - Kuwait - KUWAIT: The official spokesman of the Sahel app Yousef Kadhem denied on Wednesday the ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13258/kuwait/other-news/sahel-denies-app-hacked/
Norway's immigration authority closes 1,000 cases into suspected cheating: Norway’s Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has dismissed more than 1 ...
thelocal.no/20240417/norways-immigration-authority-closes-1000-cases-where-cheating-was-suspected
Digital 'sleuths' fuel misinformation after Iran strikes - World News: Terrified onlookers crouch behind a wall as lights streak across the night sky in ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/digital-sleuths-fuel-misinformation-after-iran-strikes-192566
Police investigating Angela Rayner over council house sale: Deputy Labour leader was reported by Tory MP over concerns she may have given false information about ...
ft.com/content/329ff217-02db-4e2e-a2d7-a6d2a0b1e8a8
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Help, my boss asked me to lie to get a colleague fired: There are serious legal implications if someone is dismissed based on false information ...
theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/help-my-boss-asked-me-to-lie-to-get-a-colleague-fired-20240324-p5fetb.html
TikTok Is Going to War With Grifting Gym Bros and Conspiracy Theorists: These big changes to TikTok could be too little, too late.
gizmodo.com/tiktok-is-going-to-war-with-grifting-gym-bros-and-consp-1851419072
Why people fall for misinformation and how to avoid being fooled: A new book by Professor Alex Edmans tackles the tricky problem of misinformation ...
inews.co.uk/news/why-people-fall-misinformation-how-to-avoid-3011807
MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim, Papagomo: They are being investigated for allegedly disseminating false information.
malaysiakini.com/news/702853
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DJ Switch Stops Arrest Rumour as Lagos PPRO Admits Misinformation: Reacting via a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Switch said she woke up to the news and was ...
fij.ng/article/dj-switch-stops-arrest-rumour-as-lagos-ppro-admits-misinformation/
80% of people think deepfakes will impact elections. Here are three ways you can prepare
zdnet.com/article/80-of-people-think-deepfakes-will-impact-elections-here-are-three-ways-you-can-prepare/
How AI bots spread fabricated information to sway public discourse: Users should exercise caution when encountering accounts exhibiting suspicious behaviour ...
scroll.in/article/1066480/how-ai-bots-spread-fabricated-information-to-sway-public-discourse
Disney Denies Purchase of Epstein Island Amid Viral Rumors: A wave of viral speculation has swept across social media platforms, alleging that Disney has ...
techtimes.com/articles/303614/20240415/disney-denies-purchase-epstein-island-amid-viral-rumors.htm
Church stabbing, Bondi Junction highlight X’s failure to moderate: The misinformation and persistence of graphic videos can cause real harm to a huge audience.
theage.com.au/technology/church-stabbing-bondi-junction-highlight-x-s-failure-to-moderate-20240415-p5fjze.html
Microsoft's security threat division sees evidence of more Russian disinformation efforts
neowin.net/news/microsofts-security-threat-division-sees-evidence-of-more-russian-disinformation-efforts/
Africa’s media practitioners to converge on Nairobi : AllAfrica Global Media has announced the launch of a new convening platform, the AllAfrica Media ...
punchng.com/africas-media-practitioners-to-converge-on-nairobi/
'That's just misinformation': Late Night with the Devil directors address AI controversy
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Journalists tipped on prioritising accuracy and ethics: Officials stressed the importance of journalists acting as responsible stewards of information ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/journalists-tipped-on-prioritising-accuracy-and-ethics-4593340
Can your kids spot fake news? The classroom programme coming to NZ schools: An Australian journalist created a classroom programme that teaches kids how to avoid ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/fake-news-teaching-kids-to-stop-think-and-check-what-they-read-online/BU6MUBLCA5AD7EYKQTQG5OZBNI/
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Digital ‘sleuths’ fuel misinformation after Iran-Israel strikes: Terrified onlookers crouch behind a wall as lights streak across the night sky in what ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/17/digital-sleuths-fuel-misinformation-after-iran-israel-strikes
Why Some US Counties Are More Vulnerable to Misinformation, Despair: Factors like high unemployment, limited educational opportunity and the absence of local ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/why-some-us-counties-are-more-vulnerable-to-misinformation-despair
Nelson man helped forge documents for people entering the UK: Seven couples and one man, mostly from Nelson, forged documents and provided false information on ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24257028.nelson-man-helped-forge-documents-people-entering-uk/
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s Running Mate, Sets New Low for Anti-Vax Misinformation
thedailybeast.com/nicole-shanahan-rfk-jrs-running-mate-sets-new-low-for-anti-vax-misinformation
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Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June: Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/1/russian-court-extends-detention-of-journalist-alsu-kurmasheva-until-june
2024 election: What misinformation trends to watch out for: From deepfake robocalls to false claims from candidates, here's what you should be aware of as Nov ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/16/business/misinformation-2024-election-deepfakes-ai/
UNDP and Partners Handover iVerify Platform to Local Voices Liberia: Monrovia – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, April 8 ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/opinion/press-release/undp-and-partners-handover-iverify-platform-to-local-voices-liberia/
From IT bots to AI deepfakes: The evolution of election-related misinformation in India
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/from-it-bots-to-ai-deepfakes-the-evolution-of-election-related-misinformation-in-india/article68015342.ece
All eyes on cyberdefense as elections enter the generative AI era: Humans are easier to breach than IT systems, and errant actors will use generative AI to ...
zdnet.com/article/all-eyes-on-cyberdefense-as-elections-enter-the-generative-ai-era/
Quick Glance: Teachers Utilizing AI for Essay Grading: Ethical Concerns
- Teachers are utilizing AI tools to grade essays, with experts raising ethical concerns.
- The integration of AI is reshaping education, offering benefits like automation but also posing risks such as accuracy issues and plagiarism.
- Educators and students are leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Writable, and Grammarly for grading papers and providing feedback.
- Ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI for writing feedback or grading assignments are being addressed as schools establish guidelines.
The Fake Fake-News Problem and the Truth About Misinformation: Manvir Singh reviews “Off the Edge,” by Kelly Weill; “Falsehoods Fly,” by Paul Thagard; “Foolproof ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/dont-believe-what-theyre-telling-you-about-misinformation
Beyond Believable: ‘Monolith’ and Misinformation in Modern Society: Matt Konopka looks at lo-fi horror thriller 'Monolith' and what it has to say about ...
dreadcentral.com/editorials/498789/beyond-believable-monolith-and-misinformation-in-modern-society/
Don't Believe the Real Estate Hype — Understand the New Rules About How You Can Buy and Sell Your House
entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/new-rules-about-buying-and-selling-your-house-are-being/472447
Misinformation Undermines Life In The Age Of Digital Revolution| Countercurrents: In this era of an Artificial Intelligence-fuelled digital revolution ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/misinformation-undermines-life-in-the-age-of-digital-revolution/
How the alt right used X to exploit the Bondi attacks, a Meta complaint dismissed and reindeer vs North Korea?
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-15/screenshot-alt-right-exploits-bondi-junction-attack-with-disinfo/103709852
Why laws to combat misinformation can do more harm than good: Loosely defined legislations can instead be used by governments to crack down on an independent ...
scroll.in/article/1066180/why-laws-to-combat-misinformation-can-do-more-harm-than-good
Anger over CDU flyer against the town hall cooperation's budget: On a flyer, the Wiesbaden CDU criticizes the "fee hammer" of the cooperation ...
wiesbadener-kurier.de/lokales/wiesbaden/stadt-wiesbaden/aerger-um-cdu-flyer-gegen-haushalt-der-rathaus-kooperation-3482122
UK Government Urged to Develop TikTok Strategy to Combat Misinformation: The UK government is urged to develop a comprehensive TikTok policy to combat false ...
techtimes.com/articles/303537/20240412/uk-government-urged-develop-tiktok-strategy-combat-misinformation.htm
Council leader apologies for false information about 'stabbing': A man was taken to hospital after a 'medical episode'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/council-leader-apologies-circulating-false-9218973
Sydney uni student trolled for being Bondi Junction killer in a terrible case of mistaken identity
smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-uni-student-trolled-for-being-bondi-junction-killer-in-a-terrible-case-of-mistaken-identity-20240414-p5fjoo.html
People Are Misdiagnosing Themselves with Autism from TikTok Misinformation: Misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok are leading a growing number of ...
healthline.com/health-news/autism-self-diagnosis-tiktok
Athlete, coach jailed over false doping claims: The athlete, Elias Kiptum Maindi, was jailed for one and a half years while the coach, Paul Kibet Simbolei ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492913/athlete-coach-jailed-over-false-doping-claims
Fake news: The most useful strategy for combating it is correct before censoring: A study reveals that, in the battle against disinformation, proving the ...
english.elpais.com/technology/2024-04-12/fake-news-the-most-useful-strategy-for-combating-it-is-correct-before-censoring.html
Los Angeles woman pleads guilty to federal charges involving COVID relief fraud: Prosecutors said Hynes submitted more than 80 bogus applications for Paycheck ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/11/los-angeles-woman-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-involving-covid-relief-fraud/
Bryan Kohberger Did Not Stalk Idaho Victim Before Murder, Court Hears: The prosecutor was trying to establish that the defense has been spreading false ...
newsweek.com/bryan-kohberger-moscow-idaho-murders-polling-jurors-judge-university-idaho-1889262
Boston Mayor Wu slams ‘false information’ that vacant office space will lead to $1B budget shortfall
bostonherald.com/2024/04/10/boston-mayor-wu-slams-false-information-that-vacant-office-space-will-lead-to-1b-budget-shortfall/
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Fake kNOw More for youth in Romania: The ADFABER association launches the "Fake kNOw More" program, a dedicated initiative combating misinformation among young ...
romaniajournal.ro/society-people/fake-know-more-unique-approach-to-combat-youth-misinformation/
‘Lose weight quick’ online schemes don’t work. Dr. Mike offers these 5 tips instead
cnn.com/2024/03/30/health/weight-loss-online-medical-misinformation-wellness/
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Vitamin G: The Miseducation Of Vaginal Health: With social media opening access to discourse and opinions, some misconceptions have formed surrounding vaginal ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/vitamin-g-miseducation-vaginal-health/
Meta Rolls Out an Expanded Deceptive Content Policy, Cracking Down On Deepfake,Ahead of US Elections
techtimes.com/articles/303326/20240405/meta-rolls-out-expanded-deceptive-content-policy-cracking-down-deepfake.htm
Latino voters are coveted by both major parties. They also are a target for election misinformation
bostonherald.com/2024/04/09/latino-voters-are-coveted-by-both-major-parties-they-also-are-a-target-for-election-misinformation/
Why RFK Jr. Really Called Biden a Worse Threat Than Trump: Why did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Trump? RFK Jr ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/why-rfk-jr-really-called-biden-a-worse-threat-than-trump.html
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
A tale of two internets, spooky theories on the near-miss Linux hack catastrophe, and could Australia force social media to run news?
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-09/screenshot-alt-social-media-misinformation-and-digital-id-bill/103681816
Physical Backers of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Hit with Unexpected Shipping Costs
pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/physical-backers-of-eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-hit-with-unexpected-shipping-costs
Anonymous users, trolls spreading misinformation rampant in online right-wing discussions
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/anonymous-users-trolls-spreading-misinformation-rampant-in-online-right-wing-discussions.html
Quick Glance: Anonymous Accounts Spread Misinformation
- Public figures quickly reacted to a false claim about skyrocketing voter registration rates without a photo ID in three states by an anonymous account on the social media platform X.
- These accounts purposefully spread misinformation and use anonymity to dominate extensive political discussions online.
- The dissemination of false information by pseudonymous accounts raises concerns regarding trust in sources and impacts the US presidential election.
- The use of shadow accounts to spread lies demonstrates how financially savvy users leverage the online trolling playbook to their advantage, jeopardizing credibility.
Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin chasing votes in the gutter of lies : Mary Lou McDonald’s party wants voters back and appears willing to go to extreme lengths of ...
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41370928.html
Celeb Dermat Dr. Jaishree Sharad Decodes Skincare Myths And Facts | Grazia India: Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad decodes common skincare myths and ...
grazia.co.in/beauty/celeb-dermat-dr-jaishree-sharad-decodes-skincare-myths-and-facts-12334.html
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