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Multiple artists, including Hayley Williams and Björk, have joined a cultural boycott of Israel, removing their music from Israeli streaming platforms in protest of the Gaza war. The move aligns with a broader campaign to pressure Israel through artistic and cultural means, amid ongoing violence and casualties in Gaza.
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Spotify will transition founder Daniel Ek to an executive chairman role in January 2026, with co-presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström becoming co-CEOs. Ek emphasizes growth in emerging markets and AI technology. The move formalizes existing leadership roles and reflects ongoing strategic shifts.
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The UK Home Office has issued a new order demanding Apple create a backdoor to access encrypted data of UK users, reigniting tensions with the US and privacy advocates. Apple refuses to build such a backdoor, citing security and privacy concerns, amid ongoing debates over government surveillance and encryption.
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AppLovin, a mobile ad tech firm valued over $200 billion, is under investigation by the SEC and state regulators over alleged data privacy violations. The probe follows claims of improper user tracking and app downloads without consent, though the company denies any wrongdoing. The investigation is ongoing as the firm continues to grow.
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A new report shows Australians are spending more on subscriptions, averaging $78 monthly, up 24% since 2024. Many are cancelling unused services amid rising costs and subscription traps. Meanwhile, experts advise switching broadband, energy, and banking to save over a31,200 annually.
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Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York's first Indian-American Muslim mayor, with his wife Rama Duwaji, an artist and activist, supporting him. The articles highlight her background, political activism, and the couple's marriage, amid online criticism and support for their political and cultural identities.
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On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Cloudflare experienced a major internal service degradation that caused widespread outages affecting websites like X, ChatGPT, Spotify, and others globally. The issue stemmed from an internal file doubling in size due to a database permission change, disrupting Cloudflare's bot management system and causing errors across its network. Recovery took several hours.