Katy Perry rebukes White House use of 'Firework' in strike video
What's new: Perry said she was not asked for permission and called the song's use with bombing footage a violation of its message.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1
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TASPEN adds official channels from WhatsApp to call center
Participants are urged to use official channels to avoid scams using TASPEN's name.
Florida teen drops Meta suit days before social media trial
What's next: The Los Angeles court still has hundreds of youth-harm cases pending, with another bellwether trial set for October.
Bloomberg, The Hill
French Senate backs social media ban for children under 15
What’s next: If the lower house signs off, new accounts would be blocked from Sept. 1 and existing ones shut by January 2027.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +7
US lifts TikTok ban on federal employees’ official devices
DOJ said the national security risk has eased after ByteDance was left with just a 19.9 percent stake in TikTok USDS.
Republika, Fox News
Netflix shares drop nearly 8% after weak third-quarter forecast
What's new: Netflix expects $12.86 billion in Q3 revenue, below Wall Street estimates, and will make its viewing-hours report annual in 2027.
Tokopedia denies mass layoffs as 200 workers take buyouts
The company said more than 100 openings remain in Indonesia as it reshapes staffing and offers internal transfers.
ByteDance pursues $20 billion offshore loan amid AI spending push
What's new: The proposed borrowing would top its $10.8 billion 2024 deal and could run three years, with an option to extend to five.
YouTube settles teen addiction suit ahead of July California trial
What's next: Meta, TikTok and Snap still face a July 27 trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms harmed minors.
Singapore rolls out S$48 million media fund for AI, digital content
What's next: 117 accredited firms can bid through July 31 for projects aimed at local audiences across social and mobile formats.
FBI arrests 5 over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
What's new: Court papers say the group discussed explosive drones, crowd shootings, maps, a safe house and escape routes before the June 14 show.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
Singapore tribunal puts S$3,455 phishing loss on scam victim
Why it matters: The ruling found gross negligence after he ignored repeated bank SMS alerts before 22 Apple Pay charges in Japan.
Channel News Asia, Mothership
Ariana Grande protests White House use of song in ICE video
The TikTok audio was removed after Grande wrote, “never use my music” for immigration operations.
Republika, Fox News