Daily Skimm: He did the monster mash

Skimm’d with a new look October 26, 2021[Read in Browser]( [Toaster and Avocado Toast]( [Daily Skimm Logo]( Skimm’d with [a new look]( [Invite friends]( [Quote of the Day] Quote of the Day ​​”We'll give Bear extra pats” – [A dog’s handler]( after Bear received an award for saving koalas from the Australia wildfires. The goodest boy. mailto:?body=Australia’s goodest boy went above and beyond #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23qotd The Facebook Papers Getty Images The Story Leaked documents are [painting a clearer profile picture]( of Facebook. What’s the status? The social media company’s been in the news for all the wrong reasons for months. But recently it’s because of former FB employee-turned-whistleblower [Frances Haugen](. When the product manager left the company, she took thousands of internal documents with her. And spoke out – on everything from Instagram's damaging impact on teens' mental health to how Facebook fueled hate, misinformation, and political unrest. Now, over a dozen US news orgs are publishing a number of stories from redacted versions of the docs. We’ve Skimm’d it for you: [Jan 6](: Facebook worked ([not very hard]() to stop the spread of misinformation before last year’s election. But it reportedly rolled back a number of emergency measures after the 2020 elections. On Jan 6, Facebook staff watched chaos unleash. And tracked nearly 40,000 false news incidents per hour. One employee even said FB’s been “fueling this fire for a long time.” But the company denied responsibility for [the Capitol attack](, which left five dead and injured 140 officers. Global reach: The company’s apparently got some major [language barriers](. There aren’t enough content moderators who speak local languages and can flag harmful content around the world. And FB’s failed to establish AI solutions to address the problem, leading to violence in [Ethiopia](, [Sri Lanka](, and [India](. At one point, Apple [threatened]( to remove FB from its app store over reports of people using it to sell and trade maids in the Middle East. And CEO Mark Zuckerberg apparently complied with gov demands in [Vietnam]( to censor “anti-state” posts during last year’s elections. [Other notifications](: As in, it's not all terrible. Some of the news just shows a poke, er...peek into Facebook. One of the company's priorities: make Facebook cool again. Internal docs show the company stressing that it's more popular with boomers than zoomers. And that it's throwing everything and a pair of low-rise jeans at trying to rebrand its image (and maybe even its [name](). That includes debating whether to remove the "like" button on Instagram. And apparently tweaking the News Feed to include content from outside users' personal network. What’s next? There's pressure on Zuckerberg himself to testify. [Again](. Meanwhile, the company maintains that it's not an evil overlord and that it’s “no different" from other social media sites. And it's showing receipts: An exec apparently reminded people the company spends [$13 billion]( on over 40,000 jobs to “keep people safe on Facebook.” But the SEC, which has the docs, could look deeper. And has the power to fine Zuckerberg or remove him as chairman – though it's not clear how likely that would be. theSkimm Facebook’s platforms (including WhatsApp, Instagram) are more than just a way to share baby pics and check in on friends. The company reaches billions of people every day – shaping their opinions on everything from politics to hate. And this latest batch of info could have a lot of folks eyeing the delete button. PS: Even if you know it's harmful, it's hard to step away from Instagram. [We Skimm'd]( how to keep your social media use in check. mailto:?body=Major leaks are giving new insight into Facebook’s operations #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23the-facebook-papers And Also...This What’s not getting better… [Climate change](. Yesterday, a UN report found that concentrations of greenhouse gases hit a record high last year. Even with a temporary slowdown of new emissions during the pandemic, carbon dioxide was [almost 150% higher]( than pre-industrial levels. The report comes nearly a week before global leaders meet for COP26 climate talks. And days before the G20 leaders meet in Rome. Now, the UN’s warning that the world is “way off track” from its target to cut emissions in an attempt to reduce global warming. And some scientists say the world needs to cut its emissions in half in order to get rising temps under control.  mailto:?body=The UN’s still blaring the alarm on climate change #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2310-26-2021-aat-1-climate-change Where the plot is thickening… [Saudi Arabia](. Earlier this week, a former senior Saudi intelligence officer had some tea to spill about the House of Saud – aka the Saudi royal family. Especially about Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Earlier this year, a [US intel report]( found that MBS approved Jamal Khashoggi's killing – a journalist who'd been critical of the kingdom. Now, a former intel officer is saying MBS also boasted he could kill the late King Abdullah. And hinted that he could get a "poison ring" from Russia that'd do the trick. (Note: King Abdullah died of stated natural causes at age 90.) The Saudi gov’s denied the claims. And accused the former official of lying. mailto:?body=A former Saudi intel officer has a few things to say about MBS #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2310-26-2021-aat-2-mbs What’s a real blockbuster… [This Lego bust](. This week, police broke apart a Lego trafficking operation. Seattle police said a shop owner was reselling 171 stolen Lego sets worth thousands of dollars. Prosecutors charged him with trafficking stolen property. Experts pieced together that Lego trafficking has become a major concern. Now, the store owner reportedly faces up to 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both. Sounds more painful than stepping on one. mailto:?body=Police took down this operation block by block #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2310-26-2021-aat-3-lego What’s not Hertz-ing Tesla’s gains… [A $1 trillion market cap](. mailto:?body=Tesla’s got EVerything going for it #SkimmLife%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%2310-26-2021-aat-4-tesla Come Again Happy True/False Tuesday. Today’s installment: Experts estimate the clit has about 8,000 sensitive nerve endings. Time to take your guess. Okay, time's up. Yes, it's true. Oh, and that’s double the amount of a penis, btw. Talk about a pleasure powerhouse. If you could use some help tapping into it, try [Vella Women’s Pleasure Serum](. It delivers CBD deep beyond skin to relax the vaginal smooth muscle tissue. Which can help you have more intense orgasms more often — whether you’re flying solo or playing with a partner. And who would say no to that? Bonus: It’s condom compatible, vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and 30% off for Skimm’rs with code SKIMM30. Yes, really. [Go on](. Thing to Know 870 years About how long it actually took to build Rome, from its legendary founding in 753 BC to the empire’s height in 117 AD. Read: not a day. And, tbh, it’s still a work in progress. Good things tend to take time, intention, and teamwork. It’s why our friends at [Gevalia]( embrace the power of slowwww. Aka taking time to enjoy life – and coffee. Case in point: their slow-roasted blends, which are made to be savored with others. Because better > bitter. Every time. So try not to rush yourself today. And be sure to take a real break. Like, one without screens or stress...but with some delicious java and good company. [Drink up](. Time to Start Shopping for... Winter weather. That’s right — it’s never too early to grab new waterproof boots or make sure you’ve got a pair of text-friendly gloves ready to go. 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[This flight club]( sends you the best deals for when you’re feeling travel-ready. Like a round trip to Costa Rica from $187. Or Paris from $275. [Join for $1]( for the next 12 hours.* 4. ​​Crisp, refreshing wine that actually has no alcohol. Helloooooo brighter mornings. [This brand](’s sparkling white and rosé wines are low in sugar, gluten-free, and taste like the real thing. Plus they’re made with natural ingredients. And ship right to your door. [Happy happy-hourin’](.* 5. Tons of Amazon Basics and Basic Care products on sale today. Like this [warming pet bed](, these [hand sanitizing packets](, and this [hand weight set](. And so much more. Cha-ching. 6. Perfect gifts for the world traveler in your life. Aka this [posthumous release]( by Anthony Bourdain with expert advice about where to eat, what to do, and what to avoid. And a scratch-off [travel poster]( to keep track of their adventures. Wanderlust: activated. *PS: This is a sponsored post. 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