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‘This is unbelievable’: Russian police allegedly check citizens’ phones in viral TikTok

An apparent crackdown is taking place.

On Mar 7, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Netflix halts ‘all future projects and acquisitions’ in Russia

It follows in the footsteps of brands like Disney and Sony, which recently cancelled high-profile movie releases in Russia.

On Mar 7, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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TikTok temporarily suspends new content creation from Russia

The move comes after the country passed a law banning 'fake news' about its military.

On Mar 6, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino

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‘My dog can’t understand why we live underground’: Ukrainian TikToker shows ‘typical day in a bomb shelter’

Viewers expressed admiration at her ability to find humor amid the ongoing invasion.

On Mar 6, 2022 by Dan Latu

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Trump tells famed golfer that Putin didn’t invade Ukraine when he was in office because they’re friends, video shows

He also said he pledged to nuke Moscow.

On Mar 4, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Niche experts are becoming viral Twitter heroes as they explain obscure Russia-Ukraine war topics

You never knew you needed tire maintenance expert Twitter.

On Mar 4, 2022 by Mike Rothschild

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Even Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Lindsey Graham is ‘unhinged’ for tweeting that Russian people need to assassinate Putin

This really isn't how you should use Twitter.

On Mar 4, 2022 by David Covucci

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Viral TikTok shows job listing for Ukraine war on Indeed—is it real?

Indeed post claims volunteers will be paid $3,300 a month.

On Mar 3, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Pickup only in Ukraine’: People claim they’re selling seized Russian tanks on eBay

People are bidding as if the tanks are real.

On Mar 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Viral video shows 77-year-old Russian activist arrested for protesting Ukraine invasion

Yelena Osipova, who is well known in Russia, is being celebrated online.

On Mar 2, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Ukrainian president’s net worth becomes latest battleground in online information war

Claims about Zelenskyy's 'fortune' may be intended to undermine him.

On Mar 2, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Newsletter: Can streaming save ‘West Side Story?’

In today's 'Internet Insider' newsletter, we also take a look at a pretty big NFT blunder.

On Mar 2, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Apple joins growing number of tech giants taking action against Russia

Apple says it is 'deeply concerned' about the ongoing conflict.

On Mar 1, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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‘I will not die sober’: Viral TikTok shows guy partying in Ukraine

‘He’s pregaming the war.’

On Mar 1, 2022 by Grace Stanley

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Did a Ukrainian newspaper dox 120,000 Russian soldiers?

Experts are urging caution

On Mar 1, 2022 by Mikael Thalen