POPULAR DEVIATION
September 2024 |
In political ideology, a deviationist is a person who expresses a deviation: an abnormality or departure. This same deviation drives most news sources in the age of social media.
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September 18, 2024:
YouTube Execs Weigh In On AI Safeguards, Living Room App Tweaks & How Pat McAfee’s ESPN Move Could Be Emmys Precursor
After YouTube announced new creator tools and product updates at its Made on YouTube event Wednesday, CEO Neal Mohan emphasized that security, especially surrounding updated AI tools, remains “top of mind” for the tech giant. “YouTube occupies a truly unique space,” he explained during an onstage Q&A session at the end of the event. “We get to work closely with cutting-edge technologies that are invented at YouTube, invented at sister organizations like Google DeepMind.” The company has settled into a place where it is “very gradual about the rollout of these technologies instead of just putting it out there and seeing what happens,” he added. As far as potential misuse of AI, Mohan said: “This is really what the name says. It’s a tool. It’s about streamlining” the creative process. (Deadline 9/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
After YouTube announced new creator tools and product updates at its Made on YouTube event Wednesday, CEO Neal Mohan emphasized that security, especially surrounding updated AI tools, remains “top of mind” for the tech giant. “YouTube occupies a truly unique space,” he explained during an onstage Q&A session at the end of the event. “We get to work closely with cutting-edge technologies that are invented at YouTube, invented at sister organizations like Google DeepMind.” The company has settled into a place where it is “very gradual about the rollout of these technologies instead of just putting it out there and seeing what happens,” he added. As far as potential misuse of AI, Mohan said: “This is really what the name says. It’s a tool. It’s about streamlining” the creative process. (Deadline 9/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
ABC News’ ‘World News Tonight’ Audience Rises On Monday As Network Refutes Post-Debate Claims From The Right
ABC News said that the audience for Monday night’s World News Tonight with David Muir grew by 9% versus the same period a year ago. The network pointed out the ratings amid claims on the right that the World News Tonight audience has taken a hit following last week’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, an event that was co-moderated by Muir and Linsey Davis, anchor for ABC News Now. According to the latest numbers, World News Tonight had 7.6 million viewers, the highest Monday night in five weeks. NBC Nightly News drew 6.15 million viewers, and CBS Evening News drew 4.6 million.
(Deadline 9/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
ABC News said that the audience for Monday night’s World News Tonight with David Muir grew by 9% versus the same period a year ago. The network pointed out the ratings amid claims on the right that the World News Tonight audience has taken a hit following last week’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, an event that was co-moderated by Muir and Linsey Davis, anchor for ABC News Now. According to the latest numbers, World News Tonight had 7.6 million viewers, the highest Monday night in five weeks. NBC Nightly News drew 6.15 million viewers, and CBS Evening News drew 4.6 million.
(Deadline 9/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
QUOTE BYTE: September 16, 2024:
Don Lemon
So, he’s called everyone who works in this building, “the enemy of the people,” right? We had pipe bombs sent because he kept calling us “the enemy of the people,” and that CNN was fake news. Crooked Joe. Crooked Hillary. Crooked Kamala. Comrade Kamala. Deranged Jack Smith. Birdbrain Nikki Haley. Bloodbath if he’s not elected. There won’t be another election if he’s not elected. Bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. Poisoning the blood of our country. Destroying the blood of our country, which is something that was Hitler-esque. Communists. Marxists. Fascists. Left-leaning that live like vermin. Sons of bitches to NBA players. Shithole countries. Haiti was one and now he’s blaming Haitian immigrants for things. Blood coming out of her wherever as he talked about Megyn Kelly. And so if Donald Trump wants people, wants Kamala Harris and others to stop saying that he is a threat to democracy, then he should stop threatening democracy. Perhaps he shouldn’t be trying to overturn elections, overthrow the government, and inciting insurrections. -Don Lemon on CNN; 9/16/24
September 15, 2024:
How Bezos, Zuckerberg, Gates and Musk Are Trying — Or Not Trying — To Make Meat Sustainable
Our food systems are in serious need of an overhaul. Over the last 60 years, per-capita meat consumption has roughly doubled, and is now at unsustainable levels. During that same period of time, the number of billionaires in the world has increased dramatically as well. This confluence of trends raises an important question: what, if anything, are the world’s billionaires doing to fix our food systems, and help us transition into a more climate-friendly way of eating? Meat production fuels a number of long term environmental impacts, which is one reason why the precipitous rise in meat consumption over the last few decades is such a big problem. The livestock industry is responsible for between 11 and 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions globally, with 80 percent of all agricultural land going to livestock production. Beef production is the top driver of deforestation worldwide, and deforestation is an enormously destructive process that destroys ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, erodes soil and emits massive amounts of greenhouse gasses. (Good Men Project 9/15/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Our food systems are in serious need of an overhaul. Over the last 60 years, per-capita meat consumption has roughly doubled, and is now at unsustainable levels. During that same period of time, the number of billionaires in the world has increased dramatically as well. This confluence of trends raises an important question: what, if anything, are the world’s billionaires doing to fix our food systems, and help us transition into a more climate-friendly way of eating? Meat production fuels a number of long term environmental impacts, which is one reason why the precipitous rise in meat consumption over the last few decades is such a big problem. The livestock industry is responsible for between 11 and 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions globally, with 80 percent of all agricultural land going to livestock production. Beef production is the top driver of deforestation worldwide, and deforestation is an enormously destructive process that destroys ecosystems, reduces biodiversity, erodes soil and emits massive amounts of greenhouse gasses. (Good Men Project 9/15/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 13, 2024:
Laura Loomer Toasting 'Hostile Takeover of the Republican Party' Resurfaces
Footage of conservative activist Laura Loomer has resurfaced, showing her with white supremacist Nick Fuentes celebrating a "hostile takeover of the Republican Party."Loomer, who has propagated the false claim that Haitian migrants have been eating pets in Springfield, is thought to have Donald Trump's ear, having been seen on the former president's trips to New York and Pennsylvania on September 11. Now, with speculation growing about the depth of her influence, a video of her and Fuentes celebrating a planned conquest of the Republican Party is being shared on social media. (Newsweek 9/13/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Footage of conservative activist Laura Loomer has resurfaced, showing her with white supremacist Nick Fuentes celebrating a "hostile takeover of the Republican Party."Loomer, who has propagated the false claim that Haitian migrants have been eating pets in Springfield, is thought to have Donald Trump's ear, having been seen on the former president's trips to New York and Pennsylvania on September 11. Now, with speculation growing about the depth of her influence, a video of her and Fuentes celebrating a planned conquest of the Republican Party is being shared on social media. (Newsweek 9/13/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Justin Timberlake enters into plea deal to resolve DWI case
Justin Timberlake struck a plea deal that saw his charge in his DWI case reduced to a noncriminal traffic violation of driving while impaired. The "I'm Bringing Sexy Back" singer appeared in court in New York on Friday to enter a guilty plea on the lesser charge. In the courtroom, Timberlake said, "I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself," The Associated Press reports. (MediaIte 9/9/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Justin Timberlake struck a plea deal that saw his charge in his DWI case reduced to a noncriminal traffic violation of driving while impaired. The "I'm Bringing Sexy Back" singer appeared in court in New York on Friday to enter a guilty plea on the lesser charge. In the courtroom, Timberlake said, "I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself," The Associated Press reports. (MediaIte 9/9/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 11, 2024:
Jon Stewart Rips Into Trump, Says Kamala “Crushed” During Debate
The gloves are off, and the fight for the presidency has begun in earnest. After Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump squared off for the first time in a presidential debate, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart went live to sum up their showdown: “She crushed that.”. Stewart took shots at both candidates after Harris and Trump’s first and, as of now, only scheduled debate, invoking Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in June to call out both candidates for failing to directly answer questions. “Ladies and gentlemen, I just want to say after surviving the PTSD of the last presidential debate, how unbelievably refreshing it is to go back to the same old ‘nobody’s gonna answer any fucking questions,’” Stewart said. “We’re back! America’s back!”
(Vanity Fair 9/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The gloves are off, and the fight for the presidency has begun in earnest. After Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump squared off for the first time in a presidential debate, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart went live to sum up their showdown: “She crushed that.”. Stewart took shots at both candidates after Harris and Trump’s first and, as of now, only scheduled debate, invoking Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in June to call out both candidates for failing to directly answer questions. “Ladies and gentlemen, I just want to say after surviving the PTSD of the last presidential debate, how unbelievably refreshing it is to go back to the same old ‘nobody’s gonna answer any fucking questions,’” Stewart said. “We’re back! America’s back!”
(Vanity Fair 9/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Mike Pesca: How NPR Lost Its Way
Former NPR and Slate fixture Mike Pesca discusses media meltdowns, objectivity vs. moral clarity, and whether we are better or worse off now that media gatekeepers have less influence. The Trump campaign pushed unfounded online rumors in a mailer sent out Reason's Nick Gillespie talks with him about his controversial 2021 separation from Slate after he defended a New York Times reporter's use of a racial slur, why once-vaunted newspapers such as The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times are rightly losing readers and money, and whether the old world of three broadcast TV networks and heavily gate-kept media had any value.(Reason 9/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Former NPR and Slate fixture Mike Pesca discusses media meltdowns, objectivity vs. moral clarity, and whether we are better or worse off now that media gatekeepers have less influence. The Trump campaign pushed unfounded online rumors in a mailer sent out Reason's Nick Gillespie talks with him about his controversial 2021 separation from Slate after he defended a New York Times reporter's use of a racial slur, why once-vaunted newspapers such as The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times are rightly losing readers and money, and whether the old world of three broadcast TV networks and heavily gate-kept media had any value.(Reason 9/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 9, 2024:
How Did Fake News About Haitian Migrants Eating Cats Spread From Malaysian Propagandist to Trump Campaign and JD Vance?
The Trump campaign pushed unfounded online rumors in a mailer sent out Monday that Haitian migrants in Ohio were eating pets, using the story as a political attack line to accuse Vice President Kamala Harris of failing on immigration policies, citing tweets as evidence The email claims, among other alleged crimes, that Haitian immigrants have “reportedly been caught ‘decapitating ducks’ and hunting geese and other livestock in public parks — and even kidnapping residents’ pets — then eating them.” The campaign email came on Monday soon after former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-OH), also amplified the claims when he shared a clip of himself discussing “the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants,” whom he accused of “draining social services and generally causing chaos in Springfield, Ohio.” (MediaIte 9/9/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The Trump campaign pushed unfounded online rumors in a mailer sent out Monday that Haitian migrants in Ohio were eating pets, using the story as a political attack line to accuse Vice President Kamala Harris of failing on immigration policies, citing tweets as evidence The email claims, among other alleged crimes, that Haitian immigrants have “reportedly been caught ‘decapitating ducks’ and hunting geese and other livestock in public parks — and even kidnapping residents’ pets — then eating them.” The campaign email came on Monday soon after former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-OH), also amplified the claims when he shared a clip of himself discussing “the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants,” whom he accused of “draining social services and generally causing chaos in Springfield, Ohio.” (MediaIte 9/9/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 6, 2024:
Snub? Taylor Swift Sits in Different Suite Than Brittany Mahomes at Chiefs Game After Donald Trump Support Drama
On Thursday, September 5, the pop star, 34, and the famous WAG, 29, sat in different suites to watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ first game of the season after Mahomes recently declared her support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election. While the two blonde beauties used to grace Arrowhead Stadium together, the “Cruel Summer” singer was spotted in a suite with boyfriend Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, while the mother-of-three watched her husband, Patrick Mahomes, play alongside daughter Sterling Skye. The two sitting separately came after Brittany stirred up drama regarding her political beliefs on social media. While the matriarch made it clear she is supporting Donald in the upcoming election, Taylor has historically endorsed Democrats. (OK Magazine 9/6/24) READ MORE>>>>>
On Thursday, September 5, the pop star, 34, and the famous WAG, 29, sat in different suites to watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ first game of the season after Mahomes recently declared her support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election. While the two blonde beauties used to grace Arrowhead Stadium together, the “Cruel Summer” singer was spotted in a suite with boyfriend Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, while the mother-of-three watched her husband, Patrick Mahomes, play alongside daughter Sterling Skye. The two sitting separately came after Brittany stirred up drama regarding her political beliefs on social media. While the matriarch made it clear she is supporting Donald in the upcoming election, Taylor has historically endorsed Democrats. (OK Magazine 9/6/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 5, 2024:
Right-wing US influencers say they were victims of alleged Russian plot
Conservative US influencers say if the allegations are proven, they were deceived by Russian media executives following the release of an indictment charging Moscow with interfering in the 2024 US election. The indictment accuses state broadcaster RT, formerly Russia Today, of paying a Tennessee firm $10m (£7.6m) to "create and distribute content to US audiences with hidden Russian government messaging". US media outlets identified the firm as Tenet Media, which describes itself as "network of heterodox commentators that focus on Western political and cultural issues". Tenet Media, which was was not directly named in the indictment, was founded in 2022 by conservative Canadian YouTuber Lauren Chen and her husband Liam Donovan. Tenet has not commented publicly on the allegations and did not respond to a request for comment.
(BBC 9/5/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Conservative US influencers say if the allegations are proven, they were deceived by Russian media executives following the release of an indictment charging Moscow with interfering in the 2024 US election. The indictment accuses state broadcaster RT, formerly Russia Today, of paying a Tennessee firm $10m (£7.6m) to "create and distribute content to US audiences with hidden Russian government messaging". US media outlets identified the firm as Tenet Media, which describes itself as "network of heterodox commentators that focus on Western political and cultural issues". Tenet Media, which was was not directly named in the indictment, was founded in 2022 by conservative Canadian YouTuber Lauren Chen and her husband Liam Donovan. Tenet has not commented publicly on the allegations and did not respond to a request for comment.
(BBC 9/5/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force
Donald Trump said he would enlist Elon Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins a second term as US president. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday, Trump said the X owner had agreed to head a task force to conduct a “complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government” and make “recommendations for drastic reforms.” The two men have alluded to the idea for several weeks, but Thursday's comments were Trump’s most direct indication yet that Mr Musk could play a role in his potential second administration. (BBC 9/5/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Donald Trump said he would enlist Elon Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins a second term as US president. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday, Trump said the X owner had agreed to head a task force to conduct a “complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government” and make “recommendations for drastic reforms.” The two men have alluded to the idea for several weeks, but Thursday's comments were Trump’s most direct indication yet that Mr Musk could play a role in his potential second administration. (BBC 9/5/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Trump Not Sure Whether Debate on ABC Will Be Fair
Sean Hannity interviewed Donald Trump at a town hall event hosted by Fox News in Pennsylvania Wednesday night, and one of the most headline-grabbing things the former president said had to do with next week's debate, which will also be held in Philadelphia and hosted by ABC News. Referring to Kamala Harris' friendship with a Disney executive whose portfolio includes the news organization, Trump suggested Harris is "going to get the questions in advance." Hours before his sit-down with Hannity, campaigns for both presidential candidates had agreed to rules for the debate, which include the stipulation that neither candidate would receive any of the questions or topics in advance, the New York Times reports. (Newser 9/5/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Sean Hannity interviewed Donald Trump at a town hall event hosted by Fox News in Pennsylvania Wednesday night, and one of the most headline-grabbing things the former president said had to do with next week's debate, which will also be held in Philadelphia and hosted by ABC News. Referring to Kamala Harris' friendship with a Disney executive whose portfolio includes the news organization, Trump suggested Harris is "going to get the questions in advance." Hours before his sit-down with Hannity, campaigns for both presidential candidates had agreed to rules for the debate, which include the stipulation that neither candidate would receive any of the questions or topics in advance, the New York Times reports. (Newser 9/5/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 4, 2024:
‘Today’ contributor Jill Martin and husband Erik Brooks are ‘quietly divorcing’ after 2 years of marriage
Jill Martin’s marriage is over, Page Six has learned. The “Today” lifestyle contributor and her financier husband of two years, Erik Brooks, have filed for divorce. A spokesperson for Martin told us they filed at the beginning of August and “are nearly done with the process” already. The spokesperson added that “because there are families involved, and the past year has been so earth-shattering for Jill, she plans for this to be her only acknowledgment.” (Page Six 9/4/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Jill Martin’s marriage is over, Page Six has learned. The “Today” lifestyle contributor and her financier husband of two years, Erik Brooks, have filed for divorce. A spokesperson for Martin told us they filed at the beginning of August and “are nearly done with the process” already. The spokesperson added that “because there are families involved, and the past year has been so earth-shattering for Jill, she plans for this to be her only acknowledgment.” (Page Six 9/4/24) READ MORE>>>>>
September 3, 2024:
Musk tells Trump ‘I can’t wait’ to drain the DC swamp
Tech titan and Trump supporter Elon Musk confirmed his interest on Tuesday in helping the former president drain the swamp of “needless” regulators and regulations considered by Republicans as drags on the economy. “I can’t wait. There is a lot of waste and needless regulation in government that needs to go,” he said in one post on his social media platform X.
(Washington Examiner 9/3/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Tech titan and Trump supporter Elon Musk confirmed his interest on Tuesday in helping the former president drain the swamp of “needless” regulators and regulations considered by Republicans as drags on the economy. “I can’t wait. There is a lot of waste and needless regulation in government that needs to go,” he said in one post on his social media platform X.
(Washington Examiner 9/3/24) READ MORE>>>>>