News 29 September 2022 $620 for an HIV diagnosis: Russians buy their way out of military service on Telegram The platform has given rise to a robust cottage industry helping Russian men avoid mobilization. By Masha Borak
News 26 September 2022 Mexico could turn gig workers into full-time employees But some are against the proposal, saying it addresses government interests over workers’ real concerns. By Daniela Dib
News 22 September 2022 TikTok creators are condensing Hollywood movies into minutes and getting millions of views With machine translation, dubbing apps, and VPNs, Chinese creators are shortening movies for Americans. By Viola Zhou
News 22 September 2022 South Korea scrambles to challenge Biden’s made-in-America EV policy Hyundai and Kia are the second-biggest EV sellers in the U.S. The Inflation Reduction Act threatens all of that. By Steven Borowiec
News 15 September 2022 Why a coal company created an EV startup in Indonesia Since the pandemic, the country’s old-school business empires have been going all-in on tech, hoping to secure their futures. By Antonia Timmerman
News 7 September 2022 El 4chan argentino cierra tras sospechas de que el atacante de Cristina Fernández era usuario Usuarios de Rouzed lanzaron acusaciones mutuas tras el atentado contra la vicepresidenta argentina antes de que el sitio fuera eliminado. By Juan José Relmucao and Juan Ruocco
News 5 September 2022 Argentina’s 4chan taken down by admins after would-be assassin suspected as frequent user Rouzed users filled the forum with disclaimers that they weren't involved with the attempted assassination before the site was taken down. By Juan José Relmucao and Juan Ruocco
News 1 September 2022 Beijing will regulate ‘digital humans’ in the metaverse and beyond China's capital is looking to set standards for digital assistants, virtual influencers and gaming avatars. By Meaghan Tobin
News 29 August 2022 Hong Kong’s gossipy Facebook pages disappear following arrests As Hong Kong cracks down on dissent, anonymous insider Facebook pages have shut down to prevent becoming the next police targets. By Viola Zhou
News 1 August 2022 An Arabic anti-LGBTQ+ campaign is going viral on Twitter Despite being booted from Facebook, the "Fetrah" campaign continues to grow on Twitter, spurring calls for violence. By Andrew Deck
News 28 July 2022 Why delivery drivers tried to sew their lips shut in Indonesia The protest comes amidst dropping wages, rising inflation, and an investment crunch in the region. By Antonia Timmerman
News 18 July 2022 Overrun by influencers, historic sites are banning TikTok creators in Nepal Prominent tourist and religious sites in Nepal are putting up “No TikTok” signs to keep creators from shooting at the premises. By Abhaya Raj Joshi