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THORN'S "DEEPFAKE NUDES & YOUNG PEOPLE: NAVIGATING A NEW FRONTIER IN TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED NONCONSENSUAL SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION”
Drawing on a survey of 1,200 young people aged 13-20, Thorn’s research explores their awareness of deepfake nudes, lived experiences with them, and their involvement in creating such content.
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August 13, 2025
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Best offseason moves, 2
Some Eastern Conference teams have made big moves that could change the playoff landscape. And as I had mentioned last week with the adjustments teams had made, Boston and Indiana have slim chances of making it to the post season.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Freeman
Duke appeals to Capitol: Support hospital upgrade
Frasco first filed the proposal in the 18th Congress as HB 8275 on December 16, 2020, and refiled it in the 19th Congress as HB 107 on June 30, 2022.
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August 13, 2025
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Batch 2018, 2005 complete Finals cast in SHAABAA Season 28
The Xchange Forex Batch 2018 and Insular Square Batch 2005 finished off their rivals to complete the Finals cast of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
The Freeman
Kadayawan: Davao's Thanksgiving
Davao City was not always called by its current name.
3 min |
August 13, 2025
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Archival: No PIO head? No problem
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. dismissed concerns about disruptions in City Hall operations, particularly in the Public Information Office (PIO), amidst the absence of a department head --a factor which he believes poses no major issue.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Freeman
LTO-7 to resume full operations in Bohol next month
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) - 7 announced it will resume full operations in Bohol next month, but motorists have been given a one-month grace period to comply with registration and licensing requirements before strict enforcement begins.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
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Morning fire leaves 5 families homeless in Brgy Mambaling
At least 12 individuals and five families were displaced after a fire broke out in a boarding house in Sitio Avocado, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City on Tuesday morning, August 12.
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August 13, 2025
The Freeman
Impeachment and the doctrine of checks and balances
U.S. president after George Washington, checks and balances intend to balance the executive, legislative, and judicial powers against each other, so that the efforts in human nature toward tyranny can alone be checked and restrained and any degree of freedom preserved in the Constitution.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
The Freeman
Phl wants chip exports exempted from US tariff
The Philippines will be seeking an exemption from US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 100-percent levy on its semiconductor imports, according to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Freeman
It might work or it might not
As opposed to the outright ban of online gambling, some sectors --citing the revenue it gives to the government as something that cannot be ignored-- are suggesting subjecting such operations to stricter regulations instead.
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August 13, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Greats shoot for third straight win
An energized Cebu Greats will try to stretch their hot streak to three games as they clash with Pasig City in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2025 Season today (Tuesday, August 12) at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Doing the Unthinkable
About a. Month ago, I did the craziest stunt in my life. No, it wasn’t dangerous nor scary. I just rode around Manhattan on my road bike.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
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2 Chinese vessels collide while pursuing PCG boat
A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Convoluted Senate committee assignments
One of the meanings of the word \"convoluted\" is one which is very difficult to understand. The retention of Senator Robinhood Padilla to head the Committee on Constitutional Amendments is one very tangible example. And Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a neophyte, heading the most powerful Blue Ribbon.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Information as power
It is quite difficult to teach young students the importance of opinion writing as an integral part of journalism.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
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Shifting trends reshape property market
Rent.Ph, the rental management arm of Filipino Homes, is expanding its nationwide footprint as shifting consumer behavior, high interest rates and flexible work trends drive demand for leasing over sales in the Philippine property market.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
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From 'sweet' to 'uncomfortable': 'Almost, Maine' delivers tales of love with mixed results
\"Almost, Maine\" is very much a romantic story for the early 2000s, and it shows. It makes sense when you put it into context that it was first staged just a year after \"Love Actually\" captured audiences’ hearts in 2003.
4 min |
August 12, 2025
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Child fighter for Maute group arrested in Lanao
Authorities have arrested a child fighter linked to the terrorist group Dawlah Islamiya, also known as the Maute Group, during an encounter in Lanao del Sur.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
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Inside Phl admin's plan to upskill workers in AI
The Philippine government is setting up an AI Academy to help workers adapt to an economy where artificial intelligence is expected to shape most jobs in the next decade.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
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Gilas eyes quarterfinals spot in KO match vs Saudi Arabia
The home team stands in the path of Gilas Pilipinas.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
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THE FIRST “SO MUCH COLOR” IN CEBU, THE FIRST OUTSIDE OF LUZON
The tail end portions of July proved to be quite invigorating for Cebuano beauty enthusiasts, with SM Beauty bringing the famed So Much Color beauty popup to the Queen City of the South.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
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Two language centers closed
FOR ALLEGED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT
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August 12, 2025
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Three-quarters of UN members support Palestinian statehood
Three-quarters of UN members have already or soon plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, with Australia on Monday becoming the latest to promise it will at the UN General Assembly in September.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Weeks of fuel price hike end amid expected oil supply boost
After four straight weeks of fuel price hikes, motorists will see some relief at the pump starting Tuesday, August 12, with rollbacks of up to P1.50 per liter.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
EYEING TO OPEN AN OFFICE IN ILOILO?
Prime location, top-notch amenities, and an exciting address make the 19-story International Corporate Plaza in Iloilo Business Park a convincing address for businesses
3 min |
August 12, 2025
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Cash gifts for seniors being readied
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is set to release the P10,000 cash gift for senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 from July to December of last year, while continuing to process claims from the start of this year up to September 30, 2025.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
PB defers consultant post conferment of Borgonia
The Cebu Provincial Board, during its Monday session, deferred the confirmation of the appointment of lawyer John Ismael \"Jiembo\" Borgonia, as consultant on political and social matters to Governor Pamela Baricuatro.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Amato's "Woven"
The celebrated Furne Amato once again made waves in plating up his brand of the-de facto-meets-the-de-jure at the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
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Archival, MCWD execs explore solutions to water supply woes
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival met with officials of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) yesterday to discuss strategic interventions and collaborative solutions to address the persistent water supply challenges the city has been facing.
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