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Twitter ends control of fake news about covid-19; see more highlights at Curto Flash

Under new management, Twitter decides to end its misinformation control policy about Covid-19 and opens the door to a new flood of fake news about coronavirus treatments, vaccines and research. Want to know more? Read this and other news on Curto Flash, our selection of the main headlines of the moment.

Another one from Musk

Twitter, now under the direction of Elon Musk – announced the end of the policy against misinformation about covid-19. The measure is yet another of the controversial decisions of Elon Musk, which aims to transform the platform into a place of “freedom of expression”. The change opens the door to a series of false information about the transmission of the virus, ineffective treatments for the disease, as well as lies about vaccines. (Metropolis) 🤦‍♀️

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Bolsonaro sad

Mourão says Bolsonaro 'was a little sad' at a military event. The ceremony at the Agulhas Negras Military Academy (Aman), in Resende (RJ), which took place last Saturday was the first public event that Bolsonaro attended after being defeated in the presidential elections. The vice president suggested to the head of the Executive that he take a photo with the supporters who were there, but Bolsonaro didn't even respond.

“Go there, take a photo with the people, come on” – reported Mourão. QuestionWhen asked about Bolsonaro’s lack of response, he replied: “He was kind of sad.” (The Globe) 🚥

⚽ Women's refereeing at the World Cup

FIFA selected female referees for the first time in the men's World Cup. There will be three in charge of the whistle for the game Costa Rica x Germany, in the 3rd round of the Group E, which takes place on Thursday (1st).

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CPF and CNPJ consultation via WhatsApp

A startup Exact Digital, specialized in criminal background checks, provides background checks for professionals and companies via WhatsApp in around five minutes. Just contact the number and a virtual assistant will prepare a report with tax, labor and criminal information on whoever you want to close a deal with. (Estadão) 🚥

Landslide on BR – 376

The Fire Department confirms the second death in the landslide that hit at least 15 cars and six trucks on the BR-376 highway, near Guaratuba, in Paraná. The disaster happened on Monday night (28). (G1)

Partnership against covid-19

O Curto News and Instituto Todos pela Saúde have signed a partnership to keep you well informed about Covid-19 in our country. See the video!

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📽️ Oscars 2023

The biggest cinema awards will once again present the 23 categories live! Bill KramerCEO of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, announced the news exclusively to the magazine Variety this Tuesday (29). 

The news comes after eight different Oscar categories – original score, makeup and hairstyling, documentary short film, film editing, production design, animated short film, short film and sound – were cut from the main Oscar broadcast. 2022 Oscars, leading to much outrage across the film industry. (*)

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