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Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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Trump Calls For End To US Public Funding For Broadcasters NPR, PBS
President Donald Trump called on Congress on Thursday to "immediately" defund two public broadcasters as he and his supporters ratchet up their long-running battle with the US media.
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White House Cancels Trumps Federal Funding Freeze Amid Chaos: Reports
The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's freeze on funding for federal aid programs, which caused chaos and was temporarily blocked by a judge, US media reported Wednesday.
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US Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Freeze Federal Aid Spending
A US district court judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on funding for federal aid programs, US media reported.
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Forbes 30 Under 30 List: Young Innovators Redefining AI, Green Tech, And Social Media
These leaders, with an average age of 27 and over $3.6 billion in funding, are shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and creative influence.
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Archegos Founder Jailed For 18 Years For Massive Fraud: Report
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported.
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US Officials Struggle To Quash Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the United States this week, a new storm emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
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Biden Signs Government Funding Bill To Avert Shutdown Before Election
US President Joe Biden has signed a three-month government funding bill, averting an imminent shutdown and delaying a fuller conversation about government spending until after the November elections, media reported.
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Russian-American Suspected Of Raising Aid For Ukraine Arrested
Russia's FSB security services on Tuesday said it had arrested a US-Russian woman suspected of treason and raising funds for the Ukrainian army, state media reported.
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How Medical Resident's Blog Spurred 3rd Largest Bank Failure In US History
The best short call of 2023 wasn't made by a ruthless hedge fund, a well-known activist firm, or any of the liveliest voices on the sell side. It was made by a first-year medical resident running a blog named after a SpongeBob SquarePants character.
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Ex Facebook Employee Admits To Stealing Over $4 Million From Company To Fund Luxurious Lifestyle
A former Facebook employee has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from the social media giant "to fund a lavish lifestyle" in California and Georgia.
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OnlyFans, Ferragamo, And Botox: US Politician Accused Of Misusing Donors' Money
A bipartisan report from the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating George Santos since February, found that he "blatantly stole from his campaign."
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"Aware, But...": US After India Arrests Journalist For Ties With China
The United States has seen reports about the alleged ties of an Indian media outlet, which was raided by officials a day earlier, with China but cannot comment on the veracity of the claims, an official said.
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Pakistani Rupee Falls To All-Time Low Of 287.29 Against US Dollar
Pakistani rupee sank to Rs 287.29 against the US dollar, a record low on Tuesday as Pakistan struggles to unlock critical IMF funding while dwindling foreign exchange reserves become another source of concern for investors, a media report said.
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Pak Asks US To Persuade IMF For Easier Terms For Package Revival: Report
Cash-strapped Pakistan has urged the US to use diplomatic influence to convince the IMF to show a lenient attitude towards Islamabad, amid tough conditions conveyed by the global lender to revive its fund programme, a media report said on Thursday.
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Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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Trump Calls For End To US Public Funding For Broadcasters NPR, PBS
President Donald Trump called on Congress on Thursday to "immediately" defund two public broadcasters as he and his supporters ratchet up their long-running battle with the US media.
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White House Cancels Trumps Federal Funding Freeze Amid Chaos: Reports
The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's freeze on funding for federal aid programs, which caused chaos and was temporarily blocked by a judge, US media reported Wednesday.
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US Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Freeze Federal Aid Spending
A US district court judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on funding for federal aid programs, US media reported.
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Forbes 30 Under 30 List: Young Innovators Redefining AI, Green Tech, And Social Media
These leaders, with an average age of 27 and over $3.6 billion in funding, are shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and creative influence.
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Archegos Founder Jailed For 18 Years For Massive Fraud: Report
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported.
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US Officials Struggle To Quash Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the United States this week, a new storm emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
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Biden Signs Government Funding Bill To Avert Shutdown Before Election
US President Joe Biden has signed a three-month government funding bill, averting an imminent shutdown and delaying a fuller conversation about government spending until after the November elections, media reported.
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Russian-American Suspected Of Raising Aid For Ukraine Arrested
Russia's FSB security services on Tuesday said it had arrested a US-Russian woman suspected of treason and raising funds for the Ukrainian army, state media reported.
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How Medical Resident's Blog Spurred 3rd Largest Bank Failure In US History
The best short call of 2023 wasn't made by a ruthless hedge fund, a well-known activist firm, or any of the liveliest voices on the sell side. It was made by a first-year medical resident running a blog named after a SpongeBob SquarePants character.
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Ex Facebook Employee Admits To Stealing Over $4 Million From Company To Fund Luxurious Lifestyle
A former Facebook employee has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from the social media giant "to fund a lavish lifestyle" in California and Georgia.
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OnlyFans, Ferragamo, And Botox: US Politician Accused Of Misusing Donors' Money
A bipartisan report from the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating George Santos since February, found that he "blatantly stole from his campaign."
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"Aware, But...": US After India Arrests Journalist For Ties With China
The United States has seen reports about the alleged ties of an Indian media outlet, which was raided by officials a day earlier, with China but cannot comment on the veracity of the claims, an official said.
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Pakistani Rupee Falls To All-Time Low Of 287.29 Against US Dollar
Pakistani rupee sank to Rs 287.29 against the US dollar, a record low on Tuesday as Pakistan struggles to unlock critical IMF funding while dwindling foreign exchange reserves become another source of concern for investors, a media report said.
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Pak Asks US To Persuade IMF For Easier Terms For Package Revival: Report
Cash-strapped Pakistan has urged the US to use diplomatic influence to convince the IMF to show a lenient attitude towards Islamabad, amid tough conditions conveyed by the global lender to revive its fund programme, a media report said on Thursday.
