FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect
WASHINGTON — A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued the rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews….
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Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
The federal government plans to provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor to produce a key material for computer chips, an announcement Tuesday with possible political significance as the…
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Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government’s main online portal
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus said Sunday that it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online portal, the latest in a string of…
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Japan, UK and Italy agree to accelerate joint next-generation fighter jet project to replace F-2s
TOKYO — The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, and announced that a trilateral government organization would…
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A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes
DETROIT — DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump paced his rally stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes Friday night in Detroit after his microphone cut out. The Republican nominee and…
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Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbs
FOLSOM, Pa. — FOLSOM, Pa. (AP) — Elon Musk held his first solo event in support of Donald Trump for president on Thursday, encouraging voters in the Philadelphia suburbs to…
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Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
WASHINGTON — An Alabama man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price…
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TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
SAN FRANCISCO — Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads, according to a report…
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Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, a tech mogul who is the world’s richest person, plunged more than $70 million into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in…
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US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule Wednesday that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships. The “click-to-cancel” rule will prohibit…
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