Twitter was flooded with tweets after news broke that US President Donald Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Recent hashtags that trended included #TrumpHasCovid and the more recent #CovidCaughtTrump. While some wished him a speedy recovery, not everyone had nice words.
However, in an interview with Vice's Motherboard, Twitter has said it can suspend users who openly wish harm to the president during his on-going battle with Covid-19. The social media site referenced a policy that was put in place in April about taking action against users for their comments about Mr Trump.
Twitter’s policies allow for users engaging in “abusive behaviour” to be suspended, including when posting “content that wishes, hopes or expresses a desire for death, serious bodily harm or fatal disease against an individual”.
“Hoping that someone dies as a result of a serious disease” is listed as a specific example within the guidelines’ section outlining explanations of abusive behaviour.
However, even though this policy is put in place, it’s still unclear how Twitter would be able to monitor every single tweet.
“We’re prioritising the removal of content when it has a clear call to action that could potentially cause real-world harm,” a Twitter representative said.
The company added that its rule doesn't necessarily mean a user would face an automatic suspension, but rather that their tweets would be deleted and users could potentially face a shadow ban where accounts will be in read-only mode instead.
Mr Trump is being treated at Walter Reed Medical Centre. He took the military helicopter Marine One to the hospital on Friday, where he is expected to stay for a few days, according to a White House spokesperson.
Normcore explained
Something of a fashion anomaly, normcore is essentially a celebration of the unremarkable. The term was first popularised by an article in New York magazine in 2014 and has been dubbed “ugly”, “bland’ and "anti-style" by fashion writers. It’s hallmarks are comfort, a lack of pretentiousness and neutrality – it is a trend for those who would rather not stand out from the crowd. For the most part, the style is unisex, favouring loose silhouettes, thrift-shop threads, baseball caps and boyish trainers. It is important to note that normcore is not synonymous with cheapness or low quality; there are high-fashion brands, including Parisian label Vetements, that specialise in this style. Embraced by fashion-forward street-style stars around the globe, it’s uptake in the UAE has been relatively slow.
THE BIO
Favourite car: Koenigsegg Agera RS or Renault Trezor concept car.
Favourite book: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes or Red Notice by Bill Browder.
Biggest inspiration: My husband Nik. He really got me through a lot with his positivity.
Favourite holiday destination: Being at home in Australia, as I travel all over the world for work. It’s great to just hang out with my husband and family.
The specs: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
Price, base / as tested Dh220,000 / Dh320,000
Engine 3.5L V6
Transmission 10-speed automatic
Power 421hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque 678Nm @ 3,750rpm
Fuel economy, combined 14.1L / 100km
MATCH INFO
Manchester United 1 (Fernandes pen 2') Tottenham Hotspur 6 (Ndombele 4', Son 7' & 37' Kane (30' & pen 79, Aurier 51')
Man of the match Son Heung-min (Tottenham)
Tips to avoid getting scammed
1) Beware of cheques presented late on Thursday
2) Visit an RTA centre to change registration only after receiving payment
3) Be aware of people asking to test drive the car alone
4) Try not to close the sale at night
5) Don't be rushed into a sale
6) Call 901 if you see any suspicious behaviour
