<p>North Korea fired at least three ballistic missiles near the Japanese territory making this the second test flight in a month.&nbsp;In other news,&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;warned that democracy&nbsp;is under assault by the election deniers as well as threatened by some candidates contesting for the midterm elections who would refuse to accept the result on November 8. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election to&nbsp;Lula following an election run-off on October 30, has urged protesting truckers blocking roads to clear the routes. Finally,&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-over-japan-residents-told-to-seek-shelter-530700"><strong>North Korea fires multiple missiles near Japan, residents told to seek shelter</strong></a></p>

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<p>The J-Alert Emergency Broadcasting System warned the residents of Miyagi, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures of the country to seek shelter indoors as well as prompted the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and suspend train services in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democracy-is-at-stake-says-biden-ahead-of-us-midterms-in-speech-at-washington-530698"><strong>Democracy is at stake, says Biden ahead of US midterms in speech at Washington</strong></a></p>

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<p>The incumbent US president also addressed some of the major issues faced by the country, “There is a lot at stake in these midterm elections from our economy, the safety of our streets, personal freedoms, future of healthcare, to our personal freedoms, the future of healthcare, social security, medicare, it’s all important…but there is something else at stake. Democracy itself."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-urges-protesting-truckers-to-remove-blockades-from-roads-530719"><strong>Bolsonaro urges protesting truckers to remove blockades from roads</strong></a></p>

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<p>Blockades came up across the country after Bolsonaro lost to da Silva. It has been three days since the obstructions and considerable disruption has been caused to the transport of goods, including food and fuel.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-expresses-concern-over-safety-of-chinese-nationals-in-pakistan-530637"><strong>Xi Jinping expresses concern over safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan</strong></a></p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f8dca096-f24e-488a-91e4-5a8abf4af0e9}{167}" paraid="157878887" >“I am deeply concerned about the security of Chinese people in Pakistan and hope that Pakistan will provide a reliable and safe environment for Chinese institutions and personnel going to Pakistan for cooperation,” Xi was quoted in an official statement released by Xinhua news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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North Korea fired at least three ballistic missiles near the Japanese territory making this the second test flight in a month. In other news, Joe Biden warned that democracy is under assault by the election deniers as well as threatened by some candidates contesting for the midterm elections who would refuse to accept the result on November 8.

North Korea fired at least three ballistic missiles near the Japanese territory making this the second test flight in a month. In other news, Joe Biden warned that democracy is under assault by the election deniers as well as threatened by some candidates contesting for the midterm elections who would refuse to accept the result on November 8. Meanwhile, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election to Lula following an election run-off on October 30, has urged protesting truckers blocking roads to clear the routes. Finally, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea fires multiple missiles near Japan, residents told to seek shelter The J-Alert Emergency Broadcasting System warned the residents of Miyagi, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures of the country to seek shelter indoors as well as prompted the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and suspend train services in the country. Democracy is at stake, says Biden ahead of US midterms in speech at Washington The incumbent US president also addressed some of the major issues faced by the country, “There is a lot at stake in these midterm elections from our economy, the safety of our streets, personal freedoms, future of healthcare, to our personal freedoms, the future of healthcare, social security, medicare, it’s all important…but there is something else at stake. Democracy itself." Bolsonaro urges protesting truckers to remove blockades from roads Blockades came up across the country after Bolsonaro lost to da Silva. It has been three days since the obstructions and considerable disruption has been caused to the transport of goods, including food and fuel. Xi Jinping expresses concern over safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan “I am deeply concerned about the security of Chinese people in Pakistan and hope that Pakistan will provide a reliable and safe environment for Chinese institutions and personnel going to Pakistan for cooperation,” Xi was quoted in an official statement released by Xinhua news agency. Watch | Gravitas: Threat of Iranian attack: Saudi Arabia on high alert

Morning brief: North Korea fires missiles near Japan, Bolsonaro urges protesters to remove blockade, & more 

<p>Temperatures in&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;have increased at&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;twice&nbsp;the&nbsp;global&nbsp;average&nbsp;over the past three decades, showing the fastest&nbsp;rise&nbsp;of any continent on earth, the&nbsp;UN&nbsp;said Wednesday.</p>

<p>The European region has on&nbsp;average&nbsp;seen temperatures&nbsp;rise&nbsp;0.5 degrees Celsius each decade since 1991, the&nbsp;UN's World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found in a joint report.</p>

<p>As a result, Alpine glaciers lost 30 metres (just under 100 feet) in ice thickness between 1997 and 2021, while the Greenland ice sheet is swiftly melting and contributing to accelerating sea level&nbsp;rise.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unusually-warm-autumn-in-spain-france-raises-climate-concerns-529058"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown</strong></a></p>

<p>Last year, Greenland experienced melting and the first-ever recorded rainfall at its highest point. The report further cautioned that regardless of future levels of&nbsp;global&nbsp;warming, temperatures would likely continue to&nbsp;rise&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;at a rate exceeding&nbsp;global&nbsp;mean&nbsp; temperature&nbsp;changes.</p>

<p>"Europe&nbsp;presents a live picture of a warming world and reminds us that even well-prepared societies are not safe from impacts of extreme weather events," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement.</p>

<p>WMO splits the world into six regions, with the European region covering 50 countries and including half of the swiftly warming Arctic, which is not a continent in its own right.</p>

<p>Within Antarctica -- which is a continent but falls outside the six WMO-defined regions -- only the West Antarctic Peninsula part is seeing rapid warming.</p>

<p><strong>'Vulnerable'</strong></p>

<p>The new report released ahead of the&nbsp;UN's 27th conference on climate set to open in Egypt on Sunday, examined the situation in&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;up to and including 2021.</p>

<p>It found that last year, high-impact weather and climate events -- mainly floods and storms -- led to hundreds of deaths, directly affected&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;half a million people and caused economic damage across&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;exceeding $50 billion.</p>

<p>At the same time, the report highlighted some positives, including the success of many European countries in slashing greenhouse gas emissions.</p>

<p>Across the EU, such emissions decreased by nearly a third between 1990 and 2020, and the bloc has set a net 55-per cent reduction target for 2030.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker: Scientists in Germany try to restore seagrass in the Baltic sea</strong></p>

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<p>Europe&nbsp;is also one of the most advanced regions when it comes to cross-border cooperation towards climate change adaptation, the report said.</p>

<p>It also hailed&nbsp;Europe's world-leading deployment of early warning systems, providing protection for about 75 percent of the population, and said its heat-health action plans had saved many lives.</p>

<p>"European society is vulnerable to climate variability and change," said&nbsp;Carlo Buontempo, head of Copernicus's European Centre of Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).</p>

<p>"But&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;is also at the forefront of the international effort to mitigate climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate Europeans will have to live with."</p>

<p><strong>Health concerns&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Yet, the continent is facing formidable challenges.</p>

<p>"This year, like 2021, large parts of&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;have been affected by extensive heatwaves and drought, fuelling wildfires," Taalas said, also decrying "death and devastation" from last year's "exceptional floods".</p>

<p>And going forward, the report cautioned that regardless of the greenhouse gas emissions scenario, "the frequency and intensity of hot extremes... are projected to keep increasing."</p>

<p>This is concerning, the report warned, given that the deadliest extreme climate events in&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;are heatwaves, especially in the west and south of the continent.</p>

<p>"The combination of climate change, urbanisation and population ageing in the region creates, and will further exacerbate, vulnerability to heat," the report said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-of-individuals-in-middle-east-at-risk-due-to-extreme-climate-change-529581"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Millions of individuals in middle east at risk due to extreme climate change</strong></a></p>

<p>The shifting climate is also spurring other health concerns.</p>

<p>It has already begun altering the production and distribution of pollens and spores, which appear to be leading to increases in various allergies.</p>

<p>While&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;24 per cent of adults living in the European region suffer from such allergies, including severe asthma, the proportion among children is 30-40 per cent and rising, it said.</p>

<p>The warming climate is also causing&nbsp;more&nbsp;vector-borne diseases, with ticks moving into new areas bringing Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis.</p>

<p>Asian tiger mosquitos are also moving further north, carrying the risk of Zika, dengue and chikungunya, the report said.</p>

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Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past three decades, showing the fastest rise of any continent on earth, the UN said Wednesday.

Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past three decades, showing the fastest rise of any continent on earth, the UN said Wednesday. The European region has on average seen temperatures rise 0.5 degrees Celsius each decade since 1991, the UN's World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found in a joint report. As a result, Alpine glaciers lost 30 metres (just under 100 feet) in ice thickness between 1997 and 2021, while the Greenland ice sheet is swiftly melting and contributing to accelerating sea level rise. Also read | Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown Last year, Greenland experienced melting and the first-ever recorded rainfall at its highest point. The report further cautioned that regardless of future levels of global warming, temperatures would likely continue to rise across Europe at a rate exceeding global mean temperature changes. "Europe presents a live picture of a warming world and reminds us that even well-prepared societies are not safe from impacts of extreme weather events," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement. WMO splits the world into six regions, with the European region covering 50 countries and including half of the swiftly warming Arctic, which is not a continent in its own right. Within Antarctica -- which is a continent but falls outside the six WMO-defined regions -- only the West Antarctic Peninsula part is seeing rapid warming. 'Vulnerable' The new report released ahead of the UN's 27th conference on climate set to open in Egypt on Sunday, examined the situation in Europe up to and including 2021. It found that last year, high-impact weather and climate events -- mainly floods and storms -- led to hundreds of deaths, directly affected more than half a million people and caused economic damage across Europe exceeding $50 billion. At the same time, the report highlighted some positives, including the success of many European countries in slashing greenhouse gas emissions. Across the EU, such emissions decreased by nearly a third between 1990 and 2020, and the bloc has set a net 55-per cent reduction target for 2030. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Scientists in Germany try to restore seagrass in the Baltic sea Europe is also one of the most advanced regions when it comes to cross-border cooperation towards climate change adaptation, the report said. It also hailed Europe's world-leading deployment of early warning systems, providing protection for about 75 percent of the population, and said its heat-health action plans had saved many lives. "European society is vulnerable to climate variability and change," said Carlo Buontempo, head of Copernicus's European Centre of Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). "But Europe is also at the forefront of the international effort to mitigate climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate Europeans will have to live with." Health concerns Yet, the continent is facing formidable challenges. "This year, like 2021, large parts of Europe have been affected by extensive heatwaves and drought, fuelling wildfires," Taalas said, also decrying "death and devastation" from last year's "exceptional floods". And going forward, the report cautioned that regardless of the greenhouse gas emissions scenario, "the frequency and intensity of hot extremes... are projected to keep increasing." This is concerning, the report warned, given that the deadliest extreme climate events in Europe are heatwaves, especially in the west and south of the continent. "The combination of climate change, urbanisation and population ageing in the region creates, and will further exacerbate, vulnerability to heat," the report said. Also read | Millions of individuals in middle east at risk due to extreme climate change The shifting climate is also spurring other health concerns. It has already begun altering the production and distribution of pollens and spores, which appear to be leading to increases in various allergies. While more than 24 per cent of adults living in the European region suffer from such allergies, including severe asthma, the proportion among children is 30-40 per cent and rising, it said. The warming climate is also causing more vector-borne diseases, with ticks moving into new areas bringing Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis. Asian tiger mosquitos are also moving further north, carrying the risk of Zika, dengue and chikungunya, the report said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Europe temperatures rising at more than twice global average, warns UN

<p>Amid privacy concerns over Chinese access to user information on TikTok, the app recently in its statement made clear that the user data is accessible by employees outside Europe.</p>

<p>The social media app indirectly confirmed to the users that their data can be accessed by its employees in China also.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bytedance-intends-to-use-tiktok-to-monitor-americans-location-national-security-in-threat-527355"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;ByteDance intends to use TikTok to monitor Americans' location, claims report</strong></a></p>

<p>However, the Chinese-owned app in its privacy statement said that staff members are permitted to access user info in order to make sure that the content is consistent and safe for other users. The head of privacy for Europe said that they permit employees from Brazil, Canada, China, Israel, the US, South Korea and others part of the corporate group to access TikTok info.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, privacy issues were raised by the US that China is accessing the info, posing a security threat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Fineprint | New TikTok trend: Hold your breath till you pass out</strong></p>

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<p>However, TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew in an open letter to Republican senators stated that international employees can only access a little information about the users in the US that too with the permission of a US-based TikTok security team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Europe judgement stated that digital transfers between the EU and China are required for security-check.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/tiktok-raises-minimum-age-for-live-streaming-on-platform-from-16-to-18-years-527130"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;TikTok raises minimum age for live streaming on platform from 16 to 18 years</strong></a></p>

<p>The app's privacy policy update will take effect on December 2 and will be applicable to most European countries.</p>

<p>Fox in its statement stated that the privacy policy update stated that TikTok does not collect "precise location formation." However, it now read as "With your permission, we may also collect precise location information (such as GPS)."</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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Amid privacy concerns over Chinese access to user information on TikTok, the app recently in its statement made clear that the user data is accessible by employees outside Europe.

Amid privacy concerns over Chinese access to user information on TikTok, the app recently in its statement made clear that the user data is accessible by employees outside Europe. The social media app indirectly confirmed to the users that their data can be accessed by its employees in China also. Also read | ByteDance intends to use TikTok to monitor Americans' location, claims report However, the Chinese-owned app in its privacy statement said that staff members are permitted to access user info in order to make sure that the content is consistent and safe for other users. The head of privacy for Europe said that they permit employees from Brazil, Canada, China, Israel, the US, South Korea and others part of the corporate group to access TikTok info. Earlier, privacy issues were raised by the US that China is accessing the info, posing a security threat. Watch | WION Fineprint | New TikTok trend: Hold your breath till you pass out However, TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew in an open letter to Republican senators stated that international employees can only access a little information about the users in the US that too with the permission of a US-based TikTok security team. A Europe judgement stated that digital transfers between the EU and China are required for security-check. Also read | TikTok raises minimum age for live streaming on platform from 16 to 18 years The app's privacy policy update will take effect on December 2 and will be applicable to most European countries. Fox in its statement stated that the privacy policy update stated that TikTok does not collect "precise location formation." However, it now read as "With your permission, we may also collect precise location information (such as GPS)." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

TikTok tells its European users its employees in China, other continents can access their data

<p>In the UK, lives of 33 heart disease patients have been claimed recently due to delays in treatment as the ambulance reached late.&nbsp;Since the start of the pandemic, researchers calculated that nearly 30,000 individuals have died due to heart ailments. Mentioning the data, experts worry that deaths will continue until the NHS is able to manage the situation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ai-predicts-risk-of-heart-disease-with-simple-eye-test-in-less-than-a-minute-says-study-523154"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;AI predicts risk of heart disease with simple eye test, in less than a minute, says study</strong></a></p>

<p>The British Heart Foundation (BHF) research&nbsp;claimed that delays in receiving life-saving treatments and tests are contributing to at least 230 fatalities each week. The chief executive said that there is a need to manage the situation to stop unnecessary deaths and grief.</p>

<p>According to the data, weekly deaths are still 17 per cent more, mostly caused by heart disease, than they were before the Covid breakout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 7.6 million people have a heart or circulatory illness in the UK, causing 25 per cent of deaths every year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Every year, around 10,000 patients are&nbsp;admitted to hospitals after having a heart attack and 900,000&nbsp;for&nbsp;heart failure. The BHF attributes the rise in excess fatalities from heart illness in the country to ambulance delays.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest figures show that the ambulance response time for a call has increased to 48 minutes from 18 minutes.</p>

<p>The charity also cautioned people that there are millions of heart patients having&nbsp;trouble accessing care due to problems like high blood are at a high risk of having a heart attack or stroke.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In the UK, lives of 33 heart disease patients have been claimed recently due to delays in treatment as the ambulance reached late. Since the start of the pandemic, researchers calculated that nearly 30,000 individuals have died due to heart ailments.

In the UK, lives of 33 heart disease patients have been claimed recently due to delays in treatment as the ambulance reached late. Since the start of the pandemic, researchers calculated that nearly 30,000 individuals have died due to heart ailments. Mentioning the data, experts worry that deaths will continue until the NHS is able to manage the situation. Also read | AI predicts risk of heart disease with simple eye test, in less than a minute, says study The British Heart Foundation (BHF) research claimed that delays in receiving life-saving treatments and tests are contributing to at least 230 fatalities each week. The chief executive said that there is a need to manage the situation to stop unnecessary deaths and grief. According to the data, weekly deaths are still 17 per cent more, mostly caused by heart disease, than they were before the Covid breakout. Around 7.6 million people have a heart or circulatory illness in the UK, causing 25 per cent of deaths every year. Also read | Sleeping too little or too much puts you at increased risk of glaucoma, says study Every year, around 10,000 patients are admitted to hospitals after having a heart attack and 900,000 for heart failure. The BHF attributes the rise in excess fatalities from heart illness in the country to ambulance delays. The latest figures show that the ambulance response time for a call has increased to 48 minutes from 18 minutes. The charity also cautioned people that there are millions of heart patients having trouble accessing care due to problems like high blood are at a high risk of having a heart attack or stroke. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK: Nearly 30,000 patients died since pandemic due to ambulance delays, average service time rises to 48 mins

<p>A recent trial raised hopes for people suffering from depression with a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that helps in the treatment along with psychotherapy.</p>

<p>Researchers found that&nbsp;nearly a third of patients with severe depression were taken for quick remission following a single 25mg dose of psilocybin and therapy sessions focused on assisting patients in identifying causes along with potential treatments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The research was done at 22 sites across the United Kingdom, Europe and North America and called the results as 'extraordinary.' The treatment caused nearly $3.7 billion (or 3.9 billion euros).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The treatment-resistant depression, a major depressive illness that hasn't responded to at least two antidepressant therapies affects nearly 100 million people worldwide. As per experts, 50 per cent of the ones affected struggle with doing everyday chores.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Trending on WION | Magic mushrooms likely to be world's most effective tool against depression</strong></p>

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<p>When the trials began&nbsp;233 individuals with resistant depression were included in the phase 2b trial, and were randomly chosen to take one Comp360 capsule containing 1 mg, 10 mg or 25 mg of synthetic psilocybin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Patients were instructed to focus inward for six to eight hours until the chemical had its effect. The patients prescribed 25 mg of the chemical had the greatest effects in comparison to the ones given 10 or 1 mg.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/vitamin-d-may-help-in-treating-depression-hints-a-study-509257"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Vitamin D may help in treating depression, hints a study</strong></a></p>

<p>The results for three depression tests published in the New England Journal of Medicine said that the depression scale improved right away after the treatment started.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite having such positive results, many patients had several side effects, the most frequent of which were headaches, nausea, exhaustion and even vertigo. Few did not respond to the 25 mg dose of psilocybin and showed suicidal behaviours at least a month after taking the medication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later this year, a larger phase 3 experiment will begin to examine the effects of two doses of psilocybin.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>
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A recent trial raised hopes for people suffering from depression with a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that helps in the treatment along with psychotherapy.

A recent trial raised hopes for people suffering from depression with a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that helps in the treatment along with psychotherapy. Researchers found that nearly a third of patients with severe depression were taken for quick remission following a single 25mg dose of psilocybin and therapy sessions focused on assisting patients in identifying causes along with potential treatments. Also read | Interacting with dogs can help you reduce stress and depression, says study The research was done at 22 sites across the United Kingdom, Europe and North America and called the results as 'extraordinary.' The treatment caused nearly $3.7 billion (or 3.9 billion euros). The treatment-resistant depression, a major depressive illness that hasn't responded to at least two antidepressant therapies affects nearly 100 million people worldwide. As per experts, 50 per cent of the ones affected struggle with doing everyday chores. Watch | Trending on WION | Magic mushrooms likely to be world's most effective tool against depression When the trials began 233 individuals with resistant depression were included in the phase 2b trial, and were randomly chosen to take one Comp360 capsule containing 1 mg, 10 mg or 25 mg of synthetic psilocybin. Patients were instructed to focus inward for six to eight hours until the chemical had its effect. The patients prescribed 25 mg of the chemical had the greatest effects in comparison to the ones given 10 or 1 mg. Also read | Vitamin D may help in treating depression, hints a study The results for three depression tests published in the New England Journal of Medicine said that the depression scale improved right away after the treatment started. Despite having such positive results, many patients had several side effects, the most frequent of which were headaches, nausea, exhaustion and even vertigo. Few did not respond to the 25 mg dose of psilocybin and showed suicidal behaviours at least a month after taking the medication. Later this year, a larger phase 3 experiment will begin to examine the effects of two doses of psilocybin. (With inputs from agencies)

Magic mushrooms to be one of the most effective tool to treat depression, says study

<p>Elon Musk, the new Twitter chief known for his humorous replies, did it again. Replying to an American politician, Musk made it clear that he's stern about his decision of charging $8 for blue tick.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>An American Congress politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez taking it to Twitter mocked Elon Musk over the recent announcement that Twitter will now charge eight dollars for 'blue tick' verification. The announcement has flooded the microblogging site with reactions since then.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-under-pressure-promises-advertisers-to-protect-twitter-from-becoming-a-free-for-all-hellsacpe-530716"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;&nbsp;Elon Musk under pressure, promises advertisers to protect Twitter from becoming a 'free-for-all hellscape'</strong></a></p>

<p>The politician tweeted, "Lmao at a billionaire earnestly attempting to sell people on the concept that 'free expression' is actually an $8/month membership plan."</p>

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<p>Musk responded to Cortez's tweet by saying, "Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8." Musk then immediately tweeted again with a screenshot of Cortez's website charging $58 pointing out that he is costing way much less than Cortez.</p>

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<p>Cortez said that her Twitter mentions and notification stopped working after tweeting and later received a text message saying that she "seem to have gotten under a certain billionaire's skin."</p>

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<p>Musk acknowledged that he has been receiving a lot of criticism after the announcement. He then replied, "To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8."</p>

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<p>After Musk revealed that verified users must pay $8 to preserve their 'elite status symbol," and the platform descended into chaos. Notably, celebrities, politicians, business leaders, and journalists are all given the verification badge, Republic World reported.</p>

<p>However, a lot of individuals have raised concerns over the decision of charging for verification and the high possibility of the spread of false information.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk, the new Twitter chief known for his humorous replies, did it again. Replying to an American politician, Musk made it clear that he's stern about his decision of charging $8 for blue tick.

Elon Musk, the new Twitter chief known for his humorous replies, did it again. Replying to an American politician, Musk made it clear that he's stern about his decision of charging $8 for blue tick. An American Congress politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez taking it to Twitter mocked Elon Musk over the recent announcement that Twitter will now charge eight dollars for 'blue tick' verification. The announcement has flooded the microblogging site with reactions since then. Also read | Elon Musk under pressure, promises advertisers to protect Twitter from becoming a 'free-for-all hellscape' The politician tweeted, "Lmao at a billionaire earnestly attempting to sell people on the concept that 'free expression' is actually an $8/month membership plan." Lmao at a billionaire earnestly trying to sell people on the idea that “free speech” is actually a $8/mo subscription plan — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 2, 2022 × Musk responded to Cortez's tweet by saying, "Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8." Musk then immediately tweeted again with a screenshot of Cortez's website charging $58 pointing out that he is costing way much less than Cortez. Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2022 × 🤔 pic.twitter.com/XuJdfMTTi1 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2022 × Cortez said that her Twitter mentions and notification stopped working after tweeting and later received a text message saying that she "seem to have gotten under a certain billionaire's skin." Also my twitter mentions/notifications conveniently aren’t working tonight, so I was informed via text that I seem to have gotten under a certain billionaire’s skin 😂 Just a reminder that money will never by your way out of insecurity, folks. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 3, 2022 × Musk acknowledged that he has been receiving a lot of criticism after the announcement. He then replied, "To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8." To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2022 × Also read | Image shows Twitter employee sleeping on office floor after Musk takeover After Musk revealed that verified users must pay $8 to preserve their 'elite status symbol," and the platform descended into chaos. Notably, celebrities, politicians, business leaders, and journalists are all given the verification badge, Republic World reported. However, a lot of individuals have raised concerns over the decision of charging for verification and the high possibility of the spread of false information. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Your feedback is appreciated, now pay $8': Elon Musk's epic reply to US politician over verification charge

<p>If reports are to be believed, the Russian mercenary group Wagner is responsible for at least some of the 13 civilian deaths in conflict-torn Mali.</p>

<p>In a conversation with AFP, local sources have confirmed the death of 13 civilians by the Malian troops and a few white soldiers, believed to be from Russia's Wagner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The local sources claimed that the Maian soldiers along with some white soldiers arrived in Guelledje, a village in central Mali in large numbers. The source further added that there were gunfires and several arrests made. Till now the fatalities have been claimed to be 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/attack-in-mali-by-islamic-state-groups-claims-lives-of-nearly-30-people-514998"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Attack in Mali by Islamic State groups claims lives of nearly 30 people</strong></a></p>

<p>A resident claimed the reason behind the arrival of soldiers and the gunfires were because the village is considered to be a 'jihadist settlement.'</p>

<p>An official told that nearly 20 Pelu civilians have even been killed and arrested in the same village.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An official military source critically denied the allegations.&nbsp;The government further said that the Russians are working with the country's army as military&nbsp;instructors.</p>

<p>Its believed that the Wagner group has been engaged in combat in Ukraine since 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/either-prisoners-fight-in-ukraine-or-your-children-decide-for-yourself-russian-mercenary-boss-516855"><strong>Also&nbsp;read |&nbsp;Either prisoners fight in Ukraine, or your children, decide for yourself: Russian mercenary boss</strong></a></p>

<p>Superpowers like the US, France and several western countries have accused the government of deploying Russian mercenaries to fight the jihadist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mali has been under severe political, economic and humanitarian crisis after the army seized power in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations also accused the army of long-term abuses and torture of civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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If reports are to be believed, the Russian mercenary group Wagner is responsible for at least some of the 13 civilian deaths in conflict-torn Mali. In a conversation with AFP, local sources have confirmed the death of 13 civilians by the Malian troops and a few white soldiers, believed to be from Russia's Wagner.

If reports are to be believed, the Russian mercenary group Wagner is responsible for at least some of the 13 civilian deaths in conflict-torn Mali. In a conversation with AFP, local sources have confirmed the death of 13 civilians by the Malian troops and a few white soldiers, believed to be from Russia's Wagner. The local sources claimed that the Maian soldiers along with some white soldiers arrived in Guelledje, a village in central Mali in large numbers. The source further added that there were gunfires and several arrests made. Till now the fatalities have been claimed to be 13. Also read | Attack in Mali by Islamic State groups claims lives of nearly 30 people A resident claimed the reason behind the arrival of soldiers and the gunfires were because the village is considered to be a 'jihadist settlement.' An official told that nearly 20 Pelu civilians have even been killed and arrested in the same village. An official military source critically denied the allegations. The government further said that the Russians are working with the country's army as military instructors. Its believed that the Wagner group has been engaged in combat in Ukraine since 2014. Also read | Either prisoners fight in Ukraine, or your children, decide for yourself: Russian mercenary boss Superpowers like the US, France and several western countries have accused the government of deploying Russian mercenaries to fight the jihadist. Mali has been under severe political, economic and humanitarian crisis after the army seized power in 2020. The United Nations also accused the army of long-term abuses and torture of civilians. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Malian army and Russia's Wagner mercenaries accused of civilian massacre, 13 killed, says source 

<p>Google has finally shut down its Google Hangouts feature for all. Starting from November 1, the web app will no longer be available for users.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Google Hangouts is a text, video or voice chat app built into Gmail. It first started as a feature on Google+. The tech giant earlier this year announced that it will switch Google Hangouts users to Google Chat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-will-not-be-providing-updates-to-millions-of-windows-users-heres-why-530421"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Google will not be providing updates to millions of Windows users. Here's why.</strong></a></p>

<p>The iOS and Android versions expired in the month of July and this was the last option available to the&nbsp;users. The company announced that it would prompt Hangout users to chat in Gmail or the app.&nbsp;The company claimed that Chat is a better and more efficient option than Hangouts for users to connect.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Business News | Google-parent Alphabet misses revenue estimates</strong></p>

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<p>Google's Product Manager Ravi Kanneganti said, " As we take this final step to bring remaining Hangouts users to Chat, we hope users will appreciate our continued investment in making Chat a powerful place to create and collaborate.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/google-pauses-enforcing-proprietary-billing-system-in-india-after-antitrust-order-530167"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Google pauses enforcing proprietary billing system in India after antitrust order</strong></a></p>

<p>However, it is believed that contacts and messages will be transferred but not all of the data will be transferred. Till now the messaging service it had five billion downloads on the Google play store app.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chat service doesn't completely function the same as Hangouts but provides a few additional features for group conversations, security and collaborations to use editing docs as well. It's the same as WhatsApp. You can tag someone by mentioning @mention and can even send GIFs to each other on Chat.&nbsp;</p>

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Google has finally shut down its Google Hangouts feature for all. Starting from November 1, the web app will no longer be available for users. Google Hangouts is a text, video or voice chat app built into Gmail.

Google has finally shut down its Google Hangouts feature for all. Starting from November 1, the web app will no longer be available for users. Google Hangouts is a text, video or voice chat app built into Gmail. It first started as a feature on Google+. The tech giant earlier this year announced that it will switch Google Hangouts users to Google Chat. Also read | Google will not be providing updates to millions of Windows users. Here's why. The iOS and Android versions expired in the month of July and this was the last option available to the users. The company announced that it would prompt Hangout users to chat in Gmail or the app. The company claimed that Chat is a better and more efficient option than Hangouts for users to connect. Watch | WION Business News | Google-parent Alphabet misses revenue estimates Google's Product Manager Ravi Kanneganti said, " As we take this final step to bring remaining Hangouts users to Chat, we hope users will appreciate our continued investment in making Chat a powerful place to create and collaborate.” Also read | Google pauses enforcing proprietary billing system in India after antitrust order However, it is believed that contacts and messages will be transferred but not all of the data will be transferred. Till now the messaging service it had five billion downloads on the Google play store app. The Chat service doesn't completely function the same as Hangouts but provides a few additional features for group conversations, security and collaborations to use editing docs as well. It's the same as WhatsApp. You can tag someone by mentioning @mention and can even send GIFs to each other on Chat. (With inputs from agencies)

Google shuts Google Hangouts to prompt users to use Chat, says it's a better option

<p>Speaking in the House of Commons, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat confirmed that UK's new PM Rishi Sunak will be closely looking at Confucius Institutes in the UK for security concerns.</p>

<p>Tugendhat said, "Confucius Institutes pose a&nbsp;threat to civil liberties in many universities in the United Kingdom and he will be looking into closing them."</p>

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<p>Alleged to be used as a way&nbsp;of controlling the behaviour of Chinese students on the behalf of the country, the Conficuous Institutes&nbsp;say they're there set to promote the understanding of contemporary China among people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement follows the widespread concerns about some extra-judicial Chinese government operations happening in the country.</p>

<p>Rishi Sunak had in July tweeted that he will&nbsp;close all 30&nbsp;Confucius Institutes in the UK if he becomes the prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Ban on Chinese institutes at UK universities drawn up after Rishi Sunak's pledge to scrap them</strong></p>

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<p>In the last week of October, concerns over Loon Fung's&nbsp;takeaway in Glasgow&nbsp;was&nbsp;alleged to be the base for secretive police, working for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), The National reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/underdog-rishi-sunak-vows-to-get-tough-on-china-if-he-becomes-the-next-uk-pm-500361"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;‘Underdog’ Rishi Sunak vows to get tough on China if he becomes PM</strong></a></p>

<p>Referring to these concerns, the Scottish First minister Nicola Sturgeon acknowledged the concerns and said that she has already discussed the matter with Glasgow's Chief Constable of&nbsp;Police. She said, "I agree that these reports are deeply concerning and I want to be very clear that we take them extremely seriously." She added that any foreign country operating in Scotland must&nbsp;abide by Scottish laws.</p>

<p>The new UK PM Rishi Sunak&nbsp;had in&nbsp;his election campaign pledged to close down all 30&nbsp;Confucius Institutes in the UK. The prime minister was earlier defeated by Liz Truss in the elections but was later designated as the PM after Truss resigned amid an economic crisis in the country. If done so, will this be a turning point in UK-China&nbsp;relations?&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Speaking in the House of Commons, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat confirmed that UK's new PM Rishi Sunak will be closely looking at Confucius Institutes in the UK for security concerns.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat confirmed that UK's new PM Rishi Sunak will be closely looking at Confucius Institutes in the UK for security concerns. Tugendhat said, "Confucius Institutes pose a threat to civil liberties in many universities in the United Kingdom and he will be looking into closing them." BREAKING: Security Minister Tom Tugendhat (@TomTugendhat) has just confirmed that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak "will be looking to close" Confucius Institutes in the UK. pic.twitter.com/tMzrkezk8E — Sam (@EditorBTB) November 1, 2022 × Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak might go to COP27: Report Alleged to be used as a way of controlling the behaviour of Chinese students on the behalf of the country, the Conficuous Institutes say they're there set to promote the understanding of contemporary China among people. The announcement follows the widespread concerns about some extra-judicial Chinese government operations happening in the country. Rishi Sunak had in July tweeted that he will close all 30 Confucius Institutes in the UK if he becomes the prime minister. 2/ I would close all 30 of China’s Confucius Institutes in the UK - the highest number in the world. Almost all UK government spending on Mandarin language teaching at school is channelled through university-based Confucius Institutes, thereby promoting Chinese soft power. pic.twitter.com/RAWf0WsKRS — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) July 25, 2022 × Watch | Ban on Chinese institutes at UK universities drawn up after Rishi Sunak's pledge to scrap them In the last week of October, concerns over Loon Fung's takeaway in Glasgow was alleged to be the base for secretive police, working for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), The National reported. Also read | ‘Underdog’ Rishi Sunak vows to get tough on China if he becomes PM Referring to these concerns, the Scottish First minister Nicola Sturgeon acknowledged the concerns and said that she has already discussed the matter with Glasgow's Chief Constable of Police. She said, "I agree that these reports are deeply concerning and I want to be very clear that we take them extremely seriously." She added that any foreign country operating in Scotland must abide by Scottish laws. The new UK PM Rishi Sunak had in his election campaign pledged to close down all 30 Confucius Institutes in the UK. The prime minister was earlier defeated by Liz Truss in the elections but was later designated as the PM after Truss resigned amid an economic crisis in the country. If done so, will this be a turning point in UK-China relations? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Amazon.com Inc is freezing its staffing levels&nbsp;in its advertising businesses to match its slowing sales and is expected to take a few drastic steps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company started imposing a freeze on corporate roles in the month of October and is currently in the process of reducing programme costs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/amazon-shuts-online-store-fabriccom-in-cost-cutting-move-527244"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Amazon shuts online store fabric.com in cost-cutting move</strong></a></p>

<p>This clearly showed that the from is trying to make the most of its sales during business holidays. the Chief Financial Officer last week stated that the company will continue to invest in its advertising businesses along with computing units, while the company's web services will try to cut costs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A source told Bloomberg that the company will continue to hire new employees for its advertising businesses but won't introduce any new positions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defining it to be the slowest revenue growth ever during its holiday era, Amazon's shares are 13 per cent since October 27. Chief Executive Officer Andy Jesse has been busy slashing expenses in the sales that have hit pandemic highs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-amazon-workers-across-the-country-strike-amid-allegations-of-suppressing-unionisation-efforts-528688"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Amazon workers in parts of US strike amid alleged crackdown on unionisation efforts</strong></a></p>

<p>The firm's advertising businesses generated $9.55 billion at the quarter end of September this year, implying to be a 25 per cent increase from the previous year.</p>

<p>One of the recent measures to cut its costs was when the retail giant Amazon announced the closure of Fabrics.com, which was selling fabrics for over 30 years. The company advised its users to purchase clothes from Amazon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Amazon.com Inc is freezing its staffing levels in its advertising businesses to match its slowing sales and is expected to take a few drastic steps. The company started imposing a freeze on corporate roles in the month of October and is currently in the process of reducing programme costs.

Amazon.com Inc is freezing its staffing levels in its advertising businesses to match its slowing sales and is expected to take a few drastic steps. The company started imposing a freeze on corporate roles in the month of October and is currently in the process of reducing programme costs. Also read | Amazon shuts online store fabric.com in cost-cutting move This clearly showed that the from is trying to make the most of its sales during business holidays. the Chief Financial Officer last week stated that the company will continue to invest in its advertising businesses along with computing units, while the company's web services will try to cut costs. A source told Bloomberg that the company will continue to hire new employees for its advertising businesses but won't introduce any new positions. Defining it to be the slowest revenue growth ever during its holiday era, Amazon's shares are 13 per cent since October 27. Chief Executive Officer Andy Jesse has been busy slashing expenses in the sales that have hit pandemic highs. Also read | Amazon workers in parts of US strike amid alleged crackdown on unionisation efforts The firm's advertising businesses generated $9.55 billion at the quarter end of September this year, implying to be a 25 per cent increase from the previous year. One of the recent measures to cut its costs was when the retail giant Amazon announced the closure of Fabrics.com, which was selling fabrics for over 30 years. The company advised its users to purchase clothes from Amazon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Amazon halts staffing levels in its advertising business in cost-cutting move

<p>The Meta-owned company, Whatsapp,&nbsp;recently announced that it has banned nearly 2.6 million accounts in the month of September using its abuse detection approach. It further added that nearly 800K users were banned before any reports from users.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These accounts were banned between September 1, 2022, to September 31, 2022. The company further added that it received complaints for 666 accounts out of which 495 were for ban appeal, and it banned 23 of the accounts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/whatsapp-will-soon-stop-you-from-taking-screenshots-of-media-sent-as-view-once-523498"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;WhatsApp will soon stop you from taking screenshots of media sent as view once</strong></a></p>

<p>The company explained its abuse detection approach which operates at three stages: at the time of registering your account, second&nbsp;while messaging and third&nbsp;in response to any negative feedback (user block or report)&nbsp;received, TOI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WhatsApp down globally in the longest outage ever</strong></p>

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<p>A spokesperson for the company said that in accordance with the IT Rules 2021, it had published a report which revealed the details of user complaints and also actions taken by Whatsapp along with some preventive measures to avoid the use of abusive language on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/whatsapp-suspends-24-million-indian-accounts-in-july-monthly-report-512392"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;WhatsApp suspended 2.4 million Indian accounts in July: Monthly report</strong></a></p>

<p>As per Whatsapp's FAQ page,&nbsp;whenever you report a user, the company&nbsp;receives the last five messages including videos and images sent by the reported users and they won't be notified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company said that in the past few years, it has invested in AI and other technology areas including data scientists to keep its platform safe and secure for its users.&nbsp;</p>

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The Meta-owned company, Whatsapp, recently announced that it has banned nearly 2.6 million accounts in the month of September using its abuse detection approach.

The Meta-owned company, Whatsapp, recently announced that it has banned nearly 2.6 million accounts in the month of September using its abuse detection approach. It further added that nearly 800K users were banned before any reports from users. These accounts were banned between September 1, 2022, to September 31, 2022. The company further added that it received complaints for 666 accounts out of which 495 were for ban appeal, and it banned 23 of the accounts. Also read | WhatsApp will soon stop you from taking screenshots of media sent as view once The company explained its abuse detection approach which operates at three stages: at the time of registering your account, second while messaging and third in response to any negative feedback (user block or report) received, TOI reported. Watch | WhatsApp down globally in the longest outage ever A spokesperson for the company said that in accordance with the IT Rules 2021, it had published a report which revealed the details of user complaints and also actions taken by Whatsapp along with some preventive measures to avoid the use of abusive language on the platform. Also read | WhatsApp suspended 2.4 million Indian accounts in July: Monthly report As per Whatsapp's FAQ page, whenever you report a user, the company receives the last five messages including videos and images sent by the reported users and they won't be notified. The company said that in the past few years, it has invested in AI and other technology areas including data scientists to keep its platform safe and secure for its users. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Twitter's top ad, tech and marketing officials announced their departure.&nbsp;The departure comes after Tesla's owner and the world's richest&nbsp;man Elon Musk acquired the microblogging platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time the officials are leaving. Soon after Musk took over the social media platform, CEO Parag Agarwal, CFO Ned Segal and legal affairs and policy chief Vijaya Gadde were fired. As per media reports, the three officials are expected to get a severance of nearly $122 million.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-slams-twitters-current-lords-and-peasants-system-says-blue-for-8month-530344"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk slams Twitter's current 'lords and peasants' system, says 'Blue for $8/month'</strong></a></p>

<p>The chief customer officer and ad boss, Sarah Personette on Tuesday (October 1)&nbsp;announced that she has resigned from the company, raising concerns among&nbsp;advertisers&nbsp;as to how the social media platform will change under the leadership of Musk. The COO in her bio has mentioned 'former Twitter's COO.'&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chief People and Diversity Officer Dalana Brand on Tuesday (October 1) also stated that she has resigned from the firm after working for four years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A source in a conversation with Reuters confirmed the departures of the chief marketing officer, vice president of global sales and Twitter's head of product.</p>

<p>As per a CNBC report, the Tesla owner has authorised nearly 50 employees from Tesla, Neuralink and Boring Company to work with the social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier Musk was in the headlines after it was mentioned that he'll be laying off some employees and has even asked managers to name the employees to be laid off. Though, he later denied all these claims.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Here's how Musk is changing Twitter</strong></p>

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<p>As per media reports, Musk's team will head to New York to talk to advertisers who are concerned that their ads will be next to some harmful and hate&nbsp;content. This is because the hate comments such as using the 'n-word' have increased by 500 per cent after Musk's takeover.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Musk tried to assure advertisers by saying that the company's commitment to brand safety remains 'unchanged.'</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-is-new-twitter-ceo-and-also-the-sole-director-of-the-social-media-platform-530087"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Musk installs himself as Twitter CEO, dissolves board, becomes sole director of company</strong></a></p>

<p>The top 20 top advertisers in an open letter were cautioned by a coalition of 40 advocate organisations and the Free Press, advising them to pull their ads if Musk changes the content moderation policies of the platform making it more liberal and mentioning it as 'Free Speech.'</p>

<p>The new Twitter owner, in a tweet, mentioned changing the platform's content policies to allow free speech for the users, however, some are not happy with the moderation as they believe there'll be more hate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts are questioning Musk's leadership. With so many leaving the platform many have returned such as Kanye West, Donald Trump and even Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter's top ad, tech and marketing officials announced their departure. The departure comes after Tesla's owner and the world's richest man Elon Musk acquired the microblogging platform.

Twitter's top ad, tech and marketing officials announced their departure. The departure comes after Tesla's owner and the world's richest man Elon Musk acquired the microblogging platform. This is not the first time the officials are leaving. Soon after Musk took over the social media platform, CEO Parag Agarwal, CFO Ned Segal and legal affairs and policy chief Vijaya Gadde were fired. As per media reports, the three officials are expected to get a severance of nearly $122 million. Also read | Elon Musk slams Twitter's current 'lords and peasants' system, says 'Blue for $8/month' The chief customer officer and ad boss, Sarah Personette on Tuesday (October 1) announced that she has resigned from the company, raising concerns among advertisers as to how the social media platform will change under the leadership of Musk. The COO in her bio has mentioned 'former Twitter's COO.' Hi folks, I wanted to share that I resigned on Friday from Twitter and my work access was officially cut off last night. — Sarah Personette (@SEP) November 1, 2022 × Chief People and Diversity Officer Dalana Brand on Tuesday (October 1) also stated that she has resigned from the firm after working for four years. After 4 amazing years, I resigned from Twitter on Friday. It has truly been one of the best experiences of my career and every moment embodied #LoveWhereYouWork. — Dalana Brand (@DalanaBrand) November 1, 2022 × A source in a conversation with Reuters confirmed the departures of the chief marketing officer, vice president of global sales and Twitter's head of product. As per a CNBC report, the Tesla owner has authorised nearly 50 employees from Tesla, Neuralink and Boring Company to work with the social media platform. Earlier Musk was in the headlines after it was mentioned that he'll be laying off some employees and has even asked managers to name the employees to be laid off. Though, he later denied all these claims. Watch | Gravitas: Here's how Musk is changing Twitter As per media reports, Musk's team will head to New York to talk to advertisers who are concerned that their ads will be next to some harmful and hate content. This is because the hate comments such as using the 'n-word' have increased by 500 per cent after Musk's takeover. However, Musk tried to assure advertisers by saying that the company's commitment to brand safety remains 'unchanged.' Also read | Musk installs himself as Twitter CEO, dissolves board, becomes sole director of company The top 20 top advertisers in an open letter were cautioned by a coalition of 40 advocate organisations and the Free Press, advising them to pull their ads if Musk changes the content moderation policies of the platform making it more liberal and mentioning it as 'Free Speech.' The new Twitter owner, in a tweet, mentioned changing the platform's content policies to allow free speech for the users, however, some are not happy with the moderation as they believe there'll be more hate. Experts are questioning Musk's leadership. With so many leaving the platform many have returned such as Kanye West, Donald Trump and even Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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