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Meta slashes EU Facebook and Instagram subscription fees by 40% to meet regional regulatory demands
Meta cut the price of its ad-free subscription versions of Facebook and Instagram by 40% for EU users to comply with regulatory demands in the region.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over 'abusive' Marketplace practices
EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over 'abusive' Marketplace practicesTech - ABC News - November 14 -
EU fines Meta over $840 million for ‘abusive practices’ favoring Facebook Marketplace
Meta received a fine of over $840 million on Wednesday for breaching the European Union’s antitrust rules as it relates to market domination after three years of legal proceedings. The ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Facebook's parent company, Meta, facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace
The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an ad-free subscriptionTech - ABC News - November 12 -
FanDuel Sports Network regional channels will be available as add-on subscription on Prime Video
Diamond Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with Prime Video to make its 16 regional sports network channels available as an add-on subscriptionSports - ABC News - November 13 -
FanDuel Sports Network regional channels will be available as add-on subscription on Prime Video
Diamond Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with Prime Video to make its 16 regional sports network channels available as an add-on subscriptionEntertainment - ABC News - November 13 -
Trump’s Win Prompts Spike in Demand for Lobbyists With Ties to the President-Elect
Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
23andMe to slash 40% of its workforce, end therapeutics program to cut costs
DNA-testing company 23andMe Holding Co. will slash its workforce by about 40% and discontinue its therapeutics program as part of a restructuring effort to cut costs, the company said Monday.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Meta 21.6 billion won for illegally collecting Facebook users’ sensitive personal information, including data about their political views and sexual ...Tech - ABC News - November 5 -
EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies
New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectorsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
EU slaps Meta with nearly 800M euro fine for 'abusive' Marketplace practices
European Union regulators hit Facebook parent Meta with a fine of nearly 800 million euros on Thursday for what it calls “abusive practices” involving its Marketplace online classified ads businessTech - ABC News - November 14 -
Meta Fined $843 Million by EU Over Marketplace Ads Platform
The European Commission said the company tied its classified-ads platform to its flagship social network, undermining competition.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
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Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices
Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels saysWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in 'abusive' Marketplace practices
European Union regulators hit Facebook parent Meta with a fine of nearly 800 million euros on Thursday for what it calls “abusive practices” involving its Marketplace online classified ads businessWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says
A report by the World Resources Institute shows that rapidly expanding mining operations are causing widespread destruction of tropical primary rainforests and protected areas, raising carbon ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Patriots demand more work, better professionalism from players in team meeting
Can the Patriots' offense get on the same page? Phil Perry details a team meeting in New England with a focus on a better day-to-day approach.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Alibaba’s stock turns lower as investments to meet AI demand hurt profitability
Alibaba’s stock knee-jerked up after earnings then reversed lower, as revenue missed expectations and ’aggressive’ investments on AI capabilities weighed on profitability.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
EU braced for blows from all sides in march to meet net zero goals
Critics at home and abroad lash out at demands to cut emissions while the US is unlikely to offer much supportWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Three Mile Island Is at the Center of Efforts to Expand Nuclear Capacity to Meet Rising Power Demand
The Pennsylvania plant, site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results
Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
US will not stop military aid to Israel over approach to Gaza
Washington satisfied by country’s aid efforts despite humanitarian groups warning people are being ‘starved’ in enclaveBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Post-Election, Emergency Contraception Sales Are Surging. Women-Led Startups Are Meeting the Demand
Customers are stocking up on the morning-after pill—which remains legal in all 50 states—in advance of the next Trump presidency.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
A New Streaming Customer Emerges: The Subscription Pauser
Customers have formed new habits of regularly pausing subscriptions and returning to them within a year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
18 Giftable Subscription Boxes (2024), Tested and Reviewed
We have options for plant lovers, foodies, pet owners—and even those who are hard to shop for—with these gifts that keep on giving.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities
New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Constellation Navigates Regulatory Setback in Quest for Data Centers at Power Plants
As AI’s incredible power needs grow, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s rejection of a bid to boost an Amazon data center’s capacity may have far-reaching implications.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Bank stocks soar as Trump victory expected to lead to looser regulatory backdrop
Banks have been pushing all year to loosen capital requirements and are also expected to benefit from potential tax cuts.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Cannabis stock valuations and investments hobbled by regulatory uncertainties, experts say
A reality check around regulatory challenges facing the cannabis sector has taken hold among some of the leading financiers in the industry, as optimism around the promise of a legal market has faded.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Capri and Tapestry abandon plans to merge, citing regulatory hurdles
The parent companies behind Coach and Michael Kors saw their proposed merger blocked by the Federal Trade Commission.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
18 states sue SEC, Gensler for 'regulatory overreach' on crypto
Eighteen Republican attorneys general sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler on Thursday for allegedly overstepping the agency’s authority in its enforcement ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Meta faces day in court
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta to face trial in FTC antitrust suit Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
'Alarming' - creators hit back at Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life
On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3
