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The Wall Street Journal - World
Meta Platforms is running ads on Facebook and Instagram that steer users to online marketplaces for illegal drugs, months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the social-media giant was facing a federal investigation over the practice.
Meta Platforms is running ads on Facebook and Instagram that steer users to online marketplaces for illegal drugs, months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the social-media giant was facing a federal investigation over the practice.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The FBI Gets Back on Social Media
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EU and US race to prevent Mideast war after Israeli assassinations
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Argentina plans to use AI to "predict future crimes" and prevent them
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Social media account possibly linked to Trump shooter under FBI scrutiny
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