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Facebook broke law, must be regulated to protect democracy, politicians say

A report on fake news from Parliament condemns Mark Zuckerberg's "contempt" towards the UK and other countries around the world.

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UK concludes using Huawei in 5G is a manageable risk, report says

That goes against US efforts to convince European allies to ban the Chinese supplier from 5G efforts due to espionage concerns.

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US needs an internet data privacy law, GAO tells Congress

Chief auditor cites Facebook's Cambridge Analytica data scandal as an example of why a privacy law is necessary.

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9 great reads from CNET this week

We learn why you shouldn't share your Netflix password, talk to Sony's video game boss about his PlayStation plans, and see how drones could give Trump's border wall a high-tech edge.

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Amazon bails on NYC, Apex Legends' rapid success

This week's major tech stories include Amazon's scapping of its plan to come to New York City, a possible new Hololens appearance at Mobile World Congress and examing Apex Legends' incredible past-paced success.

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Twitter hides tweet that appears to be from Iran's supreme leader

Twitter said the tweet violated its rules against making threats of violence or wishing for the death of a person.

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Google reportedly scored tax breaks using secret shell companies

The news comes a day after Amazon said it was canceling plans for a New York hub.

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Apple ditches five mineral suppliers over failure to pass human rights audits

The iPhone maker says its "deeply committed" to upholding human rights.

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Amazon pulls HQ2 from New York: Here are all the reactions

"You have to be tough to make it in New York City," says New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.

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Tech to keep you warm this winter

As temperatures keep falling and winter seems interminable, turn to technology to keep yourself warm. Here are some of the best gadgets to keep out the chill.

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NASA's wants to save the Earth from asteroids (with a giant DART)

Can we stop asteroids from crashing into Earth and bringing on Armageddon? NASA has a spacecraft for that.

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Amazon drops NYC plans, certain iPhones return to Germany

After opposition, Amazon decides to pull the plug on building a campus in Long Island City, New York. Meanwhile, Apple makes some changes due to a court ruling.

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