How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists
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How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.
Gaza Debate Reopens Divisions Between Left-Wing Workers and Union Leaders
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Gaza Debate Reopens Divisions Between Left-Wing Workers and Union Leaders

Last week’s Democratic National Convention surfaced differences over the war in Gaza that could widen fissures between labor activists and union officials.
How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony
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How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony

The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.