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international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Friday's Top Stories: Israeli Air Strikes Hit Gaza Hospitals, Manchin Won't Seek Reelection, and More

Israel announces four-hour daily pauses in fighting in Gaza to distribute supplies and allow evacuations; Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announces he won't run for reelection, potentially endangering the Democrats' Senate majority; US government prepares for possible shutdown as federal funding deadline approaches; record number of kindergartners miss required vaccinations, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks; popular video chat app Omegle shuts down.

via The Washington Post|

#childhood-vaccinations #government-shutdown #international-affairs

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Omegle Founder Acknowledges Crimes, Shuts Down Controversial Video Chat Service

Omegle, the popular video chat website and app, has shut down after its founder, Leif K-Brooks, acknowledged persistent criminal activity on the platform. Critics have accused Omegle of becoming a haven for pedophilia and child sexual abuse. The anonymous and freewheeling nature of the site made it attractive to predators, leading to lawsuits and law enforcement agencies listing it in complaints related to child sexual abuse imagery cases. The founder stated that the crimes and misuses had made the site's operations unsustainable. The shutdown comes as lawmakers and law enforcement agencies continue to examine the role of technology and social media in online child sex abuse.

via The New York Times|

#child-sexual-abuse #lawsuits #omegle

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Omegle, Popular Video Chat Service, Shuts Down After 14 Years

Omegle, a popular online chat service, has shut down after 15 years due to growing misuse of the platform, including in committing "unspeakably heinous crimes." The founder, Leif K-Brooks, expressed disappointment in the changing landscape of the internet and the challenges faced in operating the service. Despite its waning popularity, Omegle still attracted around 50 million visitors last month.

via TechCrunch|

#leif-k-brooks #misuse #omegle