Author: Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
A campaign group says TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornography and sexualised videos to children. Researchers created fake child accounts, enabled all safety settings, and still saw explicit search suggestions. These included clips of women simulating masturbation and even pornographic sex acts. TikTok claims it took action once notified and insists it prioritises safe and age-appropriate use. Child accounts reveal explicit searches In late July and early August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds with false dates of birth. The platform did not ask for additional identity checks. Investigators activated the “restricted mode”. TikTok advertises this…
Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass a net worth of $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His fortune briefly hit $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later eased slightly to just over $499bn, Forbes’ billionaires index reported. Valuations of Musk’s other ventures, including artificial intelligence firm xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also risen in recent months. Musk widens his global lead Musk’s fortune cements his position as the world’s richest person. He stays well ahead of leading rivals in the tech sector. Oracle founder Larry Ellison…
The sunscreen scandal in Australia is intensifying. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreen brands questioned In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several well-known sunscreens failed to meet their advertised protection levels. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled the product voluntarily in August. Since then, the medicines regulator has identified 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All of them used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. SPF results much lower than advertised Preliminary tests showed the…
Donald Trump has once again threatened a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He claimed America’s film industry had been “stolen” by other nations. California in Trump’s spotlight On Monday, Trump argued California suffered most from the current situation. He said the levy would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he revealed plans to meet Hollywood executives. Then, he warned that America’s film business was dying “a very fast death”. New tariffs already rolling out Trump’s threat followed the launch of other tariffs. These included a 100% levy on branded or patented drug…
Insider threats rarely reach the spotlight in cyber-crime. Few workers encounter them. Even fewer dare to reveal their stories. I became one of those exceptions. A criminal group recently contacted me with an offer that exposed how hackers try to enlist insiders. The first contact The approach came suddenly. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The message came from someone calling themselves Syndicate. They reached out in July via the encrypted app Signal. I had never heard of them, but their intention was obvious. They…
Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, and authorised the use of full force if required to stop protests targeting immigration detention centres. The president said the move would protect immigration facilities from what he described as attacks by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. He portrayed the city as war-ravaged in a post on Truth Social. This order expands military deployments in US cities during his wider crackdown on illegal immigration. pushback from democratic leaders Democratic lawmakers strongly criticised the decision. They argued there was no need for federal troops in Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said the state…
Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased recovery following a damaging cyber-attack. Some IT systems are back online, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments after expanding its invoicing capacity. Factories remain closed after attack The August cyber-attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and halt production. Its plants will stay closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working around the clock on a rescue package for suppliers. Fears are rising that small businesses could collapse during the extended shutdown. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer described the situation as urgent…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new series of import tariffs. From October 1, branded and patented medicines imported into the United States will face a 100 percent duty if the producing company does not operate a factory on American soil. Washington will also impose a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will be subject to a 50 percent levy. Trump revealed the industry-specific measures on Thursday. On Truth Social, he argued that a “flood” of foreign products made the tariffs unavoidable. He stressed that US manufacturers needed stronger protection. The announcement comes despite appeals…
An Indian court has dismissed a case filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company had challenged a government portal it claimed enabled arbitrary censorship. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s petition against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not confirmed whether it will appeal the decision. Another legal blow for the platform This dismissal marks the second courtroom defeat for X in India in just over two years. The company had already lost a previous case over government powers to block content. Digital rights…
Canadian privacy officials found that TikTok fails to safeguard children’s data. They said the company does not stop underage users effectively and mishandles their personal information. Children remain active on the app Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children use TikTok each year. The company insists the app is not meant for people under 13. Investigators discovered that many children still manage to access the platform. Sensitive information used for targeting The inquiry revealed that TikTok collected sensitive data from large numbers of children. The platform then used this information to target advertising and influence content. Officials warned about the risks…