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Natasha Tusikov

Assistant Professor, Criminology, Department of Social Science, York University, Canada

Natasha Tusikov is an assistant professor in criminology in the Department of Social Science at York University and a visiting fellow with the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at the Australian National University. Her research examines the intersection among law, technology, and regulation, with a particular focus on regulation by Internet intermediaries. Her book, Chokepoints: Global Private Regulation on the Internet (University of California Press, 2016) examines Internet intermediaries’ growing role as regulators for states and non-state actors, especially in the enforcement of intellectual property rights. She is working on a project on knowledge governance funded by a SSHRC Insight Development Grant. Before obtaining her PhD, she was an intelligence analyst and researcher at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa.

It's time for a new way to regulate social media platforms

Jan 20, 2019 09:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

When it came to our online lives, 2018 was revealing in its dysfunction. The just-expired years parade of scandals at Facebook alone was relentless Cambridge Analytica, its inflation of video-viewing stats that have...

Economy

Polish economy begins 2019 on strong footing, retail sales likely to have accelerated in January

Polands initial hard data for 2019 show that the biggest economy in Central Europe is still doing quite well in spite of a visible deceleration in the German manufacturing. The data published yesterday and today by the...

UK gilts gain after January consumer inflation disappoints investors; 10-year auction in focus

The United Kingdoms gilts gained during Wednesdays afternoon session, after the countrys consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of January, disappointed market participants, also down from the previous reading...

German bunds remain narrowly ahead of Q4 2018 GDP, Eurozone December trade balance

The German bunds remained narrowly mixed during European session Wednesday ahead of the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2018, scheduled to be released on February 14 by 07:00GMT and the...

USD/SGD likely to trade lower in line with rebound in EUR and CNH, says Scotiabank

The USD/SGD currency pair is expected to trade lower in line with a rebound in the EUR and the CNH, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The SGD has been running a close correlation with the EUR and the...

JGBs continue mixed trading ahead of Q4’18 GDP data amid lingering hopes of U.S.-China trade deal

The Japanese government bonds continued to trade mixed towards the end of Asian session Wednesday, as investors await the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of this year, scheduled to be released...

Politics

Melania Trump Reveals Romantic Relationship With Donald Trump; They Are Actually Closer Than What People See or Think

People always think that Melania Trump and Donald Trump do not have a good relationship as husband and wife. In fact, many see them as a mismatched couple who is only sticking together because they are currently the FLOTUS...

Vladimir Putin Set to Deliver State of the Nation Address Amid Significant Popularity Decline

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia will deliver his state of the nation address on Feb. 20. It was reported that this would be his first address to the houses of parliament since being re-elected to the presidency for...

Donald Trump Wants to Cancel $929 Bullet Rail Funding; California Gov. Gavin Newsom Called the Move ‘Political Retribution’

Donald Trump is threatening to cancel the $929 high-speed rail grant to California. The White House stated on Tuesday, Feb. 19, that the administration is looking into every legal option to recover $2.5 billion funds that...

Donald Trump to Sign Smaller Border Wall Funding to Avoid Another Government Shutdown

After a 35-day shutdown, the government has temporarily reopened but what happens after the Feb. 15 deadline is still quite uncertain. However, there are reports that United States President Donald Trump will most likely...

Vladimir Putin’s Aide Tackles Alleged Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Presidential Election; Writes Choice Is an ‘Illusion’

The relationship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump has been a highly debated topic. Many critics believe the Russian government interfered with the election that Trump won in...

Science

Cancer Cure 2019: Experts Doubt Israeli Company’s Promise of Delivering ‘Complete Cure’ in 1 Year

Scientists from Israel recently announced they are one year away from delivering a complete cure to cancer. But some experts are explaining why the promised time frame is questionable. In late January, scientists and...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: Study of HIV ‘Accessory Protein’ Can Lead to Improved Treatment Plans for Patients

Aside from continuously researching for the absolute cure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), scientists are also working on improving the treatment plans for infected...

Cancer Cure Found in One of World’s Most Rare Elements That Caused Dinosaur’s Extinction?

Iridium is one of the elements believed to have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs. And, recently, scientists announced it is possible that it could also help them develop a cure for cancer. Scientists from...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address Includes 10-Year Program to Weaken Epidemic

U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly pledge on immensely diminishing the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic while scientists are still looking for the ultimate...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: New Research Grants Focus on Body's Natural Control of the Virus Post-Treatment

Scientists around the world are exploring various angles to further understand HIV/AIDS and find a cure. Several research grants were previously awarded to groups who are aiming to focus on post-treatment control. The...

Technology

NBA 2K20 Release Date, Gameplay, Features: WNBA Star Confirms She's Part of Upcoming Video Game

The annual update of the National Basketball Associations video game simulation could arrive later this year and will be most likely called NBA 2K20. A major clue was recently dropped that the title will feature a star...

Apple Watch Series 5 Release Date, Specs: Glucose Sensor Is One of the New Health Features?

Apple has become more aggressive in improving the health-related features of its wearable device. For Apple Watch Series 5, one of the speculated additions is a new sensor that tracks the users glucose level. The iPhone...

OnePlus 7 Release Date, Specs, Features: 'Leaked Photo' Hints at All-Screen Design, Pop-Up Camera

A photo claiming to show the leaked design of OnePlus 7 is making rounds online. If it represents a real prototype, an upcoming smartphone with an all-screen design and a pop-up camera might be in the pipeline. The...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Update: Third Entry Deemed Highest Selling Game in January

Kingdom Hearts 3 has snatched the title of the best-selling game in the month of January. And while its predecessor achieved the same accolade when it was released in 2005, the latest entry got it beat in terms of sales...

GTA 6’ Release Date And Update: Massive Hiring Hints at Development of Sixth Entry for the Franchise

Although GTA 5 is one of the most successful and memorable game titles in history, its now over five years old. As such, fans of the franchise have been incessantly asking when Rockstar is going to create GTA 6. Right...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: Display of spinning top at wedge resistance hampers BTC/USD’s bullish momentum ahead of CME expiry

IBM's Chief of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Sets Mammoth Targets for Bitcoin Price

FxWirePro: BTC/USD bears threaten at wedge resistance with potential shooting star – Stay hedged ahead of expiry of BTCG19 CME futures

Law

Why a government would be mad to advise the refusal of royal assent to a bill passed against its will

How safe is Australia? The numbers show public attacks are rare and on the decline

Animal activists v private landowners: what does the law say?

Life

Young people drowning in a rising tide of perfectionism

Maths: should English schools look to Switzerland rather than Shanghai for inspiration?

Two years after Québec mosque killings, Islamophobia continues to rise

Nature

Green buildings must do more to fix our climate emergency

Our 'bee-eye camera' helps us support bees, grow food and protect the environment

The world's shellfish are under threat as our oceans become more acidic

Sports

Manny Pacquiao, Errol Spence Jr. 2019: Two Southpaw Fighters Could Prove an Interesting Match Should It Occur

Floyd Mayweather Sr. 2019: Floyd Mayweather Jr’s Father Gets Knocked Out After a Series of Trash Talking

Kyrie Irving Free Agency 2019: Boston Guard Responded to Allegations He’s Teaming Up With Kevin Durant in New York

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: FTSE100 downside capped by 23.6% fib, good to sell on rallies

FxWirePro:DXY Trade Idea

FxWirePro: USDCAD trades lower on better than estimate Canadian retail sales, good to sell on rallies

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S&P SAYS SWEDEN 'AAA/A-1+' RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK STABLE

FITCH ON ITALY: SEE FOCUS ON UPCOMING EU ELECTIONS, FOLLOWED BY 2020 BUDGET, POTENTIALLY ANOTHER NATIONAL ELECTION, TO DEFLECT FROM DEVELOPMENT OF NEW REFORM MEASURES

FITCH SAYS ASSESS LAST YEAR'S "DIGNITY DECREE" LABOUR MARKET REFORM, NEW PENSION MEASURES AS HAVING MODERATELY NEGATIVE IMPACT ON ITALY'S MEDIUM-TERM GROWTH

FOR THE WEEK, THE S&P ROSE 0.62 PCT, THE DOW ADDED 0.57 PCT, THE NASDAQ GAINED 0.74 PCT

FITCH, ON ITALY, SAYS POLICY TENSIONS IN COALITION GOVERNMENT AND POTENTIAL FOR EARLY ELECTIONS ADD TO UNCERTAINTY OVER FISCAL AND ECONOMIC POLICY

FITCH SAYS ITALY'S GDP GROWTH HAS STALLED AS DOMESTIC POLICY UNCERTAINTY AND WEAKER EXTERNAL DEMAND HAS DRAGGED DOWN INVESTMENT

FITCH SAYS DOES NOT EXPECT ONGOING ARTICLE 7 DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS BY EU AGAINST HUNGARY TO MAKE MUCH HEADWAY IN 2019

FITCH SAYS CONCERNS ABOUT INDEPENDENCE OF HUNGARY'S JUDICIARY ARE INCREASING

FITCH SAYS ITALY'S 'BBB' RATING & NEGATIVE OUTLOOK REFLECT EXTREMELY HIGH LEVEL OF GENERAL GOV DEBT & ABSENCE OF STRUCTURAL FISCAL ADJUSTMENT, OTHERS

FITCH RATINGS SAYS UPGRADE OF GEORGIA'S IDRS REFLECTS, AMONG OTHERS, "GEORGIAN ECONOMY PROVED RESILIENT TO NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN 2018"

FITCH AFFIRMS ITALY AT 'BBB'; OUTLOOK NEGATIVE

FITCH ON HUNGARY SAYS EXPECTS CONTRIBUTION OF NET EXPORTS TO GDP GROWTH TO REMAIN SUBDUED IN 2019-20

FITCH SAYS UPGRADES GEORGIA TO 'BB'; OUTLOOK STABLE

S&P 500 POSTS HIGHEST CLOSING LEVEL SINCE NOV. 8

FITCH RATINGS SYS UPGRADE OF HUNGARY'S IDRS REFLECTS HUNGARY UNDERGOING RAPID EXTERNAL DELEVERAGING

BRAZIL'S BOVESPA CLOSED AT 97,753.90, UP +0.85%

CANADA'S S&P/TSX COMPOSITE CLOSED AT 16,013.77, UP +0.08%

NASDAQ UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES UP 67.04 POINTS, OR 0.90 PERCENT, AT 7,526.75

S&P 500 UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES UP 17.58 POINTS, OR 0.63 PERCENT, AT 2,792.46

DOW JONES UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES UP 179.31 POINTS, OR 0.69 PERCENT, AT 26,029.94

IBM's Chief of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Sets Mammoth Targets for Bitcoin Price

FxWirePro: EUR/GBP capped at 0.87 handle, focus on German data and Draghi's speech for cues on further direction

FxWirePro: Display of spinning top at wedge resistance hampers BTC/USD’s bullish momentum ahead of CME expiry

FxWirePro: Flurry of bearish patterns hamper USD/CHF minor uptrend, inverted head and shoulder pattern stimulates consolidation phase

FxWirePro: NZD/USD slumps on rising odds of RBNZ rate cuts, break below 200-DMA will accentuate downside

FxWirePro: EUR/CAD bounces off trendline support, break above 20-DMA to see further upside

FxWirePro:EURUSD consolidates in narrow range, markets eye German IFO and Draghi speech

FxWirePro:DXY downside capped by 21 day MA, any break below targets 95.60

FxWirePro:Nikkei declines slightly on global growth outlook concern, good to buy on dips

Economics Monitor

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0.548 Pounds B

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495.624 Pounds M

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514.72 Pounds M

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