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As the world prepares to mark Yom ha-Shoah on Monday night, April 17, thousands of Jewish visitors have descended on Poland for the annual March of the Living. On Tuesday morning, more than 150 Canadian students and adultsincluding seven Holocaust survivorswill be taking part in the large silent march between Auschwitz and Birkenau death camps near Krakow.

The commemoration comes amidst a heated debate over the way the Polish government wants its own version of Holocaust history told. Since 2018, a new law has made it illegal for researchers and academics to say that Poles were collaborators with the Nazis, or that they helped hunt down, round up and murder the countrys three million Jews.

According to criticsincluding Ottawa history professor Jan GrabowksiPolands new feel-good narrative downplays its wartime responsibility in favour of a nationalistic fable that portrays Poles as victims who even helped the Jews.

Grabowski joins The CJN Daily to explain his latest battleground against Holocaust distortion: one thats now taking place on Wikipedia.

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Gwyneth Paltrow entering a courtroom in a blue velvet blazer.

In Tinseltown, nothing beats the Academy Awardsand data from last month proves it.

When its time to catch up on whats happening in the world of the rich and famous, Wikipedias at the top of the fold on the first page of the Google search result. Wikipedia personal life entries also serve as a great entry to celebrity rabbit holes. According to the data, the Oscars dominated the spotlight in March, as four of the five most popular celebrities on the internets favorite website last month came away from the Academy Awards with smiles on their faces.

Besides Hollywoods biggest awards show, television shows The Last of Us and The Mandalorian helped propel a couple of celebs to high on the leaderboard. Big movie releases, namely John Wick: Chapter 4 and Scream VI, also played starring roles in the make-up of Marchs top 20 newsworthy celebrities.

In terms of biggest movers from February to March, comedian Chris Rocks pageviews shot up 1076% in March, thanks in part to his recently released comedy specialalthough it also being the one-year anniversary of the Will Smith slap incident certainly helps too. Ke Huy Quan, who won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars, also saw huge gains last month; the Everything Everywhere All at Once stars pageviews increased 712% month over month.

Last months chart-topper, Rihanna, rode the Super Bowl halftime show to 5.3 million pageviews in February, but that boost proved to be fleeting. Her Wikipedia pageviews dropped 87% month over month, tumbling her down 40 spots to #41 in March.

So who took the crown from Rihanna in March? Stacker used pageview data from Wikipedia to rank the top 20 newsworthy celebrities in March. Keep on reading to find out.

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Michael B. Jordan in a black suit.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.0 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 649,649 Month-over-month change: 57% Trending topic: Starred in Creed III, which premiered in theaters on March 3

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Tom Cruise in a blue suit jacket and white shirt.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.1 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 857,717 Month-over-month change: 23% Trending topic: Report came out claiming that he has no part in the life of his 16-year-old daughter Suri

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Hailey Bieber in dark clothing and a black leather jacket.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.1 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 453,643 Month-over-month change: 143% Trending topic: Involved in social media drama with Selena Gomez

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Sarah Shahi in a white strapless gown.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.1 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 203,432 Month-over-month change: 457% Trending topic: Starred in Sex/Life, which released its second (and final) season on Netflix on March 2; shes also announced to star and produce the Judgement pilot for ABC

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Taylor Swift in a sparkly costume onstage with a pink background.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.1 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 833,493 Month-over-month change: 37% Trending topic: Latest tour, the Eras Tour, began on March 17, marking the start of her first tour in five years

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Justin Bieber performing shirtless onstage.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.1 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 392,862 Month-over-month change: 192% Trending topic: Revealed he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a virus that has left his face partially paralyzed

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Sylvester Stallone in a dark blue suit.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.2 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 792,131 Month-over-month change: 54% Trending topic: The Rocky franchises Creed III premiered in theaters on March 3, although he did not appear in the movie

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Selena Gomez in a black strapless top and pants.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.2 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 626,735 Month-over-month change: 98% Trending topic: Reached 400 million followers on Instagram

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Gwyneth Paltrow in a black suit.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.3 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 260,788 Month-over-month change: 403% Trending topic: Won a court case over her 2016 ski collision

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Jonathan Majors in a black suit onstage.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.4 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 818,600 Month-over-month change: 70% Trending topic: Arrested on assault charges on March 26

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Chris Rock in a blue velvet suit on stage.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.4 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 119,348 Month-over-month change: 1076% Trending topic: His comedy special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage released on Netflix on March 4; the Academy Awards marked the first anniversary of the Will Smith slapping incident

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Bruce Willis in a black suit and bowtie.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.5 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 1.5 million Month-over-month change: 1% Trending topic: Turned 68 on March 19

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Jenna Ortega in a white plunging strapless dress.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.8 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 1.1 million Month-over-month change: 68% Trending topic: Starred in Scream VI, which premiered in theaters on March 10

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Keanu Reeves in a black suit.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 1.9 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 616,067 Month-over-month change: 203% Trending topic: Starred in John Wick: Chapter 4, which premiered in theaters on March 24

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Bella Ramsey in a pale pink suit.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 2.1 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 2.4 million Month-over-month change: -9% Trending topic: Stars on HBOs The Last of Us, which aired its first season finale in March

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Jamie Lee Curtis in a sparkly gown posing with an Academy Award.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 2.5 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 487,087 Month-over-month change: 416% Trending topic: Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

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Ke Huy Quan in a black suit smiling with an Academy Award.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 3.0 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 373,887 Month-over-month change: 712% Trending topic: Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Pedro Pascal in glasses and a brown cardigan.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 3.2 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 3.4 million Month-over-month change: -6% Trending topic: Stars on TV series The Mandalorian, which had its third season premiere in March, and The Last of Us, which aired its first season finale in March

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Michelle Yeoh in a white strapless feather gown posing with an Academy Award.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 3.3 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 634,919 Month-over-month change: 415% Trending topic: Won the Academy Award for Best Actress

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Brendan Fraser in a black suit holding an Academy Award.

Wikipedia pageviews in March: 3.5 million Wikipedia pageviews in February: 871,821 Month-over-month change: 303% Trending topic: Won the Academy Award for Best Actor

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Twitter recently labeled NPR "US state-affiliated media" before changing its label to "government-funded media" amid backlash. Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Twitter relies on a Wikipedia page to help inform its decision on what news organizations' accounts get labeled as "government-funded media."

Elon Musk told as much to NPR reporter Bobby Allyn, and Twitter's Help Center page about government and state-affiliated media labels confirmed the policy.

"Government-funded media is defined as outlets where the government provides some or all of the outlet's funding and may have varying degrees of government involvement over editorial content. We may use external sources similar to this one in order to determine when this label is applied," the Twitter page says.

Twitter recently slapped a "state-affiliated media" label on NPR's Twitter account. The label is usually reserved for the likes of Russia Today, which is funded by the Russian government,andChina's Xinhua News Agency, the official state news agency of the Chinese government.

Musk reportedly later admitted adding the "state-affiliated media" label to NPR's account might have been a mistake.

"The operating principle at new Twitter is simply fair and equal treatment, so if we label non-US accounts as govt, then we should do the same for US, but it sounds like that might not be accurate here," Musk reportedly told Allen.

Twitter has since changed the label on NPR's account to say "government-funded media."

NPR's website says, on average, less than 1% of its annual operating budget comes from federal agencies and departments and grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which wascreated byCongress's Public Broadcasting Act of 1967.

When told that the government doesn't have influence over NPR's editorial decisions, Musk said, "If you really think that the government has no influence on the entity they're funding then you've been marinating in the Kool-Aid for too long," according to Allyn.

NPR did not immediately respond to a request for comment. When contacted for comment, Twitter replied with an automated message that did not address the question.

In a statement previously shared with Insider about Twitter's initial "state-affiliated media" label on the organization's account, NPR President and CEO John Lansing said, "NPR and our Member stations are supported by millions of listeners who depend on us for the independent, fact-based journalism we provide. NPR stands for freedom of speech and holding the powerful accountable. It is unacceptable for Twitter to label us this way. A vigorous, vibrant free press is essential to the health of our democracy."

NPR spokesperson Isabel Lara said the organization will not resume tweeting until its label is removed, as any tweets posted in the interim would carry a "false disclaimer."

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If theres one thing the internet is full of, its information. (You thought I was going to say something else, didnt you?) Some would argue that it has presented information overload, and users are forced to be their own judge and jury on the validity of the available information. However, one site has pioneered the online version of Encyclopedia Britannica, and although the accuracy record of the online source has sometimes been in question in its early days, it has become the go-to site to find quick information on everything from weather balloons to wine barrels. Since Wikipedia launched its smartphone app way back in 2012, it has been largely ignored in favor of the web version. However, the app is grossly underrated, as its features are useful and practical.

While the features of the mobile Wikipedia app are virtually the same as those offered in the web version, the designers have adapted the functionality to the smartphone landscape. One notable feature is its ability to customize your Explore feed, so you see more of what you are interested in. The Featured article allows users to see daily featured articles, current news, picture of the day, On This Day, and more. Like every other app and business, the Wikipedia app gathers information from the other social media apps you use to suggest related content to your browsing history. And while many of us dont care for this intrusive behavior, its a fact of online life and one we must endure and embrace in equal doses, so we might as well make the best of it.

Several other intuitive attributes of the app make it superior to the online version. One handy feature is the voice-search component. Voice commands can be very helpful when you dont have the ability (or are just too lazy) to type, and recognizes almost every language. It has an easily accessed search history, saving you time when you've forgotten to bookmark previous searches. Another handy feature is the ability to open several tabs simultaneously, allowing you to easily return to the original article.

Much like the website version, the Wikipedia app lets users edit any portion of the article. While this has sometimes been the source of skepticism of accuracy in the past, Wikipedia stands by its self-policing policies and continues to rely on a community of volunteer editors to improve its accuracy. It stands by its wisdom of crowds philosophy. Writers are encouraged to back up factual statements with verifiable references and sources whenever possible. So, if youre an information geek, or if you just happen to know something about a subject close to home or close to your heart, you can edit articles too. The app even gives you suggestions on how to keep things concise, facilitating you to edit articles and make them more useful to readers.

Without a doubt, Wikipedia stands as the most-viewed source for information on the internet, and the well-thought interface and features offered by the app present a more efficient version that is better suited for smartphone users who want to look smart on the go. Think of all the information we literally have at our fingertips these days all without lugging around 32 volumes of encyclopedias. The absolute best thing about the Wikipedia app? Its free to download and free to use, further supporting the core beliefs of Wikipedia, which is that information should always be free and at everyones disposal.

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By Rugby Onslaught

The entire rugby community has lost its mind today after the President of the United States Joe Biden recently mixed up the All Blacks with the Black and Tans- a paramilitary force recruited to assist the Royal Irish Constabulary in the early 20th century.

Whilst thinking he was complimenting his cousin, former Ireland fullback Rob Kearney, for beating "the hell out of" the All Blacks, the President made the unfortunate faux pas during a visit of Ireland this week.

Since then, the Internet has done its thing, editing the Black and Tans' Wikipedia page to include the exploits of the 95-cap Ireland international. The page has since been re-edited, but not before screenshots were taken and shared on social media.

The page was altered to say: "The Black and Tans (Irish: Dchrnaigh) were constables recruited into the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) as reinforcements during the Irish War of Independence. Recruitment began in Great Britain in January 1920 and about 10,000 men enlisted during the conflict. The Black and Tans were defeated by Rob Kearney at Soldier Field in Chicago, ending their reign of terror. Rob's skill under the high ball is commonly cited as a factor in their loss. The vast majority were unemployed former British soldiers from Britain who had fought in the First World War. Some sources count a small number of Irishmen as Black and Tans."

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Ireland recorded their first ever victory over the All Blacks on American soil in 2016, defeating the then world champions 40-29 in Chicago's Soldier Field, with Kearney starting at fullback on that occasion. Since that victory, Ireland have won four of their last seven matches against New Zealand, having waited 111 years and 28 matches for a victory prior to that. Kearney also started in Ireland's victory over the All Blacks in 2018 at the Aviva Stadium.

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