EU asks Meta for more details on efforts to stop illegal and inaccurate content on Israel-Hamas war
The European Union has told Meta it has a week to explain in greater detail how it is fighting the spread of illegal content and disinformation on its Facebook and Instagram platforms following the attacks across Israel by Hamas.
2023-10-20 00:16
Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
2023-10-20 00:16
Sydney Opera House: The story of an icon in photos
As Australia marks 50 years of the Sydney Opera House, here are some of its most defining moments.
2023-10-20 00:15
US FCC votes to advance plan to reinstate net neutrality rules
WASHINGTON The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to advance a proposal to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules
2023-10-19 23:52
Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
Ukraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river.
2023-10-19 23:26
Singapore's central bank tells DBS, Citibank to investigate system outage
By Xinghui Kok and Archishma Iyer The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday told DBS Group Holdings'
2023-10-19 23:18
Water usage on the Colorado River is way down as the West begins planning for a future with less
As the Biden administration kicks off a years-long negotiation process to divvy up the shrinking water supply of the Colorado River, there are finally some signs of optimism after several bleak years.
2023-10-19 22:58
Hamas spokesman reportedly among scores arrested in occupied West Bank
A Hamas spokesman is reportedly among more than 60 members of the militant organization that Israel arrested in overnight raids across the West Bank, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory that is increasingly feeling the impact of the fighting in Gaza.
2023-10-19 22:48
Bulletin advises of potential 'lone offender' attacks as US counterterrorism officials work to detect homeland threats
With a war ongoing between Israel and Hamas, law enforcement agencies across the US remain on high alert, with a joint bulletin Wednesday warning of the threat of "lone offenders" as sources say officials are using an array of sophisticated tools and techniques to monitor for potential threats.
2023-10-19 22:47
10 Common Words With Spooky Etymologies
Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters turn up everywhere at Halloween—including in our language, and sometimes where you least expect.
2023-10-19 21:52
First Pitch: 3 Astros clubhouse quotes that prove Houston isn't close to done
Thanks to an impressive offensive performance, the Houston Astros are right back in the ACLS heading into Thursday's Game 4 against the Texas Rangers.
2023-10-19 21:50
NY Attorney General sues crypto firms Gemini, Genesis
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued cryptocurrency firms Gemini, Genesis Global and Digital Currency Group
2023-10-19 19:18