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10.04 / 16:17

Platform Election President Justice country Courts Investigations Brazil judge wrangling with Elon Musk has long battled social media

SÃO PAULO—Before his weekend showdown with tech billionaire Elon Musk, Brazil’s Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes had already earned a reputation as a lightning rod in Brazil’s battles over free speech. In recent years, de Moraes has slapped fines and bans on social-media companies and ordered police to investigate—and even arrest—some of the country’s most powerful conservative bloggers, businessmen and politicians over what he deemed offensive online posts.

10.04 / 09:33

Fox Basketball audience ESPN boating Sporting Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

The women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark

10.04 / 07:27

Twitter BLOCK President Justice social Courts Investigations Elon Musk vs. Brazil Supreme Court: five things to know

Musk is under investigation in Brazil after he accused a Supreme Court judge of censoring social networks, calling him a «dictator» and vowing to disobey rulings blocking users found to be spreading disinformation. Here are five things to know about the billionaire's beef with powerful, polarizing Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

10.04 / 04:27

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The Heritage Foundation's Kara Frederick weighs in on Brazil's Supreme Court ordering Elon Musk to remove several accounts on X, formerly Twitter, on 'The Bottom Line.'

10.04 / 01:39

markets wellness Trade performer testing NOT A 99.94 record's not ruled out, but Don had a few ducks, too

Donald Bradman averages a staggering 99.94 in test matches. The next batsman is in the 60s. His record of six consecutive test centuries remains unbroken after 87 years. Like Bradman, the Sensex has set a record by giving positive returns and hitting all-time highs in the last eight calendar years and is going strong in the ninth year.

09.04 / 13:27

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Bank of Nova Scotia plans to underwrite local bonds in Brazil and offer cash-management services there as it expands in Latin America’s biggest nation.

09.04 / 03:45

BLOCK President Justice social information Courts politician Elon Musk vs Brazil: Musk claims employees threatened with arrest, says will share info on judge after they are safe

Elon Musk on April 9 claimed that the Brazilian employees of his social media site X (formerly known as Twitter), are being threatened with arrest. The tech mogul further added that all details he has on Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes will be shared after his employees are safe. “We need to get our employees in Brazil to a safe place or otherwise not in a position of responsibility, then we will do a full data dump.

08.04 / 19:57

UPS Citizens President hospital Courts politician 'Panama Papers' trial starts. 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case

Panama Papers" money laundering started Monday in a Panamanian criminal court. Those on trial include the owners of the Mossack-Fonseca law firm that was at the heart of the 2016 massive document leak.

08.04 / 19:35

BLOCK Platform President Justice social Courts Investigations Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X

Elon Musk and Brazil escalated on Sunday when a Supreme Court judge opened an inquiry into the billionaire after Musk said he would reactivate accounts on the social media platform X that the judge had ordered blocked. Musk, the owner of X and a self-declared free speech absolutist, has challenged a decision by Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordering the blocking of certain accounts. He has said X, formerly known as Twitter, would lift all the restrictions because they were unconstitutional and called on Moraes to resign.

08.04 / 14:59

Target BLOCK Platform Justice social Courts Investigations Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction

A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice is adding Elon Musk to an investigation over the dissemination of fake news and investigating him separately for alleged obstruction

08.04 / 14:45

Digital Asset Crypto Adoption spot ETF Digital Asset Investment Products Attract $646M, Pushing YTD Inflows to Record $13.8B

Investor interest in digital asset investment products remains strong as evidenced by the recent inflows into various digital asset investment products.

08.04 / 13:05

Cooper Aware Manufacturing security Arma country information Armoured cars, small arms in India-Brazil defence equipment short-list

NEW DELHI : India and Brazil are putting together a list of two dozen defence products for possible co-development and production as part of efforts towards deepening security ties, according to persons aware of the matter. This follows a flurry of high-level defence delegations from Brazil visiting India recently.

08.04 / 08:17

Entertainment film social concert Videos Relationships Aryan Khan's cheerful party vibe with rumoured Brazilian girlfriend Larissa Bonesi fuels dating speculations: Watch viral video

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, has been under the spotlight recently due to speculations about his romantic involvement with Brazilian model-turned-actress Larissa Bonesi. The rumours gained traction after a video of them attending Martin Garrix's concert together went viral last year, sparking curiosity among fans about their relationship status. The latest buzz surrounds another old video showcasing Aryan and Larissa partying alongside Martin Garrix, which has resurfaced on social media and stirred up discussions about their alleged romance.

08.04 / 02:23

Twitter BLOCK Platform President social Schools Courts Brazil judge Alexandre de Moraes orders probe on Elon Musk over censorship charge

Elon Musk after the mogul criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. In an order seen by AFP, judge Alexandre de Moraes accused the owner of X of «criminal instrumentalisation» of the platform.

08.04 / 02:23

BLOCK Platform Tesla President Justice country Courts Elon Musk calls for ouster of Brazil Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes

Elon Musk on Sunday called for the resignation or removal of a Brazilian Supreme Court justice whom the billionaire entrepreneur accused of censorship for blocking accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. «This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached,» Tesla and SpaceX boss Musk said of Alexandre de Moraes.

08.04 / 01:39

UPS Election Southern community social politician Why India’s South rejects Modi — and Why it matters

Narendra Modi’s hypnotic sway on the landlocked, impoverished north. The south’s rejection of the leader and his Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, will be brushed aside because it may not change the overall outcome. That is a mistake.

08.04 / 01:33

BLOCK Platform Justice performer social Courts Profiles Brazil judge opens inquiry into Elon Musk for obstruction involving social media company X

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Sunday opened an inquiry into Elon Musk for obstruction of justice involving social media company X, according to a court document. Musk is challenging a decision by Moraes ordering his social media platform X to block certain accounts.

07.04 / 16:53

Platform Tesla WhatsApp Freedom social Elon Musk slams Brazilian judge Alexandre De Moraes, calls for his resignation

Tesla chief and tech magnate Elon Musk on Sunday publicly criticized Brazilian judge Alexandre De Moraes, demanding his resignation. Musk's statement comes amidst mounting tensions between the Brazilian government and social media platforms over issues of censorship and freedom of expression.

07.04 / 10:51

Twitter BLOCK Platform Bill social Schools Courts X challenges Brazil's 'forced' order to block certain accounts

X Corp, formerly Twitter, has been «forced by court decisions» to block certain popular accounts in Brazil and is prohibited from giving details of the order, the company said on Saturday. X owner Elon Musk said in a post on the platform, that this order could lead to a total loss of revenue and shut down of the offices in Brazil, promising that he would legally challenge it where possible.

05.04 / 17:36

Action Justice country rights International India abstains on UN Human Rights Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations, India on Friday abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and also demanded that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade on the strip. The draft resolution on the 'Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice' was adopted by the Geneva-based Council with a vote of 28 in favour, 6 against and 13 abstentions. India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.

05.04 / 05:31

FIVE Platform performer Schools Winzo Games records Rs 120 crore operating profit in FY23

Winzo Games posted an operating profit of Rs 120 crore in FY23, according to financials submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Winzo Games also saw its revenue grow 182% from Rs 242 crore in FY22 to Rs 687 crore in FY23.

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