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Facebook removes pages of far-right group Patriot Prayer

Facebook took down the sites as part of its crackdown against violent militias, the company said. https://wapo.st/2QX7fda

Washington firm ran fake Facebook accounts in Venezuela, Bolivia and Mexico, report finds

The operation by the well-connected public relations company shows how players in the U.S. have sowed division in foreign countries through techniques similar to how Russians interfered in the 2016 election in the United States. https://wapo.st/358332m

Kids used to love screen time. Then schools made Zoom mandatory all day long.

Some schools are asking kids to spend hours online, changing how parents think about screen-time rules. https://wapo.st/331dS3L

Classic Mario games are coming to Switch for a limited time, baffling fans

Classic Mario games are coming to Switch for a limited time. If you’re confused, you’re not alone. https://wapo.st/354Rby6

Ethics and economics: The conflicting values of the esports industry

Partnerships with countries or corporations with close ties to governments with questionable human rights records have drawn attention to how some esports entities reconcile questions that mingle money and morality. https://wapo.st/3h2SHmU

Facebook will block new political advertising the week before Election Day

Facebook announced changes to its election strategy in response to criticism that the company fuels misinformation. https://wapo.st/3jLCJiL

StreamElements announces winners of $100,000 diversity fund to bolster minorities on Twitch

The 20 streamers will receive a portion of the $100,000 diversity fund from Stream Elements. https://wapo.st/3bsLQC0