TikTok Music, the popular feature on the social media platform that allows users to add music to their videos, is finally shutting down. The news comes as a blow to millions of TikTok users who have come to rely on the feature to enhance their content. The decision to shut down TikTok Music comes amid… Continue reading TikTok Music is finally shutting down
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Abortion Rights Groups Rush to Back Kamala Harris
Abortion Rights Groups Rush to Back Kamala Harris In the ever-intense battle to protect and expand women’s reproductive rights, abortion rights groups across the nation are rushing to throw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Her unwavering commitment to defending these rights has made her a champion in the fight against regressive policies on… Continue reading Abortion Rights Groups Rush to Back Kamala Harris
Activists Disrupt Amazon Conference Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel
Activists Disrupt Amazon Conference Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel In a bold display of their commitment to human rights, a group of activists disrupted the annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) conference to protest the company’s controversial $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government. The activists argue that this partnership not only legitimizes human rights… Continue reading Activists Disrupt Amazon Conference Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel
The civil rights movement comes to venture capital
There has been a concerted effort in recent years to disrupt the homogeneity of the venture capital industry in the United States. There is a recognition that the sector is dominated by white males, to the exclusion of many individuals who come from underrepresented and minority backgrounds. As a result, the civil rights movement is… Continue reading The civil rights movement comes to venture capital
Steve Jobs’ son launches a fund, NASA debuts a streaming service, and writers protest a proposed surveillance law
The tech world has been buzzing with news of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs’ son, Reed Jobs, launching a fund to invest in technology and green energy companies, NASA’s debut of a streaming service to the public, and the ongoing protest against a proposed surveillance law from writers and civil rights groups. Reed Jobs,… Continue reading Steve Jobs’ son launches a fund, NASA debuts a streaming service, and writers protest a proposed surveillance law
A Guide to the Messy, Divided Rights to The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, originally published in 1954-55, is one of the most beloved and influential works of 20th century literature. Its characters, themes, and adventures, set in the fictional land of Middle-earth, have captivated fans around the world and created a vast, vibrant Tolkien fandom. Unfortunately, this fandom is often roiled by… Continue reading A Guide to the Messy, Divided Rights to The Lord of the Rings
The First-Ever International Killer Robots Summit Was a Human Rights Flop
The first-ever International Killer Robots Summit was an unequivocal flop with respect to human rights and the preservation of existing international norms. The summit, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland in 2019, brought together representatives from over 50 countries to discuss the development and deployment of autonomous weapons as well as their ethical consequences. While… Continue reading The First-Ever International Killer Robots Summit Was a Human Rights Flop
Netflix gets live streaming rights to SAG Awards in 2024
Once thought to be a distant dream, Netflix has announced that they have secured the live streaming rights to the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2024. This marks a momentous shift in the relevance of the SAG awards and their potential reach. The SAG Awards, which honor actors and actresses in both film and television,… Continue reading Netflix gets live streaming rights to SAG Awards in 2024
Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP
Recently, it was announced that Amazon has snatched up the film and television rights to Games Workshop’s iconic sci-fi/fantasy property, Warhammer 40,000. This acquisition opens up a world of possibilities for Amazon in the ever-growing fantasy genre and is sure to please fans of the IP. For those not familiar with the franchise, Warhammer 40,000… Continue reading Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP