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US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic

US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic

The balloon drifted over the US for several days, with China maintaining that it was primarily for meteorological research and had flown off course.

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DOJ Sues Google Again, Attacking Its Online Ad Dominance

DOJ Sues Google Again, Attacking Its Online Ad Dominance

The Department of Justice and eight states want to try to increase competition by forcing Google to sell off its ad business.

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Women Are Earth's Biggest Allies. It's Time to Let Them Heal the Planet

Women Are Earth's Biggest Allies. It's Time to Let Them Heal the Planet

Commentary: The strong female voices in climate activism deserve to be heard -- and heeded.

Where Is Weed Legal?

Where Is Weed Legal?

Recreational cannabis sales have begun in New York and are on track to start in Connecticut, Maryland and Missouri.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg feels the burn in Congress hearings

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg feels the burn in Congress hearings

The CEO sits through hours of questions as lawmakers slam him during two congressional appearances this week.

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US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic

The balloon drifted over the US for several days, with China maintaining that it was primarily for meteorological research and had flown off course.
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Apple, Google Called Out in Biden Administration Report on Mobile App Stores

The report says a lack of competition potentially harms consumers, with higher prices. The companies push back.
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DOJ Sues Google Again, Attacking Its Online Ad Dominance

The Department of Justice and eight states want to try to increase competition by forcing Google to sell off its ad business.
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What Happened at the Ticketmaster Senate Hearing: Taylor Swift, Bots and More

Senators scold Ticketmaster over the Taylor Swift ticket sale debacle.
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Big Tech Behind Bars? The UK's Online Safety Bill Explained

A proposed law in the UK may force tech companies to deal with deepfakes, cyberflashing and age verification for minors. Violating the law could result in jail time for executives.
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New State Law Requires Age Verification to Watch Online Porn

Sites that allow minors to access "harmful" material could be held liable.
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Where Is Weed Legal?

Recreational cannabis sales have begun in New York and are on track to start in Connecticut, Maryland and Missouri.
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Trump Tax Returns Released Online via Ways and Means Committee

After years of roadblocks, the former president's tax forms are available to view.
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Women Are Earth's Biggest Allies. It's Time to Let Them Heal the Planet

Commentary: The strong female voices in climate activism deserve to be heard -- and heeded.
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FCC Bans Huawei and ZTE Gear Over National Security Risk

Meanwhile, FCC commissioner Brendan Carr wants Congress to ban TikTok over its ties to the Chinese government.
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