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Antiabortion Disinformation Ads Ran Rampant on Facebook and Instagram
Hundreds of antiabortion ads on Meta’s platforms have been disseminated all over the world, new research finds.Wired - Tech - Facebook -
Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content
Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politicsABC News - Tech - Facebook -
The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI
Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement that algorithms are checked for bias, will “put the public interest first.”Wired - Tech -
Instagram users to see less of what Meta deems ‘political’ content unless they opt in
The change to Instagram and Threads comes as the parent company also prepares to retire the news tab from Facebook in Australia and the US. Instagram users will see less of what Meta deems to be “political” content in their recommendations and ...The Guardian - World -
One Tech Tip: How to get around Instagram's new limits on political content
Instagram has started an automatic clamp down on the amount of political content appearing in its users’ feeds, but there is a relatively quick and easy way to turn off the controls if you don’t want to keep the limitations placeABC News - Tech -
Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets
European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this monthABC News - World -
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Law
The investigations add to regulatory headaches for U.S. tech companies under growing scrutiny worldwide.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EU probes Apple, Meta and Alphabet under landmark new law
Big Tech groups are the first to face full investigations under bloc’s Digital Markets ActFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Meta, Google, Apple face EU probes over new tech regulations
The European Union launched investigations into Meta, Google and Apple to review if the three U.S.-based tech giants’ recently announced measures comply with the EU’s new tech regulations, the European Commission announced Monday. The ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden campaign taps entertainment-industry stars and Clinton, Obama for New York City fundraiser
Stephen Colbert, Mindy Kaling and other stars are slated to take part in a fundraising event Thursday for Biden’s re-election effort vs. Trump.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Oil prices end higher, buoyed by geopolitical tensions, Russia’s output cuts
Oil futures rose on Monday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, while supply concerns continued to weigh on crude-oil prices.MarketWatch - Business - Russia -
Treasury yields end higher to kick off holiday-shortened week
Rates on U.S. government debt jumped by the most in one week on Monday as traders braced for a busy holiday-shortened period.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. stock-market rally could hit the skids if companies miss this mark, strategist warns
The record-setting rally in U.S. stocks could run into trouble if companies report disappointing profits, according to a top equity-market strategist at Morgan Stanley.MarketWatch - Business -
Super Micro’s stock stands out by these metrics, JPMorgan says in bullish call
Another analyst has joined the bull camp on shares of Super Micro, which have experienced a roughly 800% surge over the past 12 months.MarketWatch - Business -
Fisker warns of possible ‘event of default’ following NYSE move to delist stock
The New York Stock Exchange on Monday said it would begin the delisting process for Fisker Inc. stock — a move the struggling electric-vehicle maker said would trigger an “event of default” on some of its convertible debt due next year.MarketWatch - Business -
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Law
The investigations add to regulatory headaches for U.S. tech companies under growing scrutiny worldwide.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The EU Targets Apple, Meta, and Alphabet for Investigations Under New Tech Law
The probes are the first to take place under Europe’s landmark Digital Markets Act—and add to Apple’s mounting antitrust woes.Wired - Tech - European Union -
Peru dog inspires Facebook community
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Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.CNBC - Business -
Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.CBS News - Politics -
Overwatch 2's New DPS Hero, Venture, Is As Maneuverable As They Are Deadly
Overwatch 2's newest DPS hero, Venture, will be excavating their way into the game soon, and Blizzard has now given fans their best look yet at the archaeologists' game-changing abilities.Venture is a highly maneuverable DPS who uses their Smart ...GameSpot - Tech -
The U.S.’s First Congestion Tolls Were Approved in New York City
Also, the Biden administration promised to aid Baltimore’s recovery. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Oregon State, Washington State reach settlement with Pac-12's departing members, ending months-long battle
Oregon State and Washington State will receive $65 million from the 10 departing schools in 2024CBS Sports - Sports -
Batting Around: Where will Shane Bieber, one of 2024's most intriguing trade candidates, end up?
The Guardians have a history of trading their top players before they hit free agencyCBS Sports - Sports -
Multiple women online say they were punched while walking around New York City
Several women have come forward on social media sharing incidents in which they said they were punched by men while they were walking the streets of downtown Manhattan in broad daylight in the last month.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
UGA's Etienne faces suspension after DUI arrest
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne could be suspended at least one game if found guilty following his DUI arrest, coach Kirby Smart said.ESPN - Sports -
EU launches probe into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law
The EU's probes into Apple, Alphabet and Meta are under the Digital Markets Act and focuses on the practices carried out by these tech giants on their services.CNBC - Business - European Union -
Boeing boss Dave Calhoun to step down; EU to investigate Alphabet, Apple and Meta – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Boeing chief executive departs after safety incidents including mid-air door blow-out. The government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 30% for the first time ...The Guardian - World - Apple -
EU investigates Apple, Meta and Google owner Alphabet under new tech law
Technology groups face hefty fines if they are found guilty of breaching Digital Markets Act. Business live – latest updatesApple, Google’s parent company and Meta are being investigated by the EU for potential breaches of the bloc’s new laws ...The Guardian - World - Google -
E.U. launches probes into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law
The European Union on Monday began investigations into Apple, Alphabet and Meta, in its first probe under the sweeping new Digital Markets Act tech legislation.NBC News - Top stories - Apple -
Instagram moves to limit political content
Instagram has moved to limit political content, with users now having to go into their settings on the app to turn the limiting feature off. Users of the popular social media platform now have to go into their settings under “[c]ontent ...The Hill - Politics -
S&P 500 Rises to New Record to Close Out Monster First Quarter
Benchmark index notches best start to year since 2019.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Never Ending Revenge Spending---'What Is the New Norm?'
Americans are continuing to spend, despite anxiety over the economy, making companies question their expectations of consumer spending habits during slower economic growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Ending Explained
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire includes a metric ton of outlandish monster-on-monster action, which is obviously the main draw. But it's also a movie that's dense with story and lore about Kong and his people, and the seemingly timeless humans ...GameSpot - Tech -
The European Union launched investigations into Apple, Meta Platforms and Google parent Alphabet under the bloc's sweeping new digital-competition law.
The European Union launched investigations into Apple, Meta Platforms and Google parent Alphabet under the bloc’s sweeping new digital-competition law.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Trump facing critical legal battles in New York
Donald Trump is facing a major financial deadline in his New York civil fraud case where he'll either have to pay a nearly half-billion dollar bond or risk some of his properties being seized. The former president is also expected to appear in ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Trump hush-money trial date set for 15 April
The ex-president will face a criminal trial next month over a hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Latest developments in Trump's New York court cases
On Monday, a New York judge set a trial date of April 15 for former President Donald Trump's "hush money" case. In his civil fraud case, a panel of judges lowered Trump's bond to $175 million. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Where Trump's New York court cases stand
Former President Donald Trump saw significant developments in two of his New York legal cases on Monday, with a reduction in his bond amount in one case and a rejection of his delay attempt in another. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Inside Donald Trump’s new inner circle
In 2016, Donald Trump was the ultimate political outsider. If he wins this year’s election, he will be backed by a group of experienced former officials eager to apply his ideasFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump