## German court orders X to hand over election data in legal blow to Musk’s platform

Authored by politico.eu

Social media platforms, including X, are already getting European Commission scrutiny over alleged failures to mitigate risks around election interference.

Russia was accused of interfering in Romania's annulled presidential election late last year, via a TikTok campaign that boosted a pro-Kremlin candidate.

The case adds to mounting tensions between European regulators and Musk’s social media platform over its rolling back of content moderation and refusal to accede to data access demands.

The DSA, which came into force in 2022, requires large platforms to grant researchers access to data to study systemic risks.

The Commission already accused X in July last year of breaching the DSA for not meeting requirements around researcher data access.

The Berlin Regional Court sided with the plaintiffs, issuing an urgent injunction that forces X to provide real-time access to the requested data via its online interface until Feb. 25.

The ruling also orders X to pay legal costs and imposes a €6,000 procedural fine, setting a precedent for how European courts may enforce transparency obligations under the DSA. »

### Mastermind behind right-wing Twitter account ‘Inevitable West’ exposed as Indian crypto scammer

Authored by tribune.com.pk

The mastermind behind the right-wing X, formerly Twitter, account ‘Inevitable West’ has been exposed as an alleged Indian crypto scammer and political grifter following a major blunder.

This error sparked online investigations, which uncovered his alleged involvement in a massive money-laundering operation connected to the app.

As of writing this article, the account boasts over 200,000 followers but it has yet to address any of the ongoing allegations. »

### 'They look terrible': Families horrified by frail, emaciated condition of freed hostages

Authored by ynetnews.com

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum issued a statement condemning the disturbing images, saying they prove that time is running out for those still in captivity.

The family of Ohad Ben Ami was both relieved to see him walking but shocked by his frail appearance.

Ohad Ben Ami's family reacts in shock to his gaunt appearance ( Video: Hostages and Missing Families Forum ). »

### Diablo creator David Brevik doesn’t vibe with today’s rapid ARPGs – “You’ve cheapened the entire experience”

Authored by videogamer.com

Diablo creator David Brevik may have left the series behind back in 2005, but the ARPG creator has never truly left the genre.

While Brevik’s career spans almost the entire history of the medium, the Diablo creator is most renowned for his work on the creation of the modern ARPG genre.

As gamers urge for rapid progression and instant satisfaction and fight hordes of mobs every second, Brevik believes that some substance has been lost. »

### Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate

Authored by cnn.com

A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.

In late January, two children in Gaines County were hospitalized for measles.

The South Plains Public Health District started a measles clinic Thursday, Holbrooks said, where daily testing and vaccination will be available starting next week. »

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