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First Time Home Buyer Event

At JJ Ratigan’s

Come out and learn about buying your first home in today's market! We will have three guest speakers that will talk about the homebuying process, building credit, the pre-approval process and much more! Whether you are looking to buy your first, second, or third home, this event is for you! This is a FREE event open to any and everyone, so bring a friend!

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You will be able to purchase food and drinks at JJ Ratigan's.

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Investigation Finds Instagram to be a Central Platform for Pedophile Networks

A new investigation by The Wall Street Journal, in partnership with Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts, has raised concerns about Meta and the handling of illicit content on its Instagram platform. The report suggests Instagram is being used as a significant conduit for a widespread pedophile network, with illegal content openly shared on the app.

The investigation found that Instagram's algorithms were not just hosting these illegal activities but were actually promoting them. It was discovered that Instagram was aiding in connecting pedophiles and directing them towards content sellers through recommendation systems designed to connect users with shared interests.

Further, the report indicated that Instagram was promoting accounts that were selling illicit images via content 'menus'. Shockingly, certain accounts even offered the commissioning of specific acts, including in-person 'meet-ups' with minors, for the right price.

The study criticizes Meta’s reliance on automated detection tools, which appear to be insufficient in mitigating these issues. Instagram's approach to such content, which often involves issuing a warning pop-up rather than removing it immediately, is also criticized.

Meta's recent Community Standards violation report has shown an increase in enforcement actions in this area, suggesting that the company might be aware of these issues and is taking measures. In response to the Wall Street Journal's report, Meta has promised to address these concerns more robustly by establishing an internal taskforce to identify and eradicate these harmful networks.

Interestingly, the investigation found that Twitter, in comparison, hosted significantly less Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and its team responded more quickly to concerns than Meta's.

The report underscores the urgent need for Meta to enhance its measures in addressing such grave issues, with a particular focus on protecting young users who constitute a large part of Instagram's audience.

Business

CNN Dismisses CEO Chris Licht Following a Short, Turbulent Term

CNN's chief executive, Chris Licht, has been removed from his position following a difficult year of dwindling profits, programming errors, and low employee morale at the news network. This decision came two days after Licht vowed to regain trust within the organization. The CEO of CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav, admitted partial responsibility for the issues faced by the network and has set up a four-person interim leadership team while they search for a new CEO.

Licht's strategy to broaden CNN's appeal across political lines drew internal criticism and his restructuring attempts, including changes to the morning show and the prime-time lineup, didn't yield positive results. A damaging profile in The Atlantic last week, critiquing Licht's unsuccessful efforts to revamp CNN and his disagreements with the newsroom, seemingly hastened his departure.

With declining viewership, CNN's prime-time viewership dropped 16% from April to May and its profits fell from $1.08 billion in 2020 to $892,000 in 2022. Besides Licht, CNN also let go of two public relations executives, Kris Coratti Kelly and Matt Dornic.

Pottstown PA Weather

Events

Upcoming Local Events

• Retreat with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy - June 10th - 9:30-3:13 PM EDT National Centre for Padre Pio, 111 Barto Rd, Barto PA

• 2023 Taste of Kutztown Wine & Beer Festival - June 10th 11:30-5:30 PM EDT Kutztown Community Park, 439 E. Main Street, Kutztown PA

• Girls Mountain Biking Day Camp - June 10th 9 AM-2 PM EDT, Warwick County Park, 191 County Park Road, Pottstown PA

• First Time Home Buyers Event - June 15th - 6PM EDT J.J. Ratigan Brewing Company 227 East High Street, Pottstown PA

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Sports

PHILLIES

Due to poor air quality resulting from smoke from Canadian wildfires, Major League Baseball games in Philadelphia and New York were postponed on Wednesday night.

The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox games have been rescheduled for Thursday.

Also affected were Triple-A affiliate Lehigh Valley IronPigs' game against the Mets, and the Reading Fightin Phils game against Binghamton. National Women's Soccer League and Women's National Basketball Association games were also called off due to health concerns over hazy conditions.

FLYERS

The Provorov Deal Demonstrates Danny Briere's Strategic Vision for Crafting a Championship Team

In his debut as a General Manager, Danny Briere made a significant trade, swapping Ivan Provorov and two minor leaguers for three players and three high draft picks, with a third team assuming part of Provorov's salary.

Provorov, with his contract set to end in two years and a strained relationship with Philadelphia, was considered a trade necessity this offseason. Briere's strategy was to assume unwanted contracts, in the short-term, to secure long-term beneficial assets.

In this process, he acquired goalie Cal Petersen and defenseman Sean Walker from the Los Angeles Kings and secured four major assets. Speculation suggests that Briere's next moves might involve Kevin Hayes, Tony DeAngelo, and possibly Carter Hart. His adept handling of his first trade has drawn attention from the NHL community.

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