The Men Who Use Instagram to Groom Child Influencers
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The Men Who Use Instagram to Groom Child Influencers

Photographers and other men offer to build online followings for young girls, but some are pedophiles who work with parents to sexualize them.
Under Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time
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Under Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time

Even as Telegram faces legal scrutiny and grapples with billions in debt, it is set to be profitable for the first time as it tries cryptocurrencies, subscriptions and ads.
Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia
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Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia

The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.
Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day
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Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day

Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.