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A Facebook loophole is allowing politicians around the world to fake support and criticize opponents

The Verge

Facebook moves swiftly to deal with coordinated campaigns to sway politics in wealthy countries like the US, South Korea, and Taiwan, while it de-prioritizes or simply ignores reports of similar activity in poorer nations like Afghanistan, Iraq, Mexico, and much of Latin America. Instead, we hold them responsible. (4/8)

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight for women’s equality in Iran. We’ll explore this idea and more at All In, All Rise, WPI’s upcoming national symposium on gender, charitable giving and building an equitable philanthropic sector.

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Colombia is the 2nd Happiest Place for the Planet

Have Fun - Do Good

Honduras 8. It shows the relative efficiency with which nations convert the planet’s natural resources into long and happy lives for their citizens. Costa Rica 4. Dominica 5. Guatemala 9. El Salvador 10. Vincent and the Grenadines " The Index doesn’t reveal the ‘happiest’ country in the world.

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Hungry (for Video)? Grab a Cup of CaseSoup!

NTEN

"From TED to co-hosted events with the White House, federal agencies and national nonprofits, we’ll bring a variety of livestreamed sessions with strategic cross-sector partners featuring Q&A with industry experts." On Location.

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Glovo to double down African investment in the next 12 months — but will it stay put?

TechCrunch

Yet, the West African nation does not come without its own fair share of troubles, like poor logistics infrastructure and an unpredictable regulatory environment. Last year, the company pulled out of all the Latin American countries — Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.

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Another Model of Giving: Socially Responsible Small Businesses

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They have packaging network with a national headquarters and satellites in 14 states and Canada. The organization was founded by Richard Proudfit who was on a medical mission to Honduras after a hurricane ravaged the country. They do this by mobilizing children, teens, and adults volunteers who, package the meals.

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Trump defies U.S. judge’s order, deports hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador

Fast Company Tech

Boasberg issued an order Saturday temporarily blocking the deportations, but lawyers told him there were already two planes with immigrants in the airone headed for El Salvador, the other for Honduras. Boasberg verbally ordered the planes be turned around, but they apparently were not and he did not include the directive in his written order.