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news7 months ago•51 min saved

Mass move to UpScrolled as TikTok’s US takeover triggers censorship fears

Following Oracle and investors’ takeover of TikTok’s US operations, users are migrating to UpScrolled, an impartial alt platform that blends features of Instagram and X. The Verge notes UpScrolled is already climbing (12th in the App Store) but struggling to handle the surge, with posts from users like Taylor Lorenz highlighting the switch amid concerns about censorship. TikTok attributes recent outages to a power failure at a data center, while UpScrolled emphasizes free expression with no shadowbanning.

via The Verge|

#bluesky #censorship #news

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's Greenland ambitions spark international concern and debate

Greenland's party leaders have rejected U.S. President Trump's repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, emphasizing that the island's future should be decided by its own people. The leaders condemned Trump's remarks and reiterated Greenland's desire for independence, while discussions continue among Greenland, Denmark, and the U.S. amid concerns about NATO and regional security.

via PBS|

#greenland #greenlandic-independence #nato

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Greenland and Cuba fears escalate as Denmark and Greenland PMs urge Trump to cease threats

Greenland and Denmark have publicly rejected U.S. President Trump's threats to take over Greenland, emphasizing that the U.S. has no right to annex the territory and criticizing Trump's comments as disrespectful and inappropriate, amid ongoing discussions about Greenland's strategic importance.

via Axios|

#denmark #greenland #international-relations

sports1 year ago•6 min saved

49ers and U.S. Group Complete Major Stake Acquisition of Glasgow Rangers

A US-based consortium led by the San Francisco 49ers has acquired a 51% stake in Rangers, aiming to revitalize the club with a £20m investment and new management, though fans express concerns about the sufficiency of funds and the pace of change.

via BBC|

#football-management #investment #rangers