TikTok campaign to pressure Congress against restrictions backfires spectacularly after online addicts harass politicians
TikTok campaign to pressure members of Congress against social media restrictions It backfired badly After some young people harassed politicians and threatened to commit suicide. “I will commit suicide if I ban TikTok.” Said According to Politico’s Olivia Beavers, someone called a Republican congressman. House members on the Energy and Commerce Committee are considering approving […]
EU fines Apple €1.8bn over App Store restrictions on music streaming | Technology sector
Apple has been fined €1.8bn (£1.5bn) by the EU following an investigation into restrictions its App Store placed on music streaming providers such as Spotify. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, imposed the penalty after finding that the iPhone maker had breached competition law by imposing restrictions on app developers. The investigation was launched […]
VA lawmakers defeat restrictions on personal use of campaign finances
The Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday rejected a campaign finance reform bill that would have prohibited elected officials from spending political contributions on personal expenses such as mortgages, vacations and gym memberships for another year. Virginia allows unlimited donations from individuals, corporations, and special interest groups, but its lack of such a ban is an […]
MSNBC legal analyst says First Amendment makes US ‘vulnerable,’ calls for ‘common sense’ speech restrictions
MSNBC legal analyst Barbara McQuaid argued Monday that America’s “deep commitment to free speech” makes Americans uniquely susceptible to disinformation campaigns. McQuaid, a University of Michigan law professor, appeared on “The Rachel Maddow Show” to promote his new book, “Attack from within: How disinformation is sabotaging America.” She said the book’s “goal” is to spark […]
American Airlines hikes bag fees, tightens frequent flyer restrictions
American Airlines is raising prices for checked bags and making other changes to encourage customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they prefer. earn mileage points. The airline announced Tuesday that the price to check a bag on domestic flights will increase from the current $30 to $35 online and $40 if purchased […]
Biden admin to roll back restrictions on exhaust emissions
The Biden administration plans to roll back some tailpipe emissions requirements in what has been reported as a concession to labor unions and automakers. The original plan, touted as an ambitious effort to combat climate change, included limits on tailpipe pollution, ensuring that 67% of new passenger cars in the U.S. would be emissions-free by […]
Biden admin hit with legal challenge over historic restrictions on offshore oil drilling
The nation’s largest fossil fuel industry association has filed a legal challenge against the Biden administration over its offshore oil and gas leasing program, which includes the lowest number of lease sales in U.S. history. The American Petroleum Institute (API) on Monday argued that the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) plan to restrict future offshore […]
Tlaib opposes ‘fear-mongering’ bills adding immigration restrictions
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) criticized a series of bills On Wednesday, it added entry restrictions that it said were “fear-mongering” and “anti-immigrant.” Two of the bills would increase penalties for certain crimes against immigrants, making allegations of drunk driving and Social Security fraud eligible for deportation. Tlaib said the move “violates basic due process.” She […]
Transgender Ohioans face uncertain futures under new gender-affirming care restrictions
In Ohio, transgender people face an uncertain future under a new law banning gender-affirming health care for minors and an administrative rule that drastically limits access to health care for adults. . The state's Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday overrode Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, requiring the ban on gender-affirming health care […]
Apple plots fees, restrictions in Europe on downloads outside App Store
Apple is reportedly preparing to impose new fees and restrictions on software downloads outside the App Store, a move that comes as Europe seeks to implement sweeping legislation aimed at boosting technology competition. This could prove to be a “big test'' for the company's efforts. The move is part of the Cupertino, Calif., technology giant's […]