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Facebook moves to target misinformation before election

Facebook moves to target misinformation before election

The company said Thursday it will restrict new political ads in the week before the election and remove posts that convey misinformation about COVID-19 and voting. It also will attach links to official results to posts from candidates and campaigns declaring premature victories.
by The Associated Press

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TikTok sues Trump to block U.S. ban

TikTok sues Trump to block U.S. ban

The White House has targeted the Chinese-owned app with an executive order that would effectively ban it from operating in the U.S. Lawyers for TikTok say the president's action is unconstitutional.
by Bobby Allyn

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Target sales surge as Americans lean on big box stores

Target sales surge as Americans lean on big box stores

Target reported recorded-setting sales growth online and at established stores over the past three months, more evidence that big box retailers have become essential points of supply during the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Microsoft consults with Trump about ongoing talks to buy TikTok from Chinese firm

Microsoft consults with Trump about ongoing talks to buy TikTok from Chinese firm

In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the U.S. operations of the hugely popular app.
by Bobby Allyn

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A teen, British and Florida men charged in massive Twitter hack, Bitcoin scam

A teen, British and Florida men charged in massive Twitter hack, Bitcoin scam

A British man, a Florida man and a Florida teen have been identified by authorities as the hackers who earlier this month took over Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls to scam people around globe out of more than $100,000 in Bitcoin.
by The Associated Press

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