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Hong Kong police arrest dozens at memorials for victims of Tiananmen Square massacre

People light candles at a Tiananmen vigil at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, June 4, 2020. / Yan Zhao/AFP via Getty Images Washington D.C., Jun 5, 2023 / 13:50 pm (CNA). Hong Kong police apprehended almost two dozen citizens for “seditious” activity on the 34th anniversary of the Chinese communist government’s massacre of citizens at […]

Texas becomes 18th state to ban sex changes for kids

Gov. Abbott of Texas signed a law banning transgender procedures for children. / Shutterstock Washington D.C., Jun 5, 2023 / 14:20 pm (CNA). Texas became the 18th state in the country to prohibit doctors from performing sex changes on children after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation banning such procedures on Friday, June 2. Under the […]

Pope Francis to sign human fraternity document with Nobel laureates in St. Peter’s Square

St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. / Credit: Alexander_Peterson/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Jun 5, 2023 / 12:20 pm (CNA). Nobel laureates, Grammy-winner Andrea Bocelli, and several former heads of state will join Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday night for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity. The June 10 event, called “#Not Alone,” will […]

Is Big Tech Shifting Toward Greater Freedom of Speech?

In today’s episode of The Download, Simon Rafe, Kyle Kopy, Christine Niles and Nick Wylie discuss the issue of freedom of speech on social media. They are joined by reporter Dr. William Mahoney to look at a recent decision by YouTube.