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FCC Investigating ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Possible Violation of ‘Equal Time’ Rule
The FCC chairman’s comments came as the agency also addressed questions about an interview involving ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
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Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial in Los Angeles
Attorneys for the plaintiff questioned the CEO on allegations that his products targeted young people despite known harms.
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Palantir to Move Headquarters From Denver to Miami
The artificial intelligence software company is one of several California tech giants to move to other states.
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Amazon Shares Suffer Worst Losing Streak Since July 2006 Amid Concern Over AI Spending
Capital expenditures on AI infrastructure is the top worry for investors across Wall Street.
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Remembering 108 Children, Grieving Parents Urge Snapchat Reforms
The social media platform says it has fought illegal activity, such as drug dealing—which the parents blame for fentanyl deaths of children.
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European Official Warns That Americans Can Be Silenced by EU Online Speech Laws
‘European speech rules can end up shaping what Americans are allowed to say online,’ Irish lawyer Lorcan Price said.
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AI Safety Researcher Resigns With ‘World Is in Peril’ Warning
Mrinank Sharma said he is alarmed by a series of ‘interconnected crises’ that extend beyond AI and that he plans to step away from the field.
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Alphabet’s Century Bond May Signal Big Tech Relying More on Debt to Fund AI Buildout
From solid balance sheets to debt sales, funding of the AI expansion could be evolving.
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WhatsApp Blocked in Russia Following Telegram Restrictions
A Russian regulator has accused both apps of failing to comply with local law, but Telegram boss Pavel Durov accused the state of trying to stifle free speech.
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Senator Questions Whether eSafety Crackdown Could Strain US-Australia Ties
One Nation Senator Tyron Whitten posed the questions during the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee hearing.
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Australia Puts Roblox on Notice Amid Child Grooming Claims
The communications minister says Roblox could be reclassified amid grooming and content concerns.
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Industry Leaders Debate Cap on TV Station Ownership During Senate Hearing
Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy warned against further consolidation as the FCC considers altering the limit.
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Trial Begins in Landmark Case Accusing Meta, Google of Making Platforms Addictive to Children
The trial, which is expected to last six to eight weeks, could see testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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ASIO Rebukes Public Broadcaster’s Bondi Terror Report, Flags ‘Unreliable’ Source
The agency in a public statement has warned that it will pursue ‘further action’ should unverified allegations be aired.
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Trump Endorses Nexstar–Tegna Broadcast Television Deal
Nexstar and Tegna operate independently from large broadcast networks such as NBC and ABC
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Washington Post CEO Steps Down Days After Major Staff Cuts
The Washington Post has announced Jeff D’Onofrio to fill in as the publication’s acting CEO and publisher.
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Google to Double Capital Expenditure, Highlighting Broader US Investment Surge
Alphabet said it expects capital spending to surge this year to between $175 billion and $185 billion, more than double its 2025 outlays.
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Netflix CEO Faces Criticism From Lawmakers on Warner Merger
‘Netflix continues to push sexual and gender theory on kids,’ Sen. Eric Schmitt stated.
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Washington Post Axes Sports Department in Sweeping Layoffs
The paper has ‘grappled with financial challenges,’ its executive editor said.
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FCC Investigating ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Possible Violation of ‘Equal Time’ Rule
The FCC chairman’s comments came as the agency also addressed questions about an interview involving ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
|
Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial in Los Angeles
Attorneys for the plaintiff questioned the CEO on allegations that his products targeted young people despite known harms.
|
Palantir to Move Headquarters From Denver to Miami
The artificial intelligence software company is one of several California tech giants to move to other states.
|
Amazon Shares Suffer Worst Losing Streak Since July 2006 Amid Concern Over AI Spending
Capital expenditures on AI infrastructure is the top worry for investors across Wall Street.
|
Remembering 108 Children, Grieving Parents Urge Snapchat Reforms
The social media platform says it has fought illegal activity, such as drug dealing—which the parents blame for fentanyl deaths of children.
|
European Official Warns That Americans Can Be Silenced by EU Online Speech Laws
‘European speech rules can end up shaping what Americans are allowed to say online,’ Irish lawyer Lorcan Price said.
|
AI Safety Researcher Resigns With ‘World Is in Peril’ Warning
Mrinank Sharma said he is alarmed by a series of ‘interconnected crises’ that extend beyond AI and that he plans to step away from the field.
|
Alphabet’s Century Bond May Signal Big Tech Relying More on Debt to Fund AI Buildout
From solid balance sheets to debt sales, funding of the AI expansion could be evolving.
|
WhatsApp Blocked in Russia Following Telegram Restrictions
A Russian regulator has accused both apps of failing to comply with local law, but Telegram boss Pavel Durov accused the state of trying to stifle free speech.
|
Senator Questions Whether eSafety Crackdown Could Strain US-Australia Ties
One Nation Senator Tyron Whitten posed the questions during the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee hearing.
|
Australia Puts Roblox on Notice Amid Child Grooming Claims
The communications minister says Roblox could be reclassified amid grooming and content concerns.
|
Industry Leaders Debate Cap on TV Station Ownership During Senate Hearing
Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy warned against further consolidation as the FCC considers altering the limit.
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Trial Begins in Landmark Case Accusing Meta, Google of Making Platforms Addictive to Children
The trial, which is expected to last six to eight weeks, could see testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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ASIO Rebukes Public Broadcaster’s Bondi Terror Report, Flags ‘Unreliable’ Source
The agency in a public statement has warned that it will pursue ‘further action’ should unverified allegations be aired.
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Trump Endorses Nexstar–Tegna Broadcast Television Deal
Nexstar and Tegna operate independently from large broadcast networks such as NBC and ABC
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Washington Post CEO Steps Down Days After Major Staff Cuts
The Washington Post has announced Jeff D’Onofrio to fill in as the publication’s acting CEO and publisher.
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Google to Double Capital Expenditure, Highlighting Broader US Investment Surge
Alphabet said it expects capital spending to surge this year to between $175 billion and $185 billion, more than double its 2025 outlays.
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Netflix CEO Faces Criticism From Lawmakers on Warner Merger
‘Netflix continues to push sexual and gender theory on kids,’ Sen. Eric Schmitt stated.
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Washington Post Axes Sports Department in Sweeping Layoffs
The paper has ‘grappled with financial challenges,’ its executive editor said.
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