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Petition calling for social media verified IDs gets over 500,000 signatures

Petition calling for social media verified IDs gets over 500,000 signatures
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A petition set up calling for social media platforms to require verified ID has been signed by well over 500,000 people. A woman named Katie Price set up the petition earlier this year after her teenage son Harvey received cruel online abuse for having a number of disabilities. The petition blew up following the racial abuse directed at footballers Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jason Sancho after the Euro Final. 

The petition calls for social media platforms to ‘make it a legal requirement when opening a new social media account, to provide a verified form of ID. Where the account belongs to a person under the age of 18 verify the account with the ID of a parent/guardian, to prevent anonymised harmful activity, providing traceability if an offence occurs.’ At the rate the petition is receiving signatures, the proposals are likely to be taken up for consideration. 

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Photo Source: Why Business Global Malta

154 COVID-19 cases registered with 6 recoveries

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Malta has registered 154 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,353 swab tests, while 6 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Monday 12th July 2021, 709,131 vaccine doses were administered of which 373,349 were 1st doses. 351,395 people are currently fully vaccinated. 

To date, Malta has registered 31,394 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,192 have recovered, 420 died and 782 are still active.

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Petition for Euro final rematch following shirt pulling foul gains traction

Petition for Euro final rematch following shirt pulling foul gains traction
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An England football fan has created a petition demanding UEFA to host a Euro 2020 final rematch between Italy and England. The petition emerged mainly due to Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini’s shocking challenge on England’s Bukayo Saka. The 36-year-old Italy captain was caught gripping Saka’s shirt and pulling him down. The act earned the Italian player a yellow card, but this did not sit well with a Change.org user.

The petition creator claimed that the match was not fair at all and claimed that the match officials held a bias in favour of Italy. The petitions description reads: ‘After Italy only receiving a yellow card for dragging England players like they were slaves. All the pushes, pulls and kicks and Italy was still allowed to win?’ As of writing this article, the petition has gained well over 95,000 signatures and rising from the target 150,000. The match stayed at a 1-1 draw until Italy emerged victorious through penalty rounds. 

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Photo Source: The Telegraph, Change.org

BOP SEASON: Maltese music galore as local artists release summer bangers

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With summer in full force, the island’s music scene is just about as hot as its weather, with local artists putting out one stellar release after the other. From big pop anthems to brand new bops, the Maltese Music Scene continues to thrive and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Lapes – Merħba Malta

Local rapper and king of controversial lyrics Lapes is back once again with the release of his long awaited album ‘Merħba Malta’. The album brings together tracks with long-time collaborators like Nadine Fenech, local favourites like Petra as well as fellow rap mainstay Owen Leuellen amongst other collaborations.

Emma Muscat – Meglio Di Sera

Following the explosive success that was Sangria, Emma Muscat brings Alvaro De Luna and Astol for another pop bop in the form of Meglio Di Sera. The dance tune blends slick summery sounds with the featured rappers’ slick flows, making for a massive summer anthem. The video is also shot entirely in Malta and highlights the true beauty of a summer on the island and we can’t get enough.

Feds – Stay Cool

London-based Maltese artist Feds returns with a cool, empowering pop track which is all about ‘owning your awkwardness and being ok with everyone’s own little quirks’. The track brings the vibes with Feds’ trademark Neo soul influences to make a unmistakeable summer tune.

NÈO-X – The Connection

Delivering a blend of entrancing sounds and hypnotic vocals, local DJ and producer NÈO-X’s latest track ‘The Connection’ is the closest thing to an Ibiza vibe we can get at the moment and we’ll happily take it.

LYNDSAY – Done

Ahead of the release of her album, local songstress Lyndsay drops an emotional single in ‘Done’. The powerful pop ballad is sure to get her fans excited for the drop of her album in the coming weeks.

Owen Leuellen – Runaway

X Factor sensation and local rapper Owen Leuellen has truly embraced the island’s summer vibes and has come out with a brand new sound with the laidback ‘Runaway’, with a slick video to match.

El Ferr – HEAT WAVE 

Hip-hop’s new kid on the block El Ferr bursts onto the scene with his debut single HEAT WAVE. Wavy guitar licks, punchy hip-hop beats and smooth vocal lines, if this guy’s first track is a sign of what’s to come, we’re ready for it.

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