EU demands Meta and TikTok detail efforts to curb disinformation from Israel-Hamas war

LONDON — The European Union on Thursday demanded Meta and TikTok detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war, flexing the power of a new law that threatens billions in fines if tech giants fail to do enough to protect users. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive branch, formally … Read more

U.S. starts deportation flights to Venezuela, aiming to curb migration

Comment on this storyComment U.S. immigration authorities Wednesday returned nearly 130 migrants to Venezuela, starting deportation flights Biden administration officials view as a crucial step toward reducing the record numbers of illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border. The deportations follow an agreement by the Venezuelan government to hold competitive elections next year, a deal … Read more

Slovakia reintroduces checks on the border with Hungary to curb migration

Slovakia says it will resume checks at the border with Hungary to reduce growing numbers of migrants entering the country FILE – Czech policemen walk on patrol at the border with Slovakia near Stary Hrozenkov, Czech Republic, on Sept. 29, 2022. Slovakia will resume the checks at the border with Hungary to reduce the growing … Read more

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk extends curb on provide of weight-loss drug, raises outlook

A collection of injector pens for the Saxenda weight reduction drug are proven on this picture illustration in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., March 31, 2023.  Jim Vondruska | Reuters Novo Nordisk, which makes blockbuster drug Wegovy, raised its outlook for 2023 Thursday however stated it’s extending provide restrictions for some doses of the weight-loss drug. The Danish pharmaceutical firm … Read more

Fed Chair Powell says charges might not must rise as a lot as anticipated to curb inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated Friday that stresses within the banking sector may imply that rates of interest will not must be as excessive to regulate inflation. Talking at a financial convention in Washington, D.C., the central financial institution chief famous that Fed initiatives used to take care of issues at mid-sized banks have … Read more