2021-10-21: News Headlines

Caitlin Johnstone (2021-10-21). Refreshingly Honest Billionaire Says Media Purchase Will be Used for Propaganda. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Oct 18, 2021 | The billionaire CEO of the multibillion-dollar corporation that In a

WSWS (2021-10-21). Biden administration backs state of siege in Ecuador. wsws.org Speaking in Quito as troops patrolled the streets, Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared that "extraordinary moments" require "exceptional measures."

Staff (2021-10-20). After being accused of 'buying' the 2020 election, Facebook announces it's getting even more involved in US state elections. rt.com Mired in employee 'whistleblowers' and document leaks, Facebook is rushing to cleanse its image ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting several 'election integrity' features aimed at helping users in 11 states vote next month. | The social media giant plans to remind users in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington how to find their local polling place and other voting-related details the day before Election Day, it revealed in a series of tweets on Tuesday. | pic.twitter.com/6EI9mt3dc4— Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) Tamara Nassar (2021-10-20). How Facebook helps Israel hide its crimes. electronicintifada.net Human Rights Watch calls for probe into online censorship of Palestinians.

Dana Sanchez (2021-10-20). Bitcoin Climbs To New Record High Above $66,000: 2 Main Factors On Why Its Price Keeps Climbing. moguldom.com The price of Bitcoin surged past $66,000 to an all-time high on Wednesday after Tuesday's debut of the first-ever U.S. Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund, which marked a "watershed moment" in the rise of cryptocurrencies toward mainstream acceptance. Stakeholders said on Twitter that its price may keep rising. "We've entered the next price era," tweeted Dan …

WSWS (2021-10-20). House Select Committee on January 6 coup attempt votes to hold Stephen Bannon in criminal contempt. wsws.org The resolution will now move to the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on it on Thursday.

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