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Facebook’s Tracking Of Non-Users Sparks Broader Privacy Concerns

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies for a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing regarding the company’s use and protection of user data on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 11, 2018. (REUTERS/Leah Millis) SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Concern about Facebook Inc’s respect for data privacy is widening to include the information it collects about non-users, after Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said the world’s largest social network tracks people whether they have accounts or not. Privacy concerns have swamped Facebook since it acknowledged last month that information about millions of users wrongly ended up in the hands of political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, a firm that has counted U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2016 electoral campaign among its clients. Zuckerberg said on Wednesday under questioning by U.S. Representative Ben Luján that, for security reasons, Facebook also collects “data of people who have not signed up for Facebook.” Lawmakers and

11 Ridiculous Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Favorite Movies

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Mistakes happen, but these mistakes may affect how you see your favorite films. Small gaffes can be found in just about any movie. But these are mistakes that go above and beyond in their potential for ruining your viewing experience. Climactic scenes ruined, period dramas with modern technology and even crotches have become the stuff of cinematic errors. Spoilers below, by which we mean, these goofs will spoil these 11 classics for you. 1. The cowboy in the last scene of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” On the left! Just as Captain Jack Sparrow commands, “On deck, you scabrous dogs,” a “cowboy” can be  seen  over his shoulder just looking out to sea. Presumably this is a crew member who was supposed to be out of the shot, but how this made it into the final scene of “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” is inexplicable. That said, pirates versus cowboys could be a good movie in itself. 2. The Stormtrooper who hits his head in “Star Wars.” This bump fr

America’s Got Talent star Moya Angela admits she’s ‘happy’ to have missed out on finals

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MOYA ANGELA shot to fame on America’s Got Talent back in 2016 and now she is wowing audiences in the West End production of Dreamgirls. GETTY • WENN Americas Got Talent: Moya Angela has opened up about her experience Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the singer revealed that she is “very happy” to have missed on the live finals of the US television contest. The actress won over the judges with her rendition of one of Celine Dion’s biggest hits two years ago, but failed to get past the quarterfinals. Moya is now performing as Effie White in the hit production, after past Broadway credits in The Lion King and Ghost the Musical. When asked how she looked back at her time on America’s Got Talent, she commented: “It was an amazing and eye-opening experience. “One that I will never forget. It taught me I am exactly where I need to be as an artist, especially after I got a standing ovation from all four judges, including Simon [Cowell].” On failing to advance to the l

Russian Ultras in pictures: What football fans are facing as they head to the World Cup?

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RUSSIAN Ultras are preparing for fans to arrive in the country for the World Cup in June, as fears of a violence at the tournament soar. What should football fans expect at the World Cup? Moscow will host the 20 th  FIFA 2018  World Cup  on June 14 and football-mania is hotting up. However, the normal excitement which surrounds the world-famous tournament has been marred by growing fears for fan safety, with some of Russia's hooligans preparing for violence.  Russian Ultras have gained a worldwide reputation for violence and fighting across a long history of tournaments. FIFA has released a warning to fans travelling to the tournament to be mindful and stay safe. Ultras, on the other hand, have pledged to take the fight to English fans and warned they should prepare for blood. Who are the Russian Ultras? Russian Ultras are renowned for the violence and tend to express their 'ultimate fandom' through pyrotechnics, group marches to grounds and flags, banners a

Jenson Button's girlfriend Brittny Ward drives Instagram wild with unbelievable videos

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JENSON BUTTON’S girlfriend Brittny Ward sent her Instagram followers into meltdown with a series of sizzling hot videos as she stripped down to perform some eye-poppingly raunchy moves. The 27-year-old model, who has been in a relationship with the Formula One ace, 38, since 2016, flaunted her sensational figure in a skimpy thong leotard and neon leg warmers, channeling her best 1980s aerobics look. In a trio of jaw-dropping videos which she shared with her 291,000  Instagram  followers, Brittny pulled a variety of sexy moves. One saw her sticking her pert rear seductively backwards as she poured cereal into a bowl before beaming for the camera as she spooned it into her mouth in slow motion. The brunette bombshell could even be seen pulling the thong out from between her cheeks as the camera zoomed in to give a extra close-up view. Other intimate shots showed the brunette bombshell shaking her rear and tossing her mane of chocolate tresses. Brittny flashed some major si