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<p>Uber refuses to turn over specific information about sexual assaults on its platform, citing privacy concerns.</p>

Uber brings audio recordings, more safety features to US

Drivers and riders can record audio of their rides in three US cities.

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<p>Apple's attempting to delay a court order that could upend the way its App Store runs.</p>

Apple threatens commissions on in-app purchases made outside its App Store

The threat is part of its ongoing legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games over the huge amounts of money generated from apps.

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Debt collectors can now DM you, Starlink may offer in-flight internet service

In today's top stories, a new debt collection rule adds social media guidelines, malware apps used updates to bypass Google's security reviews and Starlink is reportedly testing its satellite internet service on airplanes.

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<p>People who left California largely moved throughout the Western Coastal states. However, people leaving Los Angeles specifically tended to make their way east, to places like Las Vegas, Phoenix and even Miami.&nbsp;</p>

How COVID accelerated a shift that could put new cities at the forefront of American life

Our work and our lives may never return to a pre-pandemic normal, and that's caused for some major shifts in where people are choosing to live in the US.

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<p>Former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen testified before Congress in early October. She returns on Wednesday.</p>

Facebook whistleblower testifies before Congress again: 5 takeaways

US lawmakers want to hold Big Tech accountable, but have different ideas about how to do it.

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Cyber Monday sales down, Twitter bans photos without consent

In today's top stories, online sales from Cyber Monday dip compared with last year. Also, Twitter bans posting photos and videos of people without their consent, and a UK regulator blocks Meta's acquisition of Giphy.

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<p>Amazon warehouse workers and labor activists have been demanding better safety measures at the company's facilities.</p>

Court should intervene in Amazon's COVID-19 response, NY attorney general says

Letitia James asks a New York court to enforce disinfection, distancing and contact tracing practices at a Staten Island warehouse.

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<p>Lawmakers are trying to stop Grinch bots from ruining the holidays.</p>

Democrats announce bill to stop bots from stealing Christmas

Politicians attempt to resurrect the Stopping Grinch Bots Act as the 2021 holiday shopping season hits full stride.

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<p>Scammers want gift cards. Some people are fighting back.</p>

People are fighting back against gift card scammers. Here's how

With few safeguards in place to protect you and me from gift card scams, some people are filling in the gaps.

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<p>Meta has been told it won't be allowed to keep Giphy.</p>

Meta's acquisition of Giphy blocked by UK regulator

The deal has the potential to harm both social media users and UK advertisers, according to the competition watchdog.

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<p>Google announced a new way to scrub your recent search history.</p>

This quick trick deletes your embarrassing Google search history for good

In just two steps, you can get rid of the last 15 minutes of your Google search history.

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Twitter's new CEO already has his hands full

Parag Agrawal must balance his vision of the company's future against the scrutiny of investors, lawmakers and activists.

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