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Facebook Brings Bid to Dismiss Securites Fraud Suit to Supreme Court

Shareholders said the social media giant withheld details about not sharing information on a 2015 data breach involving Cambridge Analytica.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Supreme Court hears Facebook's bid to block Cambridge Analytica shareholder suit

The Supreme Court considered Wednesday a bid from Facebook to block a shareholder lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal from moving forward. Shareholders sued the social media company ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook

Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Ex-soldier used Facebook to make first contact with Iran, court hears

The ex-soldier created "completely fake" documents to get the Iranians to trust him, the court heard.

Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.

Republican Mark Robinson suggested ‘deadbeat’ parents should be sterilized in racist social media posts

Candidate for governor of North Carolina is also taking heat after a CNN report unearthed a ‘Black Nazi’ porn profile. Mark Robinson, North Carolina ’s embattled Republican gubernatorial ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

The son-in-law of former Myanmar's strongman is arrested over Facebook posts

Myanmar’s state-run media say security forces have arrested the son-in-law of the country’s former longtime military ruler, Than Shwe, for allegedly posting inflammatory statements on his Facebook ...

World - ABC News - October 25

Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia

Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversify

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Frasers Won't Make Bid for Mulberry

The U.K. online fashion retailer has ended a near monthlong battle to take control of the British luxury brand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria

Meta’s oversight board has expressed serious concern over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gay

Tech - ABC News - October 15

Elon Musk’s pro-Trump Pac pouring millions into Facebook ads instead of X

America Pac is targeting users interested in the Boy Scouts of America, Kelsey Grammer, Kid Rock and Joe Rogan. Elon Musk’s Pac is spending far more on ads on Facebook and YouTube than on X, Musk’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight

Ahead of the election, anti-government militias are using Facebook to recruit, coordinate training, and promote ballot box stakeouts. Meta isn’t shutting their groups down and is even ...

Tech - Wired - October 29

Philadelphia didn't violate rights of cops fired over offensive Facebook posts, court rules

The Philadelphia police department did not violate the First Amendment rights of several officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts

Tech - ABC News - October 29

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 - Yesterday

After his arrest for Facebook posts, a Cambodian reporter says he will become a farmer instead

It’s tough being a reporter in Cambodia, whose government frowns on independent journalism that questions authority

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Facebook asks US supreme court to dismiss fraud suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders accuses the social media platform of misleading them about misuse of user data. The US supreme court grappled on Wednesday with a bid by Meta’s ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders

Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle

An offer for ingredients group would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed company

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz In Texas’ tight and acrimonious Senate race, there ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Uber Mulls Expedia Takeover Bid: FT

Uber is considering an Expedia takeover bid, the FT reported. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was once Expedia's CEO. Uber stock fell overnight. Expedia jumped.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia

Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars back

World - Financial Times - October 17

Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal against conviction

The former nurse's bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby is dismissed.

Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump reelection bid

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to ever walk on the Moon, endorsed former President’s Trump reelection bid on Wednesday. Aldrin said in his official endorsement that the U.S. is facing “difficult ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Burberry Lifted by Report of Potential Moncler Bid

Shares in Burberry jumped on a report that Moncler could be considering a bid for the U.K. fashion group, which is currently pursuing a turnaround.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wins reelection bid

Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has won Utah's gubernatorial race over state Rep. Brian King (D), according to a projection from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. The incumbent's general election victory follows ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

Starbucks Is Bringing Back the Condiment Bar

Coffee chain’s CEO calls for decisive steps including a pledge not to raise U.S. prices over the next year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

OpenAI brings online search to ChatGPT

Move takes aim at rivals including Google and Perplexity

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

November brings a bonanza of meteor showers

November brings a skywatching bonanza, with three meteor showers — the Southern Taurids, Northern Taurids and Orionids — offering chances to see shooting stars.

Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions

They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverage

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.

"Kindness 101" brings lessons of kindness to classrooms nationwide

Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms ...

In Israel, Sinwar’s killing brings catharsis, if not clarity

Some Israelis see Hamas leader’s death as a way to end the war, but others want to increase military pressure. Israel-Gaza war: latest news updates On Thursday afternoon on the beach in Tel ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Boeing to Bring New Offer in Attempt to End Strike

Boeing’s machinist strike is nearing its second month.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Liam Payne Vigil in London Brings Fans Together

His death has been particularly profound in Britain, where Payne, a member of the boy band One Direction, first achieved fame. “We don’t know loss like this,” one fan said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

How to Bring People Back to New York City

The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - October 23

The Eero Outdoor 7 Brings Wi-Fi to the Backyard

Amazon’s Eero unveils the weatherproof Outdoor 7 to extend Wi-Fi coverage across your property.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Mariah Carey is (almost) ready to bring Christmas to you

The singer and songwriter with the Olympic-athlete-level voice talks about her second career as the self-appointed Queen of Christmas.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Betting on Joy, Ryan Reynolds Brings Audiences Together

MNTN’s chief creative officer talks about how joy makes audiences stay.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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