#Encrypted messaging apps surge during George Floyd protests

“#Encrypted messaging apps surge during George Floyd protests” As more Americans join nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd, they’re turning to encrypted messaging apps to communicate with each other. Downloads of mobile apps like Signal — a secure messaging app which offers end-to-end encryption — have skyrocketed, getting nearly 40,000 downloads over last…

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K-pop fans troll #WhiteLivesMatter posts, drown out racist tweets

“#K-pop fans troll #WhiteLivesMatter posts, drown out racist tweets” On Wednesday morning, #WhiteLivesMatter was trending on Twitter — but not for the reason many first assumed. K-pop fans are mobilizing online this week for the #BlackLivesMatter movement by drowning out racist posts with flashy, cheerful “fancam” videos of BTS and other Korean performers. BTS’s so-called…

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Virgil Abloh addresses stingy $50 donation to protesters

“#Virgil Abloh addresses stingy $50 donation to protesters” Luxury menswear designer Virgil Abloh has responded to the backlash over a seemingly stingy donation to help bail out protesters outraged over George Floyd’s death. Abloh, 39, the creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection, outraged the black community yesterday after posting in a story on his…

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