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Politics - The Hill
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...6 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Presses to End Gaza War After Death of Hamas Leader
Israel and Hamas signal they aren’t ready for a cease-fire, as the White House seeks a broad diplomatic deal.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contracts6 days ago - China -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans appeal ruling invalidating Georgia election rules
National and state Republicans have appealed a Georgia judge's ruling that a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-led State Election Board are “illegal, ...6 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris leans on 'McCain Republicans' to close the deal in Arizona
Kamala Harris is aiming to defeat Donald Trump in battleground Arizona in the 2024 election by leaning on the John McCain Republicans who backed Joe Biden.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Republican states sue to limit abortion pill access
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Red-leaning states reup efforts to weaken abortion pill access Three Republican-leaning states filed a joint ...October 17 - Abortion -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.October 17 - Meta -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House
Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...October 17 - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.
Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.October 17 - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.October 17 - Meta -
World - The Guardian
Zelenskyy presses EU for ‘immediate invitation’ to join Nato
Ukrainian membership would be part of five-point ‘victory plan’ to end war, president tells Brussels summit . Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European leaders to issue an “immediate invitation” to ...October 17 - Ukraine -
Tech - ABC News
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama modelsOctober 17 - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live
Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers press Boeing to resolve monthlong strike
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Lawmakers press Boeing to resolve monthlong strike Democratic lawmakers in ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike
Four Democratic lawmakers from the state of Washington this week urged Boeing and the union representing striking machinists around Seattle and Portland, Ore., to resolve the labor dispute. Around ...October 16 -
Top stories - ABC News
Democrats' joint fundraising outpaces Republicans'
Vice President Harris and the Democrats have dwarfed former President Trump and the Republicans in joint fundraising in the last three months, filings show.October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds press briefing as campaign cycle enters final stretch
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief press Wednesday morning as the 2024 campaign cycle enters its final stretch. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, along with former ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans grapple with storm misinformation from their own party
Republicans representing states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton are grappling with the spread of storm misinformation, much of which has stemmed from prominent figures in their own party — ...October 16 - Republican Party -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus
Senate Republicans are pumping the brakes on a year-end omnibus spending package as Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are locked in a battle to become the ...October 16 - Republican Party -
Top stories - CBS News
State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk ...October 15 - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...October 15 - Republican Party -
Tech - GameSpot
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Launches Today - Get Batman: Arkham Shadow For Free
Meta Quest 3S (128GB) + Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle $300 | Bundle with Elite Strap to save ...October 15 - Meta -
Tech - ABC News
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 gayOctober 15 - Facebook -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive
Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.October 15 - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
America Is on the Brink of a Great Political Realignment. It’s Already Visible in Arizona.
He and his acolytes purged the G.O.P. to make it smaller and more strident.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming
Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Chinese stocks see mixed reaction to stimulus press conference
Chinese stocks had a mixed reaction Monday to a weekend press conference that saw officials promise further action, but not a clear number on how much the country would spend in doing so.October 14 - China -
Business - Financial Times
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest ratesOctober 14